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Fire Breaks Out at Kumasi Central Market Near Aboabo Station
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- Fire Breaks Out at Kumasi Central Market Near Aboabo Station
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
- Description
- #KumasiFire #KumasiCentralMarket #GhanaNews
A fire outbreak has been reported at Kumasi Central Market near the Aboabo Station in Kumasi, with the Ghana National Fire Service currently at the scene working to bring the blaze under control.
The incident marks the second fire recorded in Kumasi within three hours, following an earlier fire that gutted a mattress factory at Sokoban-Ampayoo.
Details about the cause of the Central Market fire, the extent of damage and any possible casualties have not yet been confirmed in the information available.
Emergency responders remain at the scene as efforts continue to control the fire. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Stay with Channel One TV and Citi FM for the latest developments on the Kumasi Central Market fire outbreak.
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- Channel One Newsroom Live! | Latest News Updates From Ghana [09.10.2026]
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- 58:38
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Channel One Newsroom Live! | Latest News Updates From Ghana [09.10.2026]
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- Sports Ministry Denies Involvement in Ghana’s 2026 World Cup Visa Controversy
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- #WorldCup2026 #GhanaFootball #GhanaNews
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has denied allegations linking it to the visa controversy surrounding Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Ministry’s response comes amid public attention surrounding the visa-related concerns connected to Ghana’s involvement in the global football tournament.
By rejecting claims of its involvement, the Ministry has sought to distance itself from the controversy.
The issue raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the visa concerns and the roles of the institutions involved in Ghana’s World Cup participation.
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- GHS to Integrate Mental Health Support Into Maternal Care at District Level
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- #MaternalHealth #MentalHealth #GhanaHealthService
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced plans to integrate mental health and psychosocial support into maternal health services at the district level to improve access to care.
The initiative is expected to provide better counselling spaces for pregnant women, adolescent girls and newly delivered mothers, helping them access support alongside their maternal healthcare.
Particular attention will be given to people affected by HIV and tuberculosis (TB), as well as survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), who may require additional psychosocial support during pregnancy and after childbirth.
The planned integration seeks to bring these services closer to communities and strengthen the support available to women and girls navigating maternal health challenges.
The announcement highlights growing efforts to make maternal healthcare more comprehensive by addressing both phy...
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- Made in Ghana: Inside Sekoe Chocolate’s Bean-to-Bar Production Process
- Runtime
- 30:01
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- #SekoeChocolate #CocoaGhana #CitiBusinessEdition #MadeInGhana #GhanaBusiness
How does Ghanaian cocoa make its journey from raw beans to finished chocolate? On this edition of the Citi Business Edition, Nii Larte Lartey and Daniel Sackitey take viewers inside Sekoe Chocolate, a proudly Ghanaian-owned business transforming local cocoa into chocolate for domestic and international markets.
The report explores the company’s small-batch, bean-to-bar production process and the work involved in turning Ghana’s celebrated cocoa beans into finished chocolate products.
Through a closer look at Sekoe Chocolate’s operations, the programme examines how local businesses can add value to Ghana’s agricultural commodities instead of relying solely on the export of raw materials.
The report also explores the opportunities and challenges of building a Ghanaian chocolate brand, from production and product development to reaching consumers and com...
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- 1,568 Lawyers Called to the Ghana Bar as Chief Justice Urges Commitment to Justice
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- 3:27
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged newly admitted lawyers to uphold justice and perform their professional duties with the interests of ordinary Ghanaians in mind.
He made the call during the 63rd Call to the Bar ceremony, where 1,568 lawyers were admitted to the Ghana Bar.
The Chief Justice’s message highlights the responsibility of legal practitioners to uphold justice and remain mindful of the people whose rights and interests they are expected to protect.
The admission ceremony marks an important milestone for the new lawyers as they begin their professional journeys in Ghana’s legal sector.
Watch for more updates on the 63rd Call to the Bar ceremony and developments within Ghana’s judiciary.
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- National Vaccine Institute Spent GH¢13.1m on Training as Losses Hit GH¢21m
- Runtime
- 4:08
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- #NationalVaccineInstitute #PublicAccountsCommittee #GhanaNews
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Ministry of Health to investigate the National Vaccine Institute’s expenditure of GH¢13.1 million on training, seminars and conferences in 2025.
