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Let’s brace ourselves for Middle East war fallout – President Mahama to African leaders

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President John Dramani Mahama has said that the escalating military confrontations in the Middle East could lead to severe economic shocks across the African continent.

“We are watching the geopolitical events with alarm.

A few days ago, we witnessed attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, and counterattacks by Iran on Gulf countries, creating a new geopolitical situation. 

“We know these shocks will come. But when they come, we must prepare ourselves to make sure our people are protected, because as it stands, that region is the epicentre of global oil supplies.

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Woman jailed two years for stealing from Church at Teshie barracks

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An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 32-year-old unemployed woman to two years’ imprisonment for unlawfully entering a church premises at the 48 Engineer Barracks at Teshie and stealing assorted items.

The convict, Amanda Pascal, pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry and stealing. The court, presided over by Mrs Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, convicted her on her own plea and sentenced her to two years’ imprisonment on each count, with the terms to run concurrently.

Chief Inspector Abigail Offeibea, prosecuting, told the court that the items stolen included a deep fryer valued at GH¢1,500, a Bluetooth speaker worth GH¢3,423, 21 trumpet mouthpieces valued at GH¢6,820, a perfume valued at GH¢586 and six tins of sardines valued at GH¢200. The items belonged to Veronica Owusu Boateng, the complainant.

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Freden Independence Jam Set to Light Up Koforidua and Beyond

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“Independence the Freden Way” Promises Culture, Competition and Community Celebration

Koforidua is gearing up for an exciting and vibrant Independence celebration as the Freden Independence Jam prepares to bring together residents, youth, creatives, and families for a unique community experience dubbed “Independence the Freden Way.”

Designed to celebrate Ghana’s independence through unity, creativity, and traditional fun games, the Freden Independence Jam will showcase the rich cultural spirit and youthful energy that define the region. The event is expected to attract participants and spectators from Koforidua and surrounding communities, positioning it as one of the most anticipated local Independence activities this year.

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Absentee doctors to be removed from payroll — MoH­­

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The Ministry of Health is to embark on a validation exercise to ensure that medical doctors who declined postings to deprived areas are removed from the government payroll.

Giving the directive during a working visit to the University of Ghana Medical School last Friday, the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, said the exercise had become necessary in order to remove doctors who had declined posting to deprived communities from the national payroll.

He said doctors who failed to report to their duty posts at the end of February would be removed from the payroll.

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Govt to pay CI 129 gratuity arrears to retired soldiers from Friday

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The government of Ghana will begin paying long-outstanding gratuity arrears to retired military personnel under Constitutional Instrument 129, with the first tranche expected by close of business on February 27, 2026.

The Ghana Armed Forces announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. It said the payments follow an agreement reached between the Military High Command, the Ministry of Finance, Ghana and the Ministry of Defence, Ghana, on a two-year phased plan.

In all, 238 officers and 2,155 soldiers, making a total of 2,393 beneficiaries, will receive arrears based on the revised gratuity formula.

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GRA interdicts 5 customs officers over transit cargo irregularities

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The Ghana Revenue Authority has interdicted five officers from its Customs Division following what it described as discrepancies uncovered during an enforcement operation involving transit cargo bound for Niger.

In a press release issued on February 24, 2026, the Authority said the officers had been suspended with immediate effect pending the outcome of an internal investigation.

The action stems from preliminary findings linked to an operation conducted on February 18, 2026. According to the statement, the exercise focused on a consignment of goods declared as transit cargo for onward movement to Niger. However, officials identified irregularities in the accompanying documentation and compliance with established transit procedures.

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Overstay and face the consequences – US Embassy warns Ghanaian World Cup fans

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The Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Ghana, Rolf Olson, has cautioned Ghanaians travelling to the United States, particularly for the upcoming World Cup, against overstaying their visas, describing it as a serious offence with far-reaching consequences.

Addressing a press conference at the Embassy in Accra today, Friday, February 20, 2026, Mr Olson said Customs and Border Protection officers would determine the length of stay granted to each visitor upon arrival in the United States.

He explained that although the standard period for a B visa, which supporters would need to apply for, is generally six months, the duration of stay is not automatic and remains at the discretion of the immigration officer at the port of entry.

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When Indomie ‘laptops’ became weapon for sex – New Plan Int. project rescues Jato girls

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For years, poverty made small necessities such as noodles and sanitary pads powerful tools of manipulation in Jato Village in the Suhum Municipality of the Eastern Region, where commercial motorbike riders, popularly known as okada riders, exploited young girls, leading to a spike in teenage pregnancies.

The young girls did not receive financial assistance from home to enable them to feed themselves. They therefore solicited prepared noodles — popularly known as Indomie in local circles — from the riders.

As the noodle pack became popular, it earned the nickname “laptop” among the village folks for how the pack flips open, the top covering reclining like the screen of a laptop.

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Cement firms warn of price hikes as clinker ships stall at port

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The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has convened talks with cement manufacturers and port authorities to address mounting congestion at the harbour that has left clinker shipments stranded and exposed producers to heavy financial losses.

The emergency meeting, held on February 23, 2026, in collaboration with the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, focused on persistent operational bottlenecks that have delayed the discharge of clinker, a critical raw material in cement production, for as long as two to three weeks.

Industry players say vessels carrying clinker are currently waiting between 13 and 20 days to berth, attracting substantial demurrage charges. They warned that if the situation persists, the additional costs could ultimately be transferred to consumers through higher cement prices.

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Korle Bu: Hospital suspends 2 doctors and 2 nurses over failure to treat dying engineer

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The management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has announced the interdiction of two medical doctors and two nurses following their alleged refusal to provide emergency care to a 29-year-old engineer who later died at the facility.

The decision, outlined in a statement released on Monday, February 23, 2026, comes in the wake of mounting public concern over the circumstances that led to the death of Charles Amissah, an employee of Promasidor Ghana Limited. 

Amissah succumbed to severe injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident on 6th February, after what witnesses describe as a harrowing odyssey through Accra’s emergency care system.

“In line with established administrative procedures, a committee has been constituted to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and the unfortunate death of the victim,” the statement from hospital management read.

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