The Presidential Election Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has today presented a comprehensive report to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, detailing activities undertaken in preparation for the Party’s upcoming Presidential Primary scheduled for Saturday, 31st January, 2026. The Committee outlined the steps taken to plan and execute the primary, emphasizing its commitment to transparency and accountability. According to the report, the work carried out so far has been guided by principles of zero-tolerance for opacity, ensuring that the sanctity of the process is fully protected. Key Milestones The Committee highlighted several milestones achieved in the course of...
Scholarship Board: We’ll fight until students get representation – NUGS
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has rejected claims by the Ministry of Education that students are sufficiently represented under a civil society umbrella on the Scholarship Authority Board. Speaking to Citi News, NUGS President Rashid Ibrahim Esq. argued that laws such as the GETFund Act explicitly recognise NUGS as the legitimate voice of students. He emphasised that representation on the Scholarship Authority Board must be explicitly stated in law, not merely implied. The Union is calling for an urgent amendment to the Scholarship Authority Act to guarantee student representation on the board. “We need an amendment of the...
Police Arrest Two More Suspects in Adabraka Jewellery Robbery
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two additional suspects in connection with the robbery of a jewellery shop at Adabraka in Accra. The arrests were carried out on 7th January 2026 by the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police, following intelligence-led operations at Ashaiman. The suspects, Hamza Agerego, also known as Nene Bawku or Lambert, and Alhassan Elliasu, also known as Arab Man, were picked up from their hideouts. Agerego had earlier been detained at the Katamanso District Police Headquarters in relation to the case, while further intelligence led to the arrest of Elliasu. A...
Ghana, U.S. Reaffirm Strong Trade and Investment Partnership
Ghana and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade and investment ties following high-level discussions in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, together with Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Emmanuel Smith, met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Lee Greer at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). The meeting focused on Ghana’s proposal for a structured cooperation framework aimed at expanding bilateral trade, increasing export opportunities, and attracting U.S. investment into priority sectors of the Ghanaian economy. Tariff Measures and AGOA...
President Mahama Commissions Ultra-Modern Printing Centre at GPCL
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a state-of-the-art digital printing centre at the Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL), marking a major milestone in the Company’s transformation and retooling drive. The commissioning took place on Wednesday, January 8, during the President’s working visit to GPCL, where he engaged with the Board, Management, and staff of the Company. The new facility is expected to significantly boost GPCL’s production capacity, improve turnaround times, and enhance its ability to meet the growing demand for high-quality and time-sensitive government and commercial printing services. Speaking at the event, President Mahama commended GPCL’s leadership for investing in...
Foreign Affairs Minister Engages Institute of African Studies on Reparations Agenda
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), has held strategic discussions with the Director of the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana, Professor Samuel A. Ntewusu, to advance Ghana’s role in the continental Reparations Agenda. The meeting, held on Wednesday, 8th January 2026, focused on aligning national efforts with the African Union’s Theme of the Year: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” The Minister underscored the importance of scholarly collaboration in shaping policy and advocacy around reparations, noting that the Institute’s expertise would be instrumental in framing...
Government Reaffirms Support for Complementary Education Agency
The Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has assured the leadership of the Complementary Education Agency of government’s continued support in strengthening its capacity to deliver inclusive education nationwide. She gave the assurance during a meeting at her office with the Agency’s leadership, led by Hon. Daniel Kwasi Ashiamah, Acting Executive Director. The discussions centered on enhancing the Agency’s operations and addressing staffing shortages that have affected its ability to sustain and expand its impact. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang commended the Agency’s past achievements, noting in particular the remarkable progress made when learners covered nearly two years’ worth of the syllabus in...
Gender Ministry Warns Public Against Fake Family Support Allowance Scheme
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has issued a strong warning to the public to disregard a fraudulent message circulating online about a supposed National Family Support Allowance. The message, which falsely claims that the Ministry is offering GHC 1,350 over three months under the directive of President John Dramani Mahama and Minister Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has been described by the Ministry as false and misleading. In an official disclaimer dated 8th January 2026, the Ministry clarified that no such programme has been launched and that the website link provided in the message is not an...
Vice President Calls for Moral Responsibility at Ahmadiyya Summit
The Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has urged Ghanaians to uphold integrity, oppose injustice, and embrace ethical leadership as vital pillars for national strength. She made the call at this year’s Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Summit, held under the theme “Moral Decadence and Our Responsibilities in the Light of Islamic Teachings.” In her address, the Vice President reflected on the moral responsibility of both citizens and leaders to act with courage and righteousness. Drawing on Quranic lessons, she stressed that ethical leadership and moral courage remain indispensable for building a strong and just society. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed government’s commitment to...
Two Jailed for Robbery at Kyekyewere
The Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced two men to a combined 40 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for their roles in a violent robbery at Kyekyewere near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. The convicts, Francis Oppong, alias Kwame Abuu, a resident of Kyekyewere, and Francis Nyamekye, alias Amearo, were found guilty after a full trial on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery, aiding and abetment of robbery, and robbery, contrary to Sections 23(1), 20(1), and 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). Presiding Judge, His Honour Mr Isaac Appeatu Esq., on 5th January 2026, handed Oppong a 15-year...