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The Russian Ambassador to Ghana, Sergei Berdnikov, has stated that his country is unable confirm the nationality of a man accused of unlawfully publishing intimate videos of Ghanaian women. A statement issued on Tuesday, February 17, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ambassador was summoned on the instructions of the Foreign Affairs Minister to register government’s protest over the alleged conduct. The Ministry said the summons was to formally express Ghana’s displeasure and seek Russia’s cooperation in pursuing justice. According to the Ministry, Ambassador Berdnikov acknowledged the violation of the privacy and dignity of the victims and the…

“When truth stands in the shrine, the clan aligns and the land finds order.” Among the GaDaŋme, truth was never a matter of opinion; it was sacred order. It was embedded in the stool, guarded by the shrine, spoken by the Wulɔmɔ, and preserved in ancestral memory. When truth is displaced, confusion enters the house; when truth is restored, authority regains legitimacy. As Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, aptly states: “When truth stands in GaDaŋme tradition, everything else must follow.” Our customs were not designed for disorder. They were structured upon moral balance between chief and priest, elder and youth,…

Power supply to several communities served by the Afienya substation in the Greater Accra Region has been interrupted following a transformer fault detected in the early hours of Thursday. According to officials, the transformer tripped at dawn, prompting engineers to begin immediate diagnostic checks to assess its condition and determine the cause of the malfunction. As a result, customers connected to the substation are currently without electricity. Technical teams are conducting tests on the transformer, with the assessment expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m. today. Authorities say the exact time for restoration of power will be confirmed once the…

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has signalled that Ghana’s tough telecom quality standards must be matched with policy support, warning that compliance cannot be divorced from commercial realities in a capital-intensive industry. According to the Chamber, while operators are committed to delivering better network performance, the cost of meeting stricter obligations in an already challenging operating environment raises difficult questions about sustainability and long-term investment returns. This follows an announcement by the regulator, the National Communications Authority, to enforce a 1% call drop cap, higher data speed thresholds, and expanded coverage requirements under revised Quality of Service benchmarks that take…

The Indian community in Ghana has inaugurated a Sikh temple in Accra, marking a historic milestone in its more than 100 years of religious, cultural and socio-economic presence in the country. The Sahib’s Gurudwara, opened on February 8, 2026, at East Legon, brings together Indians from diverse regions and professional backgrounds, united by a shared faith and cultural identity. A release issued to the Ghana News Agency said the colourful ceremony was marked by an atmosphere of reverence, joy and cultural pride, as worshippers and guests gathered to celebrate the occasion. Traditional hymns, prayers and spiritual reflections filled the air,…

The start of Ramadan follows the sighting of the crescent moon, in accordance with Islamic tradition.The month marks the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is regarded as one of the holiest periods in Islam.During Ramadan, Muslims observe a daily fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food, drink and other physical needs.The fast is broken each evening with a meal known as Iftar, while a pre-dawn meal, Suhoor, is taken before the start of the day’s fast.The period is devoted to prayer, reflection, charity and spiritual renewal.Muslims also engage in increased recitation of the Qur’an and acts…

Reports suggest that CCTV footage captured the alleged thief and images are being circulated Tension erupted at the Mamprobi Polyclinic in the Greater Accra Region on February 17, 2026, following reports of an alleged baby theft.According to multiple social media accounts, a newborn was taken from the facility by a woman dressed as a nurse.The baby is said to have been stolen shortly after the mother delivered through a cesarean section.Videos circulating online show residents, believed to be relatives of the mother, confronting staff at the clinic. They accused the workers of being accomplices in the incident while recording the…

The Ghana Football Association says it remains in regular communication with midfielder Thomas Partey as he deals with an ongoing legal matter in the United Kingdom. GFA President Kurt Okraku, speaking to Asaase Radio, said the association continues to provide support to the Black Stars deputy captain. Partey has been charged with additional counts of rape, bringing the total allegations to offences involving four women. He has denied all charges through his lawyer. He is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 13 March, with the trial set for 2 November. “Thomas Partey is our deputy captain and a key member of the Black Stars. The GFA…

Some farmers in the Ada West District of the Greater Accra Region have allegedly diverted tap water meant for surrounding communities into private dams to irrigate their farms. The alleged diversion was uncovered during a monitoring tour by officials of the Ada West District Assembly, led by Mr Mordjifa Tanihu Jerry John Foreigner Mills-Nkrumah, the District Chief Executive (DCE). Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Afiadenyigbah, Mr Mills-Nkrumah said he had earlier received complaints about suspicious activities affecting water supply in parts of the district. He explained that while on a road inspection tour with district engineers working…

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) stands to save an estimated GH₵5 million every month following salary reductions for its executive management and senior staff, the Board’s Head of Public Affairs, Jerome Kwaku Sam, has revealed. The pay cuts, 20% for executive management and 10% for senior staff, took effect immediately and will remain in place for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop year. The decision was outlined in a press release dated Monday, February 16, 2026, as part of measures to address liquidity challenges in the cocoa sector. Mr. Sam emphasised that the move reflects the leadership’s commitment to prudent…