Ghana opens talks to reclaim Nkrumah’s Guinea residence for tourism development
By Ashiadey Dotse The Government of Ghana has begun talks with the family of Guinea’s first President, Sékou Touré, to take over the house where Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah lived and worked during his final years in Guinea. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in Facebook post on Wednesday January 21, 2025, said […]
Samuel Obiri Yeboah appointed President of NUGS-UK
By: Belinda Nketia The National Union of Ghanaian Students in the United Kingdom (NUGS-UK) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, announced the appointment of Samuel Obiri Yeboah as its new president, alongside five other executives who will serve on the union’s national leadership team for a one-year term. Samuel Obiri Yeboah, is a native of Old […]
Star Oil Ghana donates operating table to Korle Bu Burns Centre
Star Oil Ghana has donated an operating table to the National Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to support surgical care and reduce pressure on services at the facility. The donation was presented on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, during a sod-cutting ceremony at the Centre, attended by officials from […]
2025 AFCON: Algerian social media influencer faces three months in prison for urinating in Rabat stadium
By Kwame Bediako Algerian social media influencer, Raouf Belkacemi faces three months in prison and a 500 dirham ($136) fine after a shocking act of public indecency at Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The Rabat First Instance Court delivered the verdict on Monday,January 19, 2026, stemming from footage Belkacemi filmed of himself urinating […]
Ghana remains 72nd Globally, 14th in Africa in latest FIFA ranking
By Kwame Bediako The Black Stars of Ghana greeted 2026 with positional steadiness in FIFA’s latest Men’s World Rankings, sticking at 72nd worldwide and 14th in Africa. This consistency highlights ongoing reconstruction for the quadrennial African titans, priming them for the 2026 World Cup across North America. Senegal celebrated a breakthrough, bounding seven rungs to […]
Arrests alone won’t save our youth – Solomon Owusu raises alarm over drug menace
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Communications Director and Spokesperson for the United Party (UP), Solomon Owusu, has welcomed the recent arrest of a notorious drug “queen” in Budumburam by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) but warned that arrests without successful prosecution will do little to stem the growing drug crisis threatening Ghana’s youth. Speaking on GTV’s […]
Peace is not signed on paper – Solomon Owusu questions significance of NPP peace pact
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Communications Director and Spokesperson for the United Party (UP), Solomon Owusu, has cast doubts on the relevance and sincerity of calls for aspirants in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race to sign a peace pact. Describing the move as largely cosmetic and disconnected from the realities on the ground, he […]
Vice President engages IMF officials on Ghana’s economic recovery, calls for evolved partnership
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has engaged Heads of International Monetary Fund (IMF) country and regional offices in Africa, using the meeting to reflect on Ghana’s economic recovery and the need for a more evolved partnership with the Fund. The engagement, focused on Ghana’s improving macroeconomic outlook against the backdrop of growing global concerns […]
Ghana Swimming Association rejects NSA derecognition, threatens legal action
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Swimming Association (GSA) has strongly rejected a decision by the National Sports Authority (NSA) to withdraw its recognition, describing the move as shocking, unlawful and damaging to the future of aquatics development in the country. In a detailed response to a letter dated January 7, 2026, the GSA says the […]
NSA Releases PIN Codes for 6,867 Nurses and Midwives for 2026/27 Service Year
The National Service Authority (NSA) has released Personal Identification Number (PIN) codes for 6,867 nurses and midwives to enable their enrolment for the 2026/2027 National Service Year. In a press release dated January 19, 2026, the Authority said the PIN codes were issued following the submission of a list of qualified nurses and midwives by […]
ARB Apex Bank appoints Curtis William Brantuo as Acting Managing Director
The Board of Directors of ARB Apex Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Curtis William Brantuo as Acting Managing Director. His appointment which took effect from Friday, January 2, 2026, follows the receipt of the regulatory “No Objection” from the Bank of Ghana. The appointment comes after the successful completion of the four-year tenure […]
Gov’t assures ongoing engagement with cement manufacturers over fair pricing
By Sarah Baafi The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained engagement with cement manufacturers to ensure fair and stable pricing for consumers, as part of broader efforts to strengthen cooperation across the construction value chain. The assurance was given by the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on Monday, January […]
His Majesty King Mohammed VI commends Morocco’s national team after AFCON 2025 campaign
His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the Moroccan national football team following its runners-up finish at the Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2025). In His message, the Sovereign extends His warm congratulations to the players, coaching staff and the technical, medical and administrative teams, as well as to the […]
FoSCel calls for integration of sickle cell education into Ghana’s JHS and SHS curriculum
By Rebecca Ampah The Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation (FoSCel) is calling for sickle cell education to be formally integrated into Ghana’s Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) curriculum, as part of efforts to tackle stigma, misinformation and improve understanding of the condition among young people. Speaking at a press conference at […]