The directive follows findings in the 2025 Auditor-General’s Report, which show that the Institute’s financial position deteriorated from a profit of GH¢36 million to a loss of GH¢21 million.
The report also records GH¢13.1 million in spending on training and conferences, prompting scrutiny from the committee over the Institute’s expenditure amid its worsening financial performance.
The Ministry of Health is expected to investigate the spending as part of efforts to address the concerns raised by the Public Accounts Committee.
The development raises questions about public expenditure, financial oversight and accountability within institutions o...
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- MTN MoMo Puts Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention at the Centre of Growth Strategy
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- #MTNMoMo #Cybersecurity #GhanaNews
MobileMoney Fintech Limited, operators of MTN MoMo, says strengthening cybersecurity and protecting customers against fraud remain central to its strategy as the platform prepares for its next phase of growth.
The company says safeguarding users is a key priority as mobile money continues to play an important role in digital financial transactions.
Its focus on cybersecurity and fraud prevention highlights the importance of building customer trust, securing digital transactions and protecting users from evolving threats.
As MTN MoMo positions itself for further growth, the company’s approach places customer protection alongside the continued development of its mobile money services.
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- NIB, ADB Recapitalisation: Banks Return to Profitability, but Bad Loans Persist
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- #NIB #ADB #GhanaBanking
The recapitalisation of the National Investment Bank (NIB) and Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has restored the capital positions of both institutions and returned them to profitability. However, bad loans continue to weigh heavily on their operations.
The development raises questions about the long-term sustainability of the banks’ recovery and the steps needed to address outstanding debts.
Government is facing pressure to account for the public funds committed to the recapitalisation, strengthen efforts to recover unpaid loans and introduce safeguards to prevent a recurrence of the lending failures that contributed to the banks’ financial difficulties.
While the return to profitability signals progress, the continued burden of bad loans highlights the need for stronger credit risk management, accountability and effective loan recovery measures.
How can NIB and ADB sustain their recovery, ...
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- Yellow Fever: Government Expands Vaccination to Adults Amid Rising Cases
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- #YellowFever #GhanaHealth #GhanaNews
Government is expanding yellow fever vaccination to include adults in affected areas following an increase in suspected cases.
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says 88 suspected yellow fever cases have been recorded in the Upper West Region, with three deaths reported.
The expanded vaccination campaign is aimed at extending protection to adults in affected areas as health authorities respond to the reported cases.
The development highlights the importance of vaccination and public health measures in efforts to contain the spread of yellow fever. The reported cases remain suspected cases, and the figures shared by the Health Minister form part of the ongoing response to the situation.
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- Preaching in Vehicles Row: GPRTU Challenges Government’s Decision
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- 9:54
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- #GPRTU #RoadTrafficRegulations #GhanaNews
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is opposing the government’s decision to suspend the implementation of the Legislative Instrument (LI) covering the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026.
The development follows public criticism of Regulation 141, which prohibits preaching and hawking in public and commercial vehicles while they are in motion.
President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the regulations are intended to protect road users and are not designed to ban preaching in vehicles.
In this interview, GPRTU Deputy Public Relations Officer Samuel Amoah explains why the union opposes the suspension of the LI’s implementation and addresses whether the union was engaged by the government before the decision was taken.
The discussion examines the concerns surrounding the regulations, road safety and the ongoing debate over preaching in moving vehicles.
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- Schools Set to Reopen as Teacher Unions Suspend Nationwide Strike
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- #TeacherStrike #GhanaEducation #GhanaNews
Pupils in public basic schools across Ghana are expected to return to the classroom following the suspension of the nationwide strike by three pre-tertiary teacher unions.
The decision follows engagements between the unions and government officials aimed at resolving outstanding concerns that led to the industrial action.
The unions involved are the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers’ Association of Ghana (PRETAG).
The suspension is expected to pave the way for teaching and learning to resume in affected public basic schools as discussions continue on the issues raised by the unions.
The development follows negotiations with government and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission over matters including deprived-area allowances, outstanding promotion cases and the review of the unions...
