Robert Duvall, who won an Oscar for “Tender Mercies” and was nominated for his roles in films including “The Godfather,” “Apocalypse Now,” and “The Great Santini,” has died. He was 95.
Duvall’s death was announced on Facebook via a stat…
Something strange happened at University of California campuses this fall. For the first time since the dot-com crash, computer science enrollment dropped. System-wide, it fell 6% last year after declining 3% in 2024, according to reportin…
Reports say at least 20 people were killed on Saturday in the northern town of Titao, Burkina Faso, in attacks claimed by JNIM - an Islamist militant group linked to al-Qaeda.
Among the dead were seven Ghanaians "burnt…
Abdul-Rasheed Saminu has exploded into the 2026 Season in emphatic fashion, as he lit up the Jarvis Scott Invitational Championship in Lubbock, Texas, storming to a blistering 6.54 seconds in the men’s 60 metres.
It was not only a sea…
The Greater Accra Regional Minister has distributed 100 streetlights each to 28 municipal assemblies, 10,000 birds to each constituency, and 10,000 apprenticeship tools to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) fo…
The Omanhene of Akyem Kotoku, Oseadeeyo Dr Frimpong Manso IV, has elevated 24 chiefs in the traditional area to various statuses.
Six of the chiefs were elevated as Abrempong (divisional chiefs), while 13 of them were promoted to the …
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana, Anthony Morrison, has called on the government to establish a comprehensive national agriculture database to regulate imports and protect local farmers from market disto…
Highlife legend Gyedu Blay Ambolley is set to shine in the stage play, 'I Told You So', a theatrical adaptation of the classic 1970 Ghanaian film.
The play, produced by Fiifi Coleman Productions, will run from March 5 to 8 at the Nati…
The Ghana Sports Fund has received a powerful early endorsement after the National Investment Bank (NIB) became the first corporate institution to make a financial contribution, presenting a cheque for GH¢100,000 to support sports deve…
A spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong’s team, Kwasi Kwarteng, has rejected suggestions that the former flagbearer hopeful of the Npp party plans to form a new political party.
Speaking in an interview with Joy Prime, he described the cl…
THE Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) commenced 2026 on a strong footing, posting impressive gains across key indices and recording a significant surge in trading activity in January.
The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) advanced by 2.69 per cen…
THE Office of the National Chief Imam has announced that the 2026 Ramadan fasting will begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026, if the moon is sighted a day earlier (Wednesday, February 18, 2026).
It said if the moon is rather sighted on…
Enterprise AI company Cohere launched a new family of multilingual models on the sidelines of the ongoing India AI Summit. The models, dubbed Tiny Aya, are open-weight — meaning their underlying code is publicly available fo…
Head Coach of Kenyan giants Gor Mahia, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has set his sights on winning the Kenyan Premier League title this season while also targeting success in the domestic FA Cup.
The former Ghana international revealed his…
THE long-standing water shortages in Sekondi-Takoradi will soon be over as rehabilitation works on the Daboase Water Treatment Plant near completion.
The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, said…
Anthony Morrison, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana, has raised concerns over the vast amount of irrigable agricultural land in Ghana that remains unused, warning that the country risks undermining its food s…
The Minority Leader in Parliament and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised the Mahama administration’s 24-hour economy policy, describing it as more of an NDC campaign slogan than a well-thought-out policy initiative.
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The Harmonious Chorale-Ghana has announced an extensive line-up of activities for 2026, outlining a year that will combine international representation, spiritual ministry and the commencement of its 20th anniversary celebrations.
In …
The Executive Management and Senior Staff of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) have announced salary reductions in response to ongoing liquidity challenges within the cocoa sector.
In a press release dated Monday, February 16, 2026, C…
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has called on the Attorney-General’s Department to urgently develop legislation addressing the systemic drivers of vote buying and political corruption.
The centre urged Members …
THE African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has called for governance, fuel strategy, and distribution reforms in the energy sector to complement the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act (ESLA), 2021, a decade after its enactment.
Amo…
There’s been a bunch of exciting research-focused AI labs popping up in recent months, and Flapping Airplanes is one of the most interesting. Propelled by its young and curious founders, Flapping Airplanes is focused on finding less data-h…
TOTTENHAM star Mohammed Kudus is in Amsterdam to see a specialist as he bids to return from the hamstring injury he suffered in January.
The Spurs midfielder has not kicked a ball since pulling up in the clash against Sunderland.
