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From caucus politics and godfather networks to the staggering cost of staying relevant as a politician, this first part of a political analysis series by DARE AKOGUN & OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN examines what it takes to secure elective office in the country long before voters cast their ballots The journey to elective office does not begin at the ballot box. It begins with an inspiration and interest in a political party as a vehicle to achieve a goal long concealed in the deepest part of the heart. This is followed by aligning with a caucus in the party, ward gatherings, elite…
South Africa vs Zimbabwe (Agency Image) South Africa will face Zimbabwe in Match 51 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on March 1. The afternoon fixture is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST.The Proteas have already secured their place in the semi-finals after an impressive run in the tournament. Last year’s runners-up have been in dominant form, winning all six of their matches so far in the competition. With qualification sealed, this contest offers them an opportunity to fine-tune combinations and test their bench strength before the knockout stage.Zimbabwe, captained by Sikandar…
Nicotine is an addictive chemical found primarily in tobacco plants, cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and nearly all e-cigarettes. According to the American Lung Association, nicotine is as addictive as heroin or cocaine, while vaping involves inhaling and exhaling aerosols produced by an e-cigarette or similar device. These aerosols, often mistaken for harmless water vapour, contain fine particles, many of which carry toxic chemicals linked to heart disease, respiratory illnesses, and cancer. The tobacco and allied industries generally promote vaping as part of their tobacco harm-reduction strategy for individuals wishing to quit smoking. The World Health Organisation has estimated that over…
The accident occurred on Friday as the students were returning from the Adokwanta Some students participating in the Dormabin Inter-Circuit Games were injured in a head-on collision between a cargo truck (VR 342-15) and a private car (GT 1109-18) on the Tokuroano–Dormabin road in Krachi East Municipality, Oti Region. The accident occurred on Friday as the students were returning from the Adokwanta Municipal Inter-Circuit Games competition. Information gathered by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) indicated that the cargo truck, which was carrying the students, collided with the private vehicle. The private car was subsequently hit from behind by a Municipal…
The family of Tawfic Abdul Mumuni, a young man left seriously injured during a political clash at Mamobi in Accra on Sunday, October 13, 2024, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama and the government for urgent medical assistance.Tawfic was shot during an incident that erupted between supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during a weekend campaign walk. Four others were also injured in the violence.Since the attack, Tawfic has struggled to walk and requires urgent surgery to recover fully. His mother, Samira Mohammed, made a heartfelt plea for help.“Mr President, I am…
There is a popular saying among young Nigerians, mostly used in the context of romantic relationships: “If he wanted to, he would.” The phrase is a verdict. It strips away every excuse a man offers for why he has not called, shown up, or committed. It implies that if the intention was real, the action would follow. It is a useful lens for examining President Bola Tinubu’s actions since assuming office nearly three years ago. Since May 2023, the President has demonstrated a pattern so consistent it might as well be a doctrine: whatever Tinubu really wants done gets done,…
By Francis Ntow, GNA Accra, Feb 27, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana’s economy is on a path of accelerated growth, reiterating the government’s renewed focus on economic transformation that offers prosperity and hope to citizens. The President said the country reached this stage having taken tough, prudent, and necessary decisions, by prioritising discipline and reform, taking steps to stabilise the economy, restore public finances, and improve expenditure controls. He said this during the delivery of his message on the State of the Nation to Parliament on Friday, saying: “Our nation is on the runway. It is in take-off…
The Government of Ghana has officially advised its citizens to suspend all non-essential travel to the Middle East following a significant escalation in military hostilities involving Iran. The travel advisory, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration on Saturday, 28th February 2026, comes as the regional security situation deteriorates, posing a direct threat to international aviation and maritime routes. It follows a joint attack by the US and Israel against Iran, with retaliatory attacks by Iran targeting US bases in the Middle East. The ministry warned that the volatile environment could lead to sudden airspace closures, leaving…
