Afenyo-Markin: Mahama's First Year Marked by Slogans, No Real Action
Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin slams Mahama's first year as "slogans, no action" post-2026 SONA.
50 Ghanaian Fishermen Kidnapped by Pirates off the Coast of Senya Breku
Over 50 Ghanaian fishermen feared kidnapped in a suspected pirate attack off the coast of Senya Breku, Central Region. Armed assailants reportedly opened fire, stole outboard motors and generators from several canoes, and left victims stranded at sea.
Ghanaian Student in Coventry Stabbed to Death
An 18-year-old named Michael Ababio, believed to be of Ghanaian descent, died after a targeted knife attack. The attack happened outside Foleshill Library on Broad Street in Coventry on Sunday night. The death has sparked a major homicide investigation.
Emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing at
Ghana Armed Forces to Pay Gratuity Arrears Under C.I 129
The Ghana Armed Forces has announced that government will commence the payment of gratuity arrears to retired military personnel following the approval and implementation of Constitutional Instrument (CI) 129.
In a press release issued by its Department of Public Relations on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the military confirmed that the
Doctors Who Refuse Rural Postings to Be Removed from Payroll by February 2026 – Health Minister
Government Moves to Enforce Rural Deployment Policy
Ghana’s Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has issued a firm directive warning that doctors who decline postings to rural areas will be removed from the government payroll by the end of February 2026.
The announcement forms part of renewed efforts by
Avoid Spices When Cooking for Pupils – School Feeding Programme Advises Caterers
The Ghana School Feeding Programme has directed all caterers in the Upper East Region to stop adding artificial spices to meals prepared for school children.
Instead, caterers have been encouraged to rely on natural ingredients such as onions, garlic, and ginger to prepare nutritious and healthy meals. Officials say the
Attacks on Teachers Will Attract Severe Consequences – Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has issued a strong warning that assaults on teachers will attract “severe consequences” under the laws of Ghana, following a series of violent incidents reported in schools across the country.
In a press statement dated February 19, the Ministry said it notes “with grave concern” cases