Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two fresh allegations of rape, adding to a series of charges he already faces. Partey, 32, appeared at Southwark Crown Court where he denied twice raping a woman in London in December 2020. He was previously charged in July last year with five counts of...
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Health Minister Outlines Scope of Free Primary Healthcare Policy
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has described Ghana’s new primary healthcare policy as the backbone of a resilient health system capable of meeting most of the country’s medical needs. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, April 13, Mr. Akandoh said the policy is designed to guarantee that every Ghanaian visiting a...
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Government Set to Roll Out Phased Free Primary Healthcare Programme
The Minister has announced that the government will adopt a phased approach in rolling out its new healthcare programme, stressing that this method will allow for refinement as implementation progresses. “This phased approach will allow us to learn, adjust, and ensure that quality and sustainability are maintained,” he said. He further noted that the policy...
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Government Procures Over 24,000 Medical Equipment Ahead of Free Primary Healthcare Rollout
The government has announced the procurement of 24,534 pieces of medical equipment as part of preparations for the rollout of Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare policy. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh made the disclosure during the Government Accountability Series, describing the move as a crucial step toward equipping health facilities for the new programme. “In preparation...
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Police Launch Manhunt After Fatal Highway Robbery Attack on Berekum Chelsea Team Bus
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has mounted a manhunt for armed robbers who attacked passengers along the Ahyiresu–Kwame Dwumor Sreso (KDS) road in the Nyinahini District on Sunday night, April 12, 2026, resulting in the death of Berekum Chelsea footballer Dominic Frimpong. According to a police statement issued on April 13, the incident occurred at...
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GFA Commiserates with Berekum Chelsea Following Armed Robbery Attack and Tragic Passing of Dominic Frimpong
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed profound shock and sorrow at the tragic passing of Dominic Frimpong, a player of Berekum Chelsea Football Club, following a reported armed robbery attack on the team. The incident, which occurred as the club was returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture, has sent shockwaves across the football...
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Ghana, Ukraine Deepen Agricultural Cooperation
Ghana and Ukraine have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a renewed focus on agricultural cooperation aimed at enhancing food security. On Friday, April 10, 2026, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), met with Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, Mr. Denys Bashlyk, to take stock of...
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Lordina Foundation Donates to Youth Singles Rally
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, on behalf of H.E. Mrs. Lordina Mahama and the Lordina Foundation, has made a significant donation to support this year’s Youth Singles Rally, held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Assemblies of God Glory Chapel in Sakumono. The donation, presented by Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo...
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President Mahama Cabinet Moves to Cushion Ghanaians Against Rising Fuel Prices
In a decisive response to mounting public concern over escalating fuel costs, President John Dramani Mahama’s Cabinet has announced a series of measures aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens. At its latest meeting, Cabinet directed the Ministers for Finance and Energy to immediately remove selected taxes and margins on petroleum products. The directive...
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Vice President Launches Mfantsipim’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially launched the 150th anniversary celebrations of Mfantsipim School, hailing the institution as a cornerstone in shaping Ghana’s intellectual and leadership heritage. Addressing a packed gathering, the Vice President underscored the school’s enduring legacy of excellence, discipline, and character formation. She noted that generations of students who have passed...