Author: Constance Awunor
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has debunked reports claiming that the Ghana Card can now be used for financial transactions, describing such information as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued on April 8, 2026, and signed by its Head of Corporate Affairs, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, the Authority stressed that the Ghana Card has not been activated for any financial transaction purposes. “The Ghana Card has not been enabled for financial transactions at this time,” the statement emphasized. The NIA urged the public to disregard unverified claims and rely only on official communication from the Authority. However, the NIA…
Ghana has been selected as the first country to benefit from France’s National Health Platform following high-level talks between President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The announcement came after a meeting at the Élysée Palace, where both leaders explored ways to deepen cooperation across several priority sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and regional security. The National Health Platform described as a comprehensive health compact is expected to bolster Ghana’s healthcare system and support ongoing reforms. President Mahama welcomed the initiative and expressed appreciation to the French government for its partnership. The meeting formed…
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta is no longer listed in the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to the agency’s detainee locator system. The development was also confirmed by activist Oliver Barker‑Vormawor, who said his sources indicate that Mr. Ofori‑Atta was released on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Mr. Ofori‑Atta had been held by ICE since early January, after he was detained in the United States over questions surrounding his immigration status. He was reportedly taken into custody on January 6, 2026, in the Virginia area. His lawyers later confirmed the detention was connected to issues…
The Technical Working Committee of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has ruled that the use of the Toyota Voxy for commercial transport is unlawful, warning that it poses a serious risk to public safety. Presenting the committee’s final report in Accra on Wednesday, April 8, Chairman Godwin Kafui Ayetor explained that the vehicle was not designed for commercial passenger operations and is unsuitable for Ghana’s road environment. According to him, the manufacturer indicated that the Toyota Voxy is intended for use by middle-class families, not for commercial purposes. He added that the vehicle is not built for heavy usage…
Patrice Motsepe has arrived in Senegal for discussions with government and football officials aimed at easing tensions following the stripping of the country’s AFCON 2025 title. During the working visit, Motsepe is scheduled to meet Senegalese Head of State, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, as well as the president of the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, Abdoulaye Fall. The discussions aim to address concerns of bias and mend the strained relationship between Senegal and the continent’s football governing body. The controversy stems from a March 17 decision by CAF, which awarded a 3-0 victory to Morocco following an appeal regarding the AFCON 2025…
John Dramani Mahama has nominated five individuals to serve on Ghana’s Fiscal Council in accordance with the Public Financial Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1136). The announcement was made in a statement issued on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson. The proposed Council is intended to promote fiscal discipline, strengthen oversight, and support informed decision-making in the management of public finances. Among the nominees is Dr. Emmanuel Oteng Kumah, who has been designated as Chairperson. Other members include Prof. Patrick Opoku Asuming representing academia, and Leslie Dwight Mensah representing…
Things could get a bit chaotic on Ghana’s roads if one transport company goes solo on fare hikes. The Head of Industrial Relations at the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, Alhaji Abass Imoro, has warned that drivers across the country might start setting their own prices if VIP Jeoun Transport pushes ahead with a reported 25% fare increase. The buzz started after reports suggested VIP Jeoun could roll out the new fares from April 8—without first sitting down with the Ministry of Transport Ghana. Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight, Imoro didn’t hold back. According to him, that kind of move…
Keir Starmer has welcomed a newly agreed ceasefire between Iran and the United States as he travels to meet Gulf leaders, saying the deal offers a moment of relief after weeks of escalating conflict. Downing Street said the prime minister will use the trip to discuss how international partners can help maintain and strengthen the ceasefire. He is expected to return to the UK on Friday. The agreement follows a stark warning from Donald Trump, who said “a whole civilisation will die” if Iran refused to end hostilities and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. In response, UK officials had…
The three-day Wireless Festival has been canceled after UK authorities revoked Kanye West’s electronic travel authorization, preventing him from entering the country, organizers Festival Republic a division of Live Nation Entertainment announced. In a statement, organizers said the UK Home Office withdrew Ye’s ETA, leaving them no choice but to cancel the event and issue full refunds. They added that multiple stakeholders had been consulted before booking him and that no concerns were raised at the time, while emphasizing that antisemitism is unacceptable and acknowledging its impact. The decision follows mounting pressure on the government to ban Ye from the…
NASA has released the first stunning images captured by astronauts aboard Artemis II during their historic flyby of the Moon. One of the standout photographs shows a breathtaking “Earthset,” with our planet appearing to sink behind the Moon’s rugged, cratered horizon. Another remarkable image captures a rare solar eclipse, as the Moon completely blocks the Sun, revealing its glowing corona. NASA did not specify which of the crew members took the images as they continue their journey back to Earth. The Earthset photo draws powerful comparisons to the iconic “Earthrise” image taken by William Anders during the Apollo 8 mission…