Crime & Punishment of Monday, 23 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Central Regional Director of Education, Dr Juliette Dufie Otami, has confirmed that three individuals have been arrested in connection with the violent clash between students during the District Schools Athletics Games in Agona Swedru on Thursday, February 19, 2026. We are still investigating the matter.”Police investigate violent clash at Agona Swedru Athletic gamesDr Dufie Otami further disclosed that all students who sustained injuries during the incident have been discharged. In the course of the disturbance, a student from Obrachire Senior High Technical School was allegedly attacked by several students believed to be from Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS). The injured student was reportedly hit with sticks and pelted with stones before bystanders intervened to restore calm. Student violence will intensify without security overhaul - Bawumia aideA viral video circulating on social media shows the injured student surrounded by a crowd amid the chaos.

Business News of Monday, 23 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Africa Energy Technology Centre (AETC) has paid a courtesy call on the Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between government and the energy technology sector. Discussions centered on how Ghana can leverage technology, local expertise, and strategic partnerships to play a leading role in Africa’s energy transformation. Akumah said the Centre is seeking to position Ghana as a regional hub for energy technology advancement and green industrial development. She stressed that with the right institutional backing and partnerships, women and youth can move into leadership and ownership roles across the energy ecosystem. The AETC expressed appreciation for the Vice President’s support of its initiatives, describing it as a strong signal of government commitment to innovation-led development.

One individual who attempted to intervene was also attacked, as both suffered beatings in the process. As GES, we have tasked our officers to probe the case and ascertain the facts to also come out with sanctions. However, the Central Regional GES Director indicated that although the arrested individuals claim to be students, her initial checks suggest otherwise, though investigations are still ongoing to confirm their status. There are other footages showing people in uniform but my findings, though premature, suggest that they are not students,” she added. Watch the report below:SB/JEMeanwhile, watch GhanaWeb’s exposé on the ‘dark side of Kayamata’ and its devastating impact

According to Asiemoah Jr, the gesture forms part of efforts to empower the party’s student wing, the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN), and other student leadership structures to help build a new generation of disciplined and well-informed leaders. He noted that strengthening youth participation in politics requires practical support rather than rhetoric, stressing that investment in student leadership is key to consolidating the party’s grassroots base and preparing future leaders. Kwame Asiemoah Jr expressed appreciation to several party and government officials who contributed financially to the success of the programme. “Empowering TEIN and student leadership structures is central to consolidating our base and preparing a new generation of disciplined, informed, and committed leaders. Asiemoah Jr emphasised that the party’s “Reset Agenda” must begin at the grassroots level, adding that empowering young people within tertiary institutions remains central to that vision.

According to a statement from the commission on February 23, 2026, the trucks: a Rhino Kia with registration numbers GS 5699-18 and GC 1871-11, were carrying “58 cartons of cigarettes, 182 cartons of unapproved pharmaceutical drugs and 40 drums of sodium cyanide” and were bound for Burkina Faso. NACOC breaks silence on alleged senior manager behind cocaine bust at the airport“… 58 cartons of cigarettes, 182 cartons of unapproved pharmaceutical drugs and 40 drums of sodium cyanide were loaded in the trucks,” the statement stated. The Upper West Regional Command of NACOC said it received intelligence on the vehicles on Sunday, February 1, 2026. “Acting on intelligence, officers intercepted the trucks and found that the items being transported were unapproved and potentially hazardous. The drivers and their mates have been handed over to the Upper West Regional Police Command for further investigation and prosecution,” the commission added.

The training focuses on the use of Information and Communication Technology for improved revenue mobilisation and management. In a speech read on his behalf, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, stressed the critical role of the District Local Revenue (dL-Rev) Software in enhancing revenue management within Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). This initiative, which forms part of the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme (GSCSP), aims to equip local authorities with the necessary tools to mobilise and manage Internally Generated Funds (IGF) effectively. Therefore, the swift implementation of the dL-Rev software is essential to enable Assemblies to generate adequate revenue and improve local service delivery. The workshop is expected to modernise revenue mobilisation practices, increase Internally Generated Funds and support sustainable development within local communities across Ghana.

According to data from the Bank of Ghana, the yield on the 91-day bill fell by 215 basis points to 6.45%. A total of GH¢11.41 billion was accepted, surpassing the GH¢9.32 billion target. A breakdown of the auction results shows:• 91-day bill: GH¢8.60 billion in bids, with GH¢3.18 billion accepted. • 182-day bill: GH¢7.22 billion in bids, with GH¢2.45 billion accepted. • 364-day bill: GH¢9.38 billion in bids, with GH¢5.78 billion accepted – the largest share.