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- Preaching in Moving Vehicles: Prez Mahama Responds to Public Criticism
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- #JohnMahama #RoadTrafficRegulations #GhanaNews
President John Dramani Mahama says the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 are intended to protect road users and are not designed to ban preaching in vehicles.
His comments follow public criticism of Regulation 141, which prohibits preaching and hawking in public and commercial vehicles while they are in motion.
The President’s clarification comes amid debate over how the regulation should be understood and its implications for religious activities on public transport.
The regulation specifically addresses preaching and hawking in moving vehicles, with the stated focus of the rules being road safety and the protection of road users.
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- Pamprom Junction Closure: Traders Call for Speedier GARID Drainage Works
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- 4:02
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- #Kaneshie #PampromJunction #GhanaNews
Traders and pedestrians around Kaneshie and Pamprom Junction in the Greater Accra Region are urging the government and the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project team to expedite ongoing drainage works to ease disruptions to businesses and movement.
The appeal follows the temporary closure of the westbound carriageway of the Dr Busia Highway at Pamprom Junction to allow for the construction of a major underground stormwater drain.
The road closure and ongoing construction have affected movement around the area, prompting traders and pedestrians to call for faster completion of the works.
The drainage project forms part of efforts to improve stormwater management in Greater Accra. However, those operating and travelling around Kaneshie and Pamprom Junction want the construction to progress quickly to reduce the impact on daily business activities and commuters.
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- Quality Foam Fire: Damage Assessment Pending as Factory Machines Come Under Focus
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- #QualityFoam #KumasiFire #GhanaNews
A devastating fire has gutted a Quality Foam mattress showroom at Sokoban-Ampayoo, near the Kumasi Hospital in the Ashanti Region, destroying several mattresses. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
One of the company’s directors, Dr. Med. Samuel Asante, says the facility houses various machines used in mattress production. He explained that the extent of the damage has not yet been established and that management will bring in experts to assess the losses after the Ghana National Fire Service completes its work at the scene.
Dr. Asante said the showroom remains intact, although it was broken into during the incident to rescue some finished products.
He added that the factory was closed when the fire broke out, with only security personnel expected to be on duty after working hours.
Management has confirmed that no casualties have been recorded so far.
Residents also ru...
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- Dome Market Comes Alive at Adunyame Foundation’s Breast Cancer Outreach
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- #BreastCancerAwareness #AdunyameFoundation #DomeMarket
It was a moment of premium enjoyment at Dome Market during the Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening exercise organised by the Adunyame Foundation and Hadassah Network Outreach.
The outreach combines breast cancer awareness education with screening services, bringing preventive healthcare closer to market women and other community members.
The initiative is part of efforts to encourage early detection and make it easier for women to access screening while going about their daily activities.
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- WATCH: President Mahama Shows Off His Adowa Moves in Ahafo Region
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- #JohnMahama #Adowa #AhafoRegion
President John Dramani Mahama has showcased his Adowa dance moves in the Ahafo Region.
The moment captures the President participating in the traditional Ghanaian dance, Adowa, during his time in the region.
Adowa is a traditional dance associated with Akan cultural celebrations and ceremonies, often performed to the rhythm of traditional drums and music.
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- Mental Health Authority Explains 57.2% Rise in Reported Depression Cases
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- #MentalHealth #Depression #GhanaNews
The Mental Health Authority says recorded depression cases in Ghana increased by 57.2 per cent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, attributing much of the rise to increased reporting by people seeking help.
Speaking to Channel One News, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority, Dr Eugene K. Dordoye, said 11,322 health facilities across the country now report mental health cases, a development he described as an important step towards encouraging people experiencing mental health conditions to speak up and seek professional care.
The Authority also linked the increase in reported cases to the inclusion of some key mental health conditions under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which Dr Dordoye said has encouraged more people to seek treatment at health facilities. He expects reported cases to continue increasing for a few more years before the figures...
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- Govt Plans Two New Medical Schools in Upper East and Berekum
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- #MedicalEducation #GhanaNews #MedicalSchools
The Ghana Medical and Dental Council has announced plans to establish two new medical schools in the Upper East Region and Berekum as part of efforts to improve medical and dental education and training in Ghana.
The Council is collaborating with the Ghana Health Service and the University of Applied Sciences in Navrongo to establish a medical school in the Upper East Region. A separate initiative is being pursued in Berekum in partnership with the Catholic Bishops Conference.
