Fela is only one greater than me – Burna Boy
Famous Afrobeat star, Burna Boy, has stated that the late Afrobeat founder, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is the only singer greater than him. This came amid the ongoing fight between Wizkid and Fela’s lastborn, Seun Kuti. The duo engaged in a heated exchange on Tuesday after Wizkid’s fans compared him to the late Fela. Reacting to […]
iShowSpeed given Akan name Barima Kofi Akuffo during his visit to Ghana
By Seli Baisie Global internet personality Darren Watkins Jr, widely known as iShowSpeed, has been formally welcomed to Ghana with a traditional Akan naming ceremony held on Monday, January 26, 2026, in the Eastern Region. The ceremony took place at Akwapim-Akropong, where chiefs and elders introduced the visiting streamer to local customs through a rite […]
It would be unthinkable to exclude Ga from language policy- Haruna Iddrisu assures Ga Mantse
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured the Ga State that the government will not introduce any indigenous language policy that excludes the Ga language, describing such an omission as “unthinkable”. He made the remarks during a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, Nii Teiko Tei Tsuru II, at the Ga […]
Nyaho-Tamakloe, Frimpong Boateng sue NPP, NDC, EC over delegate system
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Three senior Ghanaian politicians have filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the delegate-based systems used by the country’s major political parties to elect their presidential and parliamentary candidates. The plaintiffs are Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), former Minister for Environment, […]
Ghana’s economic gains encouraging but fragile, BoG governor says at 128th MPC meeting
By Sarah Baafi The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has warned that despite clear improvements in the country’s macroeconomic indicators, 2026 will be a critical year for policy discipline and credibility. Opening the 128th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Monday, Dr Asiama said the current economic recovery, while positive, […]
Education Minister backs use of indigenous languages during visit to Ga Mantse
By Maltiti Sayida Sadick The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to integrating Ghana’s indigenous languages into the national education system, describing language as central to culture and identity. He made the remarks during a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the overlord of the Ga […]
GoldBod activities encouraging illegal mining- Minority Leader
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has warned that the dual role of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) as both regulator and operator is encouraging illegal mining, locally known as galamsey. The leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament said the Minority is not opposed to the continuation of the Gold […]
IShowSpeed politely declines libation schnapps during cultural visit to Ghana
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Global streaming personality IShowSpeed has drawn attention for his respectful response to a traditional cultural practice during his visit to Ghana. When offered schnapps poured as part of a libation ritual, he politely declined, explaining that it was meant for the ancestors. His reaction has been widely seen as an acknowledgement […]
Ghana Tourism Authority welcomes iShowSpeed, highlights cultural and eco-tourism push
By Seli Baisie The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has formally welcomed American YouTuber and live streamer iShowSpeed to the country, describing his visit as an opportunity to showcase Ghana’s culture, heritage and tourism offerings to a global audience. “The Ghana Tourism Authority is pleased to welcome iShowSpeed. We look forward to providing him with an […]
Ghana cedi best-performing currency in Africa for 2025 – IMF
The Ghana cedi emerged as Africa’s best-performing currency in 2025, according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) analysed across more than 20 major economies on the continent. The IMF data shows that the cedi appreciated by more than 40 per cent against the US dollar in 2025, making it the strongest-performing currency in […]
Ken Ofori-Atta did not flee Ghana – Enoch Afoakwah
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, did not flee the country, according to Legal Practitioner Enoch Anhwere Afoakwah. Speaking during a panel discussion on GBC’s Current Agenda on Saturday, January 24, 2026, Mr Afoakwah said it was on record that Mr Ofori-Atta sought official permission before travelling abroad for medical treatment. “Let […]
BoG backs IFC– Access Bank deal to boost cocoa financing
By Sarah Baafi The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has endorsed a new Risk-Sharing Guarantee Scheme aimed at strengthening financing for Ghana’s cocoa value chain, describing it as a key intervention for agriculture-led growth and economic stability. The scheme was signed on January 23, 2026 in Accra between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Access Bank […]
‘Some ‘yellow yellow’ drivers refuse to pick us, thinking we cannot pay’ – President, PWDs
By Peter Agengre The President of the Persons with Disability Association (PWDA) in the Bolgatanga Municipality, Mr. Alokabila Collins, has raised concerns over what he describes as persistent discrimination against persons living with disabilities by some commercial transport operators in the area. According to him, drivers of “yellow yellow” tricycles and local buses, popularly known […]
More than 10,000 flights cancelled as US storm disrupts travel to Africa
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States is currently battling a historic weather system, a “2,000-mile (3,218 km) ice monster” that has triggered more than 10,000 flight cancellations across the nation this weekend. For the African diaspora and Ghanaian travelers, the timing is critical as the storm’s path directly hits the primary […]
