The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has visited the family of eight-year-old Jalila Abdul Jalil, a Class Two pupil of St. Olives Grammar Boarding School in Dodowa, following reports of alleged abuse aired by Channel One TV. The Minister’s visit was to express government’s sympathy and assure the family of the State’s commitment to Jalila’s safety, recovery, and future. Addressing the family, Dr. Lartey described the incident as “unfortunate” and reaffirmed her resolve to ensure the child receives comprehensive medical, psychosocial, and welfare support. She stressed that the Ministry will follow the...
Ibrahim Sulemana Set for Loan Return to Cagliari
Black Stars midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana is on the verge of rejoining Cagliari for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. The Ghanaian is close to finalizing a loan move to his former club before the January transfer window closes. Sulemana has struggled for playing time at Bologna since completing a permanent transfer from Atalanta last summer. The 22-year-old has attracted interest from several Serie A sides, including Genoa, Cagliari and Sassuolo. However, the midfielder has opted to return to Cagliari, where he hopes to secure more minutes on the pitch as he works to revive his ambitions of featuring at the...
Trade Minister Warns Against Calls to Restrict Foreign Role in Retail
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has cautioned against demands to curtail foreign involvement in Ghana’s retail sector, stressing that enforcement remains challenging so long as local actors continue to serve as fronts for foreign traders. Her remarks come amid heightened public debate over the application of laws that limit foreign participation in the country’s retail trade. Addressing the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Trade Minister rejected claims that foreigners dominate Ghana’s retail market, arguing that such assertions are not borne out by the facts. “I can say for sure, without any scientific...
Government Recovers GH¢107m in Loan Repayments; EXIM Bank Referrals Under Probe
The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has revealed that government has recovered GH¢107 million in loan repayments, while some disbursements by the Ghana EXIM Bank have been referred to security agencies over concerns about how they were issued. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 21, the Minister explained that the referrals form part of measures to strengthen oversight, enhance credit quality, and recover defaulted loans. According to her, Ghana EXIM Bank disbursed a total of GH¢304 million in 2025 under a strict credit creation policy aimed at ensuring that loans contribute to economic growth...
Trade Minister Credits AGOA Extension to Diplomatic Efforts
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has credited the recent extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to sustained technical, diplomatic, and political engagements spearheaded by her ministry. Her comments follow the decision of the United States Senate to renew AGOA for an additional three years, after the programme lapsed in September 2025. AGOA provides eligible African nations duty-free and quota-free access to the U.S. market for selected exports. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Madam Ofosu-Adjare explained that the extension was the outcome of deliberate interventions by the ministry...
Ghana Records 12 New Mpox Cases, Total Hits 980
The Ghana Health Service has confirmed 12 new cases of Mpox as of 18th January 2026, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases to 980. No new deaths were recorded, with the cumulative death toll remaining at seven. One person is currently on admission receiving treatment. Health officials continue to emphasize that Mpox spreads primarily through close contact with infected individuals and are urging the public to remain vigilant and adhere to preventive measures. For more updates and resources, the Ghana Health Service encourages citizens to follow its official social media channels and website.
Multidimensional Poverty Declines in Ghana – Over 360,000 Exit Between Q2 and Q3 of 2025
Ghana has recorded a significant decline in multidimensional poverty, according to the latest figures released by the Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu. The report shows that multidimensional poverty fell from 24.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to 23.9% in the first quarter of 2025, and further down to 21.9% by the third quarter of 2025. This progress translates into more than 360,000 people moving out of multidimensional poverty between Q2 and Q3 of 2025 alone, underscoring improvements in living standards across the country. The multidimensional poverty index measures deprivation across several indicators, including health, education, and living conditions, offering...
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Police Arrest Suspect in Obuasi Robbery That Claimed Miner’s Life
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a violent robbery that claimed the life of a miner at Asonkore SSNIT Flats Down, a suburb of Obuasi. The suspect, identified as Rahman Adams, also known as Wale, was picked up on 18th January 2026 at Pomposo during an intelligence-led operation. His arrest follows a residential robbery on 12th December 2025, when armed assailants stormed a house at Asonkore. Police officers who responded to the scene discovered the body of a 42-year-old miner inside the residence. Preliminary investigations revealed that the attackers gained entry by cutting...
U.S. Embassy in Accra Opens Thousands of New Visa Appointment Slots
The United States Embassy in Accra has announced the opening of thousands of additional non-immigrant visa appointment slots, many of which are currently available. The Embassy continues to process non-immigrant visa applications as demand rises ahead of major international events. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, the Embassy is encouraging Ghanaians planning to travel to the United States to apply early if they do not yet hold a valid U.S. visa. Applicants are reminded to schedule their appointments only through the official U.S. visa appointment website to ensure proper processing. The Embassy says the expanded slots are part of...
Finance Minister, Chief Justice Discuss Measures to Ease Court Congestion
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson today received the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie, who paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Finance. He was accompanied by Supreme Court Judge Justice Gabriel Pwamang, Acting Director of the Ghana School of Law Prof. Raymond Atuguba, and the Judicial Secretary. The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, was also present at the meeting. The Chief Justice explained that the visit was to express appreciation for the Ministry’s continued support to the Judiciary. He underscored congestion in the courts as a major constraint to effective justice delivery and outlined a...