A…
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has praised Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the newly elected flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for his efforts to foster unity within the party.
Speaking on Channel One …
The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting farmers to add value to their crops and link them to ready markets through contract farming and industrial…
The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah has called for stronger use of technology in malaria prevention, urging African countries to focus on stopping the disease at its source rather than relying mainly on treatment.
S…
CONSTRUCTION of the Eastern Corridor road is set to regain full momentum following the fulfilment of conditions under the bilateral debt restructuring agreement between Ghana and Germany, the German Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöf…
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams has officially inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2026 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier B, set to take pla…
African Union (AU) member states have endorsed a resolution declaring slavery as a crime against humanity, tabled by Ghana at the 39th AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The new resolution will be tabled at the UN General Assembly on…
With only four years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, it's crucial for African governments to accelerate efforts to combat cervical cancer, the Executive Director of the Communication for Development and Adv…
The Black Starlets will intensify preparations for the upcoming U17 African Cup of Nations championship with two friendly matches scheduled for Wednesday morning at the Accra Sports Stadium between 8:00am and 12:00 noon.
The team will f…
Stop-gap Coach of Asante Kotoko, Prince Yaw Owusu, has raised concerns over his side’s lack of cutting edge in attack after the team failed to score in their last three matches.
The interim boss admitted that the inability of his stri…
Onyx Coffee Lab (USA) tops the list as the best coffee shop in the world.
The United States leads with 9 coffee shops, followed by Australia (7), Peru (5), and Spain, Honduras and Taiwan (4 each).
See the full list at https://the…
Ohana Development, a leading UAE real estate developer, has officially launched ‘Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana,’ a USD 4.1 billion gated waterfront community on Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi and Manchester City F.C.’s first branded re…
On February 8, 2026, the Moscow House of Nationalities opened its doors to everyone wishing to immerse themselves in the vibrant and multifaceted world of African culture. The second "Window to Africa" festival became a landmark event in t…
Against a backdrop of stalled progress, declining international funding, and intensifying threats, African Heads of State and Government today issued a unified call for a new era of malaria financing at the 39th African Union Summi…
On Monday evening, China Media Group's 2026 Spring Festival Gala lit up screens across the country and around the world. For more than four decades, the annual gala – widely known as Chunwan – has been the spiritual feast of the Chinese …
Tycoons, an initiative of the AIM Global Foundation, will convene for the first time in Dubai on 12 April 2026 as part of AIM Congress 2026, bringing together an invitation-only group of approximately 500 local and international decision-…
The National Blood Service has commended MTN Ghana Foundation and CalBank for their landmark partnership during the 2026 Save a Life blood donation drive that resulted in the collection of 7,020 units of blood, surpassing their ambitious 7…
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading multi-award-winning, pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, has been recognised at the 2025 Global Brand Awards (https://apo-opa.co/4rPq9BP) for deliv…
The government has moved to allay fears of a possible increase in the price of fugu following the decision to dedicate Wednesdays to wearing the traditional fabric — a policy expected to boost demand and patronage.
The Minis…
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has underscored the strategic importance of Ghana–China cooperation in strengthening the country’s energy security, citing the contribution of the Sunon Asogli Thermal Power Station to stabilisi…
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has reaffirmed his commitment to holding the government accountable while ensuring he does not obstruct parliamentary business.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point o…
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a new chancery building for Ghana’s mission in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
The four-storey property inaugurated today (Monday, February 16, 2026) would serve as the official working space fo…
The Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, has disclosed that the Authority will raise the bar on safety, security and regulatory compliance as it marks 40 years of autonomous operat…
Nigeria's foreign ministry has issued an urgent warning over what it describes as the increasing illegal recruitment of its citizens to fight in foreign conflicts.
It comes after Ukrainian officials said they found the…
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has launched a full-scale investigation into the alleged refusal of emergency medical care that reportedly led to the death of a 29-year-old engineer, Charles Amissah.
Mr. Amissah died…
Democracy Hub has filed a suit at the High Court seeking to halt the Ayawaso East by-election, citing alleged vote buying during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries held on February 7, 2026.
The NDC has be…
After US President Donald Trump oversaw the seizure of his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro last month, he vowed to tap the country's oil reserves – the world's largest.
Trump now says that he plans to visit the S…
Hillary Clinton has accused US President Donald Trump's administration of a "cover-up" over its handling of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
"Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," the for…
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