The Amasaman High Court has reduced the prison sentence of controversial evangelist Patricia Asiedu, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, from 15 years to one year after ruling that the original punishment was excessive. In its ruling, the court upheld her conviction but exercised its discretionary powers to review the sentence, concluding that while the offence warranted a custodial sentence, the ...
After nearly two years of near-total closure, the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt was reopened on Monday, marking a symbolic and constrained shift in the movement of people amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The crossing, Gaza’s only direct link to Egypt had been shut since May 2024 when Israeli forces seized the area ...
A phased industrial action by medical laboratory professional workers at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has disrupted services and is expected to lead to a complete shutdown of laboratory operations next week, hospital sources said. The strike, which began on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, is being led by the Korle Bu chapter of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU). ...
Accra and its surrounding communities are grappling with persistent water shortages as Ghana Water Limited (GWL) faces a severe financial and operational crisis that is undermining the company’s ability to supply adequate water to residents. At the centre of the problem lies a growing burden of customer arrears, which has ballooned to nearly GH¢2 billion, significantly restricting the utility’s cash ...
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called for Stronger cooperation between the judiciary and the Ghana Immigration Service to tackle crimes involving foreign nationals. Chief Justice said this during a visit to the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Samuel Basintale Amadu. According to him, the rise in crimes with cross-border elements had prompted the judiciary to adopt targeted measures, including the creation of ...
China has announced new regulations requiring all vehicles sold in the country to be fitted with mechanical door release systems, effectively restricting the use of hidden, flush door handles that have become common in modern electric vehicles. The move makes China the first country in the world to formally target the design feature, which was popularized by Tesla and later ...
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has cautioned businesses and members of the public against giving cash to its field officers during inspections or environmental compliance activities, describing such actions as illegal and a form of extortion. Speaking at the EPA’s Tema Regional Office, the Director, Samuel Oteng, said the authority remains committed to transparency and accountability, warning that any officer ...
The government has announced plans to rename Kotoka International Airport as Accra International Airport, a move expected to spark national debate once formally presented to Parliament. The announcement was made by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga while addressing journalists ahead of the first sitting of the Second Session of the 9th Parliament. According to him, the proposed change forms part of ...
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has taken a firm stance on food safety across Ghana by announcing that any food outlet operating without a valid Food Hygiene Permit will be closed down immediately. The directive, which took effect on February 1, 2026, emphasises the Authority’s renewed commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring food hygiene compliance. According to the ...
The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has unveiled a comprehensive railway master plan aimed at connecting major cities across the country and providing a reliable alternative for both cargo and passenger transportation. Presenting the plan, Chief Executive Officer of the GRDA, Dr Frederick Appoh, said the initiative is designed to improve operational efficiency, enhance returns on investment, and attract increased ...