InfoAnalytics predicts victory for Hajia Amina in Ayawaso East NDC primary
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Global InfoAnalytics has predicted a decisive victory for Hajia Amina Adam in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary for the Ayawaso East constituency, Today Saturday, February 7, 2026. According to polling data released by the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, Hajia Amina Adam—widow of the late Member […]
I won’t apologize, I didn’t make a mistake – President Trump on racist video
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President Donald Trump has stated that he has done nothing wrong therefore, would not apologize to the Obamas after a racist video on his Truth Social account that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes in a jungle was posted and deleted. The video, which […]
Kwame Bediako writes: Inside Carrick’s quiet revolution at Old Trafford
By: Kwame Bediako Michael Carrick’s return to Manchester United as head coach feels like a homecoming scripted by fate. Appointed on January 13, 2026, after Ruben Amorim’s dismissal on January 5 and a shaky interim by Darren Fletcher, Carrick inherited a side in free-fall, seventh in the Premier League, riddled with inconsistency, and nursing a […]
I will be ordering more fugu for myself – President Hakainde Hichilema
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has joined a cultural conversation that captured attention online this week, expressing his admiration for Ghana’s traditional fugu garment. Earlier this week, social media lit up after President John Mahama arrived in Zambia for a state visit wearing the fugu, a hand-woven Northern Ghanaian smock. In contrast, Zambian officials greeted him […]
Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran
Source: BBC US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran. The order, issued on Friday, does not specify the rate that could be imposed, but uses 25% as an example. It says the tariff could apply to goods imported into the […]
Renaming Kotoka International Airport will boost Ghana’s democratic image abroad — Bongo MP
By Ashiadey Dotse The Member of Parliament for Bongo, Charles Bawaduah, says that renaming the Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport will help project Ghana as a strong democracy on the global stage. Government is planning to rename Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport, with a bill expected from the Transport Minister. […]
Agradaa’s sentence reduction sends wrong message about justice – Lawyer and MP for Bongo
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Lawyer and Member of Parliament for Bongo, Charles Bawaduah Esq., has stated that he believes the reduction of Nana Agradaa’s sentence from 15 years to one year is a mockery of Ghana’s justice system and sends the wrong message. According to him, even if the reduction was necessary, it should not have […]
Ghana-Zambia relations strengthen as smock diplomacy boosts AfCFTA ties
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent What we covered here Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has concluded a significant three-day state visit to Zambia aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exploring new trade frontiers. While the diplomatic agenda focused on the Ghana-Zambia Business Dialogue, the trip became defined by a piece of clothing. This […]
Buyers avoid Ghana cocoa as high prices leave 50,000 tonnes unsold – COCOBOD CEO
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has revealed that international buyers are increasingly avoiding Ghanaian cocoa due to higher prices compared with beans from other producing countries. Speaking at a media briefing, COCOBOD Chief Executive Officer Dr. Randy Abbey explained that the price differential has influenced purchasing decisions, with some buyers […]
Payment delays: COCOBOD working on solutions – Randy Abbey assures cocoa farmers
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Randy Abbey, has acknowledged growing concerns among cocoa farmers over delayed payments, describing the situation as challenging and driven by multiple factors. Speaking to journalists in Accra on Thursday, February 6, he said COCOBOD, the government, and the Ministry […]
Ghana Commodity Exchange Trades GH¢1.8 Billion in 2025, Supports Over 50,000 Farmers
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) has reported that in 2025, total traded value from spot and over-the-counter (OTC) trades exceeded GH¢1.8 billion, with over 78,000 metric tonnes of commodities exchanged. The Exchange, which trades key agricultural products such as maize, soya, cashew, and rice through nine warehouses mainly located in […]
Political interference, weak reforms undermining cocoa sector – LICOBAG
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana (LICOBAG) has blamed governance failures and excessive political interference for the worsening state of Ghana’s cocoa industry, warning that without structural reforms, the sector’s long-term viability is at risk. Addressing the media, LICOBAG said repeated attempts to engage the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) […]
Sports Minister Calls for Continental Reset at AIPS Africa Congress in Banjul
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has called for a fundamental reset of how Africa approaches sports development, urging governments and the media to stop treating sport as an afterthought and recognise it as a strategic economic sector. Delivering a statement at the Opening Ceremony of the 8th AIPS Africa Congress in Banjul, […]
Kandifo Institute Withdraws Petition Over Alleged Unlawful Activities in Goldbod Operations
By Felix Cofie The Kandifo Institute has formally withdrawn its petition alleging the unlawful involvement of unlicensed and investigated persons in the operations of Goldbod Ghana. In a letter dated January 8, 2025, and addressed to the Office of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, copies of which were sent to the Office of the […]
