The African Regional Director of the World Health Organisation, Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi, has called for stronger collaboration between Ghana and other African countries to ensure effective health care delivery across the continent. Speaking during a meeting with Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Dr Janabi applauded Ghana’s Accra […]

President John Dramani Mahama on January 27 granted audience to the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa. The President lauded Mr Tong for strengthening the existing relations between Ghana and China during his tenure. “You haven’t just been an ambassador or diplomat, you have been a friend, and I’m sad to see […]

The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment (MYDE) has officially handed over sixteen pickup vehicles to the National Youth Authority (NYA) to support the effective implementation of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) across the country. The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, who led the handing-over ceremony, stated that the vehicles are […]

Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has ranked Nigeria as the worst African country American streamer and YouTuber, IShowSpeed visited on his tour. In a post on his Instagram story on Monday, January 26, 2026, Kunle Remi claimed Lagos, the capital of Nigeria, has lost its cultural essence, also claiming that all Nigeria can now boast of […]

Didi Dramani, currently the head coach of Hearts of Oak and a former assistant coach of the Black Stars, has outlined Ghana’s target ahead of the World Cup. Speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM after the draw, Dramani was confident about the team’s prospects. “Our primary target for Ghana at the World Cup should be to […]

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal has said his choice to run for the Ayawaso East parliamentary seat is motivated by a strong sense of responsibility and service to his people rather than material or personal gain. Speaking to journalists following the submission of his nomination forms at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Greater […]

Hearts of Oak head coach, Didi Dramani, has expressed confidence in his side’s ability to remain competitive in the Ghana Premier League title race despite trailing league leaders Medeama SC by eight points. Speaking to Akoma FM after their latest league fixture, the Phobians boss described the season as a long journey and urged patience […]

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has begun its first meeting of 2026 to review the country’s policy rate, with analysts projecting cuts of up to 500 basis points. The benchmark rate currently stands at 18 per cent. However, the Governor of the central bank has signaled a cautious approach, despite […]

Legal and governance analyst Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has argued that the delegates system used by Ghana’s major political parties, including the NDC, NPP and CPP, does not breach the 1992 Constitution. According to him, the system is comparable to an electoral college, where a defined group of party members is mandated to elect presidential or […]

Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, Mahama Naser Toure, has officially filed her nomination to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary slot ahead of the by-election in the constituency. Hajia Amina Adam will face five other contenders, including Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, in […]

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Dela Coffie, has projected that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will win the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer primaries. However, he said, the NPP will struggle in the 2028 general elections with him as the presidential candidate. The NPP will be going to the polls on […]

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has charged the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources to continue to decentralize initiatives and measures being put in place to end the destruction of the environment. Professor Naana Jane on Tuesday, January 27 paid a working visit to the Ministry to have first-hand information about activities and […]

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has discovered a new WhatsApp web malware called Astaroth used to steal banking details of unsuspecting Ghanaians. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the CSA said the new malware attack uses WhatsApp Web on Windows computers to spread the dangerous banking malware. Explaining how it works, the CSA said criminals […]

A cloud of controversy has emerged over the disbursement of funds under the Bloomberg Philanthropies supported Youth Climate Action Fund in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region, with the Member of Parliament for Sekondi, Blay Nyameke Armah, accusing some assembly members of pocketing money meant for youth-led climate change projects. The disputed funds form […]

Sudanese powerhouse Al Hilal have strengthened their squad with the signing of Ghana international Kamaradini Mamudu, securing the defender on a three-and-a-half-year deal in a move that underlines the club’s ambition on both domestic and continental fronts. The 23-year-old arrives at the Blue Wave as one of the most exciting attacking full-backs to emerge from […]

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed satisfaction with initiatives taken by the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, and his team to turn around the power sector from collapsing. During a working visit to the Ministry in Accra on January 27, the Vice President said she is happy that Ghanaians […]

Arsenal stand on the brink of a remarkable piece of European history as they prepare to host Kairat Almaty at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night in the UEFA Champions League. For Mikel Arteta’s side, the occasion represents more than just another group-stage fixture, it is an opportunity to etch their name into one of […]

Engineer George Kofi Arthur, former Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, has emerged as a leading contender for the position of Western Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), bringing to the contest over a decade of parliamentary service, strong party credentials, and extensive professional experience in engineering, education, and governance. Born on February […]

Legal and governance analyst Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has condemned what he describes as a “shameful” attack on a TV3 journalist by some soldiers, calling for those responsible to be identified and punished. Speaking on the incident on TV3’s Big Issue on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Mr Brako-Powers questioned whether the journalist’s actions in any way interfered […]

Minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has predicted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is likely to have a messy flagbearer race because leading figures are already crisscrossing the country in campaign tour. He said unfolding issues could cause a massive shake-up in the NDC and leave cracks. The Minority Leader wants the NDC to focus on […]