2 “For Nigeria and Africa to convert demographic potential into sustainable economic development, we must make skills visible, verifiable and portable.” – Prof. Tokunbo Akeredolu-Ale (President/ Chairman, BoT, Omniversity, Missouri USA and Lagos Nigeria) The global game-changing, paradigm shift from mere theoretical knowledge to the more relevant, life-changing, practical expression and application in the vast and varied academic field is gradually taking shape here in Nigeria. That is more so, through the Omniversity University Missouri, USA and Lagos, Nigeria, as reflected in the introductory quote made at the African Education Roundtable Conference, in October, 2025. The buzz this has generated…
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Faced with a rapidly deteriorating security situation, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an emergency preparedness plan and begun a partial evacuation of its embassy in Tehran. The move follows a massive joint U.S.-Israeli military strike on Iran on Saturday, which sparked a wave of retaliatory missile attacks across the Gulf. The escalation has put Ghanaian nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates in the direct path of potential violence. Reports indicate the strikes targeted Iranian drone facilities, command centers, and advanced missile production sites, sparking a regional…
Day Sanitation Traders at Bantama Market and the Racecourse Market in Kumasi once again refused to participate in a city-wide sanitation exercise on Saturday, February 28, 2026, defying a public directive from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and reigniting debate about enforcement, compliance, and the role of the informal sector in urban governance. The exercise, which was rescheduled from its usual first Saturday of the month to February 28 to avoid a clash with Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary celebrations on March 6, had been widely publicised across all Kumasi-based media platforms. The KMA’s Public Relations Unit confirmed that the Assembly…
Associate Professor Fred Dzanku Ghana’s recent economic gains, while encouraging, risk masking deep structural vulnerabilities that could undo progress within years if the government fails to sustain disciplined, long-term policy execution, a leading development economist has cautioned. Associate Professor Fred Dzanku of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana delivered the warning on Newsfile on JoyNews on Saturday, February 28, 2026, urging policymakers not to mistake short-term stability for structural transformation. “The real test is not whether stability has been achieved in one year, but whether the policy trajectory is credible and consistent…
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has raised concerns about the pace and consistency of implementation of the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy. Speaking on Current Agenda at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Mr. Brako-Powers said while the policy was heavily promoted ahead of the elections, public communication around its rollout has not been consistent. He acknowledged reports that an office has been established to drive the policy and that steps are being taken toward operationalisation. However, he argued that citizens are yet to see clear evidence of full implementation. According to him, national discourse should…
Dr Joshua Zaato Senior Lecturer and political analyst at the University of Ghana, Dr. Joshua Zaato, has questioned whether Ghana’s celebrated economic turnaround is being built on a foundation that trades long-term productive capacity for short-term stability, asking pointedly: “Why are we selling our future to eat today?” Speaking on KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey on Saturday, February 28, 2026, Zaato, who is affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), acknowledged that headline indicators from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) point to genuine improvement. Inflation has declined sharply to 3.8 percent in January 2026 from 23.8 percent in early 2025. Fuel…
The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Gulf region, urging all parties involved to exercise restraint and prioritise dialogue to safeguard regional and global stability. In a statement on Saturday in Abuja, signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the federal government warned that further escalation could have “potentially grave consequences for regional and global stability.” The statement read, “The Federal Republic of Nigeria expresses deep concern over the rising tensions in the Gulf region and the risk of further escalation with potentially grave consequences for regional and global stability.”…
Kolkata has a habit of stirring nostalgia and deja vu, and giving the internet-savvy an excuse to #throwback. Wouldn’t Daren Sammy and West Indies like to carry that thought into the cauldron of Eden Gardens? Sammy has returned to the land of one of his biggest conquests – a T20 World Cup title victory from 2016, as the wise sage of West Indies cricket, pulling strings from behind while narrating tales of glory from the past. Sammy has always been a headline-chaser’s dream. In a room full of journalists on Saturday, he put on a show. “It’s going to feel…
Fellow citizens, as the talking drums fade, we turn to health🩺 — the lifeblood of every community. The bird has begun to fly. In 2025, we heard promises. In 2026, we see progress. The President declared in Parliament: “We are reforming and expanding the health sector at multiple levels across the country.” Let us examine this transformation with clarity and cultural depth. Sector Breakdown: Educating the Nation1. Expansion of Rural and Community Clinics Mahama’s administration is broadening access to healthcare by revamping and expanding clinics in underserved rural areas. Focus on primary healthcare, maternal health, and reducing distances for medical…
Bawumia New Patriotic Party (NPP) loyalist Alfred Ababio Kumi, widely known as Adenta Kumi, has made a bold claim that some ministers of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government are privately aligning themselves with NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the 2028 general elections. Speaking on Lawson TV, Adenta Kumi said the support Dr. Bawumia is attracting cuts across party lines in ways that could surprise observers. “Some NDC ministers and members are already joining Dr. Bawumia. Do not let it shock you,” he stated, insisting his remarks were based on firm knowledge. “I am saying this with…
Remittance The outbreak of full-scale war across the Middle East on Saturday, February 28, 2026, has placed thousands of Ghanaian workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in immediate danger and raised urgent questions about the stability of a remittance corridor that pumped billions of dollars into Ghana’s economy last year. Ghana received remittances valued at approximately $3.09 billion in 2025, according to Statista projections based on World Bank data, with remittances representing 3.7 percent of Ghana’s gross domestic product (GDP) as of 2024. A significant portion of those flows originates from Ghanaian nationals working across the UAE, Qatar,…
Security Situation Ghana’s diplomatic missions in five Middle Eastern countries simultaneously activated emergency protocols on Saturday, February 28, 2026, directing thousands of Ghanaian nationals to shelter in place as Iranian ballistic missile and drone strikes swept across the Gulf in retaliation for the joint United States and Israeli assault on Iran earlier in the day. The coordinated response, which involved Ghana’s embassies and high commissions in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Kuwait, and Israel, marks the most extensive simultaneous deployment of Ghana’s consular emergency machinery in the country’s diplomatic history. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was…
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has sounded the alarm over alleged profiteering in Ghana’s security service recruitment through Trybenet. But why defer justice until a change of government when institutions exist to act now? This piece examines whether the scandal is partisan theater or a genuine call for accountability. In the wake of allegations raised by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin regarding the involvement of a senior government appointee in the operations of Trybenet, an IT company allegedly profiteering from recruitment into Ghana’s security services, Parliament must rise to its constitutional duty. Justice delayed is justice denied; accountability cannot be postponed until…
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has stated that there is a clear difference in mentality at Manchester City. Semenyo has enjoyed a brilliant start to life at Manchester City after joining the club in January from AFC Bournemouth. In seven league games, the Black Stars player has scored four goals and added an assist including scoring the only goal in Man City’s 1-0 win over Leeds United. After describing the win over Leeds United at Elland Road as a big one as City battles Arsenal over the league title, Semenyo noted the difference in mentality at City in an interview with…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued an urgent safety advisory to its citizens residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran and neighbouring Gulf states, following escalating military activities in the region. The advisory responds to reports of airstrikes carried out by Israel and the United States on targets in Iran, and subsequent retaliatory measures by Iran in some Gulf countries. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA/PR/2026/21) from Abuja, Nigerians abroad were urged to exercise heightened vigilance and adhere strictly to safety protocols amid the unfolding security situation. Key guidance issued by the Ministry advised…
Photo collage of the suspects The police at Fomena in the Ashanti Region have arrested four suspects for attacking an Okada rider on February 22, 2026.According to a statement released by the Ghana police service on February 28, 2026, the victim reported to the Fomena Police Station with a machete wound on his left toe.Police arrest notorious phone snatchers along Achimota Forest stretchHe informed the officers that he was ambushed while returning from Old Ayase after dropping off a passenger.The victim further said that about ten tricycle riders had barricaded a section of the road with their tricycles and other…
The Children’s Support Fund set up for the welfare of the children of the victims of the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash has received contributions totaling GHS 10,150,495.00 and US$20,000.00.The donations, collected between October 17, 2025, and February 7, 2026, reflect broad public and institutional support following the tragedy that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including government officials and a pilot team.In a statement issued on Saturday February 28, government disclosed that Major contributors to the Fund include Ghana Reinsurance, the Ministry of Tourism, Vitol Ghana Services Limited, Kosmos Energy Ghana, the Ministry of the Interior, and staff from…
