Veep Opoku-Agyemang commends Ghanaians for participating in national cleanup exercise 

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has participated in day one of the two-day national clean-up exercise at the Nungua Market in the Greater Accra.  She joined Nungua residents and traders at the Nungua Market as they desilted choked drains, cleared debris and improved environmental sanitation.  The June 29 flood disaster, which severely hit the Greater Accra Region, led to

GMet forecasts rain, thunderstorms and fog across parts of Ghana

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has forecast a mixed weather pattern across the country today, with light rainfall expected in some coastal communities, thunderstorms in the extreme Upper West, and reduced visibility in forest and mountainous areas due to early morning mist and

Floods disaster: President Mahama engages with National Security

President John Dramani Mahama has chaired a National Security Council meeting at the Presidency in Accra, on the recent floods that affected seven regions of the country.  The Greater Accra Region was the most severely hit in the June 29 flood disaster, which led to the loss of 13

Sharon Dede Padi: Ghanaian creatives share memories of departed celebrated artist

Creative art enthusiasts are coming to terms with the loss of Sharon Dede Padi, Ghana’s iconic artist, curator, and Guinness World Record holder for the Largest Leaf Print Painting. Tributes posted following her passing on July 7, 2026, are celebrating her exceptional qualities

Health professional encourages Ghanaians to seek early care to avoid strokes

Dr. Saiid Kwasi Adu, a Health professional has cautioned the public to be aware of symptoms and signs of stroke.  He said, before one suffered from stroke signs like, palpitation of the heart, pains in the heart, missing heartbeat, various forms of headaches, pains in the chest, breathing difficulty, dizziness, sleeplessness, occasional weakness

Police caution motorists over unauthorised use of sirens, strobe lights

The Ghana Police Service has warned motorists against the unauthorized use of sirens, horns, strobe lights and other emergency warning devices, stating that offenders will be arrested and prosecuted. In a press release issued on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Police reminded the

Ghana Army begins Exercise Starlight Stretch II at Nkwanta

The Ghana Army Central Command has commenced ‘Exercise Starlight Stretch II’ with an opening ceremony at Nkwanta in the Oti Region.  The opening ceremony marked the start of the second phase of the Ghana Army’s 2026/2027 Training Year.  Lieutenant Colonel Michael Naah, the Commanding Officer of 3 Infantry Battalion, said the exercise was intended

Rwanda unveils genocide memorials honouring Ghanaian peacekeepers

Rwanda has unveiled two permanent monuments at Burma Camp in Accra in honour of Ghanaian peacekeepers who served under the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, recognising their courage in protecting thousands of lives at

Respect police stops; they can save your life – drivers urged

Drivers have been urged to cooperate with police during routine road checks, as such interventions could help prevent accidents, detect vehicle faults and save lives.  Mr Desmond Tublu, Assistant Manager of Hovis Driving School, Volta Regional Branch, who made the call in an interview with the Ghana News

Carlos Queiroz bids farewell after Ghana’s 2026 World Cup exit

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says the success of the Black Stars will not be built on the pitch alone, but also by creating the right environment for the team to thrive. Queiroz’s statement comes after the Black Stars were eliminated from the 2026