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 […]
NACOC arrests notorious Budumburam drug dealer in special operation
By Ashiadey Dotse The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a 32-year-old woman believed to be a key figure in drug trafficking during a special operation at Budumburam in the Central Region. The operation, carried out on Friday, January 16, 2026, formed part of NACOC’s nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and drug abuse. The exercise […]
Taking birth control pills may increase risk of vaginal infections, Expert says
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Most women take contraceptives without knowing the full risks associated with them. Though some work effectively, some also increase the risk of infections, particularly vaginal yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis (BV). This is because the hormones in birth control pills can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina, making […]
GSA denies reports of imminent cement price hike
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has denied reports circulating about an impending increase in the price of cement. Management of the Standards Authority described the report as false. The denial was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Director-General of the GSA, Professor George Agyei. The authority, in the said […]
UK: High Commissioner appeals for patience on scholarship payments to Ghanaian PhD students
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Madam Sabah Zita Benson, has appealed to Ghanaian PhD students in the UK to exercise patience as efforts continue to clear outstanding scholarship payments, including school fees and stipends. According to the High Commissioner, her office is working closely with the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat to […]
Ghanaians demand clarity as President Mahama faces questions on LGBTQ Bill and education materials
By: Baffour Asare Yamoah Ghanaians are a patient people, but patience must never be mistaken for forgetfulness. During the heat of the 2024 general election campaign, leading figures of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) spoke with unmistakable clarity on LGBTQ matters. They criticised the Akufo-Addo administration, accused it of cowardice, foreign appeasement, and deliberate delay, […]
Former Ghanaian officials Ofori-Atta, Tamakloe-Attionu face decisive U.S. court hearings this week
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent As high-stakes court appearances loom in the United States, two prominent Ghanaian figures find themselves entangled in a legal web that has captivated both Ghana and the international community. The upcoming days mark a critical juncture for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and former Microfinance and Small Loans […]
Kennedy Agyapong’s PHD Politics book launched to promote patriotism, honesty and discipline
By Rebecca Ampah Kennedy Ohene Agyapong’s book, PHD Politics Doctrine, authored by Dr. Kenneth Klutse, has been officially launched at Alisa Hotel, presenting a new vision of leadership for Ghana. The event attracted prominent figures, including members of NPP USA and Ghana. Rev. Alex Acheampong, Director of Diaspora Affairs for Team Ken, explained the purpose […]
Ahanta language approved for teaching in Schools
By Sarah Baafi The Bureau of Ghana Languages (BGL) has officially endorsed the Ahanta Language Orthography for use in educational institutions, marking a significant step towards the promotion and formalisation of the Ahanta language in Ghana’s education system. In a letter dated January 15, 2026, and addressed to the Member of Parliament for the Ahanta […]
Ofori-Atta acted within his rights in refusing consular meeting in the US – Legal analyst
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has said former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta acted within his constitutional rights by refusing to meet Ghanaian embassy officials in the United States without his lawyers present. Lawyer Brako-Powers made the comment on GBC’s Current Agenda show on Saturday, January 17, 2026, arguing that Ofori-Atta’s […]
