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Minority on Health Committee appeals to TTH doctors to return to work

The Minority Caucus on Health has expressed concern over the suspension of emergency and outpatient services at Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH). The strike action, which began on Thursday, April 24, 2025, is in protest of what the doctors describe as a hostile working environment, lack of basic medical supplies, and mistreatment by senior government officials. Patients who visited the hospital for care were left frustrated, as the consulting rooms were empty with no doctors present. Two days into the strike, the Caucus appealed to the health workers to urgently reconsider their decision, citing serious concerns over the impact on public health. “We do not underestimate the gravity of such a resolution, and we fully recognize that it stems from a deep sense of frustration, indignity, and structural neglect that must not be ignored,” parts of a statement read. The statement […]

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Bawumia funds cost of NPP’s ‘Thank You Tour’

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has personally financed the cost of the party’s nationwide ‘Thank You Tour.’ The tour, which began on Wednesday, 23rd April, is aimed at expressing appreciation to party faithful and supporters for their efforts during the 2024 general election, despite the party’s defeat. Dr. Bawumia’s gesture has been widely acknowledged within the party as a sign of his continued commitment to its unity and future prospects. The tour comes in the wake of the release of the Mike Ocquaye report, which provides an in-depth analysis of the factors that contributed to the NPP’s loss in the December 2024 general election. The report, commissioned by the party’s leadership, outlines both internal and external issues that affected its electoral fortunes. According to close sources, Dr. Bawumia believes that connecting directly with […]

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IMF to Ghana, African nations: Tighten fiscal policies as global risks rise

Speaking at a press conference during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that while Africa’s long-term prospects remain strong, immediate policy tightening is needed to navigate looming economic shocks. While Africa has been home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies in recent years, Ms Georgieva cautioned that low-income and conflict-affected nations risk falling further behind due to the indirect effects of weakening global demand.The IMF has already revised down growth projections for the continent. The impact of current economic shocks varies across Africa. Oil-exporting nations like Nigeria face budget pressures from falling crude prices, while oil importers, including Ghana, benefit from lower energy costs. However, Ghana’s recent decision to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly three years—contrasting with Egypt’s rate cut—reflects the differing policy needs across African economies.Ms Georgieva outlined key recommendations […]

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Nigeria Spends N1.156 Trillion Annually Battling Malaria as World Marks Malaria Day 2025

Nigeria’s Staggering N1.156 Trillion Malaria Burden As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” Nigerian families are still grappling with the devastating financial and health impacts of malaria. Despite being both preventable and curable, malaria remains a leading public health challenge in Nigeria, costing families an estimated N1.156 trillion annually in treatment costs. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) ’s 2022 report, Nigeria recorded approximately 68 million malaria cases and 194,000 deaths in 2021 alone. This staggering figure makes Nigeria the country with the highest malaria burden globally, accounting for nearly 27% of all cases worldwide . The Cost of Treating Malaria in Nigeria Investigations by LEADERSHIP revealed that treating a single case of uncomplicated malaria in public hospitals—covering consultation, diagnosis, and medication—costs about N17,000 . With 68 million […]

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Be guided by rule of law in processes to remove CJ from office – GBA

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has urged actors involved in the process of the removal from office of the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Torkonoo, to let the rule of law be their guiding principles. This was contained in a statement signed and issued by the National President of the GBA, Efua Ghartey and Kwaku Gyau Baffour, National Secretary of GBA.It said that the exercise of discre­tion as provided by Article 296 of the Constitution, 1992 was important in enhancing the independence and image of the Judiciary.“It is expected that persons who play even the minutest role in this process will bear in mind Article 296 of the 1992 Constitution on the exercise of discretion and will act in a manner that safeguards and enhances the independence and image of the Judiciary,” the statement added.

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Farmers commend COCOBOD over decision to announce new prices in August

Farmers in Sehwi Aboagyekrom in the Western North Region have lauded the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) following the announcement that a new cocoa producer price will be declared in August 2025. The anticipated price is expected to surpass that of neighbouring Ivory Coast, a move the farmers believe will enhance their livelihoods and address key challenges facing the cocoa industry. The Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, Dr. Ransford Abbey, made the announcement during a three-day working tour of the Western North and Western South Regions. Addressing a gathering of cocoa farmers at Aboagyekrom in the Sehwi Wiawso Municipality, Dr. Abbey explained that the planned price increment is part of the government’s effort to support cocoa farmers and reduce the temptation to smuggle produce across borders, where prices are currently more favourable. He emphasized that the decision aligns with a broader […]

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34-year-old taxi driver arrested for allegedly killing his 23-year-old girlfriend

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old taxi driver over the alleged murder of his long-time girlfriend at Abuakwa in the Ashanti Region. Robert Kwabena Boamah was arrested at his hideout in Namong, Offinso Municipality, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, three days after he went into hiding. He is alleged to have picked up the deceased, 23-year-old Dorothy Owusu Annor, also known as Maa Abena, on April 21 in his taxi cab from her family’s house at Abuakwa. The police say that shortly after the two left the deceased’s family house to bake bread, they received a distress call about the discovery of a body of an unidentified female adult. According to DSP Godwin Ahianyo, head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, police proceeded to the scene, near Mighty Jesus Educational Complex at […]

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Four arrested as NACOC intercepts cargo with suspected cocaine at Swiss Port 

Officials of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, intercepted a cargo being packaged for shipping at the Swiss Port. It contained concealed substances suspected to be cocaine and destined for the Netherlands. In a statement, NACOC noted that a total of 73 slabs, weighing 89.74 kg, were intercepted. Four suspects have been arrested and are currently in custody at NACOC while investigations are underway.

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Health Minister Donates Medical Equipment to Tamale Teaching Hospital, Urges End to Strike

Health Minister donates medical equipment to Tamale Teaching Hospital, pledges commitment to reforms The Minister for Health Kwabena Miintah Akandoh has reiterated government’s commitment to address long-standing challenges in the health sector, describing the health system as one that requires urgent reform and collective responsibility. He made these remarks during a donation of some essential medical equipment and supplies to the Tamale Teaching Hospital on behalf of the Ministry of Health. The donation included a wide range of equipment such as ECG machines, ICU ventilators, cardiac monitors, anesthesia machines, infant incubators, and essentialConsumables amounting to about 35 items. Among the items highlighted wereEmergency Health Equipment (EHE) sets, nebulizer sets, and medical-grade towels. The Health Minister acknowledged the difficult working conditions health professionals continue to endure and emphasized that government efforts alone would not be enough to resolve systemic issues. He […]

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Femi Kuti Slams Grammy’s Tony Allen Co-Creator Claim: ‘Fela Alone Created Afrobeat’

Femi Kuti Challenges Grammy’s Narrative on Afrobeat’s Origins Afrobeat royalty Femi Kuti , son of the legendary Fela Kuti , has publicly refuted claims that late drummer Tony Allen co-created the iconic Afrobeat genre. The controversy resurfaced after the Recording Academy (The Grammys) credited Allen as a co-founder of Afrobeat, acknowledging his influential work with Fela during the 1960s and ’70s. While Allen, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 79, is celebrated for his powerful drumming with Fela’s Africa ’70 band , Femi insists that his father was the sole visionary behind the genre. In a now-viral video, Femi passionately defended Fela’s legacy, asserting that every element of Afrobeat — including its signature drum patterns — originated from Fela himself. Femi’s Defense of Fela’s Legacy In the video, Femi emphasized that Fela was the mastermind behind Afrobeat, […]

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