Gunmen kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed
SOURCE: BBC Dozens of people have been killed in a ferocious shooting attack on two villages in Nigeria’s western state of Kwara, according to authorities and rights groups. The attackers also set fire to shops and homes, along with the residence of the traditional leader, forcing the residents of Nuku and Woro to flee, local […]
AI replays, drones, and transparent torches: The tech transforming the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Innovations at Milano Cortina 2026 include AI everywhere and drones. From first-person drones that will race alongside the athletes to AI-powered replays that freeze images mid-air, the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics are going to showcase many technologies. Organisers say tech will radically change how fans watch the events from their televisions, through AI-powered chatbots, or […]
Ninth Parliament: Some key highlights from the Third Meeting of the First Session
From the approval of a new Chief Justice and the passage of major economic bills to intense debates and over 120 parliamentary questions, Ghana’s Parliament wrapped up a highly active legislative period in December 2025, closing the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament after 35 sittings spread over two months. The […]
Gold rebounds above $5,000 after US downs Iran drone
Wild fluctuations in the price of gold continued on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions reignited after the US downed an Iranian drone. The precious metal, which is seen as a so-called “safe haven” for investors in times of uncertainty, shot back above $5,000 (£3,650) an ounce following days of sharp falls. Gold prices had been propelled to record […]
President Mahama arrives in Zambia for three-day State visit
Lusaka, Zambia | February 4, 2026 – President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday arrived in Lusaka, Zambia, for a three-day state visit at the invitation of his Zambian counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema. President Mahama, accompanied by his wife, First Lady Mrs. Lordina Mahama, was received on arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by President Hichilema. […]
Dubai: President Mahama calls for shift from aid to investment to drive Africa’s growth
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has called for a decisive shift from aid dependency to investment-led growth as the surest path to Africa’s long-term economic transformation. Speaking at the launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on Tuesday, President Mahama said Africa must take control of how global […]
President Mahama begins three-day state visit to Zambia
President John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, has departed Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for a three-day State Visit to Lusaka, Zambia. The President and First Lady will be received at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by the President of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, and his wife. […]
Ghana Water Limited uncovers 239 illegal connections, recovers GH¢2.1 million as revenue task force expands
By: Sarah Baafi The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has disclosed that the company has uncovered 239 illegal water connections nationwide, leading to the recovery of GH¢2.1 million in revenue within five months. He made this known on Tuesday, 4th February 2026, during the inauguration of the Ghana Water Limited Revenue […]
Fifteen migrants dead after collision with Greek Coast Guard boat
At least 15 migrants have died after a speedboat carrying them collided with a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel off the coast of the island of Chios late on Tuesday. Greek authorities said the speedboat was making dangerous manoeuvres and that a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision in the Chios Strait, […]
Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire
SOURCE: BBC At least 17 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals say. Israel’s military said it happened after “terrorists” opened fire in the north of the Strip, seriously wounding a soldier during an operation near the Yellow Line, which marks territory controlled by Israel under the three-month-old ceasefire agreement with Hamas. […]
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead
SOURCE: BBC Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead. The death of the 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as his father’s heir apparent, was confirmed by the head of his political team on Tuesday, according to the Libyan News Agency. His lawyer told the AFP […]
Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79
Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died aged 79 Virgo enjoyed an 18-year professional career, winning the 1979 UK Championship among four non-ranking titles. He is perhaps best known for his post-playing career, co-presenting snooker TV programme Big Break from 1991 to 2002. Following his retirement in 1994, Virgo took up a full-time […]
Regional Working Group Meeting on good manufacturing practices for medicinal products
The West African Health Organization (WAHO) successfully convened the inaugural Regional Working Group Meeting on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Finished Pharmaceutical Products (FPP) for human use, held in Cotonou from January 19 to 21, 2026. This meeting marks a critical step in WAHO’s ongoing initiative to facilitate and advocate for the implementation of national […]
President Mahama directs NIB to probe alleged scholarship bribery claims
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to immediately investigate allegations of impropriety in the award of overseas scholarships. The directive follows a radio discussion aired on Sompa 106.5 FM, during which a panellist and former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Mr. Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, […]
