Private legal practitioner Kofi Bentil is impressed with the performance of former Agric Minister Dr Bryan Acheampong in the just-ended flagbearer primary of the New Patriotic Party. He described Dr Bryan Acheampong as the most significant emerging candidate in the NPP. He expressed the view that if Dr Acheampong carries himself well in the NPP, […]

On February 7 on the KeyPoints, Alfred Ocansey and his panelists are discussing the following topics: Dr Bawumia’s victory and the path to uniting the NPP. Cocoa farmers cry for their money. Why the delay?

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will be electing a candidate for the Ayawaso East by-election today, Saturday, February 7. The Electoral Commission (EC) set the by-election on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The decision follows the unfortunate death of the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ayawaso East Constituency, Mahama Naser Toure, which has rendered the […]

I was told how my mother slapped her elder sister in the lead-up to the 1996 elections when late President Rawlings was seeking a second term after transitioning from military rule to constitutional democracy in 1992. This was because her elder sibling shared a different political opinion from hers. From the way the story was […]

LIVE: Ghana Tonight || 06-02-2026

As Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in June across North America, the Ghana Football Association has reinforced the Black Stars’ backroom staff with a blend of experience, innovation, and proven expertise. Determined to restore Ghana’s status on the global stage after recent disappointments, the Black Stars have assembled […]

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA) is ramping up efforts to improve sanitation nationwide, with house-to-house inspections set to begin soon. Residents whose homes fail to meet basic cleanliness standards will face spot fines, in line with existing local by-laws. The move is part of the government’s renewed drive to sustain […]

“Kim has proven himself; his expertise Will Benefit the Black Stars” – Henry Asante Twum* The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has explained the rationale behind the appointment of Black Queens Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren as part of the Black Stars’ technical team. Speaking exclusively on Akoma 87.9 […]

The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has firmly defended the Association’s decision to appoint additional coaches to strengthen the Black Stars’ technical team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Earlier today, the GFA announced that, in consultation with key stakeholders, it had significantly reinforced the Black Stars’ […]

The Government of Ghana has agreed to pay the remuneration of additional technical team members appointed to support the Black Stars, according to Ghana Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum. Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Twum explained that the arrangement is temporary and applies only to the duration of the coaches’ engagement with the […]

LIVE: News360 || 06-02-2026

The One Humanity Beach Soccer Cup Ghana 2026 was officially launched on Friday at the Accra Sports Stadium Press Centre, marking a significant step towards hosting an international beach soccer festival focused on unity, inclusion and shared human values. The launch was formally declared by the Director General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo […]

The Ministry of Health as part of stakeholder consultations toward finalizing the Free Primary Healthcare policy has engaged the media, civil society organizations in the health sector and development partners. The engagements are aimed at gathering input to guide the effective implementation of the policy, which is expected to roll out in the first week […]

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that a positive fallout from the “social media firestorm” generated by his choice of clothes while visiting Zambia is that the President of that country, Hakainde Hichilema has promised to order some of the apparel. He said the social media troll has rather led to a market opportunity for […]

Division One League side Attram De Visser produced a commanding performance to book their place in the quarter-finals of the MTN FA Cup, thrashing relegation-threatened Ghana Premier League outfit Eleven Wonders in an emphatic Round of 16 clash in Tema. Despite the difference in league status, Godwin Attram’s men showed no signs of intimidation and […]

President John Dramani Mahama has said that by choosing to wear smock or fugu to Zambia, he has created a market avenue for the weavers in Ghana. He said this on the back of the social media buzz generated by his arrival in Zambia wearing smock. Some Zambian netizens described the apparel as a blouse, […]

Parliament has officially passed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, a flagship policy of the John Mahama administration. The bill was passed after extensive deliberations and debate between the Majority and Minority caucuses on the floor of the House on Friday, February 6, 2026. The objective of the Bill is to establish the 24-Hour Economy […]

Parliament has officially passed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, a flagship policy of the John Mahama administration. The bill was passed after extensive deliberations and debate between the Majority and Minority caucuses on the floor of the House on Friday, February 6, 2026. The objective of the Bill is to establish the 24-Hour Economy […]

The Dietitian Advantage: How Food Can Become Your Health Strategy in Ghana Many people think the dietitian is only for people who want to lose weight. But the truth is simple: the dietitian helps you use food as a tool. Not punishment. Not suffering. Not starvation. A tool for strength, energy, healing, and long-term wellness. […]

Legal practitioner and policy analyst Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has called on the government to urgently renegotiate the current cocoa farmgate price with farmers, warning that prevailing global market conditions have made the existing price unsustainable. According to him, the national conversation on cocoa pricing has been distorted by politics, preventing a clear understanding of the real […]