Ghanaians on social media raise questions about ORAL’s progress
General News of Saturday, 21 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe government’s flagship anti-corruption initiative, Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), has drawn attention from some Ghanaians on social media, amid questions about its progress. #TrendingGH: What some Ghanaians are saying about ORAL after one-yearBut some social media users, particularly on X, have suggested that the initiative has not yet produced visible results. “I don’t blame him, I blame @OfficialNDCGh. ORAL must not fail, heads must roll,” one social media user wrote. While some former appointees are facing investigations over alleged corruption during their tenure, discussions on social media suggest that some citizens are looking for visible results in terms of prosecutions and convictions.
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February 21, 2026 22:27 UTC
Almost 70% of hospital debt stem from emergency care bills - Okoe Boye
That is according to a former Minister of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye. According to him, while much attention is often placed on infrastructure and medical equipment, a deeper crisis lies in how emergency healthcare is financed. To illustrate his point, Dr Okoe Boye described a typical scenario: an accident victim rushed to a well-equipped private facility such as Focus Hospital. But private hospitals, which rely heavily on Internally Generated Funds, often cannot sustain prolonged emergency care without payment, he stressed. As a possible solution, Dr Okoe Boye proposed the establishment of a dedicated emergency healthcare fund, partly financed through motor insurance contributions.
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February 21, 2026 18:52 UTC
Payroll shake-up looms over doctors rural posting standoff
General News of Saturday, 21 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has stated that medical doctors who fail to report to their assigned rural postings will be removed from the government payroll by the end of February 2026. Addressing concerns about deployment compliance to the media on February 20, 2026, the minister said the government had taken steps to ensure that newly posted doctors report to districts where their services are required. The minister continued, “And so, we gave them some timelines, we gave them an opportunity. And so we think that the people must go to wherever they are needed most,” the minister stated. Akandoh reiterated that doctors who fail to comply with the directive will be affected, adding that vacancies created will be used to employ unposted doctors who have remained at home.
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February 21, 2026 18:43 UTC
What Gyakie would tell the late Ebo Taylor if she got the chance
She said she felt “really emotional and sad” when she learned he had died. "I really felt this one, and it's because he's been a part of my childhood memories. Growing up, my dad used to play Ebo Taylor's music a lot in the house, especially on Sunday afternoons. Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90Asked how her upbringing shaped her understanding of artistes like Taylor before his passing, Gyakie said her father always spoke of legendary musicians with respect. And Ebo Taylor was one person whom I really saw that he had so much respect for.
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February 21, 2026 17:09 UTC
We’ve proposed a state-assisted funeral for Yaw Sarpong - MUSIGA
Entertainment of Saturday, 21 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons, has disclosed that his body has proposed a state or state-assisted funeral for the late gospel icon Yaw Sarpong. We write to the government when we know the person has contributed to the industry to see if the government can give them proper honour, like a state-assisted burial. MUSIGA addresses GH¢500 funeral contribution to Yaw Sarpong’s familySimons added that MUSIGA has engaged relevant officials to ensure high-level support for Sarpong’s final farewell, including taking Sarpong’s family representatives to meet with sector ministers. Sarpong, who died on January 20, 2026, at age 66 after a prolonged illness, is widely celebrated as one of Ghana’s most influential gospel musicians, having shaped the sound of Akan gospel music through decades of performances, recordings and mentorship. ID/AEMeanwhile, watch GhanaWeb’s exposé on the 'dark side of Kayamata' and its devastating impact
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February 21, 2026 17:09 UTC
US Supreme Court rules Trump exceeded powers in imposing global tariffs
The president unveiled the plan shortly after the justices outlawed most of the global tariffs the White House announced last year. 1:31Watch: Trump hits out at "deeply disappointing" Supreme Court decisionThe court battle was focused on import taxes that Trump unveiled last year on goods from nearly every country in the world. The White House had cited a 1977 law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which gives the president power to "regulate" trade in response to an emergency. At the White House, Trump said he was "absolutely ashamed" of the Republican appointees on the court who voted against his trade policy. Trump has previously used those tools for tariffs, including some announced last year on sectors such as steel, aluminium and cars.
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February 21, 2026 17:08 UTC
BoG seals capacity-building agreement with Liberian counterpart
Business News of Saturday, 21 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Bank of Ghana and the Central Bank of Liberia have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at capacity building and technical assistance. This announcement was made during a formal event held at the Farmington Hotel in Monrovia, Liberia, on February 13, 2026. The ceremony, attended by dignitaries and officials, marked a significant step in strengthening the relationship between the two central banks. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, delivered a speech on behalf of Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, who was unable to attend. The Bank of Ghana said it looks forward to continued support in ensuring the success of this strategic partnership.