By Farooq A. Kperogi Given the depth and intensity of the friendship they cultivated over decades, many people are befuddled by why the personal conflict between former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has burst into the open with such virulence. As I’ll show, it’s inspired by deep-seated envy, ego trip and bruised self-construal. Both were born in 1960 (with El-Rufai being about nine months older), graduated from ABU in the 1980s (with El-Rufai graduating three years earlier), have a reputation for boldness and outspokenness, and were stars of the Olusegun Obasanjo administration. From the…
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 28 – The Embassy of Kenya in Doha has called on Kenyans residing in the Qatari capital to stay informed through official government platforms as it continues to monitor unfolding developments in the region. In a statement it’s social media platforms, the Embassy confirmed that it is closely monitoring the situation and remains in contact with Qatari authorities to stay updated on any changes that may affect residents. The mission emphasized that there is no cause for panic and urged Kenyans to remain calm while strictly adhering to official instructions issued by the host government. “We urge…
Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister of Education The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has made his first public appearance since surviving a serious car crash on the Bolgatanga–Tumu road on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Speaking to the media after the State of the Nation Address delivered by President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, February 27, 2026, he stated, “I just came to show solidarity. I’m still not fit yet. But thanks to all the Ghanaian people and the media for their love and care. You have shown me so much since the tragic accident.”Haruna Iddrisu makes first public appearance after…
Convenor of DYMOG, Edward Seyram Tuttor. A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has called on President John Mahama to declare a state of emergency over the escalating illegal mining crisis, insisting that the government’s anti-galamsey taskforce has failed to deliver results. The protest, led by the FixTheCountry Movement and supported by groups such as the Dynamic Youth Movement of Ghana (DYMOG), took place on Friday, February 27, 2026, and coincided with the President’s State of the Nation Address to Parliament. The demonstrators, who later presented a petition at the Ministry of Interior in Accra, say the fight against galamsey…
Another tragedy has been averted as journalists who are correspondents covering Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s projects inspection tour in various local government areas narrowly escaped a fatal accident caused by the reckless driving of the Shongom Local Government Chairperson’s driver. The journalists, who were travelling in the Correspondents’ Chapel bus, were forced off the road after the chairperson’s driver attempted a dangerous overtake, brushing the driver’s side mirror of their vehicle. Our correspondent reports that this incident comes on the heels of recent tragedies involving journalists in Gombe and Bauchi states. In Gombe, seven journalists and media workers…
Published on March 1, 2026The 20th edition of Meetings Africa 2026 wrapped up in Johannesburg on February 25, 2026, marking a significant milestone for the event and reaffirming Africa’s rising prominence in global business tourism. The three-day event which took place at the Sandton Convention Centre attracted attendees from around the world while demonstrating Africa’s capacity to host major meetings and events through its exhibition and conference facilities.Expanding Global Reach and EngagementMeetings Africa 2026 attracted buyers from 53 countries, including 375 hosted buyers and 325 exhibitors, demonstrating Africa’s increasing importance in the global MICE sector. Over 6,400 business meetings were…
A former Asokore Mampong MCE and 8 others have been granted bail in land fraud case Nine individuals, including former Asokore Mampong Municipal Chief Executive Alidu Seidu, have been granted bail by the Kumasi High Court in connection with an alleged land fraud scheme in Buoban in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region.According to a report by citinewsroom.com, the accused persons are alleged to have conspired to unlawfully sell a 10.54-acre parcel of government land intended for the construction of a community hospital at Buoban, as well as to have falsified official land documents to facilitate the transaction.Police…
Both illnesses are transmitted when respiratory droplets released Tanzania has issued a public health alert following a rise in severe influenza and Covid-19 cases, while urging continued vigilance against dengue fever and cholera.In a statement released on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Grace Magembe, said the Ministry of Health had observed an increase in patients presenting with severe influenza and Covid-19.Both illnesses are transmitted via respiratory droplets released when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks. Common symptoms include high fever, persistent cough, headaches, body aches, nasal congestion, sore throat, and fatigue.The Ministry noted that between…
