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There is no way an Economist can develop Ghana – Prof. Frimpong-Boateng

Former Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, has sparked debate by downplaying the role of economists in Ghana's development. He dismissed the notion...

I believe our own actions caused fire outbreak – Sofoline Mechanic Chairman

The Sofoline Mechanic Chairman, Ing Waco Koffi, has blamed workers at the yard for the extent of damage caused them in a fire outbreak. In...

January 31 primaries should be about leadership, not camps – George Andah to NPP

Former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West, Nenyi George Andah, has called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rise above...

Six pick nomination forms to contest NDC Ayawaso East primary

Six aspirants have officially picked nomination forms to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in Ayawaso East, scheduled for February 7, 2026. They...

Mahama directs Finance Minister to release GH¢1bn to retired soldiers

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance to immediately release funds to pay retirement gratuity arrears owed to personnel of the...

Double-track SHS students to learn via TV, online portal during off-campus periods — GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced a comprehensive plan for students in Transition Schools to continue learning during scheduled off-campus periods, declaring that...

About 5% of number plates in Ghana are fake – DVLA CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has revealed that nearly five per cent of vehicle...

Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time ever, extending a historic rally that saw the precious...

Security agencies urged to intensify crackdown on drug peddlers

Yalizuli Gaa Naa of the Zabzugu Traditional Area has called on security agencies to intensify efforts against drug peddlers to protect the youth from...

Ofori-Atta doing well and wants to come to Ghana – Gabby

Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a cousin of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has expressed confidence about his return to Ghana amidst ongoing legal battles. Speaking in...

Analysis: Trump follows through on WHO exit, ending U.S. funding lifeline

The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), following through on an executive order signed by President Donald Trump last...

Hundreds of thousands without power as major winter storm hits US

A dangerous winter storm has swept across the US, leaving at least three people dead and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of homes. Schools...

Nigerian music star Simi opens up on health struggles

Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has opened up on the health and personal challenges that delayed the release of...

First Sky Group commits over GH¢51m to dialysis care at Korle Bu

The Founder and Executive Chairman of the First Sky Group of Companies, Eric Seddy Kutortse, has disclosed that his company has spent more than...

Tonto Dikeh reconciles with ex-husband 10 years after separation 

Nollywood actress and philanthropist Tonto Dikeh has announced a reconciliation with her ex-husband, Dr Olakunle Churchill, ten years after their highly publicised separation, describing...

‘It’s already getting lit’ – iShowSpeed stunned by massive welcome in Ghana

iShowSpeed hasn’t even started his stream yet, but he’s already left speechless by the overwhelming reception from Ghanaians. The Twitch and YouTube star, real name...

Free Cataract surgery brings new hope to over 500 residents in Ejura

Laughter, smiles, and tears of joy filled the corridors of the Ejura Government Hospital as hundreds of residents saw clearly again for the first...

Newspaper headlines: Monday, January 26, 2026

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

Court remands man alleging military plot to kill Mahama

The Adenta Circuit Court has remanded a laundry attendant into police custody for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic. The accused,...

GNFS sends all-important notice to applicants

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has issued an important notice to all applicants involved in the ongoing recruitment and enlistment exercise, urging them...

Ghana cedi best-performing currency in Africa for 2025 – IMF

The Ghana cedi emerged as Africa’s best-performing currency in 2025, according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) analysed across more than 20...

Higher VAT threshold to ease burden on small businesses – GRA

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced an increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) registration threshold from GH¢200,000 to GH¢750,000 per annum. The move...

One dead, 2 rescued in accident at Breku Forest

One person has died while two others were rescued following a ghastly road traffic accident at Breku Forest, near the Pra River, along the...

EC assures readiness ahead of NPP presidential primary on January 31

The Electoral Commission (EC) has affirmed its full readiness to conduct the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, January 31, assuring...

GAF to receive new military bases, units and equipment to tackle emerging threats

Government has announced far-reaching measures to strengthen the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), including the construction of new military bases, the establishment of additional units...

Mahama commissions fleet of vehicles for Ghana Armed Forces

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a new fleet of vehicles for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of the government’s ongoing efforts...

GAF dismisses claims that 60% of military applicants failed medicals due to HIV

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed as false claims circulating in the media that about 60 per cent of applicants who participated in...

Over 100 cars burnt as fire guts mechanical shop at Sofoline

A massive fire outbreak has destroyed more than 100 vehicles after gutting a cluster of mechanic shops at Sofoline in the Kwadaso Municipality of...

Registrar of Companies to increase fees from February 2

Fees and charges for services provided by the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) are set to increase from Monday, February 2, 2026. According...

Akatsi North MP supports 95 tertiary students with GH¢400,000 educational grant

Tertiary students from the constituency have received cheques totalling GH¢400,000 to support their education. Addressing the beneficiaries, the Member of Parliament said the initiative forms...

Ten promises, one clear path: Dr. Bawumia’s agenda for Ghana prioritizes everyday challenges over empty rhetoric

Ghana stands at a crossroads. For decades, leaders have spoken of change. They have promised transformation. Yet families still struggle. Prices rise. Services fail....

Volta Health Directorate sets up enquiry committee after driver’s arrest over suspected Narcotics

The Volta Regional Health Directorate has constituted a Committee of Enquiry and announced stricter vehicle monitoring and tracking measures following the arrest of one...

Baba Jamal takes 10-day leave to contest Ayawaso East primary

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, has announced that he has taken a 10-day leave of absence to focus on the...

President Mahama expresses surprise at speed of Ghana’s economic recovery

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed surprise at the speed of Ghana’s economic recovery, saying the turnaround has occurred much faster than he anticipated...

Government anti-scam efforts bearing fruit – Cybersecurity expert

Cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT) expert, Adomako Samuel Kwame, has praised Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George for efforts to curb fraudulent activities in Ghana. He...

GAF denies reports of exploitation of Ghanaian UNIFIL peacekeepers

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed media reports claiming that Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are...

Big Push projects not for “wheelbarrow contractors” – President Mahama

President John Mahama has reiterated that the government’s flagship Big Push infrastructure agenda is not intended for small-scale or unqualified contractors, describing the programme...

Two health centres in Asunafo North receive beds to address shortage

The Member of Parliament for Asunafo North in the Ahafo Region, Haruna Mohammed, has donated 20 hospital beds to the Ayomso and Akrodie Health...

TUTAG breaks ground on 12-bed expansion for Ho Technical University Clinic

The Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has officially commenced the first phase of an expansion project for the Ho Technical University (HTU)...

Wedding video goes viral as bride’s brothers take center stage

A heartwarming wedding video showing a bride choosing her brothers as her bridal entourage has gone viral on social media, earning praise for celebrating...