Akyem Kotoku Overlord elevates Nwinsohene to Obrempong
The ceremony was marked by the elevation of several chiefs, notably the youthful Nwinsohene, Baffuor Yeboah Osei Hwedie II, to the distinguished rank of Obrempong. Enstooled on 14 April 2025 as Chief of Nwinso, Baffuor Yeboah Osei Hwedie II has, within less than a year, earned commendation for his dedication and tangible contributions to the Akyem Kotoku State. He expressed confidence in the chief’s readiness to defend and advance the cause of Akyem Kotoku with utmost dedication. That the honour was bestowed on Baffuor Osei Hwedie II less than a year after his enstoolment underscores the significance of his contributions and the confidence reposed in him. His elevation not only recognises past achievements but also signals heightened expectations as he assumes greater responsibility within the traditional leadership of Akyem Kotoku.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 19, 2026 11:26 UTC
10 things you need to know about Ramadan
Observed by millions, the holy month is marked by fasting, prayer, charity, and deep reflection. Here are 10 key things you need to know about Ramadan:Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendarRamadan follows the lunar calendar, meaning its dates change every year. From dawn to sunset, Muslims abstain from food, drink, smoking, and marital relations. Muslims begin Ramadan fastLaylat al-Qadr falls within RamadanKnown as the “Night of Power,” Laylat al-Qadr is believed to occur during the last ten nights of Ramadan. Ramadan ends with Eid al-FitrThe holy month concludes with Eid al-Fitr, a joyous celebration marked by special prayers, feasting, new clothes, and acts of gratitude.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 19, 2026 11:26 UTC
Minority threatens to compel finance minister over cocoa arrears
Business News of Thursday, 19 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minority in Parliament has served notice that it is prepared to take steps to compel the Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, to appear before the House over mounting concerns about delayed payments to cocoa farmers. The cocoa farmers in Volta, Ashanti, Bono, and Western North regions have been denied their dues,” Afenyo-Markin stated. He warned that the Minority would not hesitate to invoke parliamentary procedures if the Minister fails to appear voluntarily. “If the Majority Leader will not bring the Finance Minister, we, the Minority, will use the appropriate laws available to us to summon the Finance Minister.”Beyond the political exchanges, the issue has real-life consequences for thousands of cocoa farmers and their families. They are demanding that the finance minister personally brief Parliament on the reasons behind the delays, disclose any funding gaps within the cocoa sector, and outline clear measures to stabilise the industry.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 19, 2026 11:03 UTC
Late Queen Elizabeth's son arrested by UK authorities
General News of Thursday, 19 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor, son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, has been arrested on Thursday morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office, UK authorities have confirmed. The arrest relates to documents from his time as a trade envoy, which are alleged to have been passed to disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police in the UK, who have been investigating the matter, confirmed that the arrest is specifically connected to allegations of misconduct in public office. Mountbatten-Windsor has previously denied any wrongdoing in connection with the Epstein case. S3X and Spirits: The ‘Dark Side of Kayamata’ ruining livesUnderstanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech
Source:GhanaWeb
February 19, 2026 10:31 UTC
Gender ministry provides counselling for victims of Russian video scandal
She explained that all identified victims and their families will undergo professional psychosocial counselling to help them cope with the emotional and psychological impact of the incident. “The psychosocial support we are giving is not just to the individuals involved, but also to their close relations. Meanwhile, the identity of the Russian national at the centre of the non-consensual intimate video scandal has been confirmed as 36-year-old Vladislav Aleksandrovich Liulkov. Victims of Russian national file formal complaints with CIDThis follows verification of his official passport documentation, with authorities now moving to secure an international arrest warrant through INTERPOL as diplomatic channels remain fully activated. The Russian national secretly recorded his private encounters with a number of Ghanaian women.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 19, 2026 05:38 UTC
COCOBOD disburses GH¢237 million to Ghanaian cocoa farmers
Jerome Kwaku Sam, Head of Public Affairs at COCOBOD, announced that GH¢237 million has been paid to farmers for 50,000 metric tonnes of cocoa. An amount of GH¢237 million has been paid.”The announcement comes amid ongoing challenges in the cocoa sector, where farmers have raised concerns about delayed payments. COCOBOD management and senior staff take salary cutsIn addition to supporting farmers, COCOBOD is taking steps to strengthen its own financial position. The board revealed that salary reductions for executive management and senior staff (20% for executives and 10% for senior staff) could save an estimated GH¢5 million each month. Authorities say these measures are part of a broader effort to address liquidity challenges within the cocoa sector, ensuring that farmers receive timely payments while maintaining the stability of Ghana’s cocoa industry.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 18, 2026 17:58 UTC
EXPLAINER: How football's anti-racism measures applied to Vinicius Jr
Sports News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn a bid to curtail racial abuse in football, governing bodies introduced the anti-racism protocol to deal with offenders. It empowers players and referees to halt matches if racial abuse occurs and gives referees the authority to suspend or even abandon games if the abuse continues. The Three Steps:Initial Warning: The referee stops the game when reports of racist behavior emerge. The Vinícius Jr alleged racial abuse by Gianluca PrestianniThe match between Benfica and Real Madrid at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, was halted for 10 minutes after Vinícius reported racial abuse by Prestianni to referee François Letexier. The referee then consulted officials from both clubs, and play resumed with the matter referred to UEFA’s disciplinary board for further investigation.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 18, 2026 17:44 UTC
You are a coward – Micah Richards blasts Prestianni over racial abuse
Sports News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer English footballer, Micah Richards has criticised Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni for covering his mouth while allegedly racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinícius Jr. The match between Benfica and Real Madrid at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, was halted for 10 minutes after Vinícius reported racial abuse by Prestianni to referee François Letexier. You must have said something because you can’t go to Mbappé and say you didn’t say anything. Meanwhile, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has launched a probe into the case, with possible sanctions expected if Prestianni is found guilty. Watch the video below:SB/JEMeanwhile, watch GhanaWeb’s exposé on the ‘dark side of Kayamata’ and its devastating impact
