Bad News from Ghana Today: page 18
AhsayCBS Flaws Exploited to Deploy Web Shells Get New Fixes After Incomplete Patches
Ahsay released new AhsayCBS hotfixes for two exploited flaws chained to deploy web shells and XMRig miners after earlier patches fell short.
Gospel singer Toluwanisings’ unusual WhatsApp message hours before death sparks reactions online
Toluwanisings' final WhatsApp message before his unexpected death has emerged on social media. The gospel singer's post has drawn reactions following his death.
Breast cancer: The myths taking women’s lives
ABOUT 70 to 80 per cent of breast cancer patients in Ghana are diagnosed at an advanced stage when treatment is complex and survival rates are lower. According to the Breast Society of Ghana (BSG), breast cancer, when detected early, is highly treatable, with survival…
Skytrain Trial to Proceed as Supreme Court Dismisses Asamoah’s Application
Supreme Court has dismissed Solomon Asamoah’s challenge to the Skytrain trial ruling, clearing the way for defence proceedings to continue at the High Court.
Beyond heart health: The surprising power of fresh produce against air pollution
KANESHIE, Accra — Gyamfua arrives at the footbridge here by 5:00 a.m. every day. Long rows of passengers board buses spewing black exhaust fumes into the air as she prepares her fruit stand. Throughout the day, vehicles stream through the busy route. By sunset, thick…
2 killed in Tripoli floods
TORRENTIAL downpours flooded the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Tuesday, killing two people, according to a statement by authorities and a local TV channel. Jumhouria Bank said an employee died due to an electric shock. The Tripoli Red Crescent said in a statement that it…
Tenia Abraham's last social media post before death surfaces, leaving fans emotional
Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham’s final Instagram post urging followers to let love lead has moved fans to share tributes after her death from kidney disease.
Thousands of workers on strike across Republic of Ireland
MORE than 300,000 workers, including nurses, doctors, teachers and civil servants, are on strike across the Republic of Ireland. It comes amid an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government, with a further strike planned on October 21. It is expected…
Malawi motorists sleep at petrol stations amid fuel shortage
MOTORISTS are sleeping overnight at petrol stations and taxi drivers have been left without work as crippling fuel shortages grip Malawi once again. “I slept right here, and I am still here waiting to fill my tank,” motorist Harry Jim said as he queued for…
No Ghanaian should go blind needlessly
THE loss of sight can change a person’s life in ways that are difficult to appreciate until it happens. It can take away independence, make earning a living more difficult and limit a child’s ability to learn. Yet, thousands of Ghanaians are losing their sight…
Court dismisses Afenyo-Markin’s GH¢15m defamation suit
THE High Court in Accra has dismissed a GH¢15 million defamation suit filed by the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, against the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi. The court held yesterday that the writ was incurably defective…
Police investigate shooting involving officer at Ritz Junction
THE police are investigating a shooting incident at Ritz Junction that left two persons with gunshot wounds following a confrontation between a police officer and some taxi drivers. The officer, General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, stationed at the Madina Police Station, was arrested and detained in…
Oil prices retreat as investors weigh supply outlook, Middle East tensions
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday as investors weighed risks to supply from attacks on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz against US efforts to cut petroleum shipping costs by easing sanctions on vessels.
Driver’s mate jailed 18 months for stealing car tape
Supreme Court clears way for SkyTrain trial
THE Supreme Court has dismissed an application by former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Mr Solomon Asamoah, seeking to halt his criminal trial over an alleged $2 million loss to the state. The apex court ruled that the High Court…
OpenAI sued by 8 states over claims ChatGPT coached kids to harm themselves
OpenAI sued by 8 states over claims ChatGPT coached kids to harm themselves
Mahama Ayariga highlights Jimi reclamation project as effort to tackle flooding
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has highlighted the Jimi Land Reclamation Project and Watercourse Rehabilitation Project as important interventions to address flooding, poor drainage and land degradation.
Threatened By Yekini, Pelted With Bottles: Anthony Baffoe relives first taste of Ghana-Nigeria rivalry
Ghana: GES Interdicts Headmaster of Obuasi Shts Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted Mr. Zakaria Abdulai, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School in the Ashanti Region, pending a full-scale investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving students.
Fire at GRIDCo’s Mallam Substation cuts power to parts of Accra
A fire at the Ghana Grid Company Limited’s (GRIDCo) Mallam Substation disrupted electricity supply to parts of Accra in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Stephen Amoah criticises 20% digital services tax as excessive
Nhyiaeso MP and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Stephen Amoah, has challenged the government’s 20% tax on qualifying cross-border digital services, describing the rate as excessive and warning that it could increase the financial burden on consumers.
Chief Justice appointment from outside Supreme Court possible but unlikely – Bentil
Lawyer and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, says appointing a Chief Justice from outside the Supreme Court is possible, but would be an unlikely departure from established practice.
Dr Seidu Jasaw urges climate financiers to align funding with farmers’ planting seasons
The Member of Parliament for Wa East and Chairman of Parliament’s Food and Agriculture Committee, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has urged climate finance institutions to align fund disbursements with agricultural seasons, warning that delays can cost farmers an entire year of production and income.