His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, paid a landmark visit to the Bank of Ghana’s Head Office at Bank Square on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, accompanied by a delegation of over 20 paramount and divisional chiefs. The revered monarch was warmly received by Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama and senior officials of the...
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Ghana Ends 2025 with Record Low Inflation, Signaling Economic Stability
Ghana wrapped up 2025 with a significant economic milestone as headline inflation dropped to 5.4% in December, marking the twelfth consecutive month of decline. This latest figure represents a sharp fall from 6.3% in November and a dramatic year-on-year drop from 23.8% in December 2024. The Ministry of Finance described the development as a major...
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GPRTU Says Fare Cuts Will Depend on Broader Cost Conditions
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has indicated that any revision of transport fares will be undertaken when circumstances allow, despite growing calls on operators to reduce charges following recent declines in fuel prices. The union’s stance comes as energy policy analysts and industry watchers renew appeals for transport operators to pass on savings...
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U.S. Immigration Detains Former Finance Minister Ofori-Atta Over Visa Status
A formal public notice issued by the law firm MINKAH-PREMO, OSEI-BONSU, BRUCE-CATHLINE & PARTNERS has confirmed the detention of Ghana’s former Minister for Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to the statement dated 7 January 2026 and signed by Justice Kusi-Minkah Premo Esq., Mr. Ofori-Atta was detained over...
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Education Minister Proposes Petroleum Royalties to Fund Scholarship Authority
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has proposed that 2.5 per cent of petroleum royalty revenue be allocated to the Ghana Scholarship Authority to address its growing financial challenges. Mr. Iddrisu made the proposal during the swearing-in ceremony of the Governing Council of the Authority. He revealed that the Scholarship Authority is currently saddled with...
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CAF Sets Date for 2026 WAFCON Draw
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will take place on Thursday, January 15, in Rabat, Morocco. This year’s edition will be historic, as the tournament expands to feature 16 teams for the first time since its inception. The draw is scheduled...
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Lands and Mines Watch Ghana Dismisses Minority’s Monopoly Claims Against Bawa Rock
Lands and Mines Watch Ghana (LMWG) has rejected claims by the Minority Caucus in Parliament that the licensing of Bawa Rock Limited under the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) scheme creates a monopoly. The civil society group described the allegations as misleading, politically charged, and lacking industry context. In a statement issued on Wednesday, LMWG cautioned...
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Nigeria To Take Over Anti-Jihadist Operations After US Christmas Strikes
The Nigerian air force will take over from the United States after Washington’s Christmas Day strikes against jihadists, relying on American reconnaissance flights to support its own operations, a Nigerian official told AFP on Tuesday. On Christmas night, the United States struck sites in Sokoto State, in northwestern Nigeria , against what they described as targets linked to the Islamic...
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Mahama, lands minister showing strong will to tackle galamsey – Ashigbey
Convener of the Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, has commended President John Mahama and his government for showing renewed commitment in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, saying recent interventions are beginning to yield results. Speaking on The Pulse on JoyNews, Ing. Ashigbey said the political will demonstrated by the President and...
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Mahama Recommits to Ethical Leadership and National Unity
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to recommit to ethical leadership, national unity, and service above self, stressing that true progress must be measured by the positive impact on the lives of citizens rather than by statistics alone. He made the remarks during a non-denominational thanksgiving service held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the...