Entertainment of Monday, 23 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comNigerian singer, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has responded after a 2012 post from her X account resurfaced online and sparked backlash. The old post, originally shared on March 14, 2012, referenced a four-year-old boy named David and described him as having a crush on her. In a lengthy statement shared on X on Sunday, February 22, 2026, Simi said she was made aware of the resurfaced tweets and felt compelled to address the issue. Simi maintained that she has never engaged in depraved behaviour and rejected attempts to frame the old post within what she described as false narratives. “I haven’t been on Twitter today, but someone brought a few of my old tweets to my attention, and I can’t address them,” she wrote.

General News of Monday, 23 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSpeaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has revealed that he initially had no intention of contesting the Speakership against Aaron Mike Oquaye following the 2020 general elections. He disclosed that he had even paid a farewell visit to his predecessor a day before he was persuaded to run. “He gave me 20,000 Ghana cedis and wished me the best of times after Parliament,” Bagbin disclosed. The Speaker said he was therefore taken aback when he was approached the very next day to contest the position he had just bid farewell to. How am I going to contest him again?’ And the rest is history,” he added.

Customs officials moved in and intercepted the trucks over what they described as irregularities in the documentation and movement process. While acknowledging that many customs officers discharge their duties diligently, the deputy minister suggested that a small group within the system continues to undermine national revenue efforts. According to Ampem, two officers who were officially logged in the system to escort the trucks failed to carry out the assignment. When questioned, they reportedly offered varying explanations, a development that triggered further suspicion and prompted the finance minister to order a full-scale investigation. Beyond the immediate case, the deputy minister stressed that the government remains committed to tightening controls at the country’s entry points.

Entertainment of Monday, 23 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comEntertainment pundit Ola Michael has argued that Ghana now has no excuse not to host major international concerts, citing the availability of pitch covers at the country’s main stadiums. Speaking in UTV’s United Showbiz on February 21, 2026, Ola Michael addressed the long-standing controversy surrounding the use of the Accra Sports Stadium for musical concerts. He further disclosed that it was players within the creative arts industry who initiated conversations about acquiring pitch covers after repeated criticisms. “It’s entertainment creative platforms that made the conversation about pitch covers and some people then realized the pitch covers are in demand, so they can invest there. With pitch covers now available, Ola Michael indicated that other stadiums across the country can also host concerts without concerns about pitch destruction.

According to the report, in a writ filed on February 18, 2026 and numbered J1/9/2026, Asare is seeking declaratory reliefs over what he describes as constitutional breaches in the appointment of Justice Osman. The suit questions the eligibility of Justice Osman at the time he applied for the position of High Court Judge, arguing that he had not attained ten years’ standing at the Bar as required by the Constitution. According to the writ, Asare is seeking a declaration that the vetting of Justice Osman and the advice subsequently given to the President recommending his appointment were unconstitutional. He is seeking clarification on whether lawyers with less than ten years’ standing at the Bar are eligible to apply for appointment as Justices of the High Court. LIVESTREAMED: President Mahama swears in 37 new High Court JudgesAM/VPO54-year-old woman breaks 50- year silence on alleged abuse by Pastor fatherWitnesses give details of Mamprobi Polyclinic kidnapping incident

Nana Akomea clashes with Kwesi Pratt over 2028 elections“How are these people thinking? As we speak, there's a deputy defense minister and in fact, from all the reports that I'm getting from conversations with soldiers and so on, this deputy defense minister is a gem,” he stated. He added that the deputy minister enjoys positive feedback from personnel within the security services. How does the absence of a minister of defense find expression in this terrorist attack on a woman? 'Childish and divisive' - Kwesi Pratt slams tribal arguments in politics“Some of the statements they make, I mean, really, Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

Speaking on United Showbiz in a discussion shared on X on February 22, 2026, Arnold stated that the women involved in the viral videos should be held accountable for their actions. According to him, individuals who argue that the women should be shielded from social media criticism are missing the point, adding that shifting the blame is unwarranted. 'You have disgraced yourselves' - Prophet Opambour slams women in 'Russian sex video'“Why are you saying that we are classifying the women as cheap and that we should protect them? Arnold further noted that the women featured in the video should render an unqualified apology to Ghanaians. He also shared his views on comments made by Sam George regarding the extradition of the Russian man, describing the statement as hast.

According to Fox News, the operation took place in Tapalpa and Jalisco lasted for two hours. Authorities indicated that the deceased criminal was a former police officer who later became the leader of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). In the aftermath of the operation, cartel members stormed the city, set vehicles ablaze, and blocked highways across nearly a dozen Mexican states. This has raised concerns among football fans about security, particularly as Guadalajara is set to host matches involving South Korea, Spain, Uruguay, and Colombia during the World Cup. Security in both the United States and Mexico continues to be a growing concern among fans and officials as the 2026 World Cup approaches.