Registrar of the Ghana Medical and Dental Council, Dr Divine Banyubala, disclosed the plans when he appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee.
He said the initiative is intended to address inequities in the medical education system and expand opportunities for medical training in different parts of the country.
The proposed institutions would add to efforts to strengthen Ghana’s medical e...
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- Ghana’s First Locally Made Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine Expected in 2027
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- #GhanaVaccineProduction #AtlanticLifesciences #GhanaNews
Ghana is targeting the production of its first locally manufactured vaccine by 2027, with production processes currently underway at Atlantic Lifesciences Limited.
Chief Executive Officer of the National Vaccine Institute, Dr Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, disclosed the development to journalists in Parliament, saying locally manufactured tetanus-diphtheria vaccines are expected to be ready next year.
According to Dr Sodzi-Tettey, a team of experts, including officials from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and private manufacturers, has visited Indonesia as part of efforts to advance Ghana’s vaccine production ambitions.
During the visit, a technology transfer agreement was signed between the regulatory authorities of Ghana and Indonesia to support the development of local vaccine manufacturing capacity.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening Ghana’s ability to produce...
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- Vaccine Institute CEO Defends GH¢13m Spending on Training and Conferences
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- #NationalVaccineInstitute #GhanaNews #PublicAccountsCommittee
Chief Executive Officer of the National Vaccine Institute, Dr Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, has defended the Institute’s GH¢13 million expenditure on training, workshops and conferences in 2025, describing the activities as critical to its mandate and capital intensive.
His response follows concerns raised by Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee after the Auditor-General’s report indicated a significant financial downturn at the Institute, which moved from a profit of GH¢36 million to a loss of GH¢21 million within the financial year.
Dr Sodzi-Tettey explained that the expenditure supports capacity-building for vaccine researchers, local manufacturers and regulators. He also cited community sensitisation activities and the engagement of international experts as part of the Institute’s work.
The spending has drawn attention to the balance between investing in the skills a...
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- Teacher Strike: Council of State Describes Talks as Fruitful
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- #TeacherStrike #CouncilOfState #GhanaNews
The Council of State has described its meeting with teacher unions over their ongoing nationwide strike as fruitful, as efforts continue to address the concerns behind the industrial action.
Chairman of the Council of State, Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho, said the unions had assured him they would provide an update after concluding their meeting with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission.
The meeting with the Commission is expected to provide a further opportunity for discussions between the teacher unions and the relevant authorities as the strike continues.
The Council of State’s engagement forms part of ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue over the dispute. However, the unions are yet to provide the promised update following their meeting with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission.
Watch for the latest developments on the teacher strike, discussions with the relevant authoriti...
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- Dr. Zanetor Wants Non-GMO Certification for Products Sold in Ghana
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- 4:02
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- #ZanetorAgyemanRawlings #GMO #GhanaNews
Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, is urging the National Biosafety Authority to intensify public education on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and related products to help consumers make informed choices.
During a visit to the Authority, Dr Agyeman-Rawlings said non-GMO certification should be extended to products sold on the local market, rather than being limited to products intended for export.
She stressed that consumers should have access to information that enables them to know what they are buying and make decisions based on their preferences.
The Minister’s call places emphasis on public awareness, product certification and consumer access to information about genetically modified products available in Ghana.
The National Biosafety Authority plays a role in biosafety regulation, while the proposed expansion of non-GMO certi...
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- Adunyame Foundation, Hadassah Network Bring Free Breast Cancer Screening to Market Women
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- #BreastCancerAwareness #FreeScreening #FremaAdunyame
The Adunyame Foundation and Hadassah Network Outreach are taking free breast cancer awareness education and screening services to markets across the Greater Accra Region to improve access to preventive healthcare.
The initiative began at Okankor Market and has since reached Dome Market, with upcoming visits planned for Madina, Kasoa, Nungua and Makola markets.
Founder of the Adunyame Foundation and Head of Events and Partnerships at Channel One TV and Citi FM, Frema Adunyame, said the outreach is designed to bring healthcare closer to market women who may find it difficult to leave their businesses to visit health facilities for routine checkups.
