Court sentences two men to 15 and 25 years for Kyekyewere robbery near Obuasi
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has secured the conviction and sentencing of two robbery suspects after a successful prosecution at the Bekwai Circuit Court. The convicts are Francis Oppong, also known as Kwame Abuu, a resident of Kyekyewere near Obuasi, and Francis Nyamekye, also known as Amearo. Both men were found […]
US strikes al-Shabaab in Somalia after Christmas Day military operation against ISIS in Nigeria
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key themes: The United States military expanded its kinetic operations across the African continent at the start of the year. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed precision airstrikes hit Islamic State and al-Shabaab positions in Somalia between January 1 and January 4. These missions targeted the Calmiskaad and Golis […]
118 NPP Parliamentary Candidates endorse Bawumia’s 2028 presidential bid
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH One hundred and eighteen out of the 276 parliamentary candidates who contested on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections have publicly thrown their support behind Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s bid to contest the party’s 2028 presidential primaries. The group, addressing the media at a press conference held […]
GTEC withdraws recognition of ICAG over false Doctorate claim
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Management of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has officially withdrawn its recognition of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), following reports that the institution’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Eric Oduro Osae, was inaccurately presented as holding a doctorate in Political Economy. The withdrawal of recognition was contained in a statement […]
FDA-registered Nestlé infant formula safe – Nestlé Ghana clarifies
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Management of Nestlé Ghana has clarified that infant formula sold by the company is not part of the voluntary and precautionary recall of specific batches announced in some countries. In a statement issued by the Corporate Affairs Department of Nestlé Ghana and copied to GBC in Kumasi, the company emphasised that Nestlé […]
Dombo family denies endorsing Bryan Acheampong
Story by Dennis Bebane The Dombo Family says it has not issued any endorsement, formal or informal, supporting Dr. Bryan Acheampong’s candidature in the NPP flagbearer race. There is no authenticated statement, press release, video, audio, or public record from the Dombo Family confirming such support. A statement issued and signed by Mohammed Dombo for […]
Violence against journalists has no place in a democratic society – President Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has called for a change in attitude among some security personnel, noting that journalists and security officers play complementary roles in society. “We need a reorientation of many of our security personnel to understand that just as they are doing their job of providing peace and safety, journalists […]
Planned power outage hits Cape Coast substation upgrade
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Residents and businesses in Cape Coast and surrounding communities in the Central Region will experience a planned power outage today, Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., as authorities undertake a major upgrade at the Cape Coast Substation. In a press release dated January 6, 2026, the […]
‘Capping ministers doesn’t necessarily save costs’ – Chairman of NDPC
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), and Senior Advisor to the President on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, has debunked the assumption held by many that capping ministers of state saves costs. His comments follow a recommendation by the Constitution Review Committee (CRC) to limit […]
Seven killed after timber truck crashes tricycle at Asikuma
Seven people have died in a road traffic collision involving a timber truck (AS 9304-17) and a tricycle at Asikuma in the Bia West District of Ghana’s Western North Region. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said five of the victims died at the scene, while two others later succumbed to their injuries at Essam […]
Delayed constitutional reforms are a threat to Ghana’s democracy – IDEG warns
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A Civil Society Organisation (CSO) focused on development and governance solutions, the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), has warned that Ghana risks democratic backsliding if urgent constitutional reforms are not undertaken, citing prolonged delays in implementing long-proposed changes to the 1992 Constitution. The warning was contained in a press statement issued and […]
Economic recovery puts Ghana on track to end IMF oversight
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana is poised to conclude its high-stakes economic recovery under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2026. This transition marks a pivotal shift from emergency oversight to sovereign management. President John Dramani Mahama’s 2026 New Year declaration confirmed that the nation remains on track to exit the $3 […]
Ken Ofori-Atta: Former Finance Minister detained by US immigration authorities
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, over issues related to his immigration status. In a statement released on Tuesday, his lawyers said Mr Ofori-Atta was being held in connection with the conditions of his current stay in the United States, adding that the matter is […]
In pictures: President Mahama celebrates one-year anniversary in Office
President John Mahama on Wednesday, January 7, marked one year in office with a non-denominational thanksgiving service at the forecourt of the Jubilee House in Accra. The service, attended by government officials, traditional leaders, and religious representatives, celebrated the achievements of his administration during its first year and provided an occasion to recommit to governance […]
