Sports News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBenfica winger, Gianluca Prestianni is reportedly considering filing a legal complaint against Real Madrid stars Vinícius Jnr and Kylian Mbappé over allegations of racial abuse. 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. Replays showed the Argentine footballer lifting his jersey to cover his mouth while speaking to Vinícius Jnr. 'He called Vinícius a monkey' - Mbappé alleges racist remark by Benfica's PrestianniAfter the match, Mbappé claimed that he heard Prestianni call Vinícius “monkey” multiple times and demanded harsher punishment for the act. The Benfica winger believes he has been defamed by the racial accusations and intends to take legal action against them.

Business News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA Sale and Purchase Agreement has been signed by UK-based oil and gas company Tullow Oil to acquire the floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO), Professor John Evans Atta Mills, for a total consideration of $205 million. The agreement was signed by Tullow’s wholly owned subsidiary, Tullow Ghana Limited, on behalf of itself and its joint venture partners. The joint venture partners in Tullow Ghana Limited include the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), GNPC Explorco, Kosmos Energy, and PetroSA. The FPSO Prof John Evans Atta Mills, constructed by MODEC, achieved first oil in August 2016. It is the second MODEC-operated vessel supporting Tullow’s Ghana operations, following the FPSO Kwame Nkrumah, which commenced production on the Jubilee Field in 2010.

Politics of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn aspiring parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Asante Mampong constituency, Beatrice Owarewa Siaw popularly known as Nana Yaa , has asserted that she has undertaken development projects valued at more than GH¢40 billion in the area. Speaking during a campaign engagement, Nana Yaa Siaw stated that her contributions to the constituency span several initiatives, including projects she described as unprecedented in the area. “As I mentioned earlier, I have done over 40 billion Ghana cedis’ worth of projects and I'm even doing projects that have never been done before,” she said. The NPP hopeful attributed her confidence in securing the party’s nod to what she described as her strong connection with grassroots supporters and her humble approach to leadership. She urged delegates and constituents to support her bid, describing herself as the “right choice” for the constituency.

Health News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comOne hundred and twenty-seven (127) out of the National Ambulance Service’s 318 ambulances are currently not operational, according to the Clinical Auditor for the Southern Zone, Martin Ewuah Amoah. In an interview on February 23, 2026, Martin Ewuah Amoah disclosed that out of the Service’s 318 ambulances nationwide, only 191 are currently functional, while 127 are not working. According to the Clinical Auditor for the Southern Zone, ambulances are designed to last about five years, after which they should be replaced to avoid operational challenges associated with aging vehicles. Ambulance Crisis: Only 2 out of 6 vehicles working in Ahafo Region – Manager“We have 318 stations but currently, we have 191 in commission [functional] and 127 out of commission [not working] for obvious reasons because an ambulance has a life span of 5-years. He was allegedly turned away over a period of nearly three hours due to a lack of available bed space.

General News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTwo doctors and two nurses at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have been interdicted over their alleged failure to provide emergency care to a hit-and-run victim. “The Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital wishes to announce that two medical doctors and two nurses have been interdicted following their alleged failure to provide emergency medical care to a hit-and-run victim. According to reports, he suffered severe shoulder injuries and was first attended to by Emergency Medical Services personnel, who stabilised him at the scene and prepared him for transfer to a health facility. He was reportedly turned away by three major hospitals, Ghana Police Hospital, Greater Accra Regional Hospital and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, over claims that there were no available beds. TWI NEWSWatch the first episode of JUST TALK PODCAST: Unpacking the 'Kayamata craze' ruining livesAK/SSM

Regional News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: otecfmghana.comThe General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Koduah, has declared his intention to seek re-election, describing himself as the “most suffered” General Secretary in the party’s history following the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general elections. “I’m the most suffered NPP General Secretary,” Koduah stated. Despite the setback, Koduah said the experience has strengthened him and better prepared him for future political battles. He stressed that the NPP would need consistency in leadership as it prepares for the 2028 general elections. “I am guided by history and experience because the NPP needs an experienced hand for election 2028,” he emphasized.

Business News of Monday, 23 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has appointed Aaron Kanor as Acting Commissioner of the Customs Division at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), with immediate effect. The news was contained in a statement issued by the Ghana Revenue Authority on Monday, February 23, 2026. Government moves to interdict GRA officers linked to GH¢82m tax evasion scheme"His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana has appointed Mr Aaron Kanor as Ag Commissioner, Customs Division with immediate effect," it stated. The statement indicated that, “Kanor’s appointment as Acting Commissioner reflects a career defined by integrity, operational excellence, and strategic leadership. Kanor has also played an instrumental role in advancing modernization initiatives within the Customs Division, including electronic valuation systems and strategic projects that improved operational efficiency and reduced cargo clearance turnaround times.

