These are the key stories making headlines today.

More Floods Loom for Accra as GMet Predicts Heavy June Rains
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned of heightened flood risks in Accra this June, with projected rainfall totals between 100 and 150 millimetres in the Coastal Zone. Deputy Director Francisca Martey noted that the city’s reduced capacity to absorb and drain water — due to urbanisation, encroachment on natural retention areas, and runoff from surrounding highlands — means even 30mm of rain can now trigger flooding. She highlighted how development has narrowed drainage channels and built over watercourses, exacerbating the problem.

GMet’s June 2026 outlook predicts predominantly wet conditions across most zones, with enhanced rainfall in parts of the Forest and Coastal areas. Martey urged disaster management agencies to strengthen preparedness while calling on planners and city authorities to enforce long-term solutions. Read the full story here

Mahama Submits List of 808 Presidential Staffers to Parliament
The Presidency has submitted its annual staffing report to Parliament, revealing a total of 808 personnel at the Office of the President as of December 31, 2025. This comprises 233 political appointees and 585 civil servants and public officers, in line with Section 11 of the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463). The breakdown includes 4 Ministers of State at the Presidency, 39 political staffers, and 190 other political appointees.

Civil service and attached staff cover various roles, from core administrative classes to household personnel, protocol, and specialised secretariats. The report provides full details on ranks, grades, and attachments from institutions like the Ghana Health Service and Public Works Department. Read the full story here

Mahama Orders NADMO to Map Restricted Lands to Curb Flooding Risks
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and a national task force to comprehensively map restricted and protected lands in Accra to combat recurring floods. Speaking upon his return from the UK and Belarus, he tasked the teams with identifying encroached waterways and vulnerable areas for decisive enforcement action.

Mahama acknowledged potential public criticism of measures like demolitions but emphasised their necessity for protecting lives and property, urging citizens to view them as essential for long-term urban resilience. Read the full story here

Minority Demands Urgent Appearance of 3 Ministers Over Floods, SA Evacuation, and Visa Issues
The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate summoning of three ministers — Foreign Affairs’ Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Works/Housing/Water Resources’ Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, and Sports’ Kofi Adams — to brief the House on pressing national issues. These include recent Accra floods, the repatriation of Ghanaians from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks, and visa controversies linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Minority MPs stressed Parliament’s oversight role, particularly with the World Cup approaching and ongoing public concerns over drainage infrastructure and evacuation handling. Read the full story here

UGMC Hits New Milestone with 15 Successful Kidney Transplants
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has reached a significant milestone, completing four additional kidney transplants to bring its total to 15 successful procedures since its first in June 2024. This advancement strengthens Ghana’s local capacity for complex organ transplants, reducing reliance on overseas treatment for end-stage kidney disease patients.

The centre continues to build expertise in specialised care, positioning itself as a leading facility in the sub-region and inspiring confidence in domestic healthcare. Read the full story here

Former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu Arrives in Ghana
Former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu has returned to Ghana after extradition from the United States. She arrived at Kotoka International Airport on June 9, 2026, and is in custody to serve a 10-year sentence for causing financial loss to the state and stealing, following her 2024 in-absentia conviction.

The case, involving nearly GH¢90 million in losses during her 2013–2016 tenure, underscores Ghana’s commitment to international cooperation in pursuing justice for corruption-related offences. Read the full story here

BoG Absorbs GH¢17.2bn in Liquidity Amid Inflation Fight and FX Stability
The Bank of Ghana has absorbed GH¢17.24 billion from the banking system through a 14-day bill auction as part of efforts to maintain tight liquidity, support inflation control, and ensure exchange rate stability. The June 8, 2026 operation saw bids with rates between 10.46% and 10.95%, at a weighted average of 10.98%.

This monetary policy tool helps curb excess funds that could fuel forex demand and price pressures while aligning short-term rates with broader economic objectives. Read the full story here

Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Stay informed with today’s front pages of Ghanaian newspapers, all in one place.

A major disaster was narrowly avoided on Ghana’s busiest highway late Monday night, when the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) contained a fuel tanker fire following a head-on collision, preventing what officials described as a potentially catastrophic large-scale explosion.

The incident occurred at approximately 23:49 hrs on Monday, June 8, 2026, on the Accra–Tema Motorway between Saka Saka Park and Tanink Ghana. A tipper truck with registration number AS 466-19 collided head-on with a fuel tanker registered as AS 3555-24, belonging to GIG EMPIRE. The impact left the tanker fully engulfed in flames.

One person, believed to be the driver of the tipper truck, died at the scene. Three injured occupants – identified as Kwabena Agyapong, Joseph Teye Quarshie, and Aaron Kyei – were rushed to Tema General Hospital prior to the arrival of fire crews. Their current condition has not been disclosed.

Swift Multi-Station Response

The GNFS received an emergency call at 23:49 hrs. The Tema Motorway Fire Crew, led by ADO I Samuel Darko, was dispatched within one minute and arrived on scene at 23:54 hrs – a response time of just four minutes.

Reinforcement units from the Ashaiman Fire Station arrived at 23:59 hrs, followed by crews from the Tema Industrial Area Fire Station at 00:14 hrs. A water tanker provided by the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly ensured sustained firefighting capacity.

The fierce fire was brought under control at 00:56 hrs – approximately one hour after the first crew arrived – and fully extinguished at 01:44 hrs.

Extent of Damage

The collision and subsequent fire caused extensive damage to both vehicles. The tanker suffered a complete burnout of all 26 tyres. Both vehicles experienced severe structural destruction to their front ends. An undetermined quantity of fuel was lost in the blaze.

The charred remains of the male victim, believed to be the tipper truck driver, were retrieved from the wreckage and handed over to the Police with a pickup vehicle (GP 3772) at 02:19 hrs for preservation and further investigation.

Traffic Disruption and Recovery

The motorway, a critical arterial route connecting Ghana’s capital Accra to the port city of Tema and the Tema Industrial Enclave, experienced significant disruption as firefighting and cooling operations continued. The GNFS noted that traffic flow was being gradually restored as of early Tuesday morning.

Motorists using the Accra–Tema Motorway have been advised to exercise extreme caution, comply with traffic directions, and adhere to all safety instructions from emergency and traffic personnel as clearance and recovery operations continue.

Leadership Commended

The GNFS statement issued special recognition to DO II Samuel Fiifi Oppong, Tema Operational Officer, for “exemplary leadership in ensuring operational coordination and scene safety.”

The cause of the crash and fire remains under investigation. The GNFS confirmed it is working in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service to determine the circumstances that led to the head-on collision.

Broader Context

Fuel tanker fires pose a recurring threat on Ghana’s road network, with high temperatures, poor road conditions, and driver fatigue frequently cited as contributing factors. The Accra–Tema Motorway, which carries heavy industrial traffic to and from the Tema Harbour and the Tema Industrial Area, has been the site of multiple serious accidents involving heavy-duty vehicles.

The swift intervention by the GNFS prevented what could have become a larger conflagration, including the risk of the fuel tanker exploding and sending burning fuel across the motorway surface – a scenario that could have endangered dozens of motorists and caused severe damage to the road infrastructure.

Cooling operations and scene management continue in collaboration with the Police.