Author: TNRgh

BUT GOD… By Bobby Quarqoo They wrote the story as though it was finished. They stamped papers, passed resolutions, sent telegrams in the shadows of history, and told the world that everything had been settled. They said a people had been folded into another destiny. They said a voice had been silenced, a land absorbed, a question closed. They used power. They used force. They used fear. And for a time, it looked like they were right. Voices were drowned out by decrees. Truth was buried under intimidation. Those who dared to stand were branded, hunted, imprisoned, and broken in…

The government has announced plans to recruit over 16,000 health professionals in 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system and address growing workforce gaps. The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, confirmed in an interview that the recruitment process has already commenced. According to the Minister, the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to gradually absorb trained health professionals into the system while balancing fiscal constraints. He explained that the government is working within available budgetary limits to ensure that new recruits can be sustainably paid. “We can only employ what we can pay,” he stated,…

As the weekend approaches, Accra’s entertainment scene is gearing up for one of its most anticipated events of the year. Focuz Afriq Media, in partnership with Alisa Hotel, is set to host the April Fool Comedy and Poetry Night 2026 – The X Edition on Saturday, April 25, at the elegant Alisa Hotel in North Ridge. The show, which runs from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, promises an unforgettable blend of rib-cracking stand-up comedy and soul-stirring spoken word performances. Organisers describe it as a celebration of “premium laughter” and artistic expression, marking a special milestone for the event series. This…

The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially released postings for 18,416 trained teachers for the 2026/2027 National Service Year, marking a significant step in Ghana’s annual national service process. The announcement, made on April 22, 2026, targets graduates from accredited Colleges of Education who are required by law to undertake national service. The release enables qualified personnel to proceed with the next stage of their transition from training into professional service. The postings form part of the Authority’s mandate to deploy skilled graduates across the country to support national development, particularly in the education sector. Beneficiaries are expected to log…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that government intends to fully settle all outstanding salary arrears owed to 13,500 health workers by the end of July 2026, ending months of protracted payment delays. Addressing the issue on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, April 22, the Minister disclosed that his outfit has already activated a phased disbursement schedule to liquidate the accrued arrears. He indicated that by the close of April, affected nurses and midwives will receive two months of their outstanding entitlements, with an additional three months slated for payment by the end…

The government has outlined a revised and more measured approach to completing the Agenda 111 hospital projects, with a target to finish at least 35 facilities by the end of President Mahama’s tenure in 2028. This was confirmed by the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, during an interview in which he provided an update on the status of the nationwide hospital initiative. According to the Minister, the government conducted a comprehensive audit upon assuming office to assess the true state of the projects it inherited. The review revealed several challenges, including cases where contractors had received mobilization funds without…

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…