President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the urgent need for African governments to embrace reforms that directly impact development and guarantee the safety and well-being of citizens. The President, in his remarks to open the Africa Trade Summit 2026 in Accra on Wednesday, said political freedom without economic transformation is incomplete. “Africa stands at a...
The Supreme Court of Ghana has overturned a High Court ruling that annulled the 2024 parliamentary election in Kpandai, effectively reinstating Hon. Matthew Nyindam as the duly elected Member of Parliament for the constituency. In a 4–1 majority decision delivered on Tuesday, January 28, 2026, the apex court held that the Tamale High Court lacked...
The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, has taken decisive steps to stabilise the downstream petroleum supply chain and safeguard the premix fuel programme as part of the Resetting Ghana Agenda. On January 16, 2026, Government fully settled outstanding under-recoveries amounting to GH¢115,957,330 owed to Bulk Distribution Companies...
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully contained a domestic fire outbreak at Akwakrom in the Central Region, preventing the destruction of a twelve-bedroom house. The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at about 12:45 p.m. when the Dunkwa-On-Offin Fire Station received a distress call. A crew led by ASTNO Abaidoo was immediately...
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will officially declare the results of its 2026 presidential primaries this Saturday, 31st January, at a ceremony scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM sharp at the party’s national headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra. According to party communication, the event will feature three key activities: the formal announcement of the primary...
The Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has revealed that although a majority of Ghanaians have access to basic water services, fewer than half of the population benefit from safely managed sources. Citing data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP), Mr. Adjei noted that about 88...
The Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has revealed that although a majority of Ghanaians have access to basic water services, fewer than half of the population benefit from safely managed sources. Citing data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP), Mr. Adjei noted that about 88...
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...
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...
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...