Standard Chartered Bank tops the 2025 KPMG West Africa Banking Customer Experience Survey in Ghana’s retail segment, retaining first place for the second year with strong digital performance and customer-centric service excellence.

Occupants and owners of temporary structures along the Takoradi-Cape Coast highway who have yet to evacuate risk having their properties demolished. On Monday, 19 January 2026, contractors working on the 73.6-kilometer Takoradi-Cape Coast road redevelopment project under the “Big Push” Agenda began demolishing structures along the highway. The mass demolition exercise started from the PTC […]

Police in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region have arrested a 55-year-old man for allegedly stabbing a family member in both eyes with a pair of scissors during a domestic dispute at Sefwi Abrokofe. The suspect, identified as William Gyamfi, popularly known as Kwasi Manso, is alleged to have attacked the victim, Akua […]

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a tournament rich in history, drama and shifting power dynamics. While some nations have enjoyed recent dominance, others with proud traditions continue to wait for a return to continental glory. For these teams, AFCON is not just a competition but a reminder of past triumphs and unfulfilled potential. […]

Morocco forward Brahim Díaz issued an apology on Monday following his decisive penalty miss in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final defeat to Senegal in Rabat. Morocco were attempting to win the tournament on home soil for the first time since 1976. The match was level late in stoppage time when Díaz won a […]

The Director for Tema Ports, Tebon Zuma, says nurturing the youth to discover their talents should be a top priority for Ghana. The Northern Debaters forum, a “baby”of the Director has become the breeding ground for grooming young talented youth in the Northern part of Ghana to realize their future dreams. The grand finale of […]

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has hosted a landmark business forum with a 54-member Japanese business delegation, building momentum from President John Dramani Mahama’s official visit to Japan in August 2025. The event underscored Ghana’s push to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) amid strengthening bilateral ties with Japan and provided participating companies with the […]

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has confirmed it will initiate formal legal proceedings with both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA following an incident involving Senegal’s temporary exit from the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations final. According to an official communiqué, the move stems from circumstances that unfolded after the referee […]

Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has reminded New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates of the consistency exhibited by the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) by backing its leadership choices, citing the example of former President John Dramani Mahama despite his heavy electoral defeat in the 2016 presidential election. Speaking on Monday, January 19, during Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s […]

A fire outbreak has swept through parts of the Dagombaline slum in Kumasi, destroying several makeshift structures and leaving hundreds of residents homeless. Although no casualties were recorded, many affected residents have been displaced and are currently seeking temporary shelter with friends and relatives. The fire, which broke out around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, spread […]

Education is a social process through which societies preserve their identity and ensure continuity across generations. It transfers values, beliefs, norms, and moral standards while also equipping learners with academic knowledge, skills, civic responsibility, and ethical principles needed for responsible citizenship. Education, therefore, serves both personal development and national progress by shaping individuals and protecting […]

In a decisive move, operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) embarked on series of raids to clear the reckless illegal mining along the Kumasi – Sunyani Highway on Saturday 17 January 2026. The raids commenced at about 0820 hrs, when the NAIMOS taskforce stormed illegal mining sites at the outskirts of Ashanti […]

A member of the communications team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Roger TD Wills, has accused the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government of failing in the management of fuel prices and the exchange rate. He noted that Ghanaians expected the Akufo-Addo administration to implement measures to reduce the prices and also to strengthen […]

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Goodwill sports ambassador Ray Quarcoo has reiterated the need for high-level officiating, especially on the African continent. The former Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) president has been a campaigner of good officiating for decades following the falling standards in officiating in recent past and currently. Especially in the area of Boxing and Soccer. He cited the […]

The PKO Boxing and Foundation has honoured Ghana’s first-ever boxing world champion, David Kotei, popularly known as D.K. Poison, in recognition of his historic contribution to the sport. The ceremony took place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the iconic Seconds Out Gym in Jamestown, Accra, where the former champion rose to prominence during his illustrious career. D.K. […]

Edward Atobrah Binkley, Deputy General Secretary of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), has stated that although there was no prior engagement between his outfit and the Mayor of Accra regarding the ongoing street decongestion exercise across the city, GUTA supports the initiative. According to him, the Association only became aware of the exercise […]

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) arrests a key suspected drug trafficker known as “Mother” during a major operation in Buduburam, seizing cannabis, tramadol and other controlled substances as part of its nationwide anti-drug campaign.

Ghana’s Ministry of Health announces a 14-day investigation into allegations of patient exploitation at Ridge Hospital following The Fourth Estate’s “Medical Kalabule” report.

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has issued a strong statement condemning the unacceptable conduct displayed by some players and officials during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 final between hosts Morocco and Senegal in Rabat. In a statement released following the heated encounter, CAF expressed its disappointment over incidents that marred […]