Top News in Ghana Today

Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have intensified efforts to prevent the introduction of Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD), a highly destructive plant disease that threatens banana and plantain production into Ghana.

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has secured over US$2.3 million in international funding between November 2025 and March 2026 to support research activities.

Ghanaian women are increasingly divided over whether to keep their hair natural or use chemical relaxers to straighten it, as personal preferences, health concerns and convenience shape their choices.

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from the custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a court order.

Ghana has launched its first Maternal Mental Health Policy (2026–2037) to integrate mental health services into maternal care nationwide.

Here are the front pages of some of Ghana’s newspapers today.   

The Technical Working Committee of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has declared as illegal, the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial transport purposes, warning that their widespread operation poses a serious threat to road safety and human life.

A formal handing-over ceremony has been held at the National Police Training School in Accra to mark a change in leadership of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Operations Team.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly causing fear and panic following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media.

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

Here are the front pages of some of Ghana’s newspapers today.   

The Western North Regional Police Command has arrested five men for allegedly posing as National Security operatives to carry out a robbery at a mining site.

The Ghana Police Service has intercepted large quantities of suspected narcotic drugs and arrested multiple suspects following intensified operations in the Upper West Region.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Ghanaians travelling to Senegal to take note of new health guidelines.

In a public announcement, the Ministry said vaccinations against diseases such as yellow fever, DPT, measles, and hepatitis A and B are recommended to protect travellers. However, it clarified that these vaccinations are not mandatory for entry into Senegal.

The Ministry encouraged travellers to ensure they are medically prepared before their trip and to follow all health requirements of their destination.

It added that the advisory is aimed at protecting the health and safety of Ghanaians travelling abroad.

The Police in Kumasi in the Ashanti region, have recovered a stolen Honda CR-V within 48 hours after it was taken from the owner’s residence.