She said the response at Dome Market had been encouraging, with several women turning up for screening even as the exercise was drawing to a close. According to her, the turnout highlights the importance of taking health services directly t...
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- Biosafety Authority Seeks Wider Powers to Regulate Research Laboratories
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- a working visit by the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings.
Kwesi Anderson explained that the Authority’s current regulatory scope limits its ability to monitor some laboratory activities, creating concerns about the oversight of biological materials used in research and pharmaceutical development.
The proposed expansion would allow the Authority to extend its regulatory coverage to these laboratories and strengthen monitoring of activities involving biological materials.
The call highlights the importance of effective biosafety regulation as scientific research and pharmaceutical development continue, particularly where genetically modified organisms and other biological materials are involved.
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- Dr. Zanetor Orders Audit of Lands and Assets Under Environment Ministry
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- 3:42
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- #ZanetorAgyemanRawlings #PublicAssets #GhanaNews
Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for an audit of lands and other assets belonging to agencies under her Ministry to help curb encroachment and prevent the unauthorised disposal of public property.
She made the announcement during a working visit to the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), where she directed the Ministry’s Chief Director to ensure that agencies consult her before selling public assets, particularly land.
The proposed audit is intended to establish a clearer picture of the properties held by agencies under the Ministry and help strengthen oversight of public assets.
Dr Agyeman-Rawlings’ directive also seeks to address concerns about encroachment on public lands and ensure that decisions involving the sale or disposal of state-owned property receive appropriate scrutiny.
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- PAC Orders Probe into GH¢13m Training Expenditure by Vaccine Institute
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- National Vaccine Institute has disclosed to Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that it spent GH¢13 million on training, seminars and conferences in 2025, prompting a directive for further investigation into the expenditure.
The disclosure follows findings in the 2025 Auditor-General’s Report, which indicated that the Institute’s financial position shifted from a profit of GH¢36 million to a loss of GH¢21 million within the financial year.
Following the presentation, PAC Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare directed the Ministry of Health to investigate the Institute’s spending.
The expenditure and the reported change in the Institute’s financial position have brought its use of public funds under parliamentary scrutiny, with the committee seeking further examination of the matter.
Watch the report for details of the National Vaccine Institute’s disclosure before the Public Accounts Committee and the Ministry of Health...
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- Dr. Zanetor Warns Against Unchecked AI at Ghana’s Nuclear Data Centre
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- 4:12
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- #ZanetorAgyemanRawlings #ArtificialIntelligence #GhanaAtomicEnergyCommission
Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) to establish strong human oversight mechanisms for its proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centre to protect sensitive nuclear information.
Speaking during a working visit to the Commission, Dr Agyeman-Rawlings cautioned against allowing AI systems to operate without adequate human control, particularly when handling sensitive nuclear data.
Her remarks highlight the importance of ensuring that the development and use of artificial intelligence in specialised scientific environments are supported by appropriate oversight and safeguards.
As the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission advances plans for its proposed AI Data Centre, the Minister has stressed the need to keep human supervision central to the handling of sensitive informa...
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- Akuapem South Assembly Opens Disability Centre, Supports 128 PWDs
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- #AkuapemSouth #DisabilitySupport #GhanaNews
The Akuapem South Municipal Assembly has handed over a fully furnished disability centre to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the municipality as part of efforts to support their development and improve their livelihoods.
The Assembly, through its Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, has also disbursed livelihood support to 128 persons with disabilities to help strengthen their economic well-being.
The newly commissioned centre, described as the first of its kind in the municipality, will provide a dedicated space for persons with disabilities to hold meetings, participate in skills development training and attend workshops.
Speaking to Channel One TV after the commissioning, Akuapem South Municipal Chief Executive Paul Osae Offei pledged to complete all legacy projects in the municipality. He also urged beneficiaries of the livelihood support to use the items provided f...
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- Visa Scandal: Sports Minister’s Aide Wonder Mandel Speaks
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- Aide to the Sports Minister, Wonder Mandel, has addressed the press on allegations surrounding the visa scandal linked to Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The controversy has drawn attention to visa-related fees and arrangements involving Ghanaians seeking to travel for the tournament, raising questions about the processes and parties involved.
In these excerpts, Wonder Mandel responds to the allegations and speaks on the issues surrounding the controversy.
