Bawumia is well prepared for 2028 elections – NPP youth organiser
By Peter Agengre The Upper East Regional Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salahudeen Musah Al-Khomeini, has thrown his support behind Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him as the most prepared and visionary leader for the party at this time. Speaking to GBCNews in Bolgatanga about the current political landscape, Mr Al-Khomeini said, “with […]
Ghana moves to harmonise Blue Economy Strategy and Sustainable Ocean Plan
By Sarah Baafi Ghana has taken a major step toward strengthening ocean governance and sustainable marine resource management with moves to harmonise its Blue Economy Strategy (BES) and the Ghana Sustainable Ocean Plan (SOP). The Senior Advisor to the President on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, held a high-level meeting in […]
Seven suspects arrested over highway robbery involving Council of State member
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Police have arrested seven suspects believed to be involved in a highway robbery that targeted a member of the Council of State. The robbery occurred on July 21, 2025, along the Tamale–Buipe highway. The suspects: Rashida Yousif, Aaron Abana Basuifanga, Wilson Avasong, Mutaru Idrisu (alias Virgin), Aminu Zebrila (alias Birdman), Innusa […]
Flights to northern Ethiopia cancelled as fears mount of renewed conflict
Passenger flights between Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, and cities in the northern Tigray region have been cancelled amid fears of a return to conflict, with reports of clashes in one area. Ethiopia Airlines, which operates all routes in the country, sent passengers a text message about the cancellations citing “unplanned circumstances”. Neither the airline nor […]
Ghana Supreme Court ruling ends legal uncertainty over Kpandai parliamentary seat
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent While the immediate shock of the Kpandai ruling has begun to settle, the deeper implications for Ghana’s electoral jurisprudence are only now coming into sharp focus. The Supreme Court of Ghana has delivered a landmark verdict in the high-stakes battle over the Kpandai parliamentary seat. In a four-to-one […]
Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump’s ‘number one fan’ and shows off gold card visa
Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper Nicki Minaj declared herself to be Donald Trump’s “number one fan” on Wednesday, while also showing off her Trump “gold card” visa, which offers applicants residency and a path to US citizenship. The US President called the star up on stage in Washington DC after she announced her support for the so-called […]
January politics: All eyes on NPP’s Flagbearer contest
By: Rachel Kakraba This month marked one year after the NDC government led by President John Dramani Mahama, took over the ship of State. The month witnessed some anniversary programmes, showcasing the NDC’s 12 months stewardship after the change of guard on January 7, 2025. Another major political event to end January, 2026, is not […]
Ghana seals China pact to supercharge 24-Hour Economy
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has signed pivotal Memorandum of Understanding with China’s Africa Economic and Trade Promotion Council (CAETP), launching the China-Ghana Economic and Cooperation Project Programme. This structured alliance promises to streamline investments, forge deeper ties between Chinese firms and Ghanaian partners, and fast-track bankable projects aligned with national growth […]
Education Minister inspects site for science lab at Pope John SHS in honour of Late Omane Boamah
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has visited Pope John Senior High School and Seminary in Koforidua in the Eastern Region to inspect land earmarked for the construction of a science laboratory in honour of the late Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah. The visit formed part of […]
Seized narcotic drugs and cannabis valued over 3 million Ghana Cedis destroyed
By: Francis Abedi The Drug Enforcement Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command has destroyed a quantity of narcotic drugs and cannabis seized over the past two years from drug traffickers and iliigal drug peddlers valued over three million Ghana Cedis. They included tramadol, aphrodisiacs,and opioid. The destruction of the substances forms part of ongoing […]
Haruna Iddrisu confirms IMF exit plan, October 2026 intake for Bunso Engineering and Agricultural University
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says Ghana is preparing to exit its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme before the end of 2026, a development he says will enable government to settle outstanding financial obligations on stalled infrastructure projects, including the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences at Bunso in the Eastern […]
GoldBod cracks down on unlicensed jewellery firms, deploys inspectors nationwide from Feb 2
By Magdalene Andoh The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a strong compliance notice warning jewellery manufacturers, fabricators, and gold refineries operating without valid licences to regularise their operations or face sanctions under the law. In a statement titled Compliance Notice No. GOLDBOD/2026/01, GoldBod revealed that it has identified several operators in the sector working […]
Police arrest man with 713 slabs of suspected narcotics in Ashanti region
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the unlawful possession of a large quantity of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs at Asanso, near Bekwai, in the Ashanti Region. The suspect, identified as Atampugri Akanyani, was arrested on January 26, 2026 while driving a Mercedes-Benz […]
Senegal boss Thiaw banned after Afcon final chaos
Source: BBC Senegal manager Pape Thiaw has been banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco this month. The Confederation of African Football (Caf) issued Thiaw with a $100,000 (£72,000) fine, saying he was guilty of “unsporting conduct” and “bringing the game into disrepute”. The […]