By: Sarah Baafi The Ryders Don’t Play MC (RDP MC) Ghana Chapter has revealed plans to roll out a new advocacy initiative dubbed “Don’t Cut Our Legs” as part of its upcoming activities. According to the President of the Accra Chapter, Samuel Bernard Mante, the proposed campaign will form part of the club’s next phase of road safety and youth protection advocacy. Describing it as the organization’s “next move,” President Mante explained that the initiative is intended to spark conversations around the rising number of serious motorcycle accident injuries, particularly those affecting young riders. “If we continue to lose the…
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated an emergency preparedness plan and begun a partial evacuation of its embassy in Tehran, as a joint US-Israeli military strike on Iran on Saturday triggered retaliatory missile attacks across the Gulf — putting Ghanaian nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates directly in harm’s way. In an official press release issued on February 28, 2026, the Ministry said it was “closely monitoring with serious concern the escalating hostilities in the Middle East” and was already assessing whether full evacuations of Ghanaian nationals would be necessary. “An emergency preparedness plan…
Light Nwobodo The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, select governors and Ministers of Defence and Budget and Planning, Gen. Christopher Musa and Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, respectively, are set to play prominent roles at the 3rd Nigeria Entertainment and Economic Roundtable scheduled for April 14, 2026, at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. The high-level roundtable, which begins at 10:00a.m., will convene policymakers, industry leaders, development partners, investors, members of the diplomatic community and key stakeholders in the tourism, culture, and creative sectors to deliberate on strategies for accelerating Nigeria’s economic diversification as a pathway to…
New Delhi, The Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory ahead of the T20 world cup match between South Africa and Zimbabwe at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, with restrictions and diversions in central Delhi from noon to 10 pm.Traffic curbs in central Delhi for South Africa-Zimbabwe cricket world cup match on SundaySpecial traffic arrangements have been made for security reasons as well as for the convenience of the commuters, the advisory said. The match is scheduled to start at 3 pm at the stadium, commonly known by its erstwhile name Feroz Shah Kotla Ground.Diversions and restrictions will be…
Patricia Osei Boateng (in red dress) poses with deceased husband on main photo in the insert Ghana Police Service has arrested Kumawood actress and entrepreneur Patricia Osei Boateng following explosive allegations that she served as an informant for her late husband’s armed robbery gang.According to a report by Crime Check Foundation on February 27, 2026, the actress is currently being held at the CID Headquarters in Accra.Investigators are probing claims that she used her social status to date influential men “big men,” only to leak their private information and movements to her husband, a robbery gang leader.The case against the…
Ghana international Hans Nunoo Sarpei Ghanaian midfielder Hans Nunoo Sarpei delivered a decisive performance as SG Barockstadt Fulda Lehnerz earned a hard-fought 2-1 away win over Bahlinger SC in the Regionalliga Southwest.Sarpei struck in the 32nd minute to make it 2-0, adding to Roko Ivankovic’s early opener inside seven minutes and giving the visitors a commanding half-time lead.Barockstadt controlled large spells of the first half, and Sarpei’s goal gave them crucial breathing space before the break. After the interval, Bahlinger pushed back, eventually pulling one back through Hasan Pepic in the 87th minute to set up a nervous finale, but…
By Rachel Quartey and Rukayatu Musah A flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony has been held in Accra to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the 28th February 1948 Christiansborg Crossroads shooting. The annual event honoured the memory of three ex-servicemen — Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe and Private Odartey — who were shot and killed by colonial police while marching peacefully to present a petition to the Governor at Osu Castle. The petition demanded the payment of war gratuities following their service in the Second World War. The ceremony was led by Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and brought together government officials,…
Ghanaian forward Kwaku Karikari delivered a clinical performance as Zeleznicar Pancevo earned a commanding 2â0 home victory over Vojvodina in the Serbian Super Liga. After Stefan Pirgic opened the scoring from the penalty spot on 26 minutes, Karikari doubled the lead just two minutes later, finishing calmly from a Simão Pedro assist to put Zeleznicar firmly in control. The hosts were ruthless in the first half, striking twice in quick succession and then managing the game smartly from there. Vojvodina enjoyed more of the ball and fired in 18 shots to Zeleznicar’s 10, but the visitors struggled to create clear-cut…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said all roads being constructed under the administration of President Bola Tinubu are designed to last for over 100 years, adding that road construction in the country is shifting from asphalt to concrete. The minister stated this on Saturday while addressing journalists at the Amansea section of the Onitsha-Awka-Enugu Expressway after inspecting the ongoing construction work at the 107-kilometre road. Umahi insisted that it is no longer “business as usual” in terms of road construction in the country. He further emphasised that the road projects across the country are being done with durable…
