Mahama to deliver 2026 State of the Nation Address today

Mahama to deliver 2026 State of the Nation Address today

President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament today, Friday, February 27. The address will provide a detailed overview of Ghana’s current situation, highlighting progress made across key sectors and outlining the government’s priorities and policy directions for the year ahead. Critical areas expected to feature include the economy, health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure, alongside updates on Ghana’s international relations […]

February 27, 2026 33

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Gov’t begins process for nationwide SIM re-registration exercise

The government has announced the commencement of processes for a nationwide SIM card re-registration exercise, following Cabinet deliberations. The announcement was made by the Minister for Communication, Innovations, and Digital Technologies, Samuel Nartey George, during a keynote address at the 2026 Data Protection Commission Conference. According to the minister, the upcoming SIM re-registration will be structured to ensure customer convenience, with measures aimed at preventing long queues and disruptions, while […]

February 27, 2026 58

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Makola No. 2 traders protest against high Rents and new 20% VAT

Hundreds of traders at Makola No. 2 Market in Accra on Thursday, February 26, staged a protest against what they describe as steep rent increments and a newly imposed 20 per cent VAT, warning that the situation is becoming unsustainable. Speaking to DL News, a market leader, Anthony Kyei Baafi, said the traders are struggling under mounting financial pressure from management and are demanding urgent intervention from the government. “We […]

February 26, 2026 21

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COCOBOD engages Sefwi Wiawso farmers over producer price concerns

Officials of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) held a stakeholder engagement with cocoa farmers in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality to address concerns over the recently announced cocoa producer price. The meeting, held at Old Adiembra, was part of COCOBOD’s efforts to explain the rationale behind the new producer price and to listen to farmers’ concerns following widespread dissatisfaction. COCOBOD recently announced a reduction in the producer price from GH¢3,625 to […]

February 26, 2026 36

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Nkoranza gets new Kontihene after 12 years

The Nkoranza Traditional Council has enstooled Nana Kwasi Agyei III as the Krontihene, ending a 12-year vacancy that had hindered leadership cohesion and development within the traditional area. The installation of the 49-year-old businessman marks a significant milestone for the council, which had struggled to fill the key position, resulting in disunity and weakened governance structures. The enstoolment forms part of ongoing efforts by the Nana Kwame Baffoe IV, Nkoranzamanhene, […]

February 26, 2026 44

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Abamba queen mother shot dead

Tragedy has struck the Abamba Traditional Area in Atebubu as Abambahemaa Nana Serwaa Gyan Kuma, popularly known as Ohemaa of Ohemaa’s Kitchen, has been shot dead in what is suspected to be a targeted attack. Reports indicate that the queen mother had returned home from her eatery with a colleague, mindful of potential security risks in the area. She was allegedly ambushed by two assailants who opened fire as […]

February 26, 2026 71

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Man killed in Tamale over alleged unpaid tramadol debt

A man was killed in Tamale after a disagreement over an unpaid debt for Tramadol, a powerful opioid painkiller. The victim had allegedly purchased two tablets of Tramadol worth GH¢50 but failed to pay, leading to a violent confrontation with two suspects, Abubakari Mohammed and Rasheed Sumaila. The leader of the IGP Special Operations Team, DSP Bawah Abdul Jalil, the suspects beat the victim to death and attempted to flee. […]

February 26, 2026 43

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Government targets 127 tonnes of small-scale gold yearly under new reserves policy

Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has announced plans for the Ghana Gold Board to buy up to 127 tonnes of gold annually from artisanal and small-scale miners, as part of a new national policy aimed at strengthening Ghana’s external reserves. Speaking in Parliament of Ghana while unveiling what he described as the country’s first comprehensive reserves-building policy, Dr Forson said the initiative is designed to safeguard the economy and ensure […]

February 25, 2026 38

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Four arrested for posing as security operatives in illegal anti-galamsey extortion

The Nkawie Divisional Police have arrested four people for allegedly posing as national security operatives to carry out illegal anti-galamsey operations in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region. According to police, the suspects are accused of stopping miners at various mining sites and extorting sums of money under the pretext of enforcing anti-galamsey laws. Three members of the group were reportedly passing themselves off as national security […]

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