The Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago (GNC) has completed a leadership transition, with outgoing president Mr. Kassim Abubakari outlining key financial and institutional milestones achieved during his three-year tenure at a swearing-in ceremony held on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Mr. Abubakari delivered his exit address during the induction of the new president, Mr. Effah […] The post Outgoing

Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior says he has “agreed verbally” to take over at Chelsea. The 41-year-old Englishman is set to replace Enzo Maresca, who left on New Year’s Day. “I cannot turn down this opportunity to join an incredible club, incredible squad who are Club World Cup champions,” Rosenior said. Strasbourg are part of the Todd Boehly […]

Vision FC head coach Nana Kweku Agyemang has described their win at Aduana in Dormaa as amazing.The Tema-based side travelled to the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park on Sunday in the Matchday 17 games.Meshack Adjetey's first-half strike secured the win for the Vision FC as they secured their first away win.â??Weâ??ve always asked them to believe in themselves. This is the youngest team in the Ghana Premier League, so what we needed was belief," Kweku Agyemang said after

Residents of Tain-Ano, a cashew-growing community in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region, ushered in the New Year in shock and disbelief when a farmer allegedly butchered a couple on a cashew farm in the area. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) gathered that the suspect, also a cashew farmer, fled the scene after … The post Farmer butchers couple at cashew farm in Jaman South appeared

…Unveils High-Tech Roadmap – Tourism &Tech Fusion for Continent’s Tourism Industry The organisers of the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit 2026 (PAAIS) have  announced a dedicated strategic focus on the African tourism and hospitality sector, highlighting how Artificial Intelligence will be the primary engine for the continent’s $100 billion “Experience Economy.” As AI planning […] The post Pan

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has handed over an officer, AICO1 Ahmed Abdul Samad, to the Upper East Regional Police for questioning on his role in the smuggling of 2,600 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition to Paga. His arrest followed the police’s interception of the ammunition on December 26, 2025, at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier … The post GIS hands over AICO1 Ahmed Abdul Samad

By Dr. Emmanuel Acquah-Sam (An Economist) My background as a managerial economist and author, together with my personal experiences, has made me curious about the reward for the faithful. I have this piece written, having heard and experienced the discomfort associated with persistent loss of faithful workers in most organisations. I sincerely acknowledge that some […] The post Incentivising

A total of five newborns were recorded on Christmas Day in 2025, the Wa Municipal Hospital has revealed. The sex distribution showed a male-skewed ratio, with males constituting four of the births, while females accounted for two, reflecting a marginal variance in gender outcomes. The New Year Day 2026 saw seven new babies, representing an … The post Wa Municipal Hospital

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s order to fish out the terrorists behind the deadly attack at the Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State. It also condemned the attack, which led to the death of over 30 people in the Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of […] The post Northern Governors back

Abdallah Wali, a former senator and diplomat, has formally withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), bringing to an end more than 20 years of association with the party. In a resignation letter dated December 31, 2025, and addressed to the PDP ward chairman of Sanyinna Ward in Tambuwal Local Government Area of […] The post Former PDP Senator Abdallah Wali dumps party appeared

The Presidency has dismissed claims that the photograph of President Bola Tinubu and Rwandan President Paul Kagame having lunch in Paris, France, was generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI). In a statement issued on Monday morning, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, clarified that the image was authentic and […] The post Tinubu–Kagame Photo

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has hosted a landmark faith and cultural gathering dubbed “Ghana in Praise,” to celebrate national unity through worship and thanksgiving as the country ushered in the new year. Held in Accra on Saturday under the theme “One Nation, One Praise,” the event formed part of GTA’s faith, culture and tourism … The post GTA hosts faith, cultural gathering appeared first

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) CEO, Justina Nelson, has assured stakeholders that the Fund will consolidate its strong 2025 gains in 2026, following major institutional reforms and significant growth in mining royalty revenues across Ghana’s mineral sectors.

VENEZUELA’S Nicolás Maduro says “I am still president” as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges in his first appearance at a New York court. Outside the court, protesters are gathering, chanting and holding Venezuelan flags and signs. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were seized from their Caracas compound on Saturday … The post Venezuela’s

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Sunyani, Vincent Antwi-Agyei, has dragged the Assembly Member for the Newtown Abonsuam Electoral Area, Raphael Cubagee, before the Sunyani High Court, demanding GH¢900,000 in damages for what he describes as a sustained, malicious and politically motivated campaign of defamation carried out through Facebook publications. In a strongly worded 39-paragraph […] The post Sunyani

North West debuted another bold look on TikTok. West, 12, sported a bridge piercing — a piercing going through the bridge of the nose — as well as black grills and turquoise hair in new videos posted on the “Kim and North” TikTok account Saturday. Her equally eye-catching outfit included a pleated gray miniskirt, black fur boots, a baggy […] The post North

THE Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is paying a historic visit to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, today at the Police Headquarters in Accra. The visit confirms the Asanteman’s positive impression of the IGP following the extension of his service. It also underscores growing institutional confidence in Mr Yohuno’s leadership at … The post Otumfuo pays historic visit

Dr. Charity Binka urges New Times Corporation staff to stay focused, united, and disciplined in pursuing institutional renewal. She emphasizes professionalism, resilience, and faith in God as NTC enters a new chapter of renewal and growth. Dr Charity Binka (seated third from right) with management and staff of NTC The Deputy Chairman of the Interim … The post Be

The New Patriotic Party has concluded its nationwide exhibition of the voter register ahead of the 31 January 2026 presidential primary, aimed at ensuring accuracy and transparency for delegates across all 276 constituencies.

The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.