The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the commencement of Ghana Card registration for Ghanaian children aged 6 to 14 years in the Northern Region, beginning Thursday, June 11, 2026. The exercise, undertaken in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), follows successful phases in the Volta and Oti Regions, where mop-up operations are currently underway to capture children who missed the initial registration. According to the NIA, registration teams will visit both public and private schools daily between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to ensure extensive coverage. Children outside the school system may register at designated centres or...
GNFS Rescues Two in Kpeve Road Crash
Swift intervention by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at the Peki Fire Station saved two lives following a road traffic accident along the Kpeve–Peki stretch in the Volta Region on Tuesday morning. The station received a distress call at 7:41 a.m. reporting a collision between a Rhino truck, registration number GX 3516-16, and a Toyota Voxy, registration number GN 6973-25. Firefighters promptly arrived at the scene and successfully rescued two male victims, aged 52 and 20 years. In addition to the rescue, crews salvaged assorted drinks and ammonium sulphate fertilizer from the crash site to prevent further...
Ghana Embassy Engages NEC Corporation on Digital Transformation
The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Tokyo has held strategic discussions with NEC Corporation, one of Japan’s leading technology companies, to deepen cooperation in digital transformation and development initiatives. The meeting, led by Acting Head of Mission Mr. Francis Thalamus Doe, brought together Embassy officials and NEC’s Africa-focused development cooperation team. NEC presented an overview of its operations across Africa, highlighting ongoing and prospective projects in Ghana. Particular emphasis was placed on NEC’s work in digital health and nutrition, including projects implemented in Ghana in partnership with international organizations. These initiatives aim to improve maternal and child health...
Committee Reviews Roads Ministry Performance
The Committee on Economy and Development has met with the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to assess the Ministry’s performance against targets outlined in the 2024 National Annual Progress Report. The session focused on achievements, gaps, and measures to strengthen economic sectors. Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza, disclosed that approximately 65 percent of traffic signals nationwide are operational. He noted, however, that unpaid maintenance debts, vandalism, damage caused by utility companies, and theft of solar components continue to undermine the functionality of the remaining systems. Hon. Agbodza emphasized the...
Parliament Receives Funeral Arrangements for Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Sarfo
The family of the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Sarfo, led by Hon. Sarah Adwoa Sarfo, head of the Kantanka family, has formally informed the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament of the final funeral arrangements for the revered industrialist and man of God. The delegation, comprising close relatives and church leaders, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker to present details of the burial. The funeral will take place on July 30, 2026, at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region, followed by a grand service at Independence Square on July 31, 2026, and a second memorial service a week later at...
MPs Raise Alarm Over Recurring Flooding
The Second Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, together with the Member of Parliament for Effia Constituency, Hon. Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko, has expressed grave concern over the recurring flooding crisis affecting communities across Ghana. Making a statement on the floor of Parliament, the legislators noted that the increasing frequency and severity of floods continue to claim lives, destroy property, and disrupt economic activities and livelihoods nationwide. They stressed the need for sustainable, long-term solutions rather than relying on seasonal emergency responses that have characterized flood management efforts over the years. The MPs urged...
Interior Minister Updates Parliament on Security Measures
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has assured Parliament that significant progress is being made in addressing key security concerns across the country. Responding to questions on the floor of the House, the Minister revealed that several suspects linked to the November 2024 Adabraka gold shop robbery have been arrested. He noted that the case remains before the courts and has been adjourned to April 8, 2026. On the issue of land guard activities in the Ga South Municipality and the Accra–Tema area, Hon. Muntaka disclosed that the Police Service has established Anti-Land Guard Units, intensified patrols...
Hero’s Welcome For Somali Referee Denied Entry To US World Cup Tournament
Barely days after Somali football fans celebrated the historic selection of referee Omar Artan to officiate at the FIFA World Cup, hopes were dashed when United States immigration authorities barred his entry. Artan, Africa’s reigning top referee and the first Somali ever chosen for the tournament, was turned back at Miami International Airport despite holding a valid visa. He had been transiting through Istanbul en route to join fellow referees in training. US border officers cited unspecified “vetting concerns,” contradicting State Department rules exempting major sporting participants from the travel ban. The decision has provoked anger and disappointment across Somalia...
Manhunt Underway In South Africa After 12 killed In Mass Shooting
A manhunt is underway in South Africa after a group of 10 armed men opened fire killing 12 people at an informal settlement in Johannesburg late on Tuesday. Police said the shooters were dropped at the site in a minibus and moved through the area, opening fire on residents at multiple locations before fleeing in the same vehicle. As investigators work to establish the motive for the attack, Gauteng province’s top cop visited this latest scene of a deadly mass shooting in the East Rand region. Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni said it was too early to say if the...
Minority slams gov’t over delay in opening Afari Military Hospital
Minority members on Parliament’s Health Committee have criticised the John Mahama-led administration over what they describe as the failure to operationalise the 500-bed Afari Military Hospital, warning that the continued delay is undermining efforts to improve healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region. Led by the Ranking Member of the Committee, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, the Minority MPs visited the facility on Wednesday, June 10, as part of a nationwide campaign aimed at highlighting abandoned health infrastructure projects and advocating for their completion. The visit comes amid growing pressure on health facilities in the Ashanti Region, particularly the Komfo Anokye Teaching...