The Bank of Ghana has, by majority decision, reduced the Monetary Policy Rate from 18 percent to 15.5 percent. Governor of the Bank, Dr. Johnson Asiama, announced the move at the 128th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press briefing held at the Bank Square on Wednesday, January 28. This marks the first policy adjustment by the...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Parents Urged to Reconsider Toy Guns for Children
The Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons is cautioning parents against buying toy guns for their children, especially during the festive season, warning that such playthings could normalize violence and expose young people to real dangers. The advice follows a disturbing incident in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region. On...
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Khaby Lame Sells Company in $975m Deal, Becomes Controlling Shareholder
Italian-Senegalese TikTok sensation Khaby Lame has struck a landmark business deal, selling his company, Step Distinctive Limited, to Hong Kong-based Rich Sparkle Holdings in a transaction valued at $975 million. According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the acquisition will be executed through the issuance of 75 million ordinary shares of...
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GJA Raises Alarm Over Threats to Journalists in Bawku
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as mounting threats against journalists covering the long-running Bawku conflict, cautioning that the situation endangers press freedom, public safety, and national security. Speaking at a press briefing, GJA President Albert Dwumfuor said the Association is “gravely alarmed” by death threats, incitement to...
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DVLA Clarifies Onboarding Fees and Title Documentation
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has issued a public notice to clarify the cost and purpose of its ongoing vehicle onboarding exercise, urging vehicle owners to remain vigilant and deal only with authorized officers. According to the Authority, the onboarding process—which began in 2024—is a critical step toward migrating manually registered vehicles onto...
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NDC Rejects Request for Virtual Vetting by Ayawaso East Aspirant
The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has turned down a request from Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, Nasser Toure Mahama, to undergo online vetting ahead of the party’s parliamentary primaries. Her representatives submitted the appeal on Tuesday, January 27, citing her period of...
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Supreme Court Overturns High Court Ruling on Kpandai Election
The Supreme Court has, in a 4–1 majority ruling, set aside the High Court’s judgment that nullified the election of the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam. Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, who chaired the panel, delivered the lone dissenting opinion. The ruling came after Mr. Nyindam filed an application invoking the Supreme...
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Ghana Cedi Starts 2026 Under Pressure
The Ghanaian cedi has opened the year 2026 on a weaker note, sliding by an average of about four per cent against major global currencies in the first weeks of January. Figures from the Bank of Ghana’s January 2026 Summary of Economic and Financial Data show the cedi trading at GH¢10.88 to the US dollar...
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IGP Promotes 17 Officers for Exemplary Service
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, promoted seventeen police officers in recognition of their outstanding professionalism and dedication to duty. The officers earned their elevation following their pivotal roles in separate operations that led to major breakthroughs in the fight against crime. Notably, their efforts resulted in...
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Grants Ghanaian Passport to IShowSpeed
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to American YouTube sensation Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed. This follows confirmation of the entertainer’s irrefutable ties to Ghana, strengthening his connection to the nation and the African continent. The announcement was made in recognition of Speed’s growing influence...