The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared that its National Delegates Conference will be held on December 19, 2026, to select new national executives. Addressing journalists at a press briefing on Thursday, the party’s General Secretary, Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, stated that the internal polls would adopt a bottom-up process—starting at the branch level,...
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OSP Seizes Assets in Case Against Former NPA Boss
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has confiscated and is overseeing several high-value assets—including fuel stations, cash, vehicles, and apartments—connected to the ongoing criminal trial involving former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine other defendants. This revelation was contained in the 2025 Mid-Year Report, signed by...
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GoldBod Driving Transformation of Ghana’s Gold Value Chain — Deputy CEO
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Richard Nunekpeku, has highlighted the transformative role of GoldBod in reshaping Ghana’s gold value chain, stressing that the institution’s work goes beyond export figures to deliver lasting national value. Speaking at the Africa Trade Summit 2026, Nunekpeku disclosed that in 2025, the Ghana Gold Board exported...
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Zongo Institute Condemns Breach of Protocol in NDC Vetting of Hajia Amina Adam
The Zongo Institute for Development (ZID) has issued a strongly worded statement condemning what it describes as a “profound violation of dignity and protocol” during the vetting of Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late Ayawaso East MP, Hon. Nasser Mahama Toure. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 28, during the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s...
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CAF Slaps Senegal and Morocco with Historic Sanctions After AFCON 2025 Final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed unprecedented sanctions on both Senegal and Morocco following chaotic scenes during the AFCON 2025 final, marking one of the most severe disciplinary rulings in the tournament’s history. Senegal Hit with Record Fine Senegal, crowned AFCON 2025 champions, faces a staggering $615,000 fine. The penalties include: $300,000 for...
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Gold Board Warns Unlicensed Jewellery Firms of Sanctions
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a stern compliance notice warning jewellery manufacturers, fabricators, and gold refineries operating without valid licences to regularize their activities or face sanctions under Act 1140. In a statement dated January 28, 2026, GoldBod reminded the public that only duly licensed entities are permitted to engage in gold trading,...
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Vice President Calls for Concrete Action on Child Poverty
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Wednesday joined stakeholders at a Strategic Planning Retreat organised by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to chart a transformative path for children and adolescents in Ghana. Held under the theme “Planning Together for a Better Future for Children and Adolescents in Ghana”, the retreat brought together policymakers, development...
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Ablakwa Hosts AU Commissioner Ahead of Regional Security Summit
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has welcomed the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, His Excellency Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, to Accra for a high-level conference on regional cooperation and security. The two-day summit, scheduled for January 28 and 29, 2026, will be held under the distinguished chairmanship of former President...
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Bank of Ghana Reports Strong Economic Gains at 128th MPC Briefing
The Bank of Ghana has announced significant improvements in key economic indicators during its 128th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press briefing held on January 28, 2026. According to the Bank, the Composite Index of Economic Activity (CIEA) recorded an impressive 8.8 percent growth in November 2025, a sharp rise from the 1.5 percent growth posted...
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Police Arrest Suspect with Over 700 Slabs of Suspected Narcotics in Ashanti Region
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect for unlawful possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs during an operation at Asanso in the Ashanti Region. The suspect, Atampugri Akanyani, was apprehended on January 26, 2026, when a police team on snap check duty intercepted a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter...