President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated NASA astronaut Christina Koch on her selection as a crew member of the historic Artemis II mission to the Moon. The President joined the University of Ghana and Ghanaians in celebrating Koch’s achievement, describing it as a moment of national pride. He noted that Koch, who is the only woman on the Artemis II…
Day: April 9, 2026
Government is committed safeguarding against emerging terrorist attacks – Interior Minister
this administration remains focused on strengthening intelligence systems, improving inter-agency coordination, and securing our borders to protect every Ghanaian Source link
Public warned against consuming fish from Tema Shipyard after mass fish deaths
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), in collaboration with the Fisheries Commission, Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA), and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has warned the public against consuming fish from the Tema Shipyard following the discovery of mass dead fish. The incident was first observed by security personnel on 6…
Fuel Prices To Reduce By Next Week
BY Jennifer Kenny Government is to reduce fuel prices by suspending some taxes on petroleum products by the next pricing window. The government announced a set of measures aimed at reducing fuel prices and stabilising transport fares following the effects the war in Iran is having on global oil prices and supply concerns. The measures were taken during an emergency…
NASA drops official moon flyby photos from Artemis II Crew
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released the first flyby images of the Moon captured by the Artemis II astronauts during their historic test flight. The images, captured on April 6, 2026, during the mission 39;s seven-hour flyby of the lunar far side, reveal some regions no human has seen, including a rare in-space solar eclipse. Source link
Seven African referees selected to officiate at 2026 World Cup
African refereeing has reached a historic milestone, with seven officials from across the continent appointed to the 2026 FIFA World Cup mdash;a recognition of their individual excellence and the growing respect for African match officials on the global stage. Source link
Woman arrested after false allegations against gospel musician Kweku Gyasi
A Ghanaian woman who publicly accused veteran gospel musician Kweku Gyasi of neglecting a child he allegedly fathered has reportedly been arrested following revelations that her claims were false. The controversy began when the woman, identified as Hannah, appeared on Sompa Nkomo hosted by Oheneni Adazoa on Sompa Nkomo. Source link
Will Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil exports weaken Moscow's war effort?
Ukraine has ramped up attacks on Russian oil infrastructure in recent weeks, striking refineries and key export terminals as part of a broader campaign against its energy system but it is unclear how effective the strategy will prove. Source link
Here are measures introduced by Cabinet to cushion the public against fuel price increases
Government has announced measures to cushion public due to fuel price increases Source link
Daniel Laryea left out of final selected referees for 2026 World Cup
Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has been left out of the final list of match officials selected by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Laryea, who featured at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, had been widely tipped to earn a place among Africa rsquo;s representatives but ultimately missed the cut. Source link
