Entertainment of Friday, 27 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comOscar-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o has revealed that her fibroids have returned, and in greater numbers. Speaking on ‘Today’ on February 25, 2026, the 42-year-old Hollywood star opened up about living with the painful condition. Nyong’o said she first discovered she had fibroids in 2014, the same year she won an Academy Award for ‘12 Years a Slave’. “It’s quite invasive, and it’s a big threat to our reproductive organs.”Describing the size of her largest fibroid, Nyong’o noted:“Doctors usually use fruit to explain the size. My biggest fibroid is the size of an orange.”The actress admitted that the diagnosis initially left her feeling isolated and ashamed.

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General News of Friday, 27 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama on Friday, February 27, 2026, delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address, outlining his government’s priorities for the year ahead. He noted that although his administration inherited a distressed economy, significant progress has been made in stabilising the country and placing it on a path to recovery. "I promised then that, just as I have confronted and overcome crises in the past, I would reset our economy and return us to a path of growth, progress and development,” he stated. FULL TEXT: President Mahama's full 2025 State of the Nation AddressThe president also addressed key national concerns, including the no-bed syndrome in government hospitals, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, education, and other critical sectors of the economy. Read his full speech below:JKB/BAIWatch NPP MPs in all-black as President Mahama delivers 2026 SONA

General News of Friday, 27 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has announced that road tolls will be reintroduced before the end of 2026, this time through a fully digital system aimed at boosting accountability and reducing traffic congestion. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on February 27, 2026, the president said the new toll regime would rely on technology to eliminate the inefficiencies that characterised the previous manual collection system. “The reintroduction of road tolls will be done using technology to make the process seamless, efficient, and accountable,” he stated. According to President Mahama, the revamped framework will utilise electronic platforms to minimise congestion at toll points, reduce direct cash handling, and ensure that all revenue collected is properly tracked. MRA/VPOWatch NPP MPs in all-black as President Mahama delivers 2026 SONA

President Mahama also urged the Black Queens to improve their performance at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after placing third in the previous edition. “Mr Speaker, the Black Queens will compete at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, building on their bronze medal finish in Morocco,” he noted. He also expressed optimism about Ghana’s participation in upcoming competitions, including the Youth Olympic Games and the 2026 Commonwealth Games, hoping for success from the athletes. “At the youth level, Ghana will participate in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar with a multidisciplinary team aimed at strengthening long-term elite pathways. We will also compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, reinforcing Ghana's presence across the Commonwealth sporting landscape,” he added.

"The president is telling us today that some gains have been made... through this Gold-For-Reserve policy," Afenyo-Markin noted. He then pivoted to what he saw as a critical omission in the narrative surrounding the policy's origins. "Mr Speaker, the Gold-For-Reserve policy; what they have failed to tell Ghanaians is that the Bawumia that they attacked is the brainchild of this policy," he stated. Using a familiar Ghanaian proverb to make his point clear and relatable, the Minority Leader called on the government to be fair and acknowledge good ideas no matter who comes up with them. "Mr Speaker, I would want to urge the government to give to Bawumia what belongs to Bawumia," he stated.

General News of Friday, 27 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSpeaker Alban Bagbin welcomed President John Dramani Mahama at Parliament on Friday, February 27, 2026, where they exchanged courtesies before proceeding to the Chamber for the State of the Nation Address. President John Dramani Mahama subsequently delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address to Parliament, outlining his administration’s priorities for the year ahead. LIVESTREAMING: President Mahama delivers 2026 State of the Nation AddressDuring the address, President Mahama announced that Ghana’s economy is stabilising and gradually returning to growth. President Mahama concluded that the Resetting Ghana agenda is working and placing the country back on a path of stability and growth. See the photos below:JKB/VPOWatch NPP MPs in all-black as President Mahama delivers 2026 SONA

Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27, 2026, the president cited data from the Ghana Statistical Service, which indicated that approximately 950,000 people also escaped multidimensional poverty during the same period. “According to the Ghana Statistical Service, over 1 million Ghanaians have found employment between quarter one and quarter three of 2025. 2026 SONA: 'Ghana is back and working again' - President Mahama declaresPresident Mahama emphasised that these gains reflect a strengthening and more resilient economy. The State of the Nation Address is in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution. MRA/VPOLIVESTREAMING: President Mahama presents 2026 State of the Nation Address