Dr Bright Tato Forkuo is a medical officer Dr Bright Tato Forkuo, a medical officer, has expressed concerns over systemic challenges in Ghana’s emergency healthcare systems.According to him, delays in providing care to patients in emergency situations are caused by bureaucratic procedures at hospitals and resource constraints.”I was asking myself, so could my colleagues who were on duty on that day just jump onto the ambulance and try to help? Right. I called a colleague in KBTH and was telling me the bureaucracy there is so much so that even if the doctor had jumped onto the ambulance or a…
The Black Queens of Ghana The Black Queens of Ghana kicked off their 2026 Pink Ladies Cup tournament with an emphatic 4-0 win over Hong Kong. The two sides clashed at the Al-Hamriya Sports Club Stadium in the UAE on Saturday afternoon.After a slow start, the Queens broke the deadlock in the 28th minute through FC Nordsjaelland forward Princess Marfo, who finished off a well-worked move to open the scoring.Ten minutes later, Doris Boaduwaa capitalised on a defensive blunder to slot home Ghana’s second, giving the team a comfortable 2-0 lead heading into the break.After recess, Nottingham Forest attacker Chantelle…
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent In his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President John Mahama balanced glowing macroeconomic data with a populist crackdown on mining financiers and a bold Pan-African pivot. This “Resetting Ghana” agenda, delivered on February 27 at the one-year mark of his second, non-consecutive term, was less a traditional speech and more a strategic break from the 2022 debt crisis. “The era of crisis management is over; the era of industrial execution has begun,” Mahama told a packed Parliament, signaling a shift from stabilization to aggressive growth. By leveraging his history as a…
Four government officials have been arrested over alleged abuse of office and nepotism The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), working with the police, has arrested four officials of the Mityana District Service Commission over alleged abuse of office and nepotism.The suspects are: Dr Fred Lwassampijja, the chairperson of the Commission, Anna Miriam Nassali, the vice chairperson of the Commission, Hussein Mukiibi, the secretary to the Commission, and a member, Andrew Ssekibuule.According to a statement issued by SHACU on Friday, the arrests stem from the alleged irregular recruitment process of key positions in the district, which includes Municipal Labour Officer, Education…
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Embassy of Ghana in Doha issued an emergency security advisory on Saturday, February 28, 2026, ordering its citizens to seek immediate cover following a series of missile strikes that shook the Qatari capital. The directive marks a significant escalation in diplomatic urgency as the Middle East grapples with the fallout of a massive military confrontation. The embassy’s alert, released in the early afternoon, followed a morning defined by the thunderous booms of high-altitude interceptions. Qatar’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that its air defense systems successfully neutralized two distinct waves of attacks. Beyond…
The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has outlined an ambitious agenda for the development of her constituency in the Western Region.With a focus on improving healthcare, education, security, and economic opportunities, the MP has initiated a range of projects aimed at transforming the lives of her constituents.In the healthcare sector, Joana Cudjoe has prioritised the continuation of the Ankwaso CHPS Compound, ensuring that residents of Ankwaso and surrounding communities have access to quality healthcare services.Additionally, the MP is constructing a new CHPS compound at Sraha Ayiem, and a maternity block with theatre at Manso Amenfi.The construction…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has directed Overland Airways to refund passengers who were wrongly charged Value Added Tax on flight tickets purchased before January 1, 2026. The directive followed clarification issued by the Nigeria Revenue Service on the implementation of the new tax regime affecting airline tickets. Passengers had complained to the regulators after an elderly woman was forced to pay the new tax in 2025, a fee that was expected to take effect on January 1, 2026. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, in a statement on Saturday, disclosed that the…
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, second right, celebrates with teammate Marco Jansen (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) TimesofIndia.com in New Delhi: South Africa are the team to beat in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Except a nervous and edge-of-the-seat double Super Over against Afghanistan, they have highlighted their credentials with win versus title favourites and defending champions India. As a result, they’re on a six match winning run and the only undefeated team in the competition. Up next for them are the already-eliminated Zimbabwe in an all-Africa contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.With a semi-final against New Zealand in the…