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Mr Emmanuel Quansah, a father of three whose wife has delivered quadruplets at the Twifo Atti-Mokwa District Government Hospital, is appealing to philanthropists, NGOs, and benevolent organisations for financial support to help settle mounting hospital bills. According to the family, earlier scans had indicated that the couple was expecting triplets, making the arrival of a fourth baby both surprising and financially overwhelming. Mr Quansah said the situation has placed enormous pressure on him, and he urgently needs assistance to cope with the unexpected expenses. The newborns are currently in incubators, while their mother is recovering from a caesarean section. Hospital…
Former fetish priestess-turned-evangelist, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been released from the Nsawam Prison after serving eight months in custody. She has since reunited with her husband and family. Her husband, Asiamah, confirmed her return home in a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 3, writing: “Thank God my wife is finally home.” Nana Agradaa is also expected to join members of her church later in the day for fellowship, marking her first public appearance since regaining her freedom. She was initially sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment on July 3, 2025, after being convicted of defrauding by…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afriembank) is projecting Ghana’s inflation to average 9.9 percent in 2026. Although, the Bank maintains that macroeconomic conditions are gradually stabilizing, this projection is far below recent rates the country is recording. Ghana’s disinflationary trend deepened in January 2026, with headline inflation easing to 3.8 percent, the lowest recorded in nearly 27 years. In its January 2026 assessment of Africa’s macroeconomic environment, the Bank places Ghana within a stable risk category, reflecting progress under fiscal consolidation efforts and ongoing macroeconomic reforms. The report also ranks the Ghana cedi among the continent’s strongest-performing currencies. The Ghana cedi…
The Children’s Support Fund set up for the welfare of the children of the victims of the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash has received contributions totaling GHS 10,150,495.00 and US$20,000.00. The donations, collected between October 17, 2025, and February 7, 2026, reflect broad public and institutional support following the tragedy that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including government officials and a pilot team. In a statement issued on Saturday February 28, government disclosed that Major contributors to the Fund include Ghana Reinsurance, the Ministry of Tourism, Vitol Ghana Services Limited, Kosmos Energy Ghana, the Ministry of the Interior, and…
As part of Ghana’s high-level investment and industrial outreach mission to California, H.E. Victor Emmanuel Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, undertook a working visit to Robinson Helicopter Company in Torrance. The engagement formed part of Ghana’s broader strategy to deepen partnerships with leading U.S. aerospace and advanced manufacturing firms in support of the country’s industrial transformation agenda. Discussions focused on collaboration opportunities in helicopter supply, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, pilot and technician training, and long-term aviation servicing partnerships. The visit explored Ghana’s potential to serve as a regional aviation services hub for West Africa under AfCFTA,…
As missile strikes and retaliations rattle the Middle East, Ghana is adding its voice to the growing chorus calling for peace, and urging citizens in the affected regions to stay safe. The call began with Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who appealed to Israel, the United States, and Iran to step back from the brink and choose dialogue over war. Now, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially weighed in, advising the three global powers to talk things out before the world turns into a boxing ring. In a statement, the Ministry said it is “closely monitoring with serious concern” the rising…
Nana Agradaa will be a free woman on March 3, 2026, as the lawyer confirms the evangelist’s release after the remission policy applied. That’s the word from Richard Asare Baffour, the lawyer representing convicted evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, better known across Ghana by her popular moniker. Speaking about his client’s fate, Baffour confirmed that the controversial preacher will benefit from the country’s remission policy, which has effectively shortened her stay in prison. “It’s official,” Baffour disclosed. “She’s expected to be released on March 3, 2026.” The news brings some certainty to a case that has captured public attention for years.…
A young woman has sent social media into a frenzy after laying down what she considers non-negotiable standards for any man hoping to win her heart. In a post that quickly gained attention, she made it clear that financial stability and luxury are non-negotiable standards for her in a relationship. According to her, she is unwilling to lower her expectations when it comes to a partner’s lifestyle. “I would rather remain single than date a guy who doesn’t have a Benz or a house,” she declared in a post that has since gone viral. She stated. The statement, shared across…
In the Name of the Lord of the Martyrs and the Truthful The heartbreaking tragedy at Shajareh-Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab County, and the martyrdom of dozens of innocent students following the cowardly attack by American and Zionist aggressors on civilian centers, has pained the hearts of the entire Iranian nation and all freedom-loving people around the world. This barbaric act marks yet another dark page in the long record of crimes committed by those who have violated this land—crimes that will never be erased from the historical memory of our nation. I strongly condemn this inhumane act and extend…
President John Mahama has addressed growing public frustration over the slow pace of investigations into former government officials accused of abusing state funds, urging patience while the law takes its course. Delivering remarks in Parliament, Mahama acknowledged that many Ghanaians are eager to see justice served swiftly. But he cautioned against repeating the mistakes of the past. “Mr. Speaker, I understand many Ghanaians are impatient to see officials of past government who abused state funds to be brought to justice,” he said. He reminded the house that in earlier times, extra-judicial approaches were adopted, approaches that led to unfortunate excesses…