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- Akandoh: Nurse and Midwife Recruitment Will Depend on Available Funds
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- #YellowFever #GhanaHealth #KwabenaMintahAkandoh
The government has requested more than 187,000 additional vaccine doses to support and expand Ghana’s yellow fever vaccination exercise.
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the campaign will include adults in affected areas following an increase in suspected cases. According to the Minister, 450 suspected cases have been recorded nationwide, including 88 in the Upper West Region. Three cases have been confirmed in Dakar, Senegal.
The Minister also addressed the recruitment of nurses and midwives, stating that employment will depend on the funds available in the national budget.
Mr Akandoh said the government remains open to engagements with stakeholders but stressed that recruitment decisions must reflect its ability to pay health professionals.
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- Preaching in Moving Buses: Prez Mahama Explains the New Legislative Instrument
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- President John Dramani Mahama has explained the rationale behind the Legislative Instrument (LI) prohibiting preaching in moving buses, addressing the issue during an inspection of ongoing construction works on the Tepa-Goaso road.
The discussion centres on the new restrictions on preaching aboard moving buses and the reasons behind the government’s decision. The policy has drawn public attention, raising questions about religious expression, passenger safety and the regulation of activities in public transport.
President Mahama’s remarks came as he assessed progress on the Tepa-Goaso road project, highlighting ongoing road infrastructure works alongside the discussion on the Legislative Instrument.
Watch the report for President Mahama’s explanation of the LI and his comments during the inspection of the Tepa-Goaso road.
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- Black Queens to Face Mauritius at Essipong in Olympic Qualifier
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- #BlackQueens #LA2028 #GhanaFootball
The Sekondi Essipong Sports Stadium has received conditional approval from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host Ghana’s Olympic qualifier against Mauritius on Tuesday, October 13.
The Black Queens will play the second leg at 3 p.m., carrying a 3-0 advantage from the first leg in Mauritius.
Ghana will aim to protect that lead and secure qualification for the next round of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifiers.
The match marks an important step in the Black Queens’ campaign as they seek to advance in the qualification process.
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- Hamza Mohammed Targets Victory as Kotoko Face Swedru All Blacks
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- #AsanteKotoko #GPL #GhanaPremierLeague
Asante Kotoko interim head coach Hamza Mohammed says his side are approaching their Ghana Premier League Matchday Six clash against Swedru All Blacks with a winning mentality.
The Porcupine Warriors travel to the Swedru Sports Stadium on Saturday for the encounter, scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m.
Speaking to the club’s media ahead of the game, Hamza said Kotoko are targeting all three points while aiming to keep a clean sheet.
The fixture presents another test for Kotoko as they seek a positive result away from home.
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- GTA Denies Collecting Money for 2026 FIFA World Cup Visa Opportunities
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- #FIFAWorldCup2026 #GhanaTourismAuthority #GhanaNews
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has denied collecting money from applicants in exchange for visas or visa opportunities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In a statement, the Authority said its role was limited to identifying participants for tourism promotion activities and guiding them through the visa application process.
The GTA stressed that visa decisions rest solely with the relevant diplomatic and immigration authorities, clarifying that it does not determine the outcome of visa applications.
The statement comes amid scrutiny of travel facilitation arrangements linked to the tournament.
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- Ghana’s $12 Billion Investment Pipeline Faces Implementation Challenges
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- #GhanaInvestment #GhanaEconomy #BusinessNews
Ghana must improve public sector efficiency, regulatory processes and infrastructure delivery to convert an estimated $12 billion investment pipeline into actual capital inflows.
According to findings from research firm Emerging Market Advisory, delays in finalising investment agreements and operational challenges are limiting the country’s ability to turn investor interest into implemented projects.
The findings highlight the need to address bottlenecks that can slow investment execution, even when potential investors have expressed interest in opportunities in Ghana.
Improving regulatory processes, strengthening public sector efficiency and delivering essential infrastructure could help Ghana translate its investment pipeline into tangible projects and capital inflows.
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- Dalex Finance CEO Urges Businesses to Improve Digital Customer Experience
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- #JoeJackson #CustomerService #GhanaBusiness
Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, is challenging businesses to make customer service simpler and more convenient as they increasingly adopt digital technologies to improve service delivery.
