Ghana Politics

Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, is set to appear before court on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after being formally charged by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) with publishing false news. His legal counsel, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, confirmed the development …

Three individuals, including a matron at Wovenu Senior High School in Tadzewu and a police officer, have been arrested for allegedly diverting food supplies meant for students of the school. The suspects were apprehended at about 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, by the Assembly Member for the area, …

Operatives of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) have arrested a senior manager of a manufacturing company for allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine out of Ghana through Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The suspect, whose identity has not yet been officially disclosed, is accused of concealing the suspected cocaine in a consignment …

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has announced plans to roll out a licensing regime for the cultivation of medicinal and industrial cannabis in Ghana. The development follows Parliament’s approval of a regulatory and cost framework that permits the controlled cultivation, processing, and use of cannabis containing not more than 0.3% …

The Oti Regional Police Intelligence Department (PID/Oti) has arrested two individuals for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition following an intelligence-led operation in the region. The suspects were apprehended on February 8, 2026, after police intercepted a Kia Rhino truck with registration number GS-4677-17. The vehicle was reportedly transporting …

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has disclosed that several police officers stationed in the Bawku enclave have threatened to resign if their transfer requests are not approved. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Minister said the development follows escalating insecurity in …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has cleared Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed to remain its parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso East by-election, following investigations into allegations of vote buying during the party’s parliamentary primary. The decision was contained in a report submitted by a three-member committee set up by the party …

The Government of Ghana has declared every Wednesday as National Fugu Day, encouraging Ghanaians and friends of the country at home and abroad to wear Fugu, also known as Batakari, in its various designs and styles. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts in …

Parliament has approved a total of GH¢9.2 billion for the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) for the 2026 financial year to support healthcare delivery across the country. The approval was granted on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and the allocation will be used to finance healthcare services for members of the …

The High Court has dismissed an application by lawyers for former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, seeking to refer aspects of her ongoing criminal trial to the Supreme Court for constitutional interpretation. The application followed a directive by the court ordering the accused to file …