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Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has raised alarm over the continued destruction of Ghana’s water bodies through illegal mining, popularly known as galam Delivering the State of the Church Address at the 48th General Conference on Wednesday, April 22, he said the pollution of rivers and streams is directly disrupting key church practices, including water baptism in affected mining communities. “The extensive pollution of water bodies due to illegal mining has hampered traditional water baptism in some mining communities, necessitating a shift to synthetic rubber pools in several districts to carry out the ordinance,” he stated.…

Brent crude oil prices have climbed back toward the $100 per barrel threshold as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz intensify once again, with renewed attacks on commercial shipping and ongoing uncertainty over U.S.–Iran relations shaping global energy markets. Brent crude futures rose to $99.88 per barrel on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, marking a 1.43% increase from the previous trading session. Over the past month, the benchmark has edged down slightly by 0.06%, but it remains sharply elevated, 51.06% higher than a year ago, underscoring how deeply the Middle East conflict has reshaped global oil pricing dynamics. The latest…

A new March 2026 tracking poll by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed a strong regional shift in the National Democratic Congress leadership race, with Minister for Education and MP for Tamale South, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, emerging as the dominant figure across the five northern regions. The analysis, presented by the Executive Director for Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, highlighted a clear lead for Haruna Iddrisu in Northern, North East, Savannah, Upper East, and Upper West regions. According to the data, Haruna Iddrisu commands 42 percent support in these regions, significantly ahead of his closest competitor, Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, who…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has demanded a comprehensive investigation into reported xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaian nationals in South Africa, following the emergence of a deeply unsettling viral video. The diplomatic intervention was triggered by footage circulating on social media that captured a South African woman leading a youth contingent to confront a Ghanaian resident, alleging he had overstayed and insisting that foreigners should return to their countries of origin rather than pursue opportunities abroad. In the widely disseminated video, the woman vented frustration over intra-continental migration, asserting that Africans should prioritize developing their own…

Ghana’s Cabinet has approved new visa waiver agreements with Antigua and Barbuda, the Maldives, and Zambia, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to strengthen international mobility for its citizens. The announcement was confirmed by Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who described the decision as part of a broader strategy to enhance the value of the Ghanaian passport. According to the Minister, the agreements will allow citizens of Ghana and the three partner countries to travel without visas for short stays. The policy applies to holders of all categories of passports, including ordinary, service, and diplomatic passports. The move…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that government’s newly unveiled Free Primary Healthcare policy is deliberately structured to serve the millions of Ghanaians currently excluded from the country’s health insurance architecture. Speaking during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, April 22, the Minister underscored that the policy is a calibrated response to glaring inequities in healthcare access, particularly for citizens unregistered with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). He acknowledged that while the NHIS has been instrumental in expanding medical access over the years, a substantial demographic remains uninsured and therefore…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has conceded that the present administration may be unable to deliver every hospital under the Agenda 111 initiative, citing formidable financial and logistical constraints. Speaking during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, April 22, the Minister affirmed that while government remains resolute in its commitment to expanding healthcare infrastructure, it must embrace a pragmatic posture toward inherited projects from the previous administration led by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. “If we say that we will be able to complete all the Agenda 111 projects, which are…

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has strongly defended his time in office, maintaining that his administration acted in the best interests of the country despite renewed criticism over his leadership record. His defence come after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar described Jonathan as inexperienced during a recent televised interview, triggering fresh debate within Nigeria’s political space over past administrations and leadership performance. The Former Vice President, revisited Jonathan’s presidency and questioned his capacity to manage national challenges at the time. Speaking at the Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria awards ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Jonathan indicated…

By Leo Nelson Non-Governmental Organization, Adanu, has commissioned a newly constructed three-unit classroom block for the Mafi Seva D/A Basic School. The project, undertaken in collaboration with local stakeholders and donors, addresses longstanding infrastructure challenges that have forced pupils to study in overcrowded and, in some cases, makeshift learning spaces. The new facility now provides a safe, weather-resistant, and child-friendly environment that can accommodate about 100 pupils, significantly enhancing teaching and learning conditions. The intervention forms part of Adanu’s broader development efforts in Mafi Seva. Previous projects include establishing a library equipped with computers to promote literacy and digital learning,…

Goalkeeper Mohamed Camara of Asante Kotoko SC has been handed a five-match suspension and fined GHS 20,000 following a disciplinary ruling stemming from a Ghana Premier League fixture against Karela United FC. The decision, announced as part of an official update on regulatory actions for the 2025/2026 season, comes after the Disciplinary Committee found the goalkeeper guilty of misconduct during and after Kotoko’s 1-0 defeat in Tamale. The ruling highlights a serious breach of conduct, with the player sanctioned for his actions toward the match referee. According to the statement, “Mohamed Camara has been handed a five (5) match ban,…