His call highlights the importance of ensuring that digital transformation makes it easier for customers to access services and interact with businesses.
As companies continue to introduce digital solutions, the focus is on using technology to improve the customer experience and make service delivery more efficient.
Watch the full report on customer experience and the role of digital innovation in business.
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- Adunyame Foundation Takes Breast Cancer Screening to Ghanaian Markets
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- #BreastCancerAwareness #FreeScreening #GhanaHealth
The Adunyame Foundation and Hadassah Network Outreach have taken free breast cancer awareness and screening services to markets across the Greater Accra Region.
The initiative began at the Okankor Barrier Astroturf and has reached Dome Market, with plans to extend the exercise to Madina, Kasoa, Nungua and Makola markets.
Frema Adunyame, Head of Events and Partnerships at Channel One TV and Citi FM and founder of the Adunyame Foundation, says the initiative is intended to benefit women who may find it difficult to leave their businesses to visit hospitals for screening.
The outreach brings breast cancer awareness and screening services closer to market traders, encouraging access to preventive health services within their communities.
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- Ato Forson Calls for Accountability for Every Cedi of Public Funds
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- #AtoForson #PublicAccountability #GhanaNews
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has called for a renewed national commitment to recover, protect and properly account for every cedi of public money.
Speaking in Tamale during an engagement on the 2025 Auditor-General’s Report with Regional Ministers and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), Dr Forson said Ghana could no longer afford waste in the management of public resources.
His remarks emphasise the need for stronger financial discipline, accountability and responsible management of public funds across government institutions.
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- National Biosafety Authority Seeks Expanded Powers to Regulate Laboratories
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- #NationalBiosafetyAuthority #GMO #GhanaScience
The National Biosafety Authority is calling for an expansion of its regulatory mandate to cover laboratories handling biological materials for research and pharmaceutical development.
The Authority warns that gaps in oversight could allow unapproved genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to enter the system.
Speaking during a working visit by the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Principal Biosafety Officer Kwesi Anderson said the Authority’s current regulatory scope limits its ability to monitor some laboratory activities.
The proposed expansion is intended to strengthen oversight of biological materials and address potential gaps in biosafety regulation.
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- Zanetor Calls for Audit of Public Assets to Prevent Encroachment
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- #ZanetorAgyemanRawlings #PublicAssets #GhanaNews
Minister for Environment, Science and Technology Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings is calling for an audit of lands and other assets belonging to agencies under her Ministry to help curb encroachment and prevent the unauthorised disposal of public property.
During a working visit to the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), the Minister directed the Ministry’s Chief Director to ensure that agencies consult her before selling public assets, particularly land.
The proposed audit and directive are aimed at strengthening oversight of government property and protecting public assets from unauthorised transactions.
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- Ghana Requests Over 187,000 More Yellow Fever Vaccine Doses
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- #YellowFever #GhanaHealth #KwabenaMintahAkandoh
The government has requested more than 187,000 additional vaccine doses to support and expand Ghana’s yellow fever vaccination exercise.
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the campaign will include adults in affected areas following an increase in suspected cases. According to the Minister, 450 suspected cases have been recorded nationwide, including 88 in the Upper West Region. Three cases have been confirmed in Dakar, Senegal.
The Minister also addressed the recruitment of nurses and midwives, stating that employment will depend on the funds available in the national budget.
Mr Akandoh said the government remains open to engagements with stakeholders but stressed that recruitment decisions must reflect its ability to pay health professionals.
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- Teacher Strike: Council of State Says Talks With Unions Were Fruitful
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- #TeacherStrike #GNAT #GhanaEducation
The Council of State has described its meeting with teacher unions over the ongoing nationwide strike as fruitful.
The unions, including the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association (PRETAG) and the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), are demanding payment of promotion arrears and other outstanding allowances.
Chairman of the Council of State, Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho, says the unions have assured him they will provide an update after concluding their meeting with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission.
The discussions come as efforts continue to address the concerns behind the teachers’ strike.
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- PAC Orders Probe Into GH¢13m National Vaccine Institute Expenditure
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- #NationalVaccineInstitute #PAC #GhanaNews
The National Vaccine Institute has disclosed to Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that it spent GH¢13 million on training, seminars and conferences in 2025.
