At least 34 people were injured in a road traffic accident involving a passenger bus at Asuboi on the Accra–Kumasi Highway in the early hours of Saturday, January 17, 2026. The accident involved a 34-seater KIA Grandbird bus, which reportedly overturned and landed on its side in the middle of the highway, temporarily disrupting traffic … The post 34 injured as bus crashes at Asuboi

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of Thursday’s election extending his four decades in power by another five years. He gained 72 per cent of the vote, the election commission announced, against 25 per cent for his closest challenger Bobi Wine, who has condemned what he described as “fake results” and “ballot … The post Ugandan

US President Donald Trump has threatened to place tariffs on nations that do not go along with his ambitions to annex Greenland. Trump said at a White House meeting that he “may put a tariff on countries if they don’t go along with Greenland”, which is a self-governing territory controlled by Denmark. He did not … The post Trump threatens new tariffs on

The White House has announced the first members of its Gaza “Board of Peace”, and the list of names will do little to dispel the criticism from some quarters that the US president’s plan resembles, at its heart, a colonial solution imposed over the heads of the Palestinians. There are still several unknowns – namely … The post Big names on Trump’s peace

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) hosts regional investment roadshows in the Central and Western Regions from today January 19 to 23, 2026, to showcase investment ready opportunities and promote district level economic growth. The initiative forms part of the Centre’s flagship Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP), aimed at identifying and promoting viable investment prospects … The post GIPC

The government is rolling out a national job market information system to enhance access to employment opportunities, directly link job seekers with employers. The national job market information system, which is digital platform, will aggregate job vacancies from both the public and private sectors and enable applicants to apply online, says the Minister of labour, … The post Govt rolls

 A six unit classroom block, a library, and teachers’ common room has been completed for the Tsiyinu M.A Basic School to improve on quality teaching and learning in the area. The classroom project, which was facilitated by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu-North, Mr Edem Agbana, was funded by the Ghana Education Trust Fund … The post Tsiyinu M.A Basic School

THE Vice President, Professor Nana Jane Opoku Agyemang, has called for the renewal of the historic Pan-African ties between Ghana and Guinea, urging both countries to deepen cooperation in the spirit of African unity and shared development. She made the call in Conakry after attending the investiture of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya. The visit formed … The post Renew Ghana-Guinea

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Victor Smith, confirms the detention of former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sedina Tamakloe- Attionu, at the Nevada Southern Detention Centre in the USA. The letter dated January 15, 2026 noted that “I can today confirm that Mrs. Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, is being detained at the Nevada Southern … The post Sedina

Over five thousand winners were reward by Electroland Ghana Limited(EGL) in it’s Akye3de3 Kese3 Promotions. The promotion will continue till 2029, as EGL extends it’s partnerships with National Lottoeries Authority’s Caritas platform. ACCRA FULL SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS HOUSE MAKEOVER Those who received rewards were made of weekly and monthly winners, ultimate regional winners among others. Also, … The post Over

The Ghana Police Service has retrieved a Toyota Highlander vehicle used in the infamous Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop robbery that occurred in November 2024. The retrieval forms part of ongoing investigations into the high-profile robbery case. The vehicle was recovered from its owner, suspect Abdul Samid Larry, popularly known as “Touch,” at Ashaiman Lebanon on … The post Police

The Ghana Police Service, through the Criminal Investigation Department, has arrested a suspect captured in a viral video physically assaulting a woman. The suspect, Christford Affadu Danful, also known as Ekow Black, was arrested on Thursday, January 15, 2026, through an intelligence-led operation by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team, following the circulation … The post Police

When Francisca Asiedu first walked into the premises of the Ministry of Agriculture years ago as a budding journalist to cover a group of young agriculture graduates staging a sit-in protest for jobs, little did she know that assignment would change her life forever. During the interviews with the picketing graduates, she realised how much … The post How

The ongoing economic stabilisation is beginning to restore confidence among businesses and investors, creating renewed space for small and medium-sized enterprises to plan, expand and create jobs, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has said. Speaking at 2026 edition of an annual appreciation dinner organised by Yadaba Communications in Accra, Ms … The post Improved

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with a syndicate that allegedly used taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting passengers. The suspects were identified as Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe, Richard Osei, and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor. They were arrested on January 12, … The post 3-member cab stealing syndicate arrested

A total of eight foreign nationals, who were arrested in August 2025 for engaging in illegal QNET-related activities and subsequently convicted, have completed their six-month sentences at the Nsawam Prisons. The ex-convicts have, therefore, been transferred to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) Holding Centre in Accra where they would remain in lawful custody pending repatriation … The post Immigration

A Circuit Court at Sogakope in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region, has sentenced a 40 year old man, Gideon Doe Adifu, to 15 years imprisonment for defilement and incest. The court, presided over by Mr Joseph Nadaado, sentenced Adifu to 10 years in hard labour for defilement and five years for having … The post Sogakope Court jails man 15 years for defilement, incest appeared

The government has established a 12-member Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, bringing together seasoned experts from academia, public service, and the private sector to provide strategic guidance on national economic issues. Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is a member of the group, which also includes respected economist and private sector leader Mr Kwame … The post Govt

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Mrs Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, has called for continuous collaboration with the media to educate operators, protect consumers and promote Ghana’s tourism offerings as the sector prepares for key activities scheduled for 2026. She said the tourism industry was entering a critical phase, with higher expectations, … The post GTA

INTRODUCTION Ghanaian football clubs once shone brightly on the African stage, with legendary teams like Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko enjoying success in continental competitions. However, in recent years, the narrative has changed dramatically. Ghanaian clubs have struggled to make an impact in African competitions, with poor performances, early exits, and lackluster results becoming … The post From