The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has confirmed the death of a second-year student following a fall from an off-campus hostel over the weekend. In a press statement issued on Monday, university authorities said the deceased, Mr. Ransford Amankwah Asomani, a Bachelor of Science student pursuing Agribusiness Management, fell from the second floor of a hostel facility in Ayeduase during the early hours of Sunday, February 8. According to preliminary reports, fellow students rushed him to the KNUST Hospital with assistance from the KNUST District Police Patrol Team. However, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The university...

A 27-year-old Ghanaian citizen, Frederick Kumi (Abu Trica), arrested for allegedly engaging in cyber fraud, has dragged the government of Ghana and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to the High Court, alleging a harrowing ordeal of torture, unlawful detention, and a blatant disregard for his fundamental human rights. In a motion filed at the Human Rights Division of the High Court in Accra, Kumi is seeking GH₵10 million in compensation for what he describes as a coordinated campaign of “cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment” following his arrest on 11th December 2025. The lawsuit names the Minister for...

In a remarkable show of compassion during the month of love, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has donated GHS 800,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF). The funds were raised through voluntary contributions from management and staff of the Authority. The donation, described as “love in action,” is aimed at supporting patients living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across the country. The NHIA’s gesture goes beyond institutional support, reflecting leadership that inspires empathy and a collective belief that no Ghanaian battling NCDs should be left behind. “This support will directly touch lives, ease suffering, and restore hope to patients...

 President John Dramani Mahama has been decorated as the Grand Patron of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) during the College’s 66th Annual Conference, in recognition of his distinguished support for healthcare delivery and surgical advancement across the region. In his acceptance address, President Mahama underscored the transformative role of technology in strengthening medical education, improving clinical decision-making, supporting mentorship, and enhancing quality assurance — all to the ultimate benefit of patients across West Africa. He further highlighted the importance of the annual conference as a vital platform for professional networking and international collaboration, noting that it helps to...

The Energy Commission Board, led by Chairman Professor John Gartchie Gatsi, together with the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Ing. Eunice Biritwum, and officials from the Inspectorate Directorate, has undertaken a working visit to the Tema Port to assess compliance with energy efficiency and licensing requirements for imported electrical and renewable energy appliances. The visit formed part of the Board’s follow-up on an investigative report into operations at the Commission’s side of the Port and its broader oversight responsibility to strengthen regulation at entry points. During the inspection at Terminal 3 (MPS) and the Golden Jubilee Terminal, the Board reviewed operational challenges,...

President John Dramani Mahama has urged newly appointed diplomatic representatives to regard their roles not as personal accolades but as a solemn duty of national service, rooted in discipline, prudent judgement, and steadfast loyalty to Ghana’s overarching national interest. Addressing their swearing-in ceremony at Jubilee House on Monday, 9 February, President Mahama emphasized that the officials now bear an elevated responsibility to advance Ghana’s unity, values, credibility, and aspirations both at home and abroad. “Your appointment is not merely an honour; it is a call to high national service,” the President declared. “From this moment onwards, you must embody Ghana’s...

Employees of the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) are calling for the swift dismissal of Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) Chief Executive Officer, Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, accusing him of poor administration and unwillingness to consult stakeholders. The workers’ union organized a demonstration on Monday, February 9, alleging that Mr. Ankrah’s tenure has been characterized by ineptitude and an autocratic approach. They argue that his portrayal of a debt-burdened VALCO requiring foreign capital is a deceptive excuse to dispose of the state-owned enterprise. Local Union Chairman, Samuel Watchman Agyeman, addressed the crowd, noting that every effort to engage the CEO has...

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through its Domestic Violence Secretariat in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Ghana, joined the global community to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on Friday, February 6, in the Upper West Region. The commemoration, held under the global theme “Towards 2030: No End to Female Genital Mutilation without Sustained Commitment and Investment,” aimed to raise awareness of the risks associated with FGM, amplify youth voices as agents of change, strengthen engagement with policymakers and traditional leaders, and reinforce monitoring of laws...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mubarak, has called for an open and strategic focus in strengthening security governance and accountability at the 2025 Annual Performance Review Workshop for agencies under the Ministry of the Interior. The workshop, held at the Aqua Safari Resort in Ada, was themed “Strengthening Security Governance, Accountability, and Service Delivery through Performance Review and Strategic Alignment.” Addressing participants, the Minister highlighted notable gains achieved over the past year, including stronger inter-agency collaboration, progress in digitisation, and improvements in emergency response. He also acknowledged persistent challenges such as evolving crime trends, border security pressures, and...