At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-speed trains
At least 21 people have been killed and dozens more injured following a collision between two high-speed trains in southern Spain on Sunday evening, officials say. The incident happened near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of Cordoba, when a high-speed train travelling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and crashed onto a neighbouring […]
Prisons Service set to supply public schools with uniforms, furniture and sanitary pads in new MoUs
A new chapter of inter-ministerial collaboration has been opened following the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of the Interior, paving the way for the Ghana Prisons Service to produce sanitary pads, school uniforms and school furniture for public schools across the country. The agreements are […]
Security agencies bust suspected cybercrime syndicates in Accra and its Environs
Security agencies have, over the last 48 hours, uncovered and dismantled several suspected cybercrime centres operating within parts of the Greater Accra Region, following intelligence-led operations spearheaded by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA). The coordinated operations targeted locations in East Legon Hills, Afienya, Kwabenya, Weija, and Tuba, where intelligence revealed that young men were allegedly […]
‘I apologise…It won’t happen again’: Serwaa Amihere backtracks over PRESEC ‘Breeding Ground’ comments
In a response to a spiralling public controversy, lawyer and media personality Serwaa Amihere has issued an apology after the Management of Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, condemned comments attributed to her describing the school as a “breeding ground for homosexuals.” The school’s statement, released on January 17, 2026, left no room for […]
Six killed in Pakistan shopping mall fire
A fire at a shopping centre in the Pakistan city of Karachi has killed six people as firefighters continue to battle the blaze. Parts of the Gul Plaza, containing 1,200 stores and spanning 8,000 sq m (86,111 sq ft), have collapsed which officers said was hampering rescue efforts. One firefighter is among the dead, more […]
Chile declares ‘state of catastrophe’ as deadly wildfires menace cities
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in two regions where deadly wildfires are raging. At least 16 people are confirmed dead in the Ñuble and Biobío regions, about 500km (300 miles) south of the capital Santiago. At least 20,000 have been evacuated. The most dangerous fire has swept through dry forests […]
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has given her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House, saying it was a recognition of his commitment to her country’s freedom. “I think today is a historic day for us Venezuelans,” she said after meeting Trump in person for the […]
S Korea’s ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid
South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol will be jailed for five years overabuse of power, obstructing justice and falsifying documentsin relation to his failed martial law bid in 2024. This is the first of the verdicts in four trials linked to his shock martial law decree. Although short-lived, the move triggered nationwide turmoil, sparking […]
Tragic death of Chimamanda Adichie’s young son highlights poor state of Nigeria’s health sector
A series of harrowing cases of allegations of medical negligence, including the death of novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 21-month-old son, has ignited a fierce debate about patient safety and systemic failures within Nigeria’s healthcare system. The family of the internationally acclaimed author says her young son, Nkanu Nnamdi, died last week at a private hospital […]
35 Police Officers promoted for role in Adabraka gold robbery arrests
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Thursday, 15th January 2026, promoted thirty-five police officers in recognition of their outstanding role in the arrest of suspects involved in the Adabraka gold robbery in Accra. The promotions were awarded to officers who demonstrated exceptional professionalism, dedication, and teamwork during operations that led to the […]
IGP promotes two officers, commends five others from Tema Regional Police Command
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted two officers from the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks and awarded letters of commendation to five others for their dedication and professionalism in the line of duty. The promotions were granted in recognition of the officers’ exemplary service, discipline, and demonstrated commitment […]
Polls open in tense Uganda election amid widespread delays
Polls have opened in Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary election, though voting has been disrupted by widespread logistical delays across the country amid an internet shutdown. At 08:00 local time (05:00 GMT), the BBC observed that things had yet to get going at five polling stations in the capital, Kampala, an hour after voting was due […]
Ghana, Burkina Faso to deepen education ties with teacher exchange and tertiary access plans
By: Henrietta Afful The Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the education sector. Discussions focused on expanding access to Ghana’s public tertiary institutions for Burkinabè students and enhancing English language teaching in […]
GTEC directs University of Ghana to adhere strictly to approved fees or face sanctions
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the University of Ghana (UG) to adhere strictly to the fees approved by the Ministry of Education for the 2025/2026 academic year, cautioning that non-compliance will attract sanctions. In a letter dated Wednesday, January 14, 2026 and addressed to the Vice Chancellor of University of Ghana, the […]
