Breaking – Page 3

The combined death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda has surpassed 1,000, raising fresh concerns among global health authorities over the rapid spread of the virus. According to the latest figures released by the World Health Organization (WHO), the outbreak has claimed 1,001 lives, including […]

Ghana’s government has spent much of the past year touting a single figure as evidence that its energy sector is turning a corner: $3.5 billion in fresh investment commitments aimed at reviving an upstream oil and gas industry that has been losing ground since 2019. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson first detailed the package […]

Ghana recorded its highest-ever export earnings for the first half of a year, with total export receipts reaching $18.2 billion by the end of June 2026, according to the latest Bank of Ghana Summary of Economic and Financial Data. The latest figures show a significant increase from the $13.7 billion recorded during the same period […]

High blood pressure, medically known as hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions worldwide and a major risk factor for serious cardiovascular problems. Often described as a “silent killer,” hypertension usually develops without obvious symptoms. Many people may not know they have high blood pressure until it is detected during a medical checkup […]

A new clinical study suggests that a short session of prayer may provide measurable benefits in reducing physical pain and emotional distress among patients receiving medical care. The randomized controlled trial, published in The Annals of Family Medicine, examined how brief Christian intercessory prayer affected patients experiencing moderate to severe levels of pain and anxiety. […]

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has reaffirmed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta remains a wanted fugitive from justice in Ghana, insisting that recent proceedings before a United States immigration court do not affect the corruption-related criminal cases pending against him. In a statement issued on July 21, 2026, the OSP clarified that […]

President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed African leaders and health stakeholders to Accra for the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government on Health, a major continental meeting focused on strengthening Africa’s healthcare systems and improving access to quality medical services. The two-day summit, being held from July […]

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 10 suspects following an intelligence-led operation that uncovered an alleged cyber fraud and human trafficking syndicate operating in the Mataheko-Afienya area of Tema. Police investigations indicate that the group was allegedly controlled by a Nigerian national who used the location as a base for cybercrime activities, while also trafficking […]

The murder trial of former University of Ghana student Safina Mohammed Adizatu, popularly known as Safina Diamond, has been adjourned by an Accra High Court to July 27, 2026, after an unexpected change to the jury panel disrupted the start of proceedings. The delay occurred when one of the seven sworn jurors failed to appear […]

The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into the tragic drowning of a 15-year-old girl, identified as Dadoe (also spelled Edoe) Dedzo, at the Dada Stream near Wovenu Senior High Technical School (WOSSET) in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Tadzewu, […]

Ebola Death Toll in DRC and Uganda Surpasses 1,000 as WHO Warns of Fastest-Spreading Outbreak

Ghana Bets $3.5 Billion on Reversing Six-Year Oil Production Slide

Gold drives Ghana’s exports to record $18.2bn

High Blood Pressure: Understanding Hypertension, Warning Signs, and How to Manage It

Study Finds Brief Prayer Sessions May Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Patients

OSP Maintains Ken Ofori-Atta Remains Wanted Fugitive, Rejects Link to U.S. Immigration Ruling

President Mahama Hosts African Union Extraordinary Health Summit in Accra to Advance Health Justice Across Africa

Ghana Police Arrest 10 Suspects in Major Cyber Fraud and Human Trafficking Crackdown in Tema

Safina Diamond Murder Trial Adjourned to July 27 After Juror Replacement

15-Year-Old Girl Dies in Drowning Incident at Dada Stream in Volta Region as Police Investigate

2026 Mid-Year Budget: More Funding for Flood Control

Bam Bam Says Ghana’s Film Industry Takes a More Deliberate Approach Than Nollywood

Ghanaians Lose Nearly GH¢300,000 to Fake Restaurant Scams in First Half of 2026, CSA Warns