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February 21, 2026 16:19 UTC
Leave Randy Abbey alone to clean up NPP's mess at COCOBOD - Agbey
“The recent brouhaha surrounding the operations of COCOBOD is still generating massive interest and reviews in several quarters,” he stated. “That’s the true state of COCOBOD NPP left behind and handed over to Dr Randy Abbey; he is doing a good job at cleaning the mess,” he said. Agbey also raised concerns about what he described as a coordinated attempt to undermine the current leadership of COCOBOD through misinformation and political attacks. “We’ve seen how they’re actively spreading lies and misinformation simply to discredit COCOBOD’s leadership and to derail the organisation’s ongoing transformation into a corruption-free, performance-driven company,” he said. “Randy Abbey is the man to turn COCOBOD around, and he is doing exactly that.
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February 21, 2026 16:18 UTC
Bursar of Ghanata Senior High School arrested
In a statement on the development in the Greater Accra Region, Linda Ocloo said the arrest followed several complaints to her office alleging misappropriation by the Ghanata Senior High School bursar, Lamisi Sarah. NOBISCO bursar turns herself in after food theft allegations“Over the past few weeks, credible reports indicated that the bursar, Lamisi Sarah of Ghanata Senior High School, had allegedly been diverting portions of food supplies intended for students. According to the minister, she initiated actions that led to the suspect being caught in the act and subsequently arrested. Ocloo expressed concern about the implications of the incident for public confidence and student welfare. Acts of this nature undermine public confidence in our institutions and directly affect the well-being of students placed under our care.
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February 21, 2026 16:09 UTC
'We will not increase number of ministers' - Mahama Ayariga slams NPP MPs
Politics of Saturday, 21 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has stated that the government will not increase the number of ministers. Mahama's Ministerial Appointments: Meet those who got some forms of 'promotions'“I can assure you that no matter what you do, President John Dramani Mahama will not increase the number of ministers. We will not increase the number of ministers. If you think that by inundating ministers with questions, they will be forced to increase the number of ministers so that we will fail on our political promise, we will not do that,” he said. Don't get the impression that they don't come… Sometimes, the ministers come to answer questions, and then we spend the whole time engaging in politics and consuming their time,” Ayariga noted.
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February 21, 2026 14:58 UTC
Former NSA boss to face fresh charges over 'ghost' names scandal
He has been granted GHc800 million bail, a bail sum which has subsequently been varied to GH¢623 million. Prosecution, led by Dufie Prempeh, a Principal State Attorney, opposed the request for bail variation despite not opposing to bail. Apart from the varied bail sum, the court said all other previously set conditions still hold. In addition to the bail sum, he is to produce six sureties, and the security for the bail sum must be justified with landed property equivalent to the bail sum. Furthermore, the court ordered Antwi to submit all relevant passports and deposit them with the registry of the court.
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February 21, 2026 14:38 UTC
Watch how Black Stars survived brutal Dr Congo onslaught to reach 1996 AFCON semis
The lone goal came in the 22nd minute when Tony Yeboah rose to the occasion, sending a precise finish past the Congolese goalkeeper. The Black Stars’ starting eleven featured Samuel Johnson, Samuel Kuffour, Abedi Pele Ayew, Mallam Yahaya, Tony Yeboah, Felix Aboagye, Joseph Addo, Simon Addo, Charles Akunnor, Frank Amankwah, and Afo Dodoo. Substitutions included Joachim Yaw Acheampong replacing Mallam Yahaya in the 51st minute, Ibrahim Tanko coming on for Abedi Pele Ayew in the 82nd, and Kwame Ayew for Felix Aboagye in the 89th. DR Congo’s players unleashed relentless aggression with hard tackles, dangerous sliding challenges, and even stepping on Abedi Pele’s head during one incident. Despite the bruising encounters and relentless pressure, Ghana’s Black Stars held firm, showing tactical discipline and resilience.
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February 21, 2026 14:24 UTC
Sadio Mané opens football institute in Bourges
Sports News of Saturday, 21 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Liverpool forward Sadio Mané has is opening the Sadio Mané International Institute in Bourges in the summer of 2026. The institute combines football training with educational and career-focused classes for young players. Mané is known for his development work in his hometown in Senegal, and this institute will offer similar support to young players in Bourges. For Mané, majority shareholder and visionary, the institute is more than an investment; it’s a legacy. By combining football with education and social development, Mané hopes to inspire a new generation of players who carry the values of hard work, ambition, and kindness both on and off the field.
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February 21, 2026 14:04 UTC
Stakeholders call for value addition, financing reforms in cashew sector
Business News of Saturday, 21 February 2026Source: GNASpeakers at a cashew session of the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition have called for reforms to promote local processing, improve financing and strengthen value addition. Sylvester Adinam Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export-Import Bank, said tree crops offered a pathway to economic transformation beyond primary production. “Investing in tree crops is not only a narrow agricultural agenda, it is an economic transformation agenda,” he said. “Tree crops require patience. The speakers agreed that stronger policy consistency, investment coordination and stakeholder collaboration were critical to positioning Ghana as a competitive cashew processing hub within the green economy agenda.
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February 21, 2026 13:43 UTC