Agbodza dismisses NPP’s claims that the government is not paying contractors
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Governs Agbodza, has dismissed claims by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament that the John Dramani Mahama-led administration has failed to pay monies owed to contractors for work done. According to him, the government, through the Ministry of Finance, has so […]
NPP Primaries: Any delegate who shows their ballot loses the vote – Chairman, Elections Committee
By Ashiadey Dotse The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Elections Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu, has warned that any delegate who shows their ballot paper after voting will lose the vote during the party’s presidential primaries. Mr Osei Owusu made this clear in an interview on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Tuesday, January 27, […]
NPP Primaries: Military to be on standby in Bawku and high-risk areas – Chairman election committee
By Ashiadey Dotse The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Elections Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu, says the military will be placed on standby in Bawku and other high-risk areas during the party’s presidential primaries to strengthen security and protect voters. Speaking in an interview on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Tuesday January 27, 2026, […]
Energy Minister confirms $3.5bn gas deals, calls reforms transformative
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has described recent developments in Ghana’s energy sector as transformational, following the signing of major gas supply agreements aimed at boosting production, lowering prices and stabilising energy supply. Speaking during a working visit by Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to […]
Roc Nation brings continental youth football festival to Ghana
By Kwame Bediako Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) is set to electrify Accra with the debut Roc Cup, a pioneering youth tournament running February 23-28, 2026, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. This expansion milestone draws 10 crack teams from five African powerhouses Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Guinea for round-robin thrills. Free […]
Deputy Finance Minister calls for Vigilance and integrity as Ghana marks International Customs Day
By Sarah Baafi The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has underscored the critical role of Customs officers in protecting Ghana’s borders, securing society, and sustaining national development, as the country marked International Customs Day on Monday, January 26, 2026. Speaking at the commemoration, held under the theme “Customs Protecting Society through Vigilance and […]
Community Health Coordinators to be integrated into primary healthcare initiative – President Mahama
By Rachel Kakraba President Mahama has announced the launch of a primary healthcare initiative that will bring basic health care to the doorstep of Ghanaians. The programme which takes off in March this year, he said is expected to curb the rising incidence of especially non-communicable disease among Ghanaians. “Today in Ghana we have an […]
Black Loopers learn opponents for ITTF World Team Championships London 2026
By Theophilus Sampah Ghana’s senior national women’s table tennis team, the Black Loopers, have discovered their opponents for the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals London 2026, following the release of the Stage 1B draw. Ghana has been placed in Group 14, where the Black Loopers will face Puerto Rico, Austria, and Angola in […]
FIFA opens 2026 World Cup media accreditation
By Kwame Bediako FIFA kicked off the media accreditation process for the 2026 World Cup on January 26, inviting journalists, photographers, and other media reps from around the globe to apply through the exclusive FIFA Media Hub. With unprecedented interest expected for the tournament across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the governing body has […]
Ghana and Pakistan sign strategic MOUs, launch first political consultations in Accra
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana and Pakistan have taken a significant step toward deepening bilateral relations with the signing of two key Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and the launch of their inaugural bilateral political consultations in Accra. The high-level engagement, hosted by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marks a renewed phase of cooperation between the two […]
ECOWAS Approves Regional Guidelines to Integrate Traditional Medicine into Health Systems
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) on January 23, 2026, concluded a meeting to validate the “Regional Guidelines for the Regulation and Promotion of Traditional Medicine in ECOWAS Member States”, held from 21 to 23 January 2026 in Cotonou . The meeting brought together representatives from ministries of health, universities and research institutes, traditional medicine […]
We won’t allow NDC to rush bills through in 2026 – Minority warns
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The New Patriotic Party members (Minority Caucus) in Ghana’s 9th Parliament have vowed to prevent the leadership of the Majority Caucus (National Democratic Congress (NDC) from rushing bills through the House to be passed without proper scrutiny and fulfillment of all laid down rules in 2026. According to the Minority Caucus, led by […]
Government silent on Anti-LGBT law, must act on its principles – Minority Leader
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minority in Parliament led by Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of using the anti-LGBTQ+ law as a tool for power. The minority claims the NDC in government have gone quiet on the issue. Afenyo-Markin criticized the ruling government for previously advocating for the […]
Minority raises concerns over economy and cost of living
By Diana Adjei Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has expressed concern about the current state of the economy, citing rising living costs and increasing pressure on households across the country. At a press conference in Accra, Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, said many Ghanaians are struggling to cope with high prices of food, fuel, and utilities, despite […]
