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The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has dismissed claims that the government’s decision to rename Kotoka International Airport will impose significant costs on the state, describing such reports as inaccurate and misleading. His remarks follow the government’s move to officially revert the airport to its original name, Accra International Airport. In a statement issued on Monday, February 23, the …

Story by Linda Agyemang Stephenson Anane Boateng, President of the Ghana National Association of Cocoa Farmers, has accused the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) of neglecting cocoa farmers and failing to address their concerns. According to Mr. Anane, cocoa farmers across the country are raising serious complaints about what they described as government inaction and poor engagement from COCOBOD. He said …

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has strongly condemned alleged acts of digital sexual exploitation involving a foreign national accused of engaging in sexual activities with Ghanaian women, secretly recording the encounters, and circulating the footage without their consent. The reaction follows the circulation of a viral video showing a Russian man identified as Yaytseslav interacting with some …

Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has extended heartfelt Valentine’s Day wishes to Ghanaians, encouraging citizens to mark the occasion by enjoying proudly made-in-Ghana chocolate. In a Facebook message shared on February 14 to commemorate both Chocolate Day and Valentine’s Day, she called on the public to use the celebration not only as a time to express love and appreciation but …

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has been discharged from 37 Military Hospital after receiving treatment for injuries sustained in a road accident, his office has confirmed. In a statement issued on Saturday, February 14, 2026, and signed by his Press Secretary, Hashmin Mohammed, the Minister was said to have responded well to medical care and has since been released …

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has held a bilateral meeting with the Turkish Minister of Labour on the sidelines of the International Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, reaffirming Ghana’s commitment to international cooperation in the fight against child labour. The high-level engagement focused on strengthening collaboration between Ghana and Turkey in …

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has announced that preparations for the rollout of the government’s flagship Women’s Development Bank are at an advanced stage. Speaking at the 65th End-of-Year Gathering and General Meeting of the Greater Accra Markets Association (GAMA), she disclosed that a two-day workshop has been convened to finalise key implementation strategies for the initiative. “Women are …

President John Dramani Mahama has left Accra for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. The high-level summit, taking place in the Ethiopian capital, brings together African leaders to deliberate on key issues affecting the continent’s development, peace, and economic transformation. President Mahama is expected to play a …

The government has announced comprehensive reforms to overhaul Ghana’s cocoa sector after a review uncovered eight years of financial mismanagement at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the wide-ranging measures are designed to guarantee fair prices for farmers, strengthen the sector’s financial position, and ensure long-term sustainability. Immediate Support for Farmers As part of …

The government has directed the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to initiate a comprehensive investigation into the finances and operations of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) over the past eight years. The directive was announced on Thursday, February 12, by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during a press briefing outlining measures to stabilise the cocoa …