Justice tempered with mercy: Agradaa’s prison term reduced to 12 months
By Ashiadey Dotse The Amasaman High Court has reduced the 15-year prison sentence of controversial evangelist, Nana Agradaa, to 12 calendar months, describing the original punishment as harsh and excessive.In its ruling on Thursday February 5, 2026, the court upheld her conviction but exercised its discretion to vary the sentence earlier imposed by the trial […]
Local Gov’t Minister resolves Sunyani chieftaincy dispute, unveils roadmap for peace and development
By Yayra Lawoe The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has intervened in the chieftaincy dispute within the Sunyani Traditional Council, restoring calm and setting the stage for renewed unity and development. The intervention addressed long-standing tensions involving the Paramount Queen Mother, Nana Akosua Dua Sika Brayie II, and the Paramount […]
Local Gov’t Minister prioritises chiefs’ welfare, peace and 24-hour markets
By Yayra Lawoe The Minister for Local Government, Ahmed Ibrahim, has pledged renewed government support for the welfare of chiefs and the effective functioning of the regional houses of chiefs, as part of efforts to strengthen traditional governance. Speaking during a familiarisation visit to the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs in Sunyani, Mr Ibrahim […]
GoldBod begins local refining of ASM gold as Gold Coast Refinery operations take off
By Magdalene Andoh Ghana has officially begun the local refining of gold purchased from the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector, following the commencement of refinery operations by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in partnership with Gold Coast Refinery. The milestone was marked with a tour of the Gold Coast Refinery premises by the Minister […]
Ghana pushes stronger legal frameworks for digital innovation at TechLaw Conference 2026
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening legal and policy frameworks to support the country’s growing digital economy. The Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, made this known on Thursday, January 29, 2026, while speaking on behalf of the sector minister, Samuel […]
Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs, scaling back news coverage
The Washington Post has announced it is laying off one-third of its workforce, sharply scaling back the paper’s coverage of sports and foreign news. The cuts, announced on Wednesday, will impact employees across departments with roles in the newsroom’s sports, local and foreign sections hit particularly hard. It marks the latest upheaval for the leading […]
Court convicts lotto writer over cannabis possession
An Accra Circuit Court has convicted a 30-year-old lotto writer for unlawful possession of narcotic drugs. Caesar Dzantor admitted possessing 18 compressed pieces of cannabis weighing 9,381.68 grammes and was convicted on his own plea. The sentence has been deferred to February 4, 2026. ASP Issah Achiburi said Police personnel at the V.I.P Bus Station […]
Libyan prosecutors launch probe into killing of Gaddafi’s son
Libyan prosecutors say they are investigating the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the country’s long-time leader Col Muammar Gaddafi. The 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as his father’s heir apparent, was killed during a “direct confrontation” with four unknown gunmen who broke into his home in the city of Zintan, his office […]
NPP left Buffer Stock with over GH¢40m debt- CEO of Buffer Stock
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), George Abradu-Otoo, has said the Akufo-Addo–Bawumia-led New Patriotic Party (NPP) government left the company with debts exceeding GH¢40 million. According to him, management is working around the clock to clear outstanding payments owed to suppliers, which he inherited upon assuming […]
Ghana faces 130m gallon daily water shortfall – GWL
By Sarah Baafi Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has raised concerns over a significant national water supply deficit, revealing that daily water demand currently stands at 350 million gallons, while installed production capacity remains at just 220 million gallons. The Managing Director of GWL, Mr Adam Mutawakilu, disclosed this during the inauguration of the company’s Revenue […]
GWL inaugurates 10-member revenue enhancement teams to boost efficiency
By Sarah Baafi Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has inaugurated ten Revenue Enhancement Teams as part of measures to strengthen revenue protection, improve operational efficiency, and ensure sustainable water service delivery across the country. The teams were officially inaugurated on Tuesday, 4th February 2026, in Accra by the Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Mr. Adam […]
Ghana’s inflation falls to 3.8% in January- GSS
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 3.8% in January 2026, down from 5.4% recorded in December 2025, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The January figure represents the lowest inflation rate since 2021 and marks the 13th consecutive month of decline. The 3.8% outturn reflects a drop of 1.6 […]
South Sudan President sacks aides after dead man named on election panel
By Ashiadey Dotse South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, has dismissed two senior aides after a major administrative error in which a dead man was appointed to an official panel to prepare the country for elections scheduled for December.The mistake came to light after a presidential order dated January 30 named Steward Soroba Budia as a […]
Ghana must urgently overhaul upstream petroleum sector- Energy analyst
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh An energy analyst has called for an urgent policy overhaul in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector following a sharp decline in crude oil receipts and overall petroleum revenues. The Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE), Mr Benjamin Nsiah, raised concerns about falling production levels, weak investor interest […]
