The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has directed Fujian Farms to implement immediate corrective measures after an inspection uncovered serious breaches of operational, environmental and safety standards.

Toyota minivan, Voxy, has not been designed for long-distance use and must be restricted to intracity use only, a technical committee report by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has recommended. 

The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has clarified that no formal ban has been imposed on the commercial use of Toyota Voxy vehicles, despite widespread reports suggesting otherwise.

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called on the government and the Petroleum Commission to develop a framework that can boost investment in existing oil-producing fields, including fields yet to pour first oil, such as Springfield and Pecan.

Police in Accra have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident at the Adjin Kotoku Onion Market, as investigations into the disturbance continue.

The Asankrangwa District Police in the Western Region have arrested five suspects in connection with an armed robbery at a spare parts shop at Malta, near Asankrangwa.

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued a firm denial of recent claims suggesting that the Ghana Card can now be used to perform financial transactions, describing the information as inaccurate and misleading.

The Chief Executive Officer of Scancom Ghana PLC (MTN Ghana), Stephen Blewett, has been awarded 21,382 MTN Group shares valued at approximately R4.12 million (US$252,000) as part of the telecommunications giant's Performance Share Plan 2010, according to a group announcement released on April 7, 2026.

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from the custody of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a judicial order, his legal team has announced.

The Technical Working Committee of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has declared the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial transport illegal, citing safety concerns linked to their design and widespread modification in Ghana.

Ghana’s economic activities recorded a year-on-year growth of 7.5 per cent in January 2026, according to the Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth released by the Ghana Statistical Service on April 8, 2026.

Engineers and Planners (E&P) Company Limited, an indigenous mining services provider, has been selected to take over the operations of Damang Mine in the Western Region, marking a significant development for local ownership of large-scale mines.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Development Bank Ghana (DBG), Professor Randolph Nsor-Ambala, says the proposed $500 million oil palm development finance facility will be used to develop the value chain within the oil palm sector.

The 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Oncology nurse and Aster Guardians Award winner, Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, has launched a social intervention initiative aimed at strengthening cancer control systems and reducing disparities in access to quality care across Africa.

The world must move from commitments to concrete action on the One Health agenda, President John Dramani Mahama has declared. 

The Chairperson of the National Media Commission (NMC), Professor Akua Opokua Britwum, has said that Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL) remains the benchmark of credible journalism in the country and, therefore, should not compromise its integrity in the face of growing competition.

First Atlantic Bank PLC achieved a profit before tax of GH¢703 million for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, representing a 30.5 per cent increase from the GH¢539 million recorded in the previous year, according to the bank’s audited financial statements released on March 31, 2026.

The government has brokered a resolution to the recent disruption in cross-border onion trade following a high-level stakeholder meeting involving traders and officials from Ghana, Nigeria and Niger.

Ghana’s sovereign credit rating has been affirmed at ‘B-/B’ with a stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting improving economic conditions alongside persistent fiscal and external risks.

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has rejected calls by the Minority in Parliament for an apology from John Dramani Mahama over the government’s handling of the anti-LGBTQ bill, insisting that the administration remains focused on broader national priorities.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested the General Overseer of Elohim International Ministry, Prophet William Gyimah, for allegedly issuing death threats against the Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, in a viral video.

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has officially approved the grant of the Damang Mining Lease to Engineers and Planners Ltd, following a competitive tender process that saw four companies submit bids for one of Ghana's most significant mining assets.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has carried out a high-profile, court-approved raid on five fuel depots and their associated Bulk Distribution Company (BDC) facilities, signalling a decisive move against suspected petroleum import irregularities in Ghana.

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) resumed trading after the Easter holidays on a positive note, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) adding 40.41 points to close at 13,081.19, as investors returned to select counters.

The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to act on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, saying the government has shifted its position on the matter since assuming office.