President of West African College of Surgeons addresses 66th Annual Conference at UPSA
By Diana Adjei The President of the West African College of Surgeons, Professor Ibrahim Yakasai, has addressed participants at the 66th Annual Conference of the West African Association of Surgeons currently underway at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). Speaking on the theme, Capacity building in surgery: Developing the next Generation of Surgens in […]
Bad Bunny makes history as Trump criticises ‘terrible’ Super Bowl show
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half-time show was one big love letter to his native Puerto Rico, culminating in a message of pride in his home and the Americas, and an appeal for unity with the US. The 14-minute set included guest performances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, along with cameos from the likes of Pedro […]
Instagram, YouTube addiction trial kicks off in Los Angeles
A California state court case over whether Instagram and YouTube harmed a woman’s mental health through addictive app design kicks off on Monday with opening statements, in a test of whether Big Tech platforms can be held liable for harming kids. The 20-year-old woman identified as K.G.M. filed the lawsuit against Facebook and Instagram parent […]
Inusah Fuseini replaces Ayariga on NDC Ayawaso East probe committee
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed former Member of Parliament for Tamale CentraL, Inusah Fuseini, to replace Majority Leader and Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, on the committee investigating alleged vote-buying during the Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries. The NDC General Secretary, Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, announced the change in a Facebook post […]
A/R: Rainstorm destroys school, church and homes at Penteng
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu A rainstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall has damaged several public and private properties at Penteng in the Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The affected properties include the local Presbyterian Primary School, the Methodist Church and some private houses, forcing occupants to seek shelter with relatives and friends. The Assembly Member for […]
EC to meet political parties on February 11 ahead of Ayawaso East by-election
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Ghana’s electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), has scheduled an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting as part of preparations for the Ayawaso East by-election. In a notice dated February 6, 2026, and addressed to the general secretaries of registered political parties, the Commission said the meeting will take place on Wednesday, […]
Hamamat and Wiyaala land tourism ambassadorial roles
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has set its sights on a major cultural offensive, with plans to officially commission two of the nation’s most influential northern icons, Hamamat Montia and musician Wiyaala, as global tourism ambassadors. Hamamat and Wiyaala land tourism ambassadorial roles The revelation was made on Showbiz A-Z on Saturday, February 7, by […]
‘I have not been the best dad lately – 2Face
Legendary Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has admitted that he is lagging behind in his fatherly duties. The singer, who has eight children from four different women, disclosed this in a recent episode of the Mic On podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye. 2Baba said he wants to do better as a father, […]
‘Colossus’ of Ghanaian highlife music Ebo Taylor dies at 90
Ebo Taylor, the Ghanaian guitarist, composer and band leader whose work helped define the highlife genre and influenced generations of African musicians, has died at the age of 90, his family has announced. Born Deroy Taylor in the city of Cape Coast in 1936, he rose to prominence during the late 1950s and early 1960s […]
OSP probes alleged vote buying in NPP, NDC primaries and assault on OSP officer
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has begun investigations into alleged vote buying and vote selling during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries held earlier this year. In a public statement dated February 8, 2026, the OSP said it had commenced investigations into the NPP presidential primaries conducted on […]
A singer’s tragic death highlights Nigeria’s snakebite problem
Ifunanya Nwangene was asleep last Saturday morning in her ground-floor apartment in Nigeria’s capital city when she was awoken at around 08:00 by a searing pain on her wrist. “A snake came up on her bed and bit her,” Ifunanya’s father Christopher Nwangene told the BBC’s Newsday programme. He was relating the events that led […]
GUTA, LCB Worldwide fumigate Koforidua markets
By Godfred Anku Kaali The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), in collaboration with LCB Worldwide Ghana, a crisis management solutions company, has carried out a fumigation exercise in the central business area of Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital. The exercise forms part of LCB Worldwide Ghana’s corporate social responsibility and community support initiatives and […]
Ayawaso East NDC Primary victory marred by vote buying allegations, diplomat’s recall
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The fallout from the internal primary in Ayawaso East has ignited a national conversation on the price of political loyalty and the resilience of democratic institutions in Ghana. While the declaration of a winner marks the end of a ballot count, it signals the beginning of a profound […]
Ghanaians divided after High Court slashes Agradaa’s 15-year prison term to 12 months
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Amasaman High Court in Ghana has ignited a fierce international debate by slashing the 15-year prison sentence of Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, known as Nana Agradaa, to a mere 12 months. This dramatic reduction follows her conviction for defrauding by false pretences and charlatanic advertisement. While the court […]