The disclosure follows findings in the 2025 Auditor-General’s Report, which showed that the Institute’s financial position shifted from a profit of GH¢36 million to a loss of GH¢21 million within the financial year.
In response to the expenditure disclosure, PAC Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare directed the Ministry of Health to investigate the spending.
The development has brought the Institute’s expenditure and financial management under scrutiny as Parliament examines findings in the Auditor-General’s Report.
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- Mahama Explains Purpose of Road Traffic Rule on Preaching and Hawking
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- #JohnMahama #RoadTrafficRegulations #GhanaNews
President John Dramani Mahama has defended the regulation restricting preaching and hawking in moving public and commercial vehicles, saying the measure is intended to protect the safety of Ghanaians.
Speaking for the first time since the provision attracted public criticism, the President clarified that the regulation is not intended to stop preaching altogether but to prevent activities inside moving vehicles from compromising passenger and driver safety.
The provision, under Regulation 141 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519), prohibits preaching and hawking in public and commercial vehicles while they are in motion.
Mahama says the measure is necessary to maintain order and protect commuters during their journeys.
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- Channel One TV LIVE! BackPage with Caleb Kudah | 9th October, 2026
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- 28:38
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- Channel One TV LIVE! BackPage with Caleb Kudah | 9th October, 2026
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- “They’re Giving This Place to a Private Developer” – Santana Traders Protest
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- 3:54
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- #SantanaMarket #24HourMarket #GhanaNews
Traders at Santana Market in the Ayawaso West Constituency are appealing to the government to intervene over plans to allocate part of the market land to a private developer, warning that the move could undermine the proposed 24-hour market project.
The traders say they support the government’s 24-hour market initiative but oppose what they describe as a decision by the Ghana Railway Development Authority to make part of the land available for private development.
Speaking to the media during a protest, trader Robert Brew Roggenston alleged that railway authorities had linked the planned allocation to unpaid government obligations.
“Last week, when we confronted them, they told us that it is because the government is not paying them, that is why they are taking this place and giving it to a private developer,” he said.
Roggenston said the traders had engaged the authorities se...
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- Teacher Strike Deal: 51,000 Teachers to Receive Arrears by October 16
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- #TeacherStrike #GhanaEducation #GhanaNews
The Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, Dr George Smith-Graham, says government has reached an agreement with teacher unions on key outstanding concerns following negotiations.
Under the agreement, government will announce the modalities for implementing the deprived-area allowance in January 2027.
About 51,000 teachers are expected to receive payments covering promotions, placements and arrears by October 16, 2026, while the remaining payments are expected to be completed by the end of October.
Negotiations on the complementary digital instruction support allowance have also been concluded, with payment scheduled for November 2026.
The continuous professional development allowance is expected to be paid in December 2026, following the conclusion of negotiations.
Dr Smith-Graham says the parties have agreed to continue discussions on the...
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- BREAKING: GNAT, NAGRAT and PRETAG Suspend Nationwide Teachers’ Strike
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- #BreakingNews #TeacherStrike #GhanaNews
Ghana’s three pre-tertiary teacher unions, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers’ Association of Ghana (PRETAG), have suspended their industrial strike following negotiations with government and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission.
Speaking after a meeting with the Commission, GNAT General Secretary Thomas Musah said the decision followed engagements with the Ministry of Employment and the Council of State over key concerns affecting teachers.
The issues discussed include the payment of deprived-area allowances, outstanding promotion cases and a review of the unions’ collective agreement.
The suspension follows efforts to address the concerns behind the industrial action through discussions involving the teacher unions and government representatives.
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- Enzo Maresca Says He Trusts Manchester City Amid 115 Financial Charges Controversy
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- #ManchesterCity #PremierLeague #EnzoMaresca
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca says he trusts the club amid the ongoing controversy surrounding its 115 financial charges.
The Premier League previously accused Manchester City of breaching financial rules between 2009 and 2018. An independent commission found the club guilty of multiple breaches, while City has denied wrongdoing and appealed the findings.
Maresca’s comments come as the case continues to draw attention in English football, with the club’s appeal and the outcome of the proceedings remaining central to the controversy.
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