General News of Friday, 27 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has recovered more than GH¢600 million in stolen public funds. EOCO to probe former Head of IT at Ghana's Embassy in Washington DC - Okudzeto Ablakwa“As of December 2025, EOCO has recovered more than GH₵600 million. It has dismantled transnational carjacking syndicates and recovered 29 luxury vehicles that were stolen,” President Mahama stated. “The Attorney General’s Office will continue with both criminal prosecution and non-conviction-based asset recovery mechanisms to ensure that stolen public resources are returned for national development,” he said. JKB/VPOWatch NPP MPs in all-black as President Mahama delivers 2026 SONA

General News of Friday, 27 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFollowing the appreciation of the local currency against major trading currencies, especially the US dollar, British pound, and euro, President John Dramani Mahama has hailed this remarkable achievement by his government. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Friday, February 27, 2026, he noted that the cedi appreciated by 40.7% against the US dollar, 30.9% against the British pound, and 24% against the euro. Taking a swipe at former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s earlier remarks that they had “arrested the dollar” during their tenure, President Mahama countered that his administration had instead strengthened the cedi to compete effectively with other currencies. Ghana's economic fundamentals improving - President MahamaPresident Mahama further stated that Ghana’s economy has surpassed the $100 billion mark for the first time. The cedi is currently buying at GH¢10.66 and selling at GH¢10.67 per dollar on the interbank market as of Friday February 27, 2026.

The gift elicited laughter from the president and vice president, who shared a warm moment with members of the Minority. Ivory Coast set to cut farmer cocoa price - Report“The difference between economic hardship and avoiding the same is the exercise of sound economic judgement. The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has defended the price cut, saying market realities including the unwillingness of buyers to pay for Ghana's cocoa necessitated the change. "The current situation is largely driven by the unwillingness of buyers to purchase Ghana's cocoa because it has become uncompetitive and very expensive,” he stated. Watch the video below :JKB/VPOWatch NPP MPs in all-black as President Mahama delivers 2026 SONA

General News of Friday, 27 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMinister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that at least 55 Ghanaians have lost their lives fighting in the war in Ukraine, with two others currently held as prisoners of war. According to Ablakwa, Ukrainian intelligence revealed that 272 Ghanaians have been lured into the conflict since 2022 through transnational criminal trafficking networks. This is not our war, and we cannot allow our youth to become human shields for others," he wrote. During the visit, Ghanaian officials laid flowers at Kyiv’s Wall of Remembrance in honour of war victims and held discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation. It was an honour joining him to lay flowers at… pic.twitter.com/lIlAQiJFgZ — Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) February 26, 2026JKB/VPO

General News of Friday, 27 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish three new technical universities and build 50,000 housing units for teachers, placing education and skills development at the heart of his government's economic agenda. Speaking during the 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, February 27, 2026, the president said expanding technical education is key to tackling youth unemployment and equipping young people with practical skills that match industry needs. In addition to the university expansion, President Mahama unveiled a major housing initiative to improve the welfare of teachers, especially those posted to rural and underserved communities. The programme seeks to deliver 50,000 housing units through partnerships involving the District Assemblies Common Fund, the Ghana Education Trust Fund and the Ghana National Association of Teachers. NA/AELIVESTREAMING: President Mahama presents 2026 State of the Nation Address

General News of Friday, 27 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTwo Ghanaian prisoners of war being held in Ukraine have appealed for forgiveness over their involvement in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. "They appealed for clemency and asked both President John Dramani Mahama and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to forgive them," the report stated. We know people all over the world know Ghana as a peaceful country with peace-loving people, but we have stained that status. Ukrainian officials had earlier claimed that Russia recruited 1,785 Africans from 36 countries, including Ghana, to support its war effort. Ukraine, supported by Western countries, has been defending its sovereignty, while Russia continues to exert military pressure in key regions.

General News of Friday, 27 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMember of Parliament for Atebubu/Amantin, Sanja Nanja, has lauded the ruling NDC government for making "remarkable strides" across various sectors of the economy. Speaking on Parliament TV on February 27, 2026, ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA), the legislator praised the Mahama-led administration's performance since taking office in January 2025. He noted that his primary expectation for the President’s address is a clear roadmap to sustain the country’s current momentum. Nanja expressed optimism that the President's address would provide a concrete plan for the future. MRA/MALIVESTREAMING: President Mahama presents 2026 State of the Nation Address