Source:GhanaWeb
February 18, 2026 16:37 UTC
Victims of Russian national file formal complaints with CID
General News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSeveral women affected by the ongoing intimate-content scandal involving a foreign national have formally lodged complaints with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), as authorities move to trigger international enforcement processes. The development was shared by the Minister of Communication and Ningo-Prampram MP, Samuel Nartey George, on February 18, 2026. Russian National Sex Scandal: Details of Ghana's meeting with Russian AmbassadorProviding an update at a press briefing in Accra, the lawmaker said the complaints are being processed by the CID in collaboration with relevant state agencies, with steps underway to secure an international arrest warrant. “A number of the ladies have formally filed complaints that are being processed by the CID, and CID is working with us to escalate this to INTERPOL to issue an international arrest warrant for the gentleman,” he said. According to him, authorities are pursuing multiple legal avenues simultaneously to ensure accountability, even if the suspect remains outside Ghana’s jurisdiction.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 18, 2026 16:27 UTC
Abusuapanyin stopped me from seeing my brother’s body – Lumba’s sister
Entertainment of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comErnestina Fosuh, sister of the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, has disclosed that she was denied access to view her brother’s body at the funeral home following his death. However, according to Ernestina Fosu, the funeral home’s manager, informed them that the family head had instructed that she should not be allowed to view the body. “The manager of the funeral home informed us that the Abusuapanyin had instructed them not to allow me to see him,” she stated. Ernestina further disclosed that she sought legal redress at the High Court in Accra, hoping the court would grant her access. “I placed my hope in the High Court in Accra, believing that justice would allow me that final moment.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 18, 2026 16:12 UTC
MP visits Burkina Faso attack survivor at 37 Military Hospital
General News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMember of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has visited one of the two Ghanaian survivors of the recent terrorist attack in Burkina Faso, following her successful medical evacuation to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. The survivor, a native of Koforidua, was among Ghanaian traders caught up in the deadly incident that has left several families in mourning and sparked national concern over the safety of Ghanaian traders operating across the country’s northern borders. Speaking after the visit on Tuesday evening, Baafi expressed gratitude to God for preserving the survivor’s life despite the tragic circumstances surrounding the attack. The recent attack in Burkina Faso has renewed discussions around regional security cooperation and the protection of Ghanaian nationals operating in high-risk areas within the West African sub-region. Meanwhile, medical officials at the 37 Military Hospital are expected to continue monitoring the survivor’s condition as she begins her recovery process.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 18, 2026 15:40 UTC
COCOBOD pays GH¢237 million to cocoa farmers
Business News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has paid GH¢237 million to cocoa farmers for 50,000 metric tonnes of cocoa. In a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Jerome Sam, Head of Public Affairs at COCOBOD, said the payment is intended to bring relief to farmers. “I’m happy to report COCOBOD has started payment for the 50,000 metric tonnes. An amount of GH¢237 million has been paid,” he posted. Here's how much COCOBOD will save monthly from salary cutsThe payment comes at a time when Ghana’s cocoa sector is facing financial constraints, with calls from industry players, cocoa farmers, and the Minority in Parliament over arrears owed to farmers.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 18, 2026 15:37 UTC
Passport details of Russian man linked to online controversy released
Addressing the matter on February 18, 2026, Sam George said authorities are in possession of the man’s Russian passport. Russian National Sex Scandal: Details of Ghana's meeting with Russian Ambassador“We have his passport, which we will be sharing with the media, his Russian passport,” he said. Details on the passport identify the individual as Vladislav Aleksandrovich Liulkov, a Russian Federation national born on September 19, 1989. Sam George stressed that investigations so far indicate that several women whose images circulated online were not involved in any intimate encounters with the man. “However, he splashed their images as though he had intimate encounters with all of these ladies.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 18, 2026 15:12 UTC
Africa's richest man appoints daughters to lead key positions in family business
Business News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfrica’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is putting family front and center in the Dangote Group’s leadership, appointing his three daughters to top positions, signaling a new era of family-led succession and next-generation power moves. Leading the charge is Halima Aliko Dangote, appointed Group Executive Director, Dangote Family Office & International Offices (Dubai & London). Mariya Aliko Dangote completes the trio as Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations – Cement & Foods. Meanwhile, the Dangote Group is pushing forward with a $400-million construction equipment deal with China’s XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. With these moves, the Dangote Group is clearly stepping on the global growth accelerator as it races toward its $100 billion Vision 2030 goal.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 18, 2026 15:00 UTC
Ayawaso East By-Election: Umar Sanda expelled from NDC over independent bid
Politics of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that Umar Sanda has forfeited his membership of the party after deciding to contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming Ayawaso East Constituency by-election scheduled for March 3, 2026. In a letter issued by the party on February 17, 2026, the party said that Sanda's decision violates the party's constitution. "The National Democratic Congress has taken note of your decision to contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming Ayawaso East Constituency by-election. Democracy Hub seeks court injunction to halt Ayawaso East by-electionThe party further clarified the consequences of Sanda's decision. The NDC stressed the need for all members to adhere strictly to the party’s constitution and collective decisions.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 18, 2026 14:44 UTC