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...
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Global Info Analytics Survey Shows Wide Gap Between Front-Runner and Rivals
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...
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Vice President Commends Ministry’s Bold Steps Against Illegal Mining
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...
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Vice President Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Land and Water Protection
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....
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Political Freedom Without Economic Transformation Is Incomplete – President Mahama
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...
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Minority Welcomes Supreme Court Verdict on Kpandai Seat
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...