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A few minutes of convenience, years of pollution, and the physics that makes the 2027 prohibition a simple, necessary decision By Petras Anaab Ali (MPhil) Ghana is fighting several environmental battles at the same time.

The trial of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and his co-accused has been delayed after the court ruled that they require additional time to examine electronic devices seized…

Businesses advertising on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show will receive an additional live presenter mention (LPM) at no extra cost on Friday, October 9.

Sri Lanka’s former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been arrested over allegations that a charity she is linked to misused donations raised for a children’s hospital.

The La Traditional Council and the Member of Parliament for La-Dade-Kotopon, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, are demanding a halt to plans to redevelop the La Pleasure Beach following the demolition of structures at the facility.

Severe teacher shortages in some remote communities are threatening efforts to keep children in school and protect those vulnerable to child labour, according to Right To Play Ghana.

President John Dramani Mahama will, in the coming weeks, cut the sod for the construction of the Accra Convention Centre, a major investment by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye O…

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) is calling for stronger policy, institutional and technical systems across Africa to help countries access climate finance under the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest De…

The Birim River in the Akyem Abuakwa area is facing a deepening environmental crisis, with turbidity levels reportedly soaring to about 50,000 NTU amid intensified illegal mining activities.

New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko says whoever faces former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the December 2028 presidential election will be competing against a man with nearly two decades of preparation and experience.

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has assured residents of Community 25, Gulf City, and surrounding communities that the water supply challenges affecting them are temporary and that efforts are underway to restore a stable supply.

The Registrar of the National Teaching Council (NTC), Dr Christian Addai-Poku, has called for greater recognition and sustained support for teachers, stressing their critical role in shaping Ghana’s future.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) is calling for greater use of innovation, research and technology to strengthen Ghana’s food security and reduce the country’s reliance on imported food commodities.

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has assured striking teachers that the government will work to resolve their concerns within the coming days and secure their return to the classroom.

Melcom Ghana is serving meals to children in selected orphanages across Accra as part of a week-long initiative to support institutions caring for children.

Former Ghana international Mohammed Polo has backed Karim Zito to take charge of the Black Stars following the departure of Carlos Queiroz.

Asthma Ghana, a local non-governmental organisation, has donated 100 aerochambers, also known as valved holding spacers, valued at more than GH¢50,000 to the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) to support respiratory care.

Ghana’s inflation rate increased marginally to 5.2% in September 2026, from 5.0% in August, reversing the downward trend recorded in previous months.

US death row inmate Christa Pike is “conscious and speaking” after surviving a failed execution attempt in Tennessee last week, her lawyers say.

A California pair has been charged with multiple counts of abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children – some as young as two months old – and dissuading a witness.

France has suspended the use of stun grenades for policing student protests that have swept the country, after a 15-year-old’s hand was blown off earlier this week.

The Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organisational Development (CIKOD) has trained Agriculture Extension Agents from selected districts in the Upper East Region on agro-ecological farming practices.

I have just read Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s very educative 41-paragraph piece on the calls for the OSP to simply put former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on trial in absentia.

A Ghanaian football fan, Maxwell Atuanor Dwirah, has submitted a proposal to the International Football Association Board (IFAB) calling for a change to the rules governing penalty kicks.

Residents of Community 25 near Tema in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region are demanding urgent intervention over what they describe as an unbearable water crisis, with some households reportedly going months and, in some cases, up

The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) says it has invested close to GH¢6 million to replace weak and perforated sections of its transmission lines between Kpong and Tema as part of efforts to improve water supply to communities in the Greater Accra Region.

MFM Women’s Basketball Club have strengthened their grip on Nigerian women’s basketball, combining another league triumph with a remarkable collection of individual honours that underlined the depth and quality of the Lagos-based side.

By Samson Lardy Anyenini The arrest of three persons for allegedly flying drones over the EOCO headquarters is a useful reminder: owning a drone does not give you an unrestricted right to fly it wherever you please.

The Wa West District Assembly, in partnership with the Member of Parliament for the area, has handed over and commissioned a series of infrastructure projects spanning education, primary healthcare, and local governance across multiple communities.

Lawyer and journalist Samson Lardy Anyenini has cautioned drone owners against assuming that ownership gives them an unrestricted right to operate the devices anywhere in Ghana.

The final of the 2026/27 MTN FA Cup will be contested over two legs for the first time in the history of Ghanaian domestic football.

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) says it is working to address persistent water supply challenges affecting several communities in the Greater Accra Region, particularly areas around Tema and Ashaiman.

Residents of Community 25 near Tema visited the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) office at Gbetsile on Tuesday, October 6, to demand explanations for a prolonged water shortage affecting the community.

The Women’s Champion of Champions, which serves as the curtain raiser for the 2026/27 women’s football season, will see two champions battle for the ultimate prize ahead of the new season.

When comfort replaces discipline, leadership begins to consume the very business it was created to build.

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has renewed calls for a stronger national response to the financial burden of serious and chronic illnesses, warning that families should not be forced into financial ruin to keep loved ones alive.

New Patriotic Party (NPP) member Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has praised the leadership qualities of former Vice-President and NPP presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, saying he has the dignity, temperament, and vision to guide Ghana through difficult

The leadership of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has held a high-level strategic meeting with the management team of the Black Queens and the technical leadership of the national U-23 football team, the Black Meteors, to discuss proactive strategies to…

Absa Bank Ghana Ltd’s InspireME 2026 conference brought together women entrepreneurs, business leaders and professionals to explore business growth, innovation, access to opportunities and sustainable enterprise development.

By Jimmy Aglah Once upon a time, in the Republic of Uncommon Sense, a citizen opened his tap.

Prempeh Elite Academy are setting the pace in Group A of the 2026 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship after completing Matchday Three with a perfect record.

A known member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has praised former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s character, saying he has never known him to be involved in any scandal during their association spanning nearly two decades.

The Football Association has announced the dates for the 2026/27 Women’s Premier League (WPL), with the new season set to kick off across the Northern and Southern Zones later this month.

The Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C., has paid tribute to the late Dr Kofi Akamani, a Ghanaian-born academic and Assistant Professor of Forest Recreation and Conservation Social Science at Southern Illinois University, following his death on September…

Dzata Cement founder Ibrahim Mahama has encouraged Ghanaians to venture into business without fear and aim higher in their entrepreneurial pursuits.

Ghana’s U-17 Women’s National team suffered a defeat in their first friendly game in Morocco as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

By Jimmy Aglah Once upon a time, in the Republic of Uncommon Sense, we finally discovered that fighting crime may be easier than we thought.

Ghana has begun a comprehensive review of its 1999 National Land Policy as the government seeks to align land governance with emerging economic, social, environmental and technological demands.

Accra’s Tiptoe Lane has traded photographs, travel documents and now phones, but the latest transformation is turning the once-familiar street behind the Kwame Nkrumah Circle into a crowded marketplace where thousands of people make a living from technolo…

Newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser, Abanga Fusani Yakubu, has vowed to use social media and grassroots mobilisation to counter what he describes as the NDC’s lies and propaganda ahead of the 2028 elections.