The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is calling for a review of Ghana’s drug enforcement laws to introduce stiffer penalties for individuals involved in the illegal sale and abuse of Tramadol and other unregistered medicines. This follows a recent enforcement operation in Nabulo, a community in the Upper West Region, where FDA officials uncovered a shop selling unregistered drugs, including Tramadol 500mg, a dosage banned under Ghanaian law, which only permits up to 100mg. Although Ghana’s Public Health Act provides for fines of up to 1,500 penalty units or a prison sentence of up to 15 years for such offenses,...
Iran Expresses Readiness to Negotiate as Nuclear Talks Restart with Europe
Iran has confirmed it will resume nuclear negotiations with European powers this Friday in Istanbul, marking the first diplomatic engagement since last month’s U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In a statement ahead of the talks, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, signaled Tehran’s openness to returning to the negotiating table, but stressed the need for a shift in the U.S. approach. “Is there any possibility to come back to a negotiated deal? I think yes,” Araghchi said. “But it needs real, serious determination by the U.S. side to put aside military options and look for a negotiated solution.”...
BoG Calms Traders Amid Forex Shortage Concerns
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has allayed mounting fears within the business community over reported difficulties in accessing foreign exchange, particularly through commercial banks. This assurance follows growing concerns raised by members of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA), who say limited access to forex is hampering their ability to carry out critical international transactions, including the importation of goods. In a high-level engagement with GUTA leadership, the Central Bank assured that there is no shortage of foreign exchange in the system and that the country’s forex reserves remain adequate to support legitimate trade. A statement issued by GUTA...
Black Queens Face Tough Semi-Final Test Against Hosts Morocco
Ghana’s Black Queens are bracing for one of their toughest challenges yet at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they prepare to lock horns with host nation Morocco in a highly anticipated semi-final showdown at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Thursday, July 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM GMT. After a thrilling quarter-final performance that saw the Queens edge out Nigeria in a penalty shootout, confidence is running high in the Ghanaian camp. But standing in their way is a red-hot Moroccan side that has thrilled home fans with dazzling football, solid teamwork, and an...
The National Cathedral: Where It Stands and What’s Unfolding
The Minister of State responsible for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed alarming revelations concerning the National Cathedral initiative launched by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. These revelations stem from a recently reviewed audit conducted by Deloitte and Touche. Covering the timeframe from December 31, 2021, to December 31, 2023, the audit exposes a series of financial anomalies, including violations of procurement procedures, undocumented expenses, and deficient oversight mechanisms within the National Cathedral Secretariat. The findings highlight a pervasive neglect of established protocols, with unaccounted-for disbursements, inconsistencies in contract valuations, and fragile internal checks—collectively suggesting systemic mismanagement at...
OSP Charges Former NPA Boss and 9 Others Over Alleged Extortion — Dr. Abdul-Hamid Denies Claims
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially filed charges against the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine other officials over alleged acts of corruption and extortion. According to the OSP, Dr. Abdul-Hamid, together with other senior officials of the Authority, conspired to extort a staggering GH¢280.51 million from oil marketing companies between 2022 and 2024. However, in a swift rebuttal, Dr. Abdul-Hamid has denied the allegations, describing them as baseless and politically motivated. “Dr. Hamid has not been served with any court processes. The media reports suggesting a 25-count...
NPP National Delegates Conference: No Injunction Served on Party – Agorhom
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is moving forward with its National Delegates Conference, scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, despite reports of a potential court injunction. Chairman of the Accommodation Committee, Divine Otoo Agorhom, who also serves as the NPP’s Greater Accra Regional Chairman, is reported to have confirmed that the party hasn’t been served with any court injunction to halt the event. Agorhom’s statement comes after reports emerged that two party members, Shamsudeen Iddrisu and Boateng Kwadwo, had filed a motion at the High Court in Accra seeking an injunction to stop the conference. However, Agorhom emphasized that preparations...
Burkina Faso Military Government Scraps Electoral Commission
The Burkinabe junta leader and head of state, Ibrahim Traoré, has decided to make some big changes, known as “institutional reforms”, after a meeting with his ministers on Wednesday. According to Pingdwendé Ouédraogo, who speaks for the government, these changes are meant to help the government run more smoothly. The Minister of State, Emile Zerbo, explained that one of the reasons for this decision is that a certain organization costs the government a lot of money, “subsidized to nearly half a billion CFA francs each year”, and that this is not allowed according to the rules of the Transition Charter,...
Government Disburses GHS 462 Million in Allowances to 120,000 Nursing Trainees
The Ministry of Health has announced the successful disbursement of GHS 462 million in training allowances to 120,000 nursing trainees across the country, covering a six-month period. This major intervention underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting students in Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges with financial assistance throughout their academic journey. According to the Ministry, the payment not only aims to ease the financial burden on trainees but also serves as a strategic move to boost morale and motivation among future healthcare professionals. “This initiative is part of a broader effort in developing as a significant step in improving the...
Ablekuma North Re-run: Police Officer to Face Criminal Charges for Assaulting Journalist
A police officer captured in a viral video physically assaulting a journalist during the Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run is set to face criminal prosecution, the Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed. The unfortunate incident occurred on Friday, July 11, amid heightened tensions and pockets of violence that disrupted voting activities at several polling centers. In a press release issued on Thursday, July 17, the police indicated that they are currently analysing multiple video footages to identify all individuals involved in the disturbances. The assaulted journalist, along with other affected persons, has been issued a Police Medical Report Form to facilitate...