Circle fire: We will clear the place for fresh start — Accra Mayor
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The tip toe lane area at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange which was gutted by fire today is one of the places earmarked by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly for redevelopment. The fire broke out behind the VVIP Station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange in Accra this morning, January 20, 2026. While the […]
Fire breaks out near VVIP station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra
A fire has broken out near the VVIP station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky. In an interview, the Mayor of Accra, Nii Kpakpo Allotey, said the fire service told him the blaze was caused by an electric pole with many wires. The incident reportedly began at […]
Arise Ghana pickets at US Embassy demanding Ken Ofori-Atta’s return
By Sarah Baafi Members of the civic pressure group Arise Ghana have picketed at the United States Embassy in Accra, demanding the return of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana to face justice. The demonstration, organized .on Tuesday 20 January 2026 under the hashtag #BringBackKenOfori-Atta, saw protesters wearing T-shirts emblazoned with slogans such as “Let Ofori-Atta […]
Legendary gospel star Yaw Sarpong dies aged 66
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician and founder of the Asomafo gospel group, Yaw Sarpong, has died. He passed into eternity on January 20, 2026, at the age of 66, after battling ill health for years, having been active in music for nearly five decades and receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025. The […]
Former Ghana Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, in U.S. court today over immigration status as state seeks extradition
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Reporting highlights: Tensions are mounting in both Accra and Washington, D.C., as Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, prepares for a high-stakes appearance in a United States court today, January 20, to address his immigration status. The hearing follows a determined push by Ghanaian authorities to secure the […]
Ga West Presbytery creates Awoshie District
By Antoinette Abbah The Ga West Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) last Sunday created the Awoshie District to strengthen and advance the mission and work of the church across its congregations. Carved out of the Kwashieman District, Awoshie District becomes the 22nd district to be erected since the creation of the Ga […]
IMF lauds Ghana economic recovery momentum despite $214 million gold dispute
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Reporting highlights: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has signaled a notable shift in Ghana’s economic narrative. Dr. Adrian Alter, the IMF Resident Representative, recently highlighted that “the 2025 macroeconomic outcomes have been better than expected.” Following the completion of the fifth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) […]
A cooler climate solution: Air-conditioning without the compressor
As climate change pushes temperatures higher around the world, demand for air conditioning is rising rapidly. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that energy demand for space cooling could more than triple by 2050, driven largely by the rapid spread of air conditioning. But these cooling systems are a significant climate problem of their own. […]
Dolly Parton turns 80 today and released music to help you celebrate
How typical that while Monday is Dolly Parton’s birthday, she gives the world a gift instead. After all, this is a woman known just as much for her philanthropic efforts as for her music, from helping to fund one of the Covid vaccines to sending free books to kids around the country to encourage reading. […]
Ken Ofori-Atta’s actions are giving impression he’s guilty – Dr. Adu Boahen
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave. Associate President of Ghana Watch Initiative, Dr. Kwaku Adu Boahen, has stated that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s stay abroad while facing corruption allegations gives the impression that he is guilty of the charges against him. “Ken Ofori-Atta is making it look like he has actually committed the crimes he is […]
KMA issues final notice to remove unauthorised structures around Baba Yara Stadium
By Sarah Baafi The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a second and final notice to owners and operators of temporary structures and garages situated around the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to remove all unauthorised installations by Wednesday, February 5, 2026. In a public announcement, the Assembly directed that all makeshift structures, including wooden and […]
No evidence of theft in UniBank case – Attorney-General explains withdrawal of charges
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine Akuritinga, has explained that there was no evidence of theft or personal enrichment in the UniBank case, leading to the withdrawal of criminal charges against former Finance Minister Dr Kwabena Duffour and other directors of the defunct bank. Speaking on Starr Chat in […]
Trump links Greenland dispute to not getting Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump has said he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace after he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, as he again repeated his demand for control of Greenland. In a message to Norway’s prime minister, Trump blamed the country for not giving him the prize. “Considering your Country […]
Japanese carmakers set to expand operations in Ghana — Foreign Minister
By Ashiadey Dotse Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Japanese car manufacturing companies are set to expand their operations in Ghana as part of strengthened economic and diplomatic relations between Accra and Tokyo. According to the Minister, the planned expansion will include the opening of more branches in Ghana, following high-level engagements with Japan’s […]
