U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirms former Ghana Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta overstayed his visitor’s visa and is in custody, facing possible deportation as extradition request from Ghana remains pending.

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Victor Smith has confirmed the arrest and detention of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe- Attionu in the United States. In a statement issued on January 15, 2026, Victor Smith said Sedina Tamakloe was detained by the US Marshals […]

GOIL PLC has announced a significant reduction in fuel prices at 150 out of its 447 outlets nationwide, as part of a targeted pricing intervention aimed at easing transportation costs and ensuring that recent economic gains translate into tangible relief for ordinary Ghanaians. The price reduction applies to strategically selected GOIL stations located closer to […] The post GOIL

Fidelity Bank Ghana has successfully concluded its nationwide Agent Engagement and Awards Night, culminating in a national ceremony held at Amber Garden, Tesano, Accra. The event brought together top-performing agents and members of the Bank’s Agent Network team from across the country to recognise excellence, strengthen partnerships, and celebrate the critical role agents continue to […] The post Fidelity

As New Patriotic Party delegates prepare to make one of the most consequential decisions in the party’s history, Naa Toshie, a leading voice in Kennedy Ohene Agyapong’s presidential campaign, says the moment demands clear-eyed judgment, not sentiment. Engaging delegates across the Bono Region, she argued that the party cannot afford to gamble with untested promises […] The post Ken Will Provide

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will channel party resources directly to constituencies to ensure equitable distribution and prevent feelings of exclusion among party supporters and citizens when elected to lead the party, the Chairman of the Communications Directorate of Dr Bawumia’s campaign, Nana Akomea, has said. Speaking in an interview […] The post Bawumia

Former Deputy Minister for Education and Assin South MP, Hon. Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has accused powerful actors within Ghana’s education bureaucracy of staging an ideological coup, secretly forcing LGBTQ content into basic schools in open defiance of parliament, government policy and the clearly stated values of the Ghanaian people. According to the MP, this […] The post Probe Latest LGBTQ Clanger -Fordjour

Henry Okum, the second Prosecution Witness (PW2) in the ongoing trial of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has told the High Court that the Samreboi Forest Reserve was already disturbed by illegal mining activities before operations commenced there. Testifying under cross-examination by counsel […] The post Samreboi

Zijin Golden Ridge Limited (ZGRL) has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Birim North District, pledging to work closely with local stakeholders to promote employment opportunities, worker safety, and peaceful coexistence. The company underscored that sustained dialogue, transparency, and continuous engagement remain central to building a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with its host communities. […] The post Zijin

The Tema Circuit Court ‘B’ has remanded two Ghanaians into police custody for illegally possessing 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs. Isaac Odoi, 33, and Kwame Mani, 39, the accused persons, were put in the dock on Tuesday, a day after they were picked up, after the police in the Tema Region […] The post Tema Court keeps two in the

A newly-launched digital marketplace is seeking to bring the country’s largely informal business sector online while helping to curb the rise in online business scams, its promoters have said. Golden Dreams Events and Promotions Management said its platform, GHKonect.com, aims to digitise local businesses across the country, connect them directly with customers and improve trust […] The post New

By Evelyn ARTHUR Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is resurging in the country’s eastern coastal waters, particularly in the Volta Region, raising serious concerns about sustainability of marine resources and the future of artisanal fishing livelihoods. Fresh findings by the Centre for International Maritime Affairs, Ghana (CIMAG) show a worrying increase in the use […] The post IUU

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.