NDC clarifies position on government appointees contesting parliamentary primaries
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has clarified that government appointees are not barred from contesting parliamentary primaries under the party’s constitution. The clarification was given by the Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the party, Madhi Jibril, during the vetting of five aspirants seeking to contest the Ayawaso East […]
NDC rejects Hajia Amina Adam’s request for virtual vetting in Ayawaso East race
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a request by Ayawaso East parliamentary aspirant, Hajia Amina Adam, to be vetted virtually ahead of the party’s primaries. The request, submitted on her behalf on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, cited her mourning period and observance of […]
The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric
It was hard to miss 33-year-old model and writer Abena Christine Jon’el’s appearance at a recent major fashion show in Ghana. Walking the runway with her prosthetic leg wrapped in a colourful African print her appearance made a big impact. The Ghanaian-American was hoping to make a statement about the visibility of people with disabilities, […]
NDC completes balloting for five Ayawaso East parliamentary aspirants
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Five aspirants contesting the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary slot for Ayawaso East have drawn ballot positions following the successful completion of the party’s vetting exercise. The balloting, conducted immediately after the vetting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, determined the order in which candidates will appear on the ballot paper […]
Ghana to host High-Level Regional Security Conference in Accra
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana is set to host a High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security from January 29 to 30, 2026, as part of renewed efforts to address pressing security challenges across the sub-region. The conference, which be held in Accra under the auspices of President John Dramani Mahama, will bring together senior […]
Indians pay tribute after Arijit Singh retires at 38 as Bollywood singer
Heartbroken fans of renowned Indian singer Arijit Singh have been paying tribute to him after he announced he would no longer take on new playback assignments, marking the end of a defining chapter in contemporary Bollywood music. Some described his voice as “the sound of our heartbreaks and celebrations”, while others called it “a presence […]
Labour costs remain the biggest challenge in construction– GSS
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH New data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) shows that labour costs remain the biggest challenge in the country’s construction sector. Year-on-year labour inflation stood at 10.7 per cent, although this was lower than the 12.7 per cent recorded in November. Inflation for building materials fell further to 2.7 per cent, while […]
Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger’s capital
Sustained heavy gunfire and loud explosions have been heard in Niger near the international airport outside the capital, Niamey. Multiple eyewitness accounts and videos showed air defence systems apparently engaging unidentified projectiles in the early hours of Thursday. The situation later calmed down, reports say, with an official reportedly saying the situation was now under […]
Interior Ministry only oversees, does not conduct security services recruitment — Minister
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has clarified that the Ministry of the Interior has not taken over recruitment into the security services, stressing that its role is strictly supervisory in line with its mandate over agencies under the Ministry. According to the Minister, the Ministry’s responsibility is to provide oversight […]
Wulensi leaders meet Interior Minister to discuss security and development
By Sarah Baafi A delegation from the Wulensi Traditional Area, led by the Regent of Wulensi, Osumanu Salifu Wumbei, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at the Ministry in Accra. The visit focused on key security challenges confronting communities within the Wulensi Traditional Area, as well as development […]
China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia
Source: BBC China has executed 11 members of a notorious mafia family that ran scam centres in Myanmar along its north-eastern border, state media report. The Ming family members were sentenced in September for various crimes including homicide, illegal detention, fraud and operating gambling dens by a court in China’s Zhejiang province. The Mings were […]
Gender Minister cites victim withdrawal as challenge in domestic violence cases
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has highlighted the challenges of addressing domestic violence, citing cases where victims refuse to cooperate with authorities after reporting abuse by later denying the report or even pleading for their abuser’s release. “These women come to us for […]
Bank of Ghana lowers policy rate to 15.5%
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has reduced the policy rate further by 250 basis points to 15.5 per cent. This was announced by the Chair of the MPC, Dr. Johnson Asiama, during the 128th Monetary Policy Committee press conference. According to Dr. Asiama, global financing conditions have […]
Ghana’s export earnings rose from $19.1bn in 2024 to a record $31.1bn in 2025
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Figures from the Bank of Ghana’s Summary of Economic and Financial Data, released on 27 January 2026, indicate that the country’s total export receipts scaled from $19.1bn in 2024 to a record $31.1bn (£24.5bn) in 2025. The data shows that the rise in Ghana’s export earnings was largely driven by a sharp […]
