The Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS) has called for an immediate ban on the slaughter and consumption of cats and dogs in Ghana, warning that the practice poses serious public health and ethical concerns. In a press release dated February 23, 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Eric Jerry Aidoo, the organisation declared its stance “against the high consumption of cats and dogs in Ghana,” urging authorities and the […]
A fire outbreak has destroyed the Zabzugu market in the Northern Region, destroying large quantities of yams and other goods. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, February 23, left traders devastated as their wares were consumed by the flames. Residents attempted to contain the fire but struggled due to the absence of a fire station in the Zabzugu District. With no immediate support from the Ghana […]
The Upper West Regional Command of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted two Rhino Kia trucks loaded with unapproved substances at Kaleo in the Nadowli District of the Upper West Region. In a Facebook post on Monday, February 23, NACOC disclosed that the consignments, which were bound for Burkina Faso, included 58 cartons of foreign cigarettes, 182 cartons of unapproved pharmaceutical products and 40 drums of sodium cyanide. The […]
Cocoa farmers in the Western North Region have taken to the streets to protest the recent slash in cocoa prices, which fell from GH¢3,625 to GH¢2,587 per bag. Farmers from Sefwi Wiawso, Juaboso, and Bia West districts marched through main streets, waving placards with messages like: “Aban no adadaa yen”, “From promises to pain, This price cut is wickedness”, and “When COCOBOD fails, don’t cut farmers’ pay”. Some even accused […]
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged women in the public sector to resist prejudice and entrenched societal stereotypes that hinder their advancement. She encouraged female public servants to invest in their personal and professional development, noting that such commitment would position them as vital contributors to national growth. Speaking at the Second Annual Conference for Women in Leadership in the Public Sector on Wednesday, February 18, Prof. […]
Plan International Ghana has raised concerns about what it describes as stereotypical journalism and sensationalism, calling for more ethical practices in the profession, particularly when reporting on sensitive topics. According to the independent development and humanitarian organisation, such practices limit the opportunity to fully explore important issues, especially when covering vulnerable groups such as children and girls. These concerns, among other identified gaps, have reaffirmed the organisation’s […]
