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...
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NPP to Outdoor 2026 Presidential Candidate on Saturday
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...
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Minister Reveals Only 44% of Ghanaians Access Safely Managed Water
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...
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Ghana’s Housing Deficit Tops 1.8 Million Units, Minister Warns
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...
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Bank of Ghana Cuts Policy Rate to 15.5%
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...
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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...