President Mahama leaves Ghana for Davos and UK meetings
By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has left Ghana for the United Kingdom and Switzerland to attend high-level meetings and the World Economic Forum in Davos. The President departed Accra on Sunday, January 11, 2026. His first stop is the United Kingdom, where he will meet coordinators of the Accra Reset Initiative to discuss […]
Barcelona outgun Real Madrid 3-2 to retain Supercopa de España trophy
By Kwame Bediako Barcelona defended their Supercopa de España trophy in thrilling fashion, edging rivals Real Madrid 3-2 in the 2026 final at Alinma Bank Stadium on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The Blaugrana repeated last season’s triumph over Los Blancos, showcasing resilience under Hansi Flick despite Madrid’s early confidence boost from an October league victory […]
Embassy of Ghana confirms detention of former Finance Minister Ofori-Atta by ICE
By Sarah Baafi The Embassy of Ghana in Washington, DC, has confirmed that Ghana’s former Minister for Finance, Mr. Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, has been taken into custody by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In a statement issued on Saturday, 10 January 2025, the Embassy said it became aware of the situation […]
Ghana Skate makes historic debut at Francophonie Youth Skate Championship in Benin
Ghana Skate, the national governing body for all sports performed on skating wheels in Ghana, participates in the inaugural International Francophonie Skate Youth Championship, currently taking place in Cotonou, Benin. This landmark championship brings together emerging skateboarding talents from across Francophone Africa and serves as a key preparatory event ahead of the Youth Olympic Games […]
EPA orders businesses to regularise permits as enforcement intensifies
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced a nationwide Special Environmental Compliance Enforcement and Monitoring Exercise, warning all regulated businesses and enterprises operating in Ghana to regularise their environmental permits or face sanctions. In a public announcement dated January 8, 2026, the EPA said it is an offence under the […]
GIS arrest 11 foreigners in Accra counterfeit cash and cyber fraud bust
By Kwame Bediako The Weija Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested 11 foreign nationals caught red-handed printing counterfeit money and running cyber fraud operations from a residential apartment in Tuba, Accra. The intelligence-led raid, executed by the Anti-Human Trafficking and Cyber Fraud Taskforce Unit on January 5, 2026, underscores the GIS’s […]
10% pension increase inadequate: SSNIT pensioners demand minimum living pension
By Sarah Baafi The Concerned SSNIT Pensioners Forum (CSPF) has rejected the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) newly announced 10 per cent pension indexation for 2026, describing it as insufficient to address the worsening economic hardship confronting pensioners, especially low-income retirees. In a press release dated January 10, 2026, the Forum said the […]
We are not fatigued in galamsey reportage- Sulemana Braimah
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Mr. Sulemana Braimah has emphasized that, the media remains committed to reporting on illegal mining also, galamsey without fatigue shutting down claims that, the media has gone silent over the past year. He assured on JoyNews’ Newsfile today that, journalists will […]
Ofori-Atta’s US Visa was revoked, not expired – Srem Sai
By Sarah Baafi Deputy Attorney-General, Justice Srem Sai, has disclosed that the United States visa of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, was revoked in June 2025, dismissing claims that the visa had merely expired. According to him, this is the verified information available to the Office of the Attorney-General. Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints on Saturday, […]
Ken Ofori-Atta’s decision to not surrender himself for investigation is not a crime- Egyapa Mercer Esq
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Lawyer and former Member of Parliament for Sekondi, Andrew Egyapa Mercer Esq has stated his opinion on the extradition process of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, stating that, Ofori Atta’s decision not to surrender himself for investigation is not considered a crime. During a panel discussion on JoyNews’ Newsfile today, […]
AFCON 2025: Brahim Díaz matches Ghana legend Osei Kofi with five-game AFCON scoring streak
By Kwame Bediako Morocco’s Brahim Díaz has carved his name into Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) folklore by scoring in five consecutive matches at the 2025 tournament, equaling a record set by Ghanaian icon Osei Kofi back in 1968. The Real Madrid forward’s remarkable run underscores Morocco’s dominance as the Atlas Lions advance deep into […]
Ghanaians are the ones applauding Mahama’s government not NDC leadership – Rashid Tanko
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Rashid Tanko Conputer has mentioned that, the works of President John Dramani Mahama’s government can be felt by Ghanaians and the applause is coming from the good people of Ghana, not just NDC members or leadership. “The applause […]
Ken Ofori Atta can come home and recuperate – Attorney General
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has responded to claims that former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta should be given time to recuperate in the United States, asking “Is it only in America that one can recuperate? He can come home and recuperate as well. We have the […]
We want to open doors for the youth – Biakoye MP on her grassroots talent hunt
By Isaac Tetteh Member of Parliament for Biakoye, Jean-Marie Formadi has positioned herself as a vital supporter of young footballers in her constituency, with her grassroots talent hunt attracting the attention of former Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu. Formadi’s innovative program brings local youths straight onto the field, where they form teams on the […]
