Nigeria has confirmed an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja with 44 contacts identified and placed under monitoring. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, October 20, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said the patient is a woman with a recent travel history to Uganda who is currently in isolation and receiving medical care. The case makes Nigeria the fifth country to detect the virus since an outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on May 15, 2026. According to Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the…
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Ghana’s efforts to accelerate economic growth face a financing constraint, as tax revenue remains below the average recorded across sub-Saharan Africa. The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) says the shortfall limits the government’s capacity to finance development and could increase pressure to rely on expenditure cuts. The warning comes as the economy strengthens and the government works to consolidate the fiscal gains recorded in 2025, raising the question of whether domestic revenue can keep pace with the country’s expanding spending and investment needs. Presenting the State of the Ghanaian Economy Report 2025 released by ISSER, the director…
The police have defended their handling of sexual abuse allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, amid questions over why investigations have so far focused on one complaint despite at least 19 girls reportedly alleging abuse. Bekwai Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Lloyd Baidoo, said the police investigate complaints brought to their attention and could pursue additional allegations if other victims reported them or relevant information was formally submitted. Speaking on JoyNews’ Top Story on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, he rejected suggestions that the police were not responding adequately to the growing public concern…
The Federation of Ghana Medical Students’ Associations (FGMSA) says it has initiated legal action over the Medical and Dental Council’s Common Registration Examination (CRE) and its implications for graduating medical and dental students. In a press statement issued by the National Executive Council of FGMSA on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the federation said the action reflects concerns about the implementation of the examination and its impact on students approaching professional qualification and registration. The federation did not disclose details of the legal proceedings or specify the particular aspects of the examination being challenged. It said it remained committed to constructive…
The Nkwanta South Police Command in the Oti Region has arrested a 37-year-old fetish priest, Osman Imoro, in connection with the alleged killing of 35-year-old contractor, Daniel Bijadom. Bijadom reportedly went missing from his residence on October 16, 2023. Following investigations, the police discovered parts of his remains buried in a septic pit in the Tuobodom, a suburb of Nkwanta township. Imoro was arrested on October 15, 2026, with assistance from community surveillance members, who subsequently handed him over to the police. He is currently being held by the Nkwanta South Police to assist with further investigations into the circumstances…
The interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, has been arrested as police investigate allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students. Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak disclosed the arrest while appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. He said the case had been transferred from the Ashanti Regional Police Command to Police Headquarters in Accra for further investigation. According to the Minister, the matter came to his attention on September 7, when a report was submitted to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). He said he subsequently insisted that the case be moved to…
The Kwabenya Circuit Court, which is hearing the criminal case against six persons accused of involvement in the shipment of 3.9 tonnes of cocaine to France, has adjourned proceedings to November 5 to hear an application seeking to strike the name of the sixth accused person from the charge sheet. The sixth accused, Helena Akua Denkyi, has been identified by the police as a contract staff member of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). She is charged alongside the other five accused persons with abetment of crime, specifically the exportation of narcotic drugs. Denkyi and three others…
An illegal electricity connection has caused fire at Livingston’s Junction, popularly known as Tornado House, at Boadua in the Denkyembour District. The incident led to the destruction of three electricity meters and damaging electrical wiring. The incident was attended to by personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at the Akwatia Fire Station, who brought the fire under control and extinguished it. Preliminary investigations by the fire service indicate that the illegal connection triggered the incident, raising concerns about the potential dangers associated with unauthorized electrical installations. The fire also prompted firefighters to educate the landlord and tenants on…
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has announced that the government will not open applications for fresh recruitment into the various security services in 2027, as authorities focus on clearing the existing backlog of qualified applicants awaiting enlistment. The minister said the decision was taken in accordance with instructions from President John Dramani Mahama, adding that the government intends to prioritise applicants who have already completed the recruitment process and met the necessary requirements but could not be admitted for training because of limited space. Appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, October 20, Mr Muntaka explained…
The interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, has pledged to pursue all lawful avenues to clear his name following allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, Mr Abdulai thanked friends, relatives and well-wishers who have continued to support him, saying he intends to focus on clearing his name as investigations into the allegations proceed. “I intend to devote my attention and resources to pursuing all lawful avenues to clear my name and vindicate my position,” he said. Mr Abdulai also expressed hope of returning to active political engagement…