Bill Gates pulls out of India’s AI summit over Epstein files controversy
Bill Gates will not deliver his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, his philanthropic organisation said hours before the Microsoft co-founder was due to speak. The Gates Foundation said the decision was made after “careful consideration” and “to ensure the focus remains on the [summit’s] key priorities”, but did not elaborate. […]
South Korea’s ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol has been jailed for life for masterminding an insurrection by trying to impose military rule. Yoon attempted to subvert the constitution by deploying military troops to seal off the National Assembly and ordering the arrest of politicians on 3 December 2024, a Seoul court ruled. His actions fundamentally damaged South […]
German coach Jan Haller donates E-bike to team Ghana’s coach Elvis Alipui
By: Michael Aboagye With the help of Samnez Adaptive Sports Foundation last Saturday at the Adabraka Rehabilitation center, Coach for team Ghana’s para basketball team, Elvis Alipui received an E-bike wheelchair to reduce physical strength, facilitate mobility, and help him coach his compatriots to bring laurels, glory and honor to Mother Ghana. The donation was […]
FDA closes down 16 eatery spots in Accra
By Amoako Kwame The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) on Wednesday, February 18, closed down 16 food service establishments operating without valid hygiene permits in the Greater Accra Region. The affected facilities were closed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. They include The Cheesecake House, Dolce Frizzante, Onda, and Alora Beach Resort, among others. The […]
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police say King Charles’s brother is in custody and officers are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk – read the police statement in full. Photos show vehicles, believed to be police cars, arriving at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk earlier […]
Wonder FC dominates Phygital Football Finale to claim 2026 Ghana crown
By Gloria Peprah The Ghana Esports Federation pulled off another triumph with the second edition of the Phygital Football Tournament, held on February 14-15, 2026, at the University of Ghana. Sixteen fierce teams from across the country clashed in a high-stakes battle that fused digital gaming prowess with on-pitch athleticism, captivating fans and players. Phygital […]
“We need more women in Parliament”- Alban Bagbin
By Amoako Kwame The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed disappointment that there was no female candidate contesting the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election. Speaking at a Political Inclusion and Consensus Building Forum organised by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) on Wednesday, February 18, Bagbin expressed his concern over women not being represented […]
New cocoa producer price takes effect on Friday
The new producer price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2025/26 cocoa season will take effect from Friday, February 13, 2026. This follows an upward review of the producer price to GH¢41,392.00 per tonne. A statement issued to the Ghana News Agency on Tuesday said the new price would apply to all cocoa purchased […]
Local economies must drive Ghana’s development — NDPC chair
The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, has underscored the central role of local economies in shaping Ghana’s overall development trajectory, stressing that national growth is ultimately the sum of progress achieved across districts and regions. Addressing stakeholders at a regional consultative engagement in the Volta Region on Wednesday, […]
All 104 World Cup matches ‘sold out’ amid massive demand – FIFA President
By Kwame Bediako FIFA President Gianni Infantino boldly declared all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup “sold out,” even as tickets remain available before the June 11 kickoff. Speaking to CNBC from US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Infantino oozed confidence in the unprecedented hype for the expanded 48-team extravaganza across […]
Ghana Prison Service pushes for local languages in digital learning as Leyden donates 30 laptops to inmates
By Enock Ankomah The Director-General of the Ghana Prison Service, Madam Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, has called for the integration of local languages into online learning platforms to make educational programmes more accessible to inmates with low educational backgrounds. She made the appeal during a ceremony where Leyden Education Consult donated 30 laptops equipped with online learning […]
Ayew shuts down retirement talk: I never thought about stopping
By Kwame Bediako Black Stars and Nac Breda midfielder, Andre Ayew has emphatically quashed swirling rumors of an imminent retirement, declaring his body feels strong and his passion for the game burns brighter than ever. The 36-year-old, fresh off signing with Dutch Eredivisie club NAC Breda, made the bold statement in a candid ESPN interview, […]
Reset agenda offers women chance to redefine leadership – Nana Oye
By Rachel Quartey Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration Nana Oye Bampoe Addo has described Ghana’s Reset Agenda as fundamentally a gender agenda, urging women in the public sector to seize what she called a “rare opportunity” to redefine leadership and accelerate national transformation. Delivering her remarks at the Second Annual Conference for Women in […]
Sports Minister pledges collaboration with SWAG to revive Ghana sports
By Gloria Peprah Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has pledged his office’s commitment to partner with sports journalists to foster a productive and sustainable sports ecosystem in Ghana. Speaking during a key meeting with the leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), Adams emphasized the vital role of the media in […]
