A 28-year-old Ghanaian man, Zakaria Abubakari from Savelugu, has shared his painful experience after spending 77 days in detention in Burkina Faso following his arrest during a military operation. According to Zakaria, he was arrested on February 26, 2026, around 7:00 p.m. in Kongoussi while staying in the house of a kind stranger, whom he…
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced plans to replace and upgrade a major transformer at the Batsonaa Primary Substation while engineers continue working to fix several power faults that caused blackouts in many communities across the Ashanti, Tema, and Western Regions on Friday, May 22, 2026. In a statement released on Friday, ECG explained…
A man has been shot dead by Secret Service officers after opening fire on a security checkpoint near the White House, with a bystander also wounded in the gunfire. Shortly after 6pm on Saturday, the suspect approached a Secret Service checkpoint at the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, pulled a…
A heavy three-hour rainstorm on Friday evening flooded areas around Christ the King Academy in Cape Coast, turning streets into fast-flowing streams. The downpour submerged more than 50 homes and two churches. Although no deaths were recorded, residents shared frightening experiences. Some elderly and physically challenged people had to be carried on people’s backs through…
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has advised Ghanaians to prepare for heavier and more frequent rainfall in the coming weeks as the country moves into the peak of the rainy season. GMet’s Deputy Director for Forecasting, Joseph Tetteh Portuphy, said the recent rains mark the beginning of a much wetter period expected to intensify, particularly…
Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has expressed concern over the Court of Appeal’s decision directing the restoration of the licence of GN Savings and Loans. He warned that the ruling could affect confidence in Ghana’s banking regulatory system and create significant consequences for the financial sector. His remarks follow the recent court order requiring…
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane has backed Cole Palmer to respond positively after the midfielder was left out of England’s latest squad. The England announcement came as a surprise to many supporters, especially after Palmer’s strong performances this season. However, McFarlane refused to criticise the national team’s decision and instead focused on supporting the player….
The Energy Minister, John Jinapor, says Ghana’s petroleum production is expected to rebound this year after five consecutive years of decline in the sector. According to him, the government is implementing measures to strengthen the resilience of the energy sector while attracting fresh investment into oil and gas production. Speaking during President John Mahama’s “Resetting…
The government says it is increasing infrastructure in all Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country to accommodate more students ahead of plans to end the double-track system by 2027. President John Dramani Mahama explained that the expansion will include the construction of new dormitory blocks, lecture halls, dining facilities, and auditoriums. He said these…
Comedian and actor, Funny Face, has opened up about some of the experiences he had during his stay at psychiatric facilities, including Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and Pantang Hospital. Speaking in an interview, the actor described parts of his mental health treatment journey as both difficult and interesting. According to Funny Face, fellow patients often…