Borla Taxi and Tricycle Association swears in new executives
By Alex Eddie The Borla Taxi and Tricycle Association (BTTA) has officially sworn in its newly elected national executives at a ceremony held at the Omanye Hall of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA). The event, held on Tuesday, February 3, brought together representatives from key institutions including the Environmental Protection Agency, Footprints Ghana, ESPA, the […]
National Peace Council and partners launch DRIVE Index to prevent violent extremism
By Angela Adu Asomaning The National Peace Council (NPC) has launched the Development and Resilience Index Against Violent Extremism (DRIVE Index), a new tool designed to prevent violent extremism across the country. Developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, the DRIVE Index aims to strengthen prevention efforts and guide targeted interventions. Speaking at the launch in […]
Korle Bu Lab workers to embark on strike today
Medical Laboratory Workers at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are set to go on strike from Wednesday, February 4, citing unresolved longstanding issues with hospital management. The move follows a statutory notice sent in late January to the Ministry of Health, hospital management, and the National Labour Commission, signaling the workers’ intent to protest longstanding issues. […]
Bawumia visits Kufuor and Akufo-Addo after NPP flagbearer victory
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has visited former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo after winning the party’s 2026 presidential primaries. On Tuesday, Dr. Bawumia visited former President John Agyekum Kufuor to express his gratitude for his guidance and longstanding mentorship during his political journey. Discussions […]
GES orders tighter fire safety measures after three SHS fires in Northern Region
By Murtala Issah The Northern Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a directive to all Senior High School heads following a spate of fire outbreaks that have displaced more than one thousand students across three schools in the region within a week. The most recent incident occurred on the night of […]
Gospel legend Ron Kenoly dies at 81
Ron Kenoly, a worship leader who maintained a multi-decade career as a gospel singer, died Tuesday morning. The news about Kenoly’s death was confirmed by his friend, musician Bruno Miranda, who shared a post about the late singer on Instagram not long after he died. Kenoly’s cause of death wasn’t publicly revealed. View this post […]
Ghana records 13 new Mpox cases, tally rises to 993
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it has recorded 13 new cases of Mpox as of January 25, 2026, bringing the tally of confirmed cases nationwide to 993. However, the GHS says the number of deaths remains at seven (7), with no current admissions recorded. In a post on X on Tuesday, […]
Minority leader appeals for greater inclusivity as parliament resumes
BY VALENTIA TETTEH Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has appealed to the Majority Caucus in Parliament to allow more space for minority participation and legislative advocacy as the House resumes sitting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The appeal was made during a leadership media briefing ahead of Parliament’s resumption, where Mr. Afenyo-Markin underscored the need for […]
IGP Yohuno reshuffles senior command of Ghana Police Service
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH There is a major shake-up currently ongoing within the senior command of the Ghana Police Service (GPS). The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, as part of efforts to strengthen leadership and enhance the operational efficiency of the service, has effected immediate changes in the top ranks. An official posting […]
Fire outbreak destroys School Feeding facilities at Ninting
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Pre-school department of the Ninting R/C Primary School in the Mampong Municipality of Ashanti has been closed down temporarily following a fire outbreak that has completely destroyed the School Feeding structure. The decision to close down the Pre-school department is part of precautionary measures taken by the authorities of the school […]
Ghana ranks third in sub-Saharan Africa for illicit financial flows
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Illicit financial flows (IFF) represent a formidable barrier to Africa’s inclusive growth and economic sovereignty. A new report released by Washington-based think-tank Global Financial Integrity (GFI), titled Trade-Related Illicit Financial Flows in Africa, 2013–2022, estimates trade-related value gaps for all Sub-Saharan African nations from 2013 – 2022. This report highlights how, over […]
Police arrest two for impersonating Sharaf Mahama on TikTok
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Police Service in Yendi has arrested two individuals for allegedly impersonating Sharaf Mahama, the son of former President John Dramani Mahama, on the social media platform TikTok. According to the Police, the suspects—a male and a female—created and operated a fake TikTok account under the name “Sheriff Mahama,” […]
Foreign Minister in Latvia to probe death of Ghanaian student
By Diana Adjei The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has begun a two-day official visit to Latvia as part of efforts by Government of Ghana to seek answers and justice for the late Nana Agyei Ahyia, a Ghanaian student who died while studying at Riga Technical University. The visit comes amid public concern […]
Ghana and diaspora split over State approval of passport for US YouTube star IShowSpeed
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Following the global whirlwind of United States YouTube star IShowSpeed’s “Speed Does Africa” tour, the dust has settled on a visit that transitioned from a viral spectacle into a landmark case study for national identity. The month-long journey, which spanned 20 territories, reached a fever pitch during its […]
