Solar Declares Bid for Ashanti NDC Vice Chairmanship
Adjei Baffour, popularly known as Solar, has formally declared his intention to contest the position of Ashanti Regional Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The aspirant, who is campaigning under the slogan “Lighting Ashanti for NDC Victory 2028 – Together We Build Ashanti NDC,” is among several candidates seeking positions in the upcoming regional elections.
Ntim Fordjour Appeals to Mahama Over Preaching Ban on Buses
Reverend Ntim Fordjour has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to abandon the recently enforced regulation that restricts preaching on public service vehicles. The regulation, passed by Parliament in May, prohibits preaching and hawking on moving public transport and carries penalties of up to eight months in prison, a fine, or both.
Council of State Meets Teacher Unions Over Strike
The Council of State is scheduled to meet representatives of teacher unions today to discuss the ongoing industrial action by pre-tertiary teachers. The talks will focus on promotions, deprived-area allowances and the collective bargaining agreement currently under negotiation with the Ministry of Education. The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has already processed promotion records for 52,000 teachers.
Health Minister Touts Progress in NHIS Coverage
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has said National Health Insurance coverage has risen from 57 per cent to about 70 per cent in less than two years. Speaking at a sector update engagement, he attributed the increase partly to the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Levy, which raised funding from GH¢6.5 billion in 2024 to GH¢9.8 billion in 2025.
Gender Minister Visits Nana Akua Addo and Family
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has visited fashion personality Nana Akua Addo and her family following reports of alleged domestic abuse. The Minister assured the family of psychosocial and social welfare support, emphasising the need to protect the children and ensure due process while police investigations continue.
World Cup Visa Scandal Continues to Dominate Headlines
The government remains under pressure over the alleged $623,000 visa facilitation fee scandal linked to Ghana’s arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Minority has called for the dismissal and prosecution of Sports Minister Kofi Adams and the Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Authority, while the Chairman of Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee has urged politicians to allow the Criminal Investigations Department to work without interference.
Adamus Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in Nzema
Mining company Adamus has launched its Pink October Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign in Nzema. The initiative forms part of broader corporate social responsibility efforts to promote early detection and support for women in the area.
FBI Operation Blackout: Over 130 Arrested in Ghana
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has disclosed that more than 130 people have been arrested or detained in Ghana as part of “Operation Blackout,” a global crackdown on scam centres. The operation has so far identified nearly $10 million in losses and 89 victims, with more than 300 devices seized. Ghanaian authorities have emphasised that local agencies led the collaborative effort.
Other Notable Stories
Ghana’s petroleum product imports fell by 12.7 per cent as local refining capacity increased.
The country is targeting rice self-sufficiency by 2028.
University of Ghana has warned that ongoing strikes threaten the academic calendar.
The Ghana Association of University Administrators says two months of negotiations with government have yielded no meaningful progress.
- Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has called on journalists to prioritise national peace and accurate reporting.
