Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening collaboration on climate services and meteorological systems during a courtesy call by a high-level delegation from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), ECOWAS Commission, AGRHYMET Regional Climate Center, and the Ghana Meteorological Agency. The Minister described the mission as timely, stressing Ghana’s readiness to expand partnerships, build capacity, and enhance climate monitoring through digital innovation. He also highlighted the establishment of a Climate Change Secretariat to coordinate national efforts in tackling climate challenges. Leading the delegation, Dr. Dayo Guiguigbaza-Kossigan underscored Ghana’s strategic role in...

 The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for one Wisdom Tetteh in connection with the disappearance of 27-year-old Theophilus Ashitey Amarh at Oyibi. According to a statement from the Accra Regional Police Command, the victim was reported missing on April 7 after leaving home the previous day to sell his Hyundai Elantra saloon car. He had reportedly been introduced to a prospective buyer by the suspect but failed to return. Police investigations revealed that the victim was last seen at the suspect’s residence at Saasabi, where he had gone to meet the buyer. A revisit to the location on...

 Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has justified the government’s decision to recruit 7,000 teachers, despite criticism that the figure does not fully meet the country’s educational demands. He explained that financial limitations have constrained the government’s ability to hire more teachers, even as schools across the nation face increasing pressure to expand staff. Speaking at the launch and communications briefing of the 19th edition of the eLearning Africa Conference, the Minister addressed concerns about the adequacy of the recruitment drive. “If resources were available, we should be employing and recruiting up to 50,000 teachers across the country, but due to...

 The Accra Regional Police Command has declared Wisdom Tetteh wanted in connection with the disappearance of Theophilus Ashitey Amarh. In a statement issued by the Regional Public Affairs Unit, police revealed that investigations uncovered suspected bloodstains at the missing man’s residence, raising concerns of foul play. Intelligence gathered by the Command further suggests that the suspect may have fled to neighbouring Togo. Authorities are urging members of the public to assist in locating Tetteh. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to report to the nearest police station or call the police emergency numbers. The Command assured the public...

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strengthening social protection systems in Ghana. She made the remarks during a courtesy call by Mr. Robert S. Chase, the World Bank’s Social Policy Practice Manager for West and Central Africa, who is in the country to deepen collaboration and support Ghana’s social protection agenda. Discussions focused on advancing cooperation between Government and the World Bank, particularly in implementing key interventions under the Ghana Productive Safety Net Project 2. These include the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) cash transfer and technical support...

 According to police reports, the suspects targeted a Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor operating at Aba Fosuah Plaza. One of the men, riding as a pillion passenger on a motorbike, approached the vendor under the guise of making a cash-out transaction. As the vendor attempted to process the request, the suspect pulled out a pistol and demanded her bag containing cash. When the victim resisted, the rider joined in the struggle. During the scuffle, the pillion passenger shot the vendor in the leg, forcing her to surrender the bag. The suspects fled the scene on a black Royal motorbike with registration...

 The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), on Monday received envoys of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) accredited to Ghana for discussions on evolving regional and global developments. The delegation included His Excellency Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Dakhel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Murad Suliaman Mohammed Al-Mandoos, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates; His Excellency Khalid Bin Jabor Saif Jasser Al-Mesallam, Ambassador of the State of Qatar; and Husain Alebrahim, Chargé d’Affaires of the State of Kuwait. Honourable Ablakwa reaffirmed Ghana’s principled foreign policy stance, underscoring respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and adherence...

 Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced that the Government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative will commence in 150 underserved districts as the first stage of a nationwide rollout. The official launch is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, the Minister explained that the policy will allow Ghanaians to access essential services at CHPS compounds, health centres, and polyclinics at no cost. These services will include routine screening for hypertension, diabetes, and cancer, maternal and child healthcare, immunisation, and treatment of common illnesses such as malaria and respiratory infections. While primary-level services will be free,...