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State actors must clarify position on LGBTQ+ Bill — ACEPA
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has called on the government and parliamentary leadership to urgently clarify their position on the recently passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the LGBTQ+ Bill, to avoid deepening public suspicion and uncertainty.
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SSNIT pensioners can now consult medical practitioners via telephone from home through newly launched Telehealth Service
Pensioners across the country are expected to benefit from easier access to health care, following the launch of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust's (SSNIT) Telehealth Service.
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Yellow Month is here
The month of May comes with a reminder from the Paediatric Society of Ghana of a dangerous but preventable affliction of newborns – neonatal jaundice.
Fittingly, then, the society has christened the month the “Yellow Month” after the clinical manifestation of jaundice, where the babies turn yellow!
This campaign is informed by the fact that jaundice in the newborn continues to take the lives of babies and, for those fortunate to survive, get maimed for life.
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I left Ghana chasing my athletic dream, but South Africa became a nightmare — A Ghanaian returnee
For years, Victor Atsu Torgbo carried the speed and discipline of a soldier-athlete, hoping his talent on the track would open doors beyond Ghana’s borders.
Instead of achieving the dream that had taken him to South Africa, his journey became years of struggle, rejection, fear and survival.
The former military officer, who was once a 100-metre army record holder, said that frustration and alleged harassment within the military forced him to resign and seek greener pastures in South Africa in 2010.
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Can I opt for surrogacy in Ghana?
Dear Mirror Lawyer, My husband and I have been trying to have a child of our own for the past decade.
Recently, I read an article my friend sent me on surrogacy and the possibility of having a child through a surrogate.
I am excited about the prospect of having my biological child after years of barrenness, but also confronted with the issues involved in this, if we should do it the right way.
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FULL LIST: Second batch of Ghanaian evacuees from South Africa scheduled for June 6 repatriation flight
The High Commission of the Republic of Ghana in South Africa has released the official list of the second batch of evacuees scheduled to return home, even as registration for the voluntary repatriation exercise has been temporarily suspended to allow for the processing and verification of the large number of applications already received.
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National Chief Imam condemns Eid-day confusion among Ahlussunnah over Parliament Forecourt Prayers
His Eminence the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has expressed deep discomfort at the confusion that erupted among members of the Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWAJ) on the day of Eid-Al-Adha 2026, describing the incident as a painful irony that undermines the fundamental purpose of the sacred day.
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'Don't be swayed by flavoured cigarettes – they still kill' – Health Minister warns Ghanaian youth
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has admonished the youth not to be swayed by flavoured or electronic cigarettes because they still have the propensity to cause cancer and deaths.
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Ghana Coach defends Thomas Partey from 'boo boys', says presumption of innocence must apply
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz launched a passionate defence of Thomas Partey after the Villarreal midfielder was persistently booed by the Welsh crowd during Tuesday night's 1-1 friendly draw at the Cardiff City Stadium.
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Security code betrayal: Washing bay attendant remanded for allegedly stealing friend's GH¢46k for betting
The Nkawie Circuit Court has remanded a 21-year-old washing bay attendant into police custody for allegedly stealing GH¢46,306.90 from his friend and using the money for betting.
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President Mahama rings London Stock Exchange bell to open trading
President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, presided over the Market Open ceremony at the London Stock Exchange in Paternoster Square, London, signalling the official start of the day's trading activities at one of the world's leading financial hubs.
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World Cup 2026: Otumfuo to watch Black Stars Group L opener against Panama in Toronto
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will be at the BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, on June 17, to watch Ghana Black Stars' Group L 2026 World Cup opener against Panama.
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Black Stars: Ghana's winless run hits 6 matches before World Cup as Wales snatch draw
Ghana's search for a first victory since October 2025 continued on Tuesday night as Wales snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw deep into stoppage time at the Cardiff City Stadium, extending the Black Stars' winless run to six matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Speaker Bagbin directs Parliament to reconsider anti-LGBTQ Bill over bipartisan consensus concerns
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has directed the House to revisit the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ bill, following concerns over whether the level of bipartisan support reflected in the committee report was adequately demonstrated during proceedings on the floor.
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Revisit decision that passed anti-gay bill to ensure collective ownership devoid of partisan basis - Speaker urges MPs
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has appealed to Members of Parliament (MPs) to revisit the decision that passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 popularly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill last Friday.
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New rules for 2026 World Cup: VAR expanded powers, 10-second substitutions and red cards for mouth covering
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a raft of rule changes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including expanded powers for the Video Assistant Referee, a mandatory ten-second exit for substituted players, and red cards for players who cover their mouths during confrontational situations.
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See the areas that will be affected by ECG's planned maintenance on Wednesday (June 3, 2026)
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced multiple power outages for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, affecting communities in the Accra East, Accra West, Ashanti and Tema Regions, with a combination of planned maintenance, emergency works, and a fault resulting from a burnt high-tension pole.
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Minority Leader distances himself from viral LGBTQ post, says account was compromised
The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has distanced himself from a social media post that criticised Ghana's Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, describing the publication as fake and claiming that his Facebook account had been compromised.
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SIC Insurance profit Surges 57% to GH¢84million in 2025; GH¢0.1022 per share dividend recommended
SIC Insurance PLC closed the 2025 financial year with a leap in profitability, posting a group profit after tax of GH¢84.05 million, representing a 57.3 per cent increase from the GH¢53.41 million recorded in the prior year, according to the company's audited financial statements.
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Ghana Institution of Engineers proposes rainwater storage systems to reduce Accra flooding
As part of measures to help address the persistent flooding in Accra, the President of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has proposed the introduction of rainwater harvesting and storage systems in buildings.
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West Africa Hyundai Automotive Manufacturing Plant to be set in Ghana this year - Ablakwa
A West Africa Hyundai Automotive Manufacturing Plant is to be established in Ghana this year [2026], the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said.
This will be in addition to Ghana and South Korea agreeing to open a new university in Ghana and launch new solar irrigation systems.
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African Games contracts: Auditor-General goes after GH¢580m losses
The Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, has begun processes to surcharge four former officials of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in order to recover all the money lost through overpriced contracts, non-delivery of goods, and flagrant financial irregularities during the hosting of the 13th African Games.
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15 dead, 25 injured in head-on collision at Peki-Tsame
Fifteen persons have lost their lives and 25 others have been injured in a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus accident.
It happened at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, June 2.
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Bank of Ghana refutes claims of planned sale of $260m headquarters
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has denied a publication alleging that the central bank is considering selling its new modern headquarters in Accra, describing the report as false and misleading.
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Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz: 'Let the river flow until court finds truth on Partey charges'
Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his decision to include midfielder Thomas Partey in Ghana's squad for Tuesday's friendly against Wales in Cardiff, insisting that the presumption of innocence must apply until a court reaches a verdict.