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National Labour Commission orders university staff unions to suspend strike

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has directed four striking university senior staff unions to immediately suspend their indefinite industrial action to allow for further...

My body will deteriorate but I will never die – Rex Omar

Veteran highlife musician Rex Omar has shared an unconventional perspective on death, funerals and the afterlife, insisting that what people call death is merely...

Takoradi Circuit Court remands 13 suspected illegal miners into prison custody 

Thirteen suspected illegal miners, who were put before the Takoradi Circuit Court for allegedly mining in the Boi Tano Forest reserve in the Western North...

DVLA boss clarifies cost of DV registration plates

The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has clarified that the official cost of obtaining a...

Newspaper headlines: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Here are the front pages of some of Ghana’s newspapers today.   

Togolese Armed Forces Intelligence pays visit to GAF

A six-member delegation from the Defence Intelligence Unit of the Togolese Armed Forces has paid a working visit to Ghana’s Department of Defence Intelligence...

Epstein storm could topple a world leader – but it’s not Trump

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was never mixed up with Jeffrey Epstein but is in grave peril of losing his job because of him. President...

24-hour economy will drive productivity and industrial growth – Veep

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has said Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy policy holds significant potential to boost productivity, expand trade and accelerate industrial...

GNFS inspects Kumasi Central Market amid rise in fire outbreaks

Fire safety officials have carried out a safety inspection and public education exercise at the Kumasi Central Market as part of efforts to reduce...

88.8% of shops at Oda Central Market allocated to original owners – Oda MCE

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Birim Central, Solomon Kusi Brako, has confirmed that 88.8% of shops at the newly constructed Akyem Oda Ultra-Modern...

State monuments are for patriots – CPP slams talk around renaming Kotoka Airport

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has insisted that state monuments, streets, and public institutions should be named only after individuals who are truly deemed...

Ghana launches local gold refining at Gold Coast Refinery

Ghana has officially commenced local refining of gold from the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector, following the start of operations at the Gold...

Two KIA staff granted bail for theft of 160 litres of diesel

The Kotobabi District Court on Tuesday granted bail in the sum of GH¢10,000, with two sureties each, to two workers of the Kotoka International...

World’s longest wild snake discovered in Indonesia [Photos]

A giant female reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) discovered in the Maros region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, in late 2025 is believed to be the longest wild...

Oppong Nkrumah questions January inflation data, says figures don’t reflect market realities

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has cast doubt on the credibility of Ghana’s January 2026 inflation figures,...

Parliament adopts report to expand legal education in Ghana

Parliament has adopted the report of the Constitution and Legal Affairs Committee on expanding legal education and promoting awareness and training for legal professionals...

NPP Presidential Primary: Election Committee Chair commends Police

Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Election Committee, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has commended the Ghana Police Service for ensuring a peaceful presidential primary...

‘Painful times in my marriage’ – Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files

Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates has said her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, being named in new files relating to the late sex offender...

J.B Danquah @ 61: You cannot write Ghana’s history without J.B Danquah – Abuakwa South MP

Parliament has marked the 61st anniversary of the passing of Dr Joseph Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Danquah with a solemn reflection on his enduring intellectual,...

Ejisu MP vows to unite constituency behind NPP Flagbearer for 2028 victory

Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Boateng Esq., has called on New Patriotic Party (NPP) members to set aside internal party differences and unite...

Obra Show: Woman cries out after 11-year marriage ends in fear and separation

An eleven-year marriage has collapsed into fear, separation, and a painful custody battle after a woman accused her husband of threatening her life and...

Galamsey Fight: Lands Minister inspects 320 reclaimed hectares at Manso Nyankomanse, pledges 2026 land drive

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has inspected the successful reclamation of 320 hectares of mined-out sites at Manso Nyankomanse...

ECG reaffirms cash waterfall commitment as AKSA nears 205 MW Anwomaso Plant completion

Acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana, Ing. Kwame Kpekpena, has reiterated the company’s commitment to strict compliance with the Cash Waterfall...

Kejetia traders demand refund after eviction from Middle Lane

Traders who were operating along the middle lane of the Kejetia Market in Kumasi are seeking a refund of money allegedly collected by Prince...

Gunmen reportedly kill dozens in Nigeria, US military deployment confirmed

Dozens of people have been killed by unidentified gunmen in a ferocious attack on two villages in Nigeria's western state of Kwara, local lawmaker...

If we keep Kotoka name, we normalise coups for our children – Dr. Kwaku Afriyie

Former Member of Parliament for Sefwi-Wiawso, Dr. Yaw Kwaku Afriyie has renewed calls for the renaming of Kotoka International Airport, arguing that retaining the...

Nana Bediatuo Asante opposes renaming of Kotoka International Airport

Former Secretary to President Nana Akufo-Addo, Nana Bediatuo Asante, has spoken against calls to rename the Kotoka International Airport, insisting that the name represents...

SMEs remain competitive despite challenges – Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has praised Ghana’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) for their resilience and competitiveness, even in challenging economic conditions...

12 in critical condition in accident involving 3 cars at Gomoa Amenfi

Twelve passengers are in critical condition following a three-vehicle accident at Gomoa Amenfi on the Winneba–Mankesim Highway. The crash involved a Toyota Voxy passenger vehicle...

Accra decongestion reaches Kaneshie as Mayor inspects flood-prone areas

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) on Tuesday extended its ongoing decongestion exercise to Kaneshie, marking the third day of enforcement under the Red Line...

Nurse in court over alleged GH¢257,000 UK visa fraud

A 34-year-old male nurse has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly collecting GH¢257,000 under the pretext of securing a United Kingdom visa...

Wontumi trial: Prosecution closes case, court gives accused 14 days to file submission of no case

The prosecution in the trial of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, has closed its case in the...

Photos: Speaker Bagbin’s gold regalia steals the spotlight at ninth parliament opening

On Tuesday, February 3, the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, appeared in the Chamber adorned in gold regalia, complemented by...

Only 20% of African SMEs engage in export trade – Prof. Opoku-Agyemang

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed concern about the low participation of African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in cross-border trade. She warned...

Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, soldier wounded by gunfire

At least 20 Palestinians, including several children and a paramedic, have been killed and almost 40 others wounded in Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals...

Finance Minister inspects Gold Coast Refinery, signals push for value addition in gold sector

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the Gold Coast Refinery as a significant milestone in Ghana’s industrialisation drive and broader...

Climate Change: AGN Chair to mobilize expertise to advance Africa’s interests in global negotiations

The Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN), Dr. Nana Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, has urged African countries to strengthen unity and...

Cross-border payment reforms key to AfCFTA success — Deputy BoG Governor

Payments remain one of the biggest obstacles to Africa’s ambition of building a truly integrated single market under the African Continental Free Trade Area...

If Bawumia loses in 2028, Bryan Acheampong will be favoured – Odike claims

Founder of the Union Government, Kwasi Addai Odike, has alleged that some influential figures within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) may shift their support...

“I know his mind, character and love for Ghana”- Akufo-Addo backs Bawumia after NPP victory

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has thrown his weight behind the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) newly elected flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him...