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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. The Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, has warmly received a Ghanaian delegation led by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. During the high-level meeting, Prime Minister Holness expressed heartfelt gratitude to former President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana for their generous assistance and solidarity in the...
The Select Committee on Youth and Sports has undertaken a monitoring exercise across three major sports facilities in the Greater Accra Region: the Borteyman Sports Complex, the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, and the Accra Sports Stadium. Led by Chairman Hon. Henry Ernest Norgbey, the Committee began its inspection at the Borteyman Sports Complex. Key...
Alhaji Abdulsalam Mohammed Daaru has officially withdrawn from the race to become the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election, citing party unity and wise counsel from senior party figures. In a press release dated January 27, 2026, Daaru expressed deep gratitude to the youth of the constituency, especially the...