Diaspora funds must drive development, not just consumption – BoG on 17.5% UK remittance drop
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Remittances from the United Kingdom remain a critical source of foreign exchange for Ghana, but new data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) shows a significant decline in inflows from the UK, prompting renewed calls for diaspora funds to be strategically channelled into national development. Between January and September 2025, […]
President Mahama pledges continued fiscal discipline ahead of 2028 elections
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that his government will maintain strict fiscal discipline and prudent economic management, even as the nation approaches the 2028 election year. Speaking at the 77th Annual New Year School and Conference at the University of Ghana in Accra on January 6, 2026, President […]
GJA warns NPP leadership to restrain supporters ahead of Flagbearership Contest
By Ashiadey Dotse The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Mr. Albert Dwumfour, has warned the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to caution and restrain its supporters ahead of the party’s upcoming flagbearership contest.Mr. Dwumfour speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday January 6, 2026, said political competition must not be used […]
GJA demands immediate dismissal of GNFS PRO
By Sarah Baafi The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has intensified calls for accountability after the attack on Class FM reporter Samuel Addo during a fire at Kasoa Market on Sunday, January 4, 2026. At a press conference Tuesday, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour insisted on the immediate dismissal of GNFS Public Relations Officer DO II […]
Bank of Ghana seeks to turn Diaspora Remittances into engine for sustainable growth at London–Accra Summit
By Hannah Dadzie The Bank of Ghana is calling for a strategic shift in the way diaspora capital is harnessed, urging that remittances from Ghanaians abroad be channelled into productive investments that drive long-term economic growth. Speaking at the London to Accra Economic Growth Summit, the Governor. Dr. Johnson Asiama said the initiative captures the […]
I started my own music studio at 17 in my mum’s kitchen – Kuami Eugene
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene has shared details of his early journey into music production, revealing that he set up his first studio at the age of 17 in his mother’s kitchen. He said his mother played a central role in supporting his ambitions, including using her savings to buy him a […]
‘I hope the IGP will work towards making the service politically neutral’- Otumfuo
By Belinda Nketia The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the leadership of the Ghana Police Service to strengthen political neutrality and address issues affecting the integrity of the service. Speaking on January 6, 2026 at a guard of honour parade held in his honour at the Ghana Police Service Headquarters in Accra, Otumfuo […]
Anti-aircraft fire seen over Caracas overnight as Venezuela remains on edge after Maduro’s capture
Gunfire and anti-aircraft fire were seen over Caracas overnight as the Venezuelan capital remains on edge following the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro. A Venezuelan ministry spokesperson said police fired at drones “flying without permission” and that “no confrontation occurred.” Sigue nuestra cobertura en español. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has vowed to […]
Anas Aremeyaw Anas operates like a terrorist- Kwesi Nyantakyi
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi has criticised the investigative methods of journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, comparing his approach to what he described as a terrorist-style operation. Speaking on Accra-based JoyNews TV on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, Mr Nyantakyi questioned Anas’s role in the 2018 Number 12 investigation, which exposed […]
Cape Coast Assembly presents eight-year dev’t plan to Vice President Opoku-Agyemang
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh A delegation from the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA) has presented an eight-year development plan to the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, outlining proposed projects for the development of the metropolis. The delegation included the Mayor of Cape Coast, George Arthur, and the Members of Parliament for Cape Coast North and […]
Number 12 exposé: My daughter asked me, ‘Daddy, is it true you are a thief? – Kwasi Nyantakyi
By Ashiadey Dotse Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, has revealed how the Number 12 exposé deeply affected his family, recalling a painful moment when his then nine-year-old daughter questioned his integrity after hearing allegations about him on the radio.Speaking in an interview on Joy News on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, […]
European Commission calls Grok’s sexualised AI photos ‘illegal,’ Britain demands answers
The European Commission said on Monday that the images of undressed women and children being shared across Elon Musk’s social media site X were unlawful and appalling, joining a growing chorus of officials across the world who have condemned the surge in nonconsensual imagery on the platform. The condemnation follows reporting, including from Reuters, that […]
UN Security Council weighs dangerous precedent set by US Military operation in Venezuela
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The global diplomatic architecture is facing its most severe test in decades following a daring and controversial U.S. military operation in Venezuela. On January 3, 2026, American forces conducted what Washington describes as a “surgical law enforcement operation” across Caracas and northern Venezuela. The mission resulted in the […]
Queen Mother of Korkorlipome commissions 12-bed detention ward at Amedzofe Health Centre
By Abraham Donkor The Queen Mother of Korkorlipome, Avatime Amedzofe in the Ho West District, Her Royal Majesty Asafodzei Korkorwa Otublum II, has commissioned a newly constructed 12-bed detention ward at the Amedzofe Health Centre to enhance healthcare delivery in the area. The facility, which comprises separate male and female wards, was constructed at a […]
