The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested three persons for allegedly possessing firearms and ammunition without licences in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region. The suspects were picked up on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, during a routine patrol operation at Goziri, a community near Vieri. They were identified as Yahaya Samad […]

A new study reveals that CEO trust and organizational commitment are key drivers of sustainable industrial development in Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The research surveyed 374 CEOs of Ghanaian SMEs, finding that trust and commitment are essential for building dynamic capabilities that propel sustainability initiatives. This highlights the importance of strong leadership and […]

The Circuit Court ‘3’ in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has remanded two Chinese nationals into police custody for their alleged involvement in human trafficking and forced prostitution. The accused persons are Chen Xia, 37, a manager, and He Xiao Rei, also known as Nana, 46, a bar attendant. They have pleaded […] The post 2 Chinese

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has praised Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for opting to mobilise private funding to transport Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Vanderpuye said the approach was sensible and responsible, particularly at a time when public finances remain under pressure.He referenced the findings of the Dzamefe Commission, which cautioned against the use of state resources to fly supporters

Angel Asiamah, husband of former fetish priestess-turned-evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has expressed excitement after the Amasaman High Court reduced his wife’s prison sentence. Speaking briefly to journalists at the court forecourt on Thursday, February 5 following the ruling, Mr. Asiamah welcomed the ruling, describing it as a huge relief. “I […]

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says Ghana is preparing to establish its first modern fire assay laboratory as part of efforts to strengthen value addition and revenue mobilisation in the extractive sector. During an inspection tour of the Gold Coast Refinery in Accra on 4 February 2026, Dr Forson described the facility […]

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has reiterated how he was forced to lie before getting the chance to play for Spanish giants FC Barcelona.The 38-year-old signed for the La Liga club in 2019 on loan from Italian Serie A outfit Sassuolo.At his press conference, Boateng described FC Barcelona as the best club in the world and also named Argentina superstar Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.Seven years later, KP Boateng has stressed that those pronouncements

The Ghana Football School has announced the 1st batch of participants for the CAF Licence A Coaching Course. The list which represents the 1st batch of the prestigious CAF Licence A pathway, brings together a diverse group of experienced and emerging coaches selected to undergo advanced technical and tactical training in line with Confederation of […]

The Appointment Committee of the Ghana Football Association has named match officials for the Round of 16 fixtures of the MTN FA Cup.The games are scheduled from Friday, February 6, to Sunday, February 8, 2026.The Round of 16 will open on Friday at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, where Eleven Wonders face Attram De Visser. Dr Imoro Osman will take charge of the match, assisted by Frederick Danful and Marvelous Amediole, with William Agbovi as the fourth official.On Saturday,

The Office of the Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has dissociated itself from campaign posters circulating on social media that suggest he is seeking to contest the flagbearership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement issued by the Office, they described the posters as fake and […]

Ghana coach Otto Addo has described his meeting with German sprint star Owen Ansah as a special moment after the two connected at an event in Germany.In a post shared on Instagram, Addo said it was an honour to meet Ansah, noting that both men were born in Hamburg and share Ghanaian roots. He described the encounter as meaningful, reflecting the growing presence and influence of athletes with Ghanaian heritage in international sport.The Black Stars coach was among invited guests

Ghanaian teenager Kwesi Sorotu Badori has returned home to complete work permit formalities after sealing a move to Italian Serie A side Bologna from Berekum Chelsea.The 18-year-old midfielder finalised the transfer during the winter window, signing for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.However, his immediate integration into the Italian clubâ??s youth ranks has been delayed while he resolves documentation required to legally begin his professional career in Italy.Bologna confirmed

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed optimism about the teamâ??s chances of overcoming FC Samartex to reach the quarter-finals of the MTN FA Cup.The Yellow and Mauves will host their Ghana Premier League opponent this weekend in a highly anticipated showdown in the MTN FA Cup Round of 16.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Ibrahim Tanko acknowledged the quality of FC Samartex, noting that the contest will be very tough.He is, however, confident that Medeama SC can

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has directed all Municipal, Metropolitan and District Chief Executives and Coordinating Directors in the region to strictly enforce sanitation bylaws in their respective areas. Addressing assembly staff in the Nzema East Municipality during a working visit, he emphasized that under his tenure, the region must not experience a recurrence […]

Samuel Bartels, a legal practitioner, has cautioned that the prolonged delay in prosecuting those responsible for the murder of  Asante Kotoko supporter Nana Pooley is sending confusing signals and risks discouraging supporters from attending Ghana Premier League matches.February 2, 2026, marked one year since Pooley was stabbed to death in Nsoatre during a league match between Kotoko and Nsoatreman. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unresolved in court, with the

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

The World Food Programme (WFP) in close partnership with the GRATIS Foundation, has trained 231 young Ghanaian artisanal fabricators to produce high?quality threshing equipment under supervised quality assurance mechanisms. The initiative, which aims to strengthen local fabrication, local skills, and local ownership, is being implemented across seven Technology Solution Centres: Hohoe, Dormaa, Savelugu, Konongo, Kumawu, […]

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has admitted that his team, like any other side in the Ghana Premier League, can be beaten. The gaffer travelled with his team to Abrankese last weekend to face Nations FC in their Week 21 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.In a showdown at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Medeama SC scored first, but Nations FC rallied from behind to secure a 2-1 win, thanks to a brace from captain Razak Simpson.Speaking

The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor has reflected on the need for Africa’s mineral wealth to translate into real and inclusive opportunities for our people. In a statement on his Facebook after participating on Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 Mining Breakfast Meeting and Workshop in Accra, on Thursday, February 5,2026, he said while […]

The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has suspended all burials at the Osu Cemetery with immediate effect following revelations of illegal exhumations, desecration of human remains, and the unauthorised sale of burial plots. The decision was announced by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Alfred Ato Allotey-Gaisie, through a statement read to the media on […]