Gov’t confirms Russian identity of suspect behind viral explicit videos

Gov’t confirms Russian identity of suspect behind viral explicit videos

The government of Ghana has confirmed that the individual at the center of the recent controversy over the sharing of intimate videos without the consent of Ghanaian women is indeed a Russian national. The clarification came during a joint press conference by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation. Earlier reports had suggested that the name circulating in some media […]

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Sam George: Do not share, download, or circulate explicit Russian-linked videos

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has strongly warned the public against sharing, rebroadcasting, or downloading videos of some Ghanaian women, secretly recorded and shared by a Russian national, describing such actions as a criminal offence. Speaking at a press conference alongside officials from the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, the Minister stressed that the government is taking decisive steps to track and […]

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COCOBOD pays GHC237m to Cocoa farmers

The Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Jerome Kwaku Sam, has announced that GHC237 million has been paid to cocoa farmers for 50,000 metric tonnes of cocoa. The announcement comes amid a crisis in Ghana’s cocoa sector, where farmers have complained of delayed payments for several months. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, February 18, Mr. Sam wrote, “I’m happy to report COCOBOD has started payment of […]

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GAF confirms evacuation of survivors of Burkina Faso terrorist attack

The Ghana Armed Forces has announced the successful evacuation of three Ghanaian traders who were injured during a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso, according to a statement from the military’s Department of Public Relations. The incident occurred on Saturday, February 14, 2026, when the traders were caught up in the attack while conducting business in the neighbouring country. The evacuation operation, which forms part of the government’s coordinated humanitarian and […]

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Ghana must move beyond raw mineral exports – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called for increased local participation in Ghana’s extractive industry, stressing the need to move beyond raw mineral production to full engagement in the high-value segments of the mining value chain. Speaking at the Local Content Summit held in Takoradi on February 18, 2026, the President noted that although Ghana remains Africa’s leading gold producer and ranks among the top six globally, much of the high-value […]

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A/R: HON MUNTAKA MUBARAK COMMISSIONS ASTROTURF TO BOOST SPORTING ACTIVITIES.

A modern Astro Turf sports facility has been commissioned at Asawase constituency in the Ashanti region to boost sports and talent development. The Astro Turf, constructed by Excel Fortune Company Limited, has a football pitch, stands, floodlights and tennis court, regarded as one of the best constructed pitches. With a more youthful population, the Asokore Mampong constituency is one of the most vibrant and dynamic in the Ashanti Region. The […]

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Man dies in galamsey pit collapse at Chirano

A 34-year-old man, Obed Asamoah, has reportedly died following the collapse of a galamsey pit at Chirano in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. According to reports, he had gone to the site to work alongside fellow miners when the incident occurred. In an interview, his brother, Nana Akwasi Danso, confirmed the tragic event. He recounted that he had spoken with his brother earlier that morning, only to […]

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Petitions to remove EC, OSP leadership fail after CJ finds no prima facie case

The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has ruled that there is no prima facie evidence to justify further investigation into petitions calling for the removal of the Electoral Commissioner, her deputies, and the Special Prosecutor. This was confirmed by the Minister of Government Communications in a statement issued on Wednesday, February 18. The petitions were received by Jubilee House in late 2025, with the Minister of State in charge of Government […]

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Ghana targets up to 300,000 metric tonnes of dry season tomatoes in 3 years – Dumelo

Ghana plans to produce between 200,000 and 300,000 metric tonnes of tomatoes within the next two to three years, particularly during the dry season, as part of efforts to reduce imports, the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has said. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, 18 February, Mr Dumelo said the country is scaling up tomato production through irrigation, research and direct support to […]

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