Water and food security are inseparable; Agriculture must be central – FAO Deputy Director-General
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Deputy Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Beth Bechdol, has called on governments to ensure that agriculture is placed at the center of water policy and governance. According to her, water security and food security are inseparable, and for that reason, agriculture must be at the center […]
Bawumia not responsible for Pwalugu Dam Project delays – Ayine
By Peter Agengre The Upper East Regional Communicator of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Johnson Ayine, has said that former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia should not be blamed for delays in the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam Project. The Pwalugu Dam is a major national infrastructure initiative designed to provide irrigation, hydroelectric power, and water supply, […]
Parliament resumes sitting today
By Diana Adjei Members of Parliament are expected to return to the Chamber to begin the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic is set to continue legislative business in a session expected to focus on key government policies and […]
Afenyo-Markin donates 10 laptops and 10 desktops to GBC to support operations
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has fulfilled a promise he made to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) by donating computers to the Corporation. Mr. Afenyo-Markin presented 10 laptops to the Digital Platforms Department and 10 desktop computers to the News Room of GBC on Tuesday, January 3, 2026. The […]
Ghana to attend Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Fiji in 2026
By Hannah Dadzi Fiji is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys general, including officials from Ghana, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will be held in Nadi from February 9 to 12, 2026. The meeting takes place at a time when the rule of law is steadily declining around the world. Over the […]
FDA to shut down food joints operating without hygiene permits
By Sarah Baafi The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has announced that, effective February 1, 2026, all food service establishments operating without a valid Food Hygiene Permit will face closure. This directive, described as a final warning, applies to all food businesses including restaurants, lounges, hotels, chop bars, snack bars, bakeries, food vans, event caterers, […]
Bible Society of Ghana thanks government for help to clear Bible consignment
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Bible Society of Ghana has expressed gratitude to the government for its intervention before the Society could clear its consignment of imported Holy Bibles valued at about GHC500,000 in import duties from the Tema Port last year. But for this assistance by the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, Chieftaincy and […]
NPP presidential primary results show party favors stability over radical change
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The New Patriotic Party (NPP)—one of Ghana’s two dominant political forces and the primary center-right party—has entered a new political chapter. This follows the decisive victory of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the presidential primaries. Bawumia secured 110,643 votes, representing 56.48 percent of the valid ballots. […]
Police name Hoyeefi as wanted suspect in Nkaseim robbery in Ahafo
The Ghana Police Service has declared a suspect identified as Hoyeefi wanted in connection with a robbery at Nkaseim in the Ahafo Region. In a statement dated February 1, 2026, police said investigations had identified Hoyeefi as the leader of the robbery gang responsible for coordinated attacks in the area. According to the statement, the […]
President Mahama heads to Dubai for World Governments Summit
The President, John Dramani Mahama, is expected to travel to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to attend the World Governments Summit 2026. The summit, scheduled to take place from February 2 to 4, will bring together world leaders, senior government officials and policy experts to discuss global governance, development and emerging international challenges. President […]
President Mahama to visit Zambia for talks on trade and regional cooperation
The President, John Dramani Mahama, will pay a three-day state visit to Zambia from 4 tFebruary 4 to 6, following an invitation from President Hakainde Hichilema. He will be accompanied by the First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama. During the visit, the two leaders are expected to hold bilateral talks focused on strengthening diplomatic ties, boosting […]
Bawumia sweeps Bono East with 69% of votes
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The former Vice President and 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has recorded a landslide victory in the Bono East Region branch of the opposition NPP’s Presidential Primary held today, 31st January 2026. The former Vice President secured 5,049 votes across all 11 constituencies in the Bono East […]
President Mahama hails Ibrahim Mahama’s industrial and entrepreneurial achievements at UMaT
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has lauded his younger brother, Ibrahim Mahama, for his remarkable contributions to Ghana’s mining sector as he receives an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa. Speaking at the 18th Special Congregation, the President celebrated Ibrahim’s journey […]
President Mahama urges UMaT to lead Ghana’s industrial transformation through education, mining, and youth empowerment
By Seth Eyiah and Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening tertiary education, responsible mining, and youth empowerment, describing specialised universities as critical drivers of Ghana’s industrial transformation. Speaking at the 18th Special Congregation of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa, the President said institutions such as […]
