Former MASLOC CEO detained in U.S, extradition process underway

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu, is currently being detained by U.S. authorities, marking a significant development in Ghana’s efforts to secure her extradition to serve

Ghana acquires four Airbus helicopters for transport, search and emergency response

The Government of Ghana, through its Ministry of Defence, has signed a major contract with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of two H175Ms, one ACH175, and one ACH160. The H175Ms are designated for multi-mission operations, including transport, search and rescue, emergency medical services,

Ghana Armed Forces engineers undertake reconstruction works in Jamaica

Personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces’ 14 Engineer Brigade are undertaking reconstruction works in Jamaica after extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.  Videos and photographs shared with the Ghana News Agency show the Ghanaian engineers engaged in roof reconstruction, carpentry and structural repairs

Caregiving: Ghana’s missing workforce crisis

One humid afternoon in Accra, Akua struggled to lift her 15-year-old daughter from a wheelchair onto bed. Her aging mother, who usually helps, was too exhausted to move.  As Akua wiped the sweat from her brow, she whispered: “I am doing my best to cope,

High maternal, infant mortalities undermining efforts in achieving SDGs – Adomako-Boateng 

High maternal and infant mortalities could undermine the national efforts towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), if urgent measures are not sustained.  Dr Fred Adomako-Boateng, Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, who stated this, said maternal and infant deaths remained a major public health challenge in the

WHO urges higher taxes on tobacco, alcohol, sugary drinks

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to increase taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks to protect public health. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said such measures would strengthen domestic financing for essential services amid global aid cuts. He explained

Northern Region: GNFS records 67,200 prank calls in 2025

The Northern Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says it recorded a total of 67,200 prank emergency calls in 2025. Mr Hudu Baba, the Northern Regional Public Relations Officer of the GNFS, said the prank calls included about 1,400 of

Tema police arrest two with 1,613 parcels of suspected narcotic substance 

The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two men and intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a well-coordinated intelligence operation along the Akosombo–Tema road.  A statement from the Regional Command signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police

NPP begins expulsion process against Prof. Frimpong Boateng over “fake party” remarks

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Tuesday said it has initiated processes to expel Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, a former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, from the party.  This follows comments he made during a televised interview on Monday, in which he described the NPP as a “fake party” and declared that he no longer considered himself a member.  Professor Boateng, a

Castrate rapists, jail time not enough – Efya

Award-winning Ghanaian singer Efya is calling for rapists to be castrated, saying harsh punishment is the only way to curb the rising cases of sexual abuse in the country. Speaking in an interview on BBC Pidgin, monitored by Graphic Showbiz, the Super Super