The Upper East Regional Police Command has launched investigations into a robbery incident along the Zebilla–Widnaba road in the Bawku Division, which tragically resulted in the death of a police officer on duty. Preliminary reports indicate that on Sunday, February 8, 2026, two police officers travelling towards Zebilla encountered the robbery in progress. The assailants opened fire, fatally wounding one of the officers. A police response team rushed the injured officer to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital following a distress call, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival. His body has since been deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and...
Ghana Showcases Leadership in Sustainable Mining at Africa Mining Indaba 2026
Ghana has solidified its position as a premier destination for sustainable mining investment and a leader in African mineral policy at the 2026 edition of the Invest in Africa Mining Indaba held in Cape Town, South Africa. The country’s strategic vision was championed by a full-spectrum delegation led by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah (MP). He was supported by the heads of key implementing agencies, including: Mr. Isaac Tandoh, Minerals Commission Ms. Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) Dr. Prosper Akaba, Ghana Geological Survey Authority Mr. Williams Okofo-Dateh,...
Ghana Explores Strategic Minerals Financing with Afreximbank at Mining Indaba 2026
Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Buah (MP), has held a high-level meeting with Mr. Denys Denya, Senior Vice President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), to discuss collaboration on developing Ghana’s minerals sector. The bilateral discussions, which took place on the opening day of the Invest in Africa Mining Indaba 2026, focused on advancing priority projects in gold, bauxite, and iron ore. Central to the talks were mobilising long-term financing, supporting domestic value addition, and strengthening regional minerals supply chains. Hon. Buah briefed Afreximbank on Ghana’s flagship Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP),...
President Mahama Opens 66th WACS Conference, Calls for Stronger Surgical Capacity in West Africa
President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has officially opened the 66th Annual Conference of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS), urging urgent and sustained investment in surgical capacity to improve health outcomes across the sub-region. Speaking at the opening ceremony, President Mahama described surgery as central to health, dignity, and economic productivity. He emphasized that capacity building must go beyond increasing the number of surgeons to strengthening systems, teams, governance structures, and equitable access to care. The conference is themed “Capacity Building in Surgery for Improved Health Outcomes in West Africa.” Reaffirming Ghana’s commitment...
NPP Names Baba Ali Yussif as Candidate for Ayawaso East By-Election
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially acclaimed Mr. Baba Ali Yussif as its parliamentary candidate for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election scheduled for March 3, 2026. The party announced the decision in a statement issued from its national headquarters in Accra on Monday, following consultations by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) with key stakeholders aimed at selecting a candidate capable of retaining the seat. According to the statement, the NEC constituted a Candidate Search Committee chaired by former General Secretary of the party, Mr. John Boadu, to engage stakeholders within the Ayawaso East Constituency and the Greater Accra...
KNUST Student Dies After Fall from Hostel
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...
Abu Trica Sues Interior Minister, AG, NACOC, FBI and EOCO; demands GH₵10m in damages
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...
NHIA Donates GHS 800,000 to Ghana Medical Trust Fund
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 Mahama Honoured as Grand Patron of WACS
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...
Energy Commission Board Conducts Oversight Visit to Tema Port
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,...