Ghana needs the NPP back – Afenyo-Markin
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Minority Leader and NPP MP for Efutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged unity among New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants, warning that internal divisions weaken both the party and the country. He made the call on Thursday during the signing of a peace pact by five aspirants ahead of the January […]
Police warn against deploying private “macho men” at NPP primaries
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohunu, has warned against the use of strongmen—often referred to as “macho” men—or private security groups during the NPP presidential primaries. In a light note, he remarked that the police are more “macho” than any macho men individuals may deploy. Speaking during the […]
Africa must move from resetting one country to resetting the system – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to move beyond isolated national reforms and work together to reset the entire development system of Africa and the Global South.He made the call while speaking at the Davos Convening in Switzerland on Thursday, January 22, 2026, held on the sidelines of the […]
New GPA President calls for clear school book policy, support for local publishers
By Ashiadey Dotse The President of the Ghana Publishers Association (GPA), Edward Yaw Udzu, has called on the government to clearly outline guidelines for the selection and procurement of books meant for public schools. Speaking at his induction as President of the Association on Wednesday, January 22, Mr. Udzu said publishing plays a critical role […]
Gov’t targets 400,000 trainees under one million coders programme in 2026
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mr. Samuel Nartey George, says government’s priority under the One Million Coders Programme is not just training young people, but ensuring they secure globally competitive certifications and sustainable employment, particularly in remote digital jobs. Speaking on Wednesday, January 22, 2026, during a working visit […]
Yaw Sarpong: The tree by the river has fallen – Ofori Asare writes
By Adjei Dickens Ofori Asare The man who served as Ghana’s “religious ambassador” and the definitive face of indigenous gospel music for over forty years has transitioned into the “New Abode” he once sang about. Isaac Opoku, known to the world as the legendary Yaw Sarpong, passed away at age 66 on January 20, 2026, […]
Stella Aba Seal chooses gari as her go-to fast food and here’s why
Veteran gospel musician, Stella Aba Seal, is known for her soul-stirring hits like Okura Yen Mu, Ontonko, and Gyem Tata. But on GTV’s Breakfast Show, it wasn’t her music that caught viewers’ attention — it was her surprising choice of fast food. When asked about her “go-to food,” the multiple award-winning singer didn’t mention burgers, […]
Ghana, China partner to boost fisheries and jobs
By Sarah Baafi Ghana has deepened strategic cooperation with China in fisheries and aquaculture as part of efforts to enhance food security, create jobs, and grow the blue economy. The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, led a high-level engagement with Mr. Han Jun, China’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, in Beijing, where […]
Woman guilty of keeping slave for 25 years
A woman has been found guilty of keeping another woman with learning difficulties captive for 25 years and using her as a slave. Mother-of-10 Mandy Wixon, 56, made the vulnerable woman clean her squalid and overcrowded home in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, and forced her to live off scraps. Washing-up liquid would be squirted down the victim’s […]
African exporters, manufacturers gain duty-free access as US lawmakers renew trade pact
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent What we covered here In a decisive move to secure American supply chains and counter-balance growing Eastern influence, the United States House of Representatives—the lower chamber of the American Congress—has voted to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for three years. The legislative package, approved by […]
NPP presidential aspirants to sign peace pact ahead of flagbearer race today
The five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will on Thursday, January 22, 2026, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), pledging to uphold the collective interest of the party and support the eventual winner of the presidential primary. They are a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Ken Ohene Agyapong; a […]
Victims of fire near Circle VVIP station appeal for urgent support
By Abigail Nyahe A fire outbreak behind the VVIP Station at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in the Greater Accra Region early Tuesday morning, January 20, destroyed about 50 shops mainly used as warehouses for phone accessories and other merchandise. The inferno also affected other structures serving as homes and food vending points in the busy […]
Fire breaks out at Madina market in Accra
A fire broke out on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at three shops on the ground floor of a one-storey building at Madina Zongo Junction in Accra, the Ghana National Fire Service has said. Firefighters from the Madina and Legon stations arrived swiftly after the distress call was received at 16:41 GMT. The blaze was brought […]
“I do not see the need for importing sanitary pads”- Trade Minister encourages local production
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, says she does not see the need to import sanitary pads when Ghana could be producing hers locally. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Minister encouraged local production of sanitary pads, noting that […]
