The High Court in Accra has granted bail to Alhaji Seidu Abagre, a 79-year-old retired teacher charged with allegedly acting as a chief in Bawku without lawful authority. Presiding judge, Her Ladyship Justice Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Bassit, granted the bail after considering submissions from both the prosecution and the defence, citing Article 19(2)(c) of the 1992 […] The post Bawku: Alhaji Seidu Abagre granted

Fredrick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has filed a suit at the Human Rights Division of the High Court in Accra, accusing five state and foreign entities of violating his fundamental human rights during his arrest and detention. The application, brought under Article 33(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Order 67 of the High […] The post Abu Trica demands GH¢10M compensation

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced with deep regret the death of one of its students, Mr. Ransford Amankwah Asomani, a second-year BSc Agribusiness Management student. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 8th February 2026, when Mr. Asomani fell from the second floor […] The post KNUST Student Dies

The Oti Regional Police Command has arrested two persons for possession of arms and ammunition without lawful authority after intercepting a truck transporting concealed ammunition from Accra to Kpandai in the Northern Region. The arrest followed intelligence received by the Oti Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) on February 7, 2026, indicating that a Kia Rhino […] The post Oti

Moh Damush, Chief Executive Officer of Telecel Group, has underscored the urgency of building a digital single market to unlock Africa’s economic growth, pointing to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a gateway to a unified market of about 1.4 billion people. He said Africa must deliberately harness its digital potential, stressing that […] The post Unlocking

Residents of Nyankamam near Enchi in the Aowin Municipality of the Western Region have appealed to the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, the Western North Regional House of Chiefs, the Western North Regional Minister, the Regional Police Commander and the National House of Chiefs to, as a matter of urgency, intervene in the long-standing chieftaincy […] The post Chieftaincy

The Ayawaso East constituency primary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has once again exposed the vote-buying infested elections in the politics of the country. The broad daylight actions of sharing money, television sets and other items by the various NDC Parliamentary Aspirants during the Ayawaso East primary took the shine off the exercise. […] The post Mahama Sacks Baba Jamal appeared first on

The Government of Ghana has set an ambitious target to double the country’s coconut plantation coverage from 90,000 hectares to 180,000 hectares by the end of 2028, as part of efforts to position Ghana as the largest producer of coconut in Africa and the 12th largest globally. The announcement was made by Dr Peter Boamah […] The post Ghana Will Double Coconut Production –Otokunor appeared

US-based law Professor, Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, has sharply criticised the High Court (Appellate Division) for drastically reducing the 15-year prison sentence of Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, also known as Nana Agradaa, arguing that the decision trivialises organised, faith-based fraud. Writing on his Facebook page, Prof Azar warned that the appellate court’s description […] The post Agradaa

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced a 100 per cent increase in the monthly allowance of street sweepers, raising it from GH?400 to GH?800. The decision, disclosed by Accra Mayor Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey, is intended to professionalise sanitation work, improve the welfare of sweepers and attract more young people into the sector. According […] The post Editorial:

The Atonsu branch of the Kristo Asafo Mission, established on February 3, 1971 by the Founder and Leader of the church, the late Apostle Engineer Kwadwo Safo has commemorated its 55th anniversary with a donation to the Sawua Health Centre. The Church, led by the head pastor, Albert Safo Ntim, donated items worth GHC8,500 to mark […] The post Kristo Asafo Mission donates to Sawua Health Centre

The National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) has distributed equipment to the first batch of beneficiaries in the Ashanti Region towards empowering the youth and addressing unemployment. The programme, which has trained 14,335 youth nationwide, aims to support those interested in apprenticeship and entrepreneurship. Speaking at the event, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, advised beneficiaries not […] The post First

The Ashanti Regional Secretariat of the Department of Rent Control, under the Ministry of Works and Housing, has explained its “existing laws” and their enforcement, some of which are oblivious to the citizenry. It has also hinted of a new Bill which aims at amending the Rent Act 1963 (Act 220) and also seeks to modernise the […] The post Ashanti Rent Control educates public on its laws

The Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) is currently unable to pay for cocoa it has purchased from farmers due to a breakdown in its traditional financing model, accumulated debt from undelivered cocoa contracts and sharp shifts in global cocoa prices, according to the Chief Executive of Cocobod, Dr Randy Abbey. Dr Abbey disclosed this during a […] The post Why Cocobod Can’t Pay Farmers –Randy Abbey

Legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor has died at the age of 90, the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has announced. Taylor passed away early on Saturday, 7 February 2026 at the Saltpond Hospital, the Ghana Music Union said in a statement. MUSIGA president Bessa Simons said: “Ghana and indeed the world has lost a […] The post Ghanaian highlife maestro Ebo Taylor dies at 90 appeared

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has set its sights on a major cultural offensive, with plans to officially commission two of the nation’s most influential northern icons, Hamamat Montia and musician Wiyaala, as global tourism ambassadors. The revelation was made on Showbiz A-Z on Saturday, February 7, by the Deputy CEO of the GTA, Gilbert […] The post Hamamat, Wiyaala land tourism ambassadorial

Gospel minister Mavis Payne has released a spirit-filled worship song of thanksgiving to God. With ADEAKYE, Mavis Payne tells her story of how merciful the Lord has been and encourages people to give thanks to God even for the little blessings. Recorded live at Eden Experience 2025 and released on Friday, February 6, 2026, the […] The post Mavis Payne Releases Adeakye: A Song

Dentists are concerned people care more about having pearly whites than their overall oral health, despite gum health being a major risk factor for a slew of diseases. Second only to the gut, the mouth is home to a diverse community of bacteria – known as the oral microbiome – with more than 700 species found […] The post Why we should focus more on our gums and

Introduction In the everyday lives of Ghanaians, few economic issues are as immediately felt as the price of fuel. Whether one is a commercial driver, a trader transporting goods, a manufacturer powering machinery, or a household budgeting for transportation, fuel prices exert a direct and pervasive influence on the cost of living. Over the past […] The post Fuel Price Relief,

Cole Palmer scored a first-half hat-trick as Chelsea won at bottom-of-the-table Wolves to continue their good run of form under Liam Rosenior. The forward had four Premier League goals this season before Saturday’s match but almost matched that tally in just one game as he produced an impressive display. His first two came from the […] The post Palmer scores first-half hat-trick in Chelsea