Parliament to resume sitting on Tuesday, February 3
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Parliament will officially resume sitting for its Second Session of the 9th Parliament at noon on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The announcement was contained in the release of a constitutional instrument dated January 20, 2026, by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin in Accra. The commencement Instrument, […]
2026 outlook for Ghana’s trade and industry looks bright – Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, says the 2026 outlook for Ghana’s trade and industry sector looks brighter. Speaking on the performance of the ministry at the Government Accountability Series held at the seat of government in Accra on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, she expressed optimism that the […]
Adentan–Dodowa road project 60% complete, completion expected by end of 2026 – Project Manager
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Project Manager for the Adentan–Dodowa Road Project, Mr. Gabriel Foli, has revealed that the overall progress of work done now stands at 60%. According to him, 90% of the major drainage structures have been completed, with most of the technically demanding aspects of the project already done. Providing an update on […]
Bogoso–Prestea residents petition President Mahama to probe Heath Goldfields takeover of mine
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Coalition of Concerned Citizens of Bogoso and Prestea has formally submitted a petition to the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, to set up an independent committee to investigate the acquisition and operation of the Bogoso–Prestea Mine by Heath Goldfields Limited The group cited an alleged misrepresentation of […]
Former Ghana MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu set for US extradition hearing today in Las Vegas
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Reporting highlights: The legal battle over the extradition of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu reaches a turning point Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in a United States courtroom as the Government of Ghana moves to secure her return. Convicted in absentia by […]
US judge demands proof of extradition as former Ghana finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta remains in ICE custody
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A United States federal judge has demanded concrete proof of an extradition request for Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, as he remains in federal custody. The order followed a closed-door immigration hearing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, regarding his ongoing detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). […]
US judge bars public from immigration hearing for former Ghana Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A United States federal immigration judge on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, ordered the public and media to vacate the hearing for Ghana’s former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. The decision followed an immediate request by Ofori-Atta’s defense team to shield the proceedings. Christopher Chaisson, representing the former minister, argued […]
Fire Service denies late response to Circle blaze
By: Belinda Nketia The Ghana National Fire Service has rejected claims that firefighters arrived late at the scene of a major fire outbreak near the Circle VVIP Station on January 20, 2025, around 10:00 a.m. Chief Fire Officer Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong said the service dispatched its first fire engine at 10:08 a.m., just minutes […]
Fire near Circle VVIP station exposes firefighting equipment challenges
By: Belinda Nketia A fire outbreak near the Circle VVIP Station on Tuesday, January 20, 2025, has reignited concerns over inadequate firefighting equipment, after the Ghana National Fire Service said the nearest fire station was unable to respond due to a faulty fire tender. The incident has highlighted long-standing gaps in emergency response readiness. The […]
Bobi Wine says he will not contest Uganda election results in court
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has told the BBC he will not contest the results of Thursday’s election in court, citing a lack of confidence in the judiciary and has instead urged his supporters to take to the streets to peacefully protest. Speaking to the BBC from hiding, he said he would continue to stand […]
Ejisu SHTS backs fortified rice programme for all boarding schools
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Authorities and students of the Ejisu Senior High Technical School in the Ashanti Region have recommended the upscaling of the Fortified Local Rice Implementation Programme in all boarding senior high and basic schools in the country. Ejisu Sec-Tech is one of the schools in the Ashanti Region where the World Food Programme […]
Ghana to end export of raw gold – Sammy Gyamfi
Ghana is set to discontinue the export of gold in its raw form as part of a major policy shift to promote value addition and safeguard national revenue, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced. The Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, made this known on Tuesday, January 20, during the signing of a […]
Ghana, China sign US$30m grant to aid construction of new University in Damongo – Dr. Ato Forson
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has announced that Ghana and China have signed a US$30 million grant agreement to support the construction of a new university in Damongo in the Savannah Region. The minister made this known in a Facebook post on Tuesday, January 2026, after meeting the […]
Pipeline burst disrupts water supply in Eastern Accra
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced a major burst on its 42-inch transmission pipeline, causing widespread water supply disruptions across eastern Accra. The incident occurred on Monday, January 19, 2026. The fault has affected residents and businesses in several communities, including Tema Metropolis, Ashaiman, Gbetsele, Akatamanso, Klagon, Lashibi, Baatsonaa, Spintex, parts of East Legon, Nungua, […]
