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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A new poll conducted by Global Info Analytics has placed DMB in a commanding lead ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2026 presidential primaries, with 57% of predicted support among party delegates. The survey, visualised in a pie chart released this week, ranks five contenders vying for the NPP flagbearer slot. KOA follows with...
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has lauded the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for its decisive measures to safeguard Ghana’s environment, describing the fight against land and water degradation as critical to national survival. During a working visit to the Ministry, led by sector Minister Hon. Armah Kofi Buah, the Vice President received a...
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s natural resources, describing the fight against land and water degradation as a matter of national survival. During a working visit to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources on Wednesday, the Vice President received a comprehensive briefing led by sector Minister Hon....