Parliament resumes sitting today
By Diana Adjei Members of Parliament are expected to return to the Chamber to begin the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic is set to continue legislative business in a session expected to focus on key government policies and […]
‘Superhuman’ teen swims hours to save family stranded off Australian coast
SOURCE: BBC A 13-year-old boy has been praised for his determination after he swam through rough waters in fading light to save his mother and two siblings who had been swept out to sea off Australia’s coast. The family had been paddleboarding and kayaking at Geographe Bay in the south of Western Australia, on Friday […]
Dermatologist warns against using body lotion on the face
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave A dermatologist and founder of Skin Foundation Africa, Dr Kofi Ansah Brifo, has cautioned against using the same cream or body lotion on both the face and body, particularly for people with oily skin. Speaking on the psychological impact of acne on young adults on the GTV Breakfast Show on Tuesday, […]
Afenyo-Markin donates 10 laptops and 10 desktops to GBC to support operations
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has fulfilled a promise he made to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) by donating computers to the Corporation. Mr. Afenyo-Markin presented 10 laptops to the Digital Platforms Department and 10 desktop computers to the News Room of GBC on Tuesday, January 3, 2026. The […]
Africa must deepen free trade to overcome fragmentation – Ambassador Ahmed Haggag
By Mabel Adorkor Annang Africa’s quest for economic independence and continental unity hinges on deepening free trade, improving infrastructure, and dismantling long-standing barriers to intra-African commerce, former Egyptian diplomat Ambassador Ahmed Haggag has said. Speaking on Free Trade zone in Africa: Hopes and challenges, Ambassador Haggag called for bold steps toward continental integration, including a […]
Ghana to attend Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Fiji in 2026
By Hannah Dadzi Fiji is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys general, including officials from Ghana, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will be held in Nadi from February 9 to 12, 2026. The meeting takes place at a time when the rule of law is steadily declining around the world. Over the […]
FDA to shut down food joints operating without hygiene permits
By Sarah Baafi The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has announced that, effective February 1, 2026, all food service establishments operating without a valid Food Hygiene Permit will face closure. This directive, described as a final warning, applies to all food businesses including restaurants, lounges, hotels, chop bars, snack bars, bakeries, food vans, event caterers, […]
CEO Malik Basintale paid an official visit to Northshore Apparel Ghana in Savelugu
CEO of the Youth Employment Agency, Malik Basintale accompanied by the Deputy CEO in charge of Operations, Mr. Abubakari Saana Abdul Kudus, and Directors of the Agency visited the Northshore Apparel Ghana in Savelugu, gaining first-hand insight into the operations, training processes, and the quality of work being done to prepare young people for employment […]
Government T-bill auction oversubscribed by 144%
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Data from the central bank show that the Government of Ghana’s Treasury bill auction held on January 30, 2026 was oversubscribed by 144%. The January 30 auction marked the fifth consecutive time Treasury bill auctions have been oversubscribed. The government raised GH¢12.306bn against an initial target of GH¢6.997bn, exceeding the target by […]
Abunyanya chieftaincy dispute: Two dead after violent clash
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Two people have died and several others have been injured following a violent clash between two factions on Sunday, February 1, 2026, over a long-standing land and chieftaincy dispute in Abunyanya, a farming community in the Nkwanta North District of the Oti Region. The Assembly Member for the Abunyanya Electoral Area and […]
President John Mahama Ranks 5th on Devex Global Power 50 List
President John Dramani Mahama has been ranked 5th on Devex’s 2026 Power 50 list, placing him among the most influential figures shaping the future of global development in a rapidly changing post-aid era. The annual Devex Power 50 highlights individuals wielding significant influence over global development policy, financing, and innovation at a time when traditional […]
Grammy or not, Davido has won our hearts – Ananzo
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido’s loss at the 66th Grammy Awards has not dampened the spirits of his fans and supporters, including Ananzo, the washing bay promoter who previously received a generous gift of $5,000 from the singer for promoting his music. Ananzo expressed his admiration for Davido in a post on […]
Engineering Council sets Feb 27 deadline for registration of engineering practitioners, firms, educational units
By: Jacob Aggrey The Engineering Council has directed all engineering practitioners in Ghana to regularise their certification and registration by February 27, 2026, urging that practising engineering without registration constitutes an offence under the law. In a press release issued on Tuesday and signed by the Registrar, the Council said it was acting under the […]
Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape
Dozens of worshippers kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state have returned home weeks after their abduction, police have confirmed. They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in the remote village of Kurmin Wali. The 80 people escaped on the day they were taken but hid in neighbouring villages for […]
