Author: Krobea

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed close to GH¢281.66 million in claims to service providers across the country for services rendered to members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The latest payment brings total claims payments for the year to date to GH¢1.64 billion, underscoring the Authority’s commitment to reimbursing service providers regularly for the care they provide to its members. The Authority paid a total of GH¢281,658,680.79 in claims on Tuesday, August 25 and 27 to its credentialed health facilities across the public, private, and mission categories. Public health facilities received GH¢122,734,138.46, representing 43.58 per cent…

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has revealed that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, accounts for about 25 percent of fibre cuts in the country. This, he said, contributes to poor mobile network service in some parts of the country. Speaking during his turn at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, September 7, Sam George further revealed that road construction also accounts for about 45 percent of the fibre cuts. “But we have a coordinated path to network resilience,” he told the press after fears grew about the long-term effect of the cuts. He…

Despite Ghana recording nearly double cocoa export earnings in 2025, cocoa farmers are being paid far less than the numbers suggest they should earn, the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has said. The Institute says it is not making a political argument, but a mathematical one.According to SIGA’s 2025 report cited by IERPP, Ghana’s cocoa export earnings shot up from US$1.94 billion in 2024 to US$3.86 billion in 2025, while COCOBOD itself recorded GH¢5.11 billion in earnings within the same period. At the same time, the realized price – what Ghana actually received per tonne on the…

Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew made a surprise appearance at the 2026 National Maulid in Accra on Saturday, joining thousands of Muslims to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The annual event, hosted by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu at Fadama, was attended by dignitaries including former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, Islamic clerics, and delegations from neighbouring West African countries. Ayew, who is a devout Muslim, arrived to cheers from the crowd. His presence was officially acknowledged from the podium, and he received a round of applause…

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged Ghanaians to preserve the country’s religious harmony by embracing diversity. Speaking at the 2026 National Maulid in Accra to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Dr. Bawumia said the significance of the celebration goes beyond birth to the celebration of mercy and guidance. He noted that Prophet Muhammad lived peacefully with people of other faiths and Ghanaians must do same. “I wish to urge the Ummah (Muslims) to continue to embrace diversity and to continue to live peacefully with members of other faiths, as prescribed…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on Ghanaians to remain tolerant and submissive to the will of Allah, citing the changing nature of power and life. Delivering a speech at the 2026 National Maulid hosted by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, at Fadama, Dr. Bawumia reflected on how both he and President John Dramani Mahama have attended the same Maulid in different capacities over the years. “This gathering itself is a perfect example of the changing nature of life and the absolute power of Allah. I recall that I have attended this same National…

Member of Parliament for Sekyere Kumawu and Chairman of Parliament’s Human Rights Committee Ernest Yaw Anim has brought together key stakeholders in the district to strengthen collaboration on human rights protection and the fight against child labour. The meeting, organised in partnership with the International Justice Mission (IJM), brought together representatives of the Kumawu Traditional Council, Local Council of Churches, Muslim Community, Department of Social Welfare, National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). The stakeholders examined the challenges confronting children in the district and discussed how traditional authorities, religious bodies, state…

The Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) led by Chair Jean Adukwei Mensa has appeared before the Minister of Finance to review its 2027 budget. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has been hearing from various stakeholders ahead of the 2027 budget delivery. “Preparations for the 2027 Budget are underway,” he wrote on Saturday, September 5 “with the Electoral Commission taking its turn at the budget hearings.” The budget is expected to be presented to Parliament in November. The EC budget is expected to cover funds for the referendum on the constitutional reforms as well as the district level and unit committee elections.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of the 2026 West African Senior Schools Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) for school candidates. The exams started on Tuesday, April 7 with practicals in the Visual Arts and ended in June. By the results, there was an improvement in Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies from last year. English Language saw a decline from 69 per cent to 62.4%. About 315,094 candidates, however, got grades between A1 and C6, representing 62.4%. A total number of 512,862 candidates made up of 225,270 males and 287,592 females from 1,022 schools entered for…

Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Asokwa Constituency Patricia Appiagyei has issued a strongly worded statement denying any involvement in a memorandum circulating in the media that alleges she received and returned an amount of GH¢70,000 in connection with the vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees. In a statement dated September 4, Madam Appiagyei said the document, purportedly addressed to Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, was fabricated. “I did not write, authorise, or circulate this document. It is fake and should be disregarded by all,” she stated. The MP categorically denied receiving GH¢70,000 or any other…