Sports News of Monday, 23 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie, has called for measured expectations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that changes to the Black Stars’ technical team do not automatically guarantee improved results. His remarks come on the back of the GFA’s announcement of five new additions to the senior national team setup as part of preparations for the global showpiece. “Ghanaians should temper their expectations for the Black Stars at the World Cup,” he told Asempa FM. The Black Stars are expected to regroup in March for high-profile international friendlies against Austria and Germany as part of their preparations. Ghana, making its fifth appearance at the World Cup, have been drawn in a challenging group alongside Panama, England and Croatia.

General News of Monday, 23 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Transport has officially announced the reversion of Kotoka International Airport to its original name, Accra International Airport. "The ministry hereby informs the general public that the Government of Ghana has officially reverted the name of Kotoka International Airport to its original name, Accra International Airport. "The facility was originally known as Accra International Airport before its redesignation. The ministry further noted that the name change will not affect airport operations, safety standards, or international travel arrangements. The transport ministry added that, “The transition will involve updating official documents, airport signage, digital platforms, aviation publications, and other communication materials."

Politics of Monday, 23 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions has expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay in the payment of non-salary-related allowances to officers of the Ghana Prisons Service. Describing the situation as troubling, the Minority stressed that the Ghana Prisons Service remains a critical pillar of the country’s national security architecture and should not be subjected to avoidable financial hardship. It also urged the Ministry of the Interior to strengthen inter-ministerial coordination to prevent a recurrence in the 2026 fiscal year. Commending officers of the Ghana Prisons Service for the “patience and restraint” demonstrated so far, the statement assured personnel that their grievances had been heard. Signed by Frank Asiedu Bekoe, the Deputy Ranking Member of the Committee, the statement reaffirmed the Minority’s commitment to its oversight responsibility.

A video of the visit, made available to GhanaWeb, showed the CID boss issuing a strong warning to the headmaster and the other authorities of the school. So, I'm sure you are concerned that that is your school shirt. That's because I wanted you to control that it is your school shirt. The CID boss went on to warn the school authorities that if the suspects are not produced within the stated deadline, the police would storm the school as it does in handling criminal cases. 3 arrested over violent clash at Agona Swedru Athletics gamesWatch her interactions with the school authorities below:BAI/AEWatch the first episode of JUST TALK PODCAST: Unpacking the 'Kayamata craze' ruining lives

Alleged warehouse and operational breachesThe MP referenced provisions in the Regulations and Guidelines for the Internal Marketing of Cocoa, 2015, as well as the Cocoa Industry Regulations, 1968 (L.I. He alleged that Atlas Commodities may have operated within warehouses registered under the Produce Buying Company (PBC), contrary to COCOBOD regulations which require each Licensed Buying Company to operate only within warehouses registered in its own name. Additionally, he indicated that four trucks carrying cocoa were reportedly intercepted at the Tema Port by National Security in connection with the matter. Demands for full investigationThe MP is demanding:A full criminal investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor. Concluding his statement, the MP declared that cocoa remains too critical to Ghana’s rural economy to allow any regulatory compromise.

“I’m happy to announce that we have arrested four suspects, including three members of the gang that was responsible for the attack," he remarked. “As we always do when such cases are reported, I immediately constituted a team… to commence investigations," he stated. Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law allegedly killed by armed robbers“Upon following several leads during the course of our investigation, we had our first breakthrough on February 18 2026," Tetteh Yohuno noted. According to him, further intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of Bashiru Tanko, alias “Tiki,” at Atonsu in Kumasi on February 19, 2026. The IGP further disclosed that during the operation, the alleged gang leader, Eric Antwi Doku, sustained gunshot wounds and later died at the hospital.

The suit, initiated through a writ issued by his legal team at Nkrumah & Associates, follows statements allegedly made by Baba Jamal Konneh during a live radio broadcast on Okay FM on February 13, 2026. According to the court filings, the statements were not framed as opinion or political rhetoric but were presented as direct assertions of fact, suggesting personal knowledge and eyewitness credibility. Oppong Nkrumah, who has built a long public career spanning journalism, law, corporate advisory work, and frontline politics, insists the claims are entirely false, reckless, and malicious. He argues that the broadcast deliberately portrayed him as complicit in criminal activity, corrupt, morally unfit for public office, and hostile to the national interest. As MP for a constituency with significant cocoa-growing communities, Oppong Nkrumah maintains that the accusations falsely cast him as a betrayer of his own constituents and a destroyer of their economic lifeline.

Entertainment of Monday, 23 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn recent times, Ghanaians have consistently criticised individuals who engage in street racing on domestic roads. Several videos shared online, as well as news reports, have shown sports cars involved in fatal accidents, with some even reduced to ashes. In a latest video shared on Facebook and sighted by GhanaWeb on February 23, 2026, a group of individuals was seen recklessly racing on one of Accra’s roads. Reacting to the development, Ghanaians have taken to social media to express frustration over the issue. Watch the videos video:Videos of the moment before and after a devastating car crash involving a Mercedes G-Wagon along the ARS stretch, East Legon.