Kenya’s independent police oversight body has launched an investigation into the death of a man who had been detained “for false publication”, police have said. Albert Ojwang was arrested for a post on X in the western town of Homa Bay and then driven 350km (220 miles) to the capital, Nairobi, his father Meshack Opiyo told journalists. “While in custody, the suspect sustained head injuries after hitting his head against a cell wall,” a police statement said. He was rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The director of rights group Amnesty International’s Kenya branch told the…
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Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, exchanged a light-hearted moment during the final funeral rites of the late Mamponghene and Krontihene of Asanteman, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II. In a viral clip, shared on X from the event, Dr. Bawumia is heard playfully telling Dr. Bryan Acheampong, “You want to worry me,” hinting at a possible fierce internal contest for the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s flagbearer slot. Dr. Bawumia, who led the party into the 2024 presidential elections, is widely expected to seek re-election as the NPP’s presidential candidate. Meanwhile, Bryan…
The ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) is taking a devastating toll on healthcare delivery across the country, with public hospitals scaling down operations and patients left without care. At the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, the usually bustling Outpatients Department (OPD) was virtually empty on Monday, with no nurses or midwives in sight. The situation was similar at the Adabraka Polyclinic, where patients were either turned away or left unattended as the facility appeared largely deserted. But conditions in the Eastern Region are even more alarming. At the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua, families have…
The Ministry of Health is currently in a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and other key stakeholders in an effort to resolve the ongoing strike. The outcome of this discussion is expected to determine whether the industrial action will be called off or continue in the coming days. Speaking to Citi News on Monday, June 9, the Public Relations Officer for the Ministry, Tony Goodman, expressed optimism, stating that the ministry is hopeful the nurses will accept the terms under discussion and agree to end the strike. “This meeting is on…
The Coalition of Ghana Scholars Abroad has suspended its planned demonstration over unpaid stipends and book allowances, citing external pressures and interference from certain diplomatic missions. Ghanaian students studying in Hungary and Morocco have long expressed frustration over the non-payment of their allowances, which have been delayed for 11 months, covering parts of two academic years. Attempts to engage the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat have so far yielded no results. In a statement released on Wednesday, June 4, the coalition said their decision follows “a series of pressures and undue influence” from foreign missions, which they claim have tried to link…
The Volta Regional Police Command has intercepted a large sum of Ghanaian currency concealed in fertiliser bags aboard a commercial vehicle at the Juapong Snap Check Point. In a statement signed by DSP Felix Danku of the Public Affairs Unit of the Volta Regional Police Command, the operation took place on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m. Acting on intelligence, officers stopped a Ford Transit bus travelling to Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. A thorough inspection of the vehicle revealed 68 fertiliser bags filled with one-cedi notes and coins, totalling GH¢1,021,700. Following the discovery, the driver of the…
President John Dramani Mahama has defended the GHS1 increase in the fuel levy, describing it as a necessary and justifiable step to stabilise Ghana’s energy sector. Speaking on the rationale behind the move, President Mahama acknowledged the public’s concerns but emphasised that the decision was crucial to securing Ghana’s energy future. “This decision, though difficult, is necessary and justifiable,” he stated when the National Economic Dialogue Planning Committee presented its final report to him in Accra on Wednesday June 4. The President reiterated that the levy was expected to generate an estimated GHS5.7 billion annually. He assured Ghanaians that the…
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the newly introduced GHS1 fuel levy will not lead to an immediate increase in fuel prices at the pump. Addressing concerns following the implementation of the levy, the President cited recent improvements in Ghana’s macroeconomic stability and a stronger cedi as key reasons why the impact on fuel prices will be minimal in the short term. “With the recent gains in macro stability and the strengthening of the Ghana cedi, this levy is not expected to result in immediate fuel price increases at the pump,” President Mahama stated when the National Economic…
Felix Afena-Gyan has officially joined the Black Stars camp in West London ahead of Saturday’s Unity Cup third-place match against Trinidad and Tobago. The 22-year-old striker, who had delayed his arrival due to visa issues, was confirmed by the Ghana Football Association to have reported on Friday and is now available for selection. Afena-Gyan’s return marks his first call-up to the national team in three years. The forward currently plays for Juventus Next Gen in the Italian Serie C, where he has scored six goals in over 30 appearances this season. Felix Afena-Gyan has arrived at the camp of the…
Deputy Minister of Agriculture, John Dumelo, has officially launched the Bridge in Agriculture Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at providing affordable capital and technical support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in agriculture and related sectors across Ghana. Speaking at the launch on Thursday, May 29, Mr Dumelo highlighted the importance of the programme in Ghana’s drive for inclusive, technology-driven, and youth-centred agricultural transformation. He expressed the government’s appreciation to the Mastercard Foundation for its bold vision and commitment to creating dignified and fulfilling employment opportunities for young people across Africa. “Agriculture employs close to 40% of Ghana’s total workforce…