The Lagos State Police Command has stepped in amid growing controversy surrounding Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, following allegations involving his ex-wife, Bessem, actress Doris Ogala, and other former church members. Late last year, Ogala accused Pastor Okafor of reneging on promises of marriage, causing her emotional distress. […] The post Police

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Abdallah Wali, a former senator and diplomat, has formally withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), bringing to an end more than 20 years of association with the party.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 First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Zakari Mumuni, has called for a renewed commitment to ethical, holistic development, unity, and social responsibility within the Muslim community, as enshrined in the Ummah Constitution. He stated this during the High-Level Muslim Leaders Summit in Accra last Saturday under the theme, “Towards a Unified … The post Let’s

The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has disbursed GH¢219,592 from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) Disability Allocation, to support 48 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the municipality. The disbursement, which came in the form of cash and items depending on the beneficiary’s preference, included cash ranging from GH¢2,000.00 to GH¢5,000.00, refrigerators, industrial knitting machines, … The post LaDMA

In a move to harness global intellectual capital for national advancement, the Jospong Group has formalised a collaboration with Ghanaian Scholars in the Diaspora (GSD). The partnership, sealed by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last Friday in Accra, is designed to channel the specialised knowledge of Ghanaian postgraduate students in the US, Germany, Japan, South … The post Jospong

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 Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) says beginning this year, it would facilitate the establishment of three hundred (300) new Customary Land Secretariats in the country to improve customary land administration in line with the Land Act 2020 (Act 1036). A statement issued in Accra yesterday and signed by Mr Gad Asorwoe … The post OASL deepens customary land reforms

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.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has scheduled Tuesday, January 13, for the official draw of the Women’s FA Cup Round of 16. The draw, set to begin at 11:00 am at the GFA Conference Room, will be broadcast live on the GFA’s Facebook page. All 16 teams for the next stage have been confirmed, and … The post GFA to conduct Women’s FA Cup Round of 16 draw on January 13 appeared

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.

Gold and silver prices jumped as investors shifted to safe-haven assets following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Gold rose around 1.8% in Asian trading, while silver gained nearly 3.5%, as markets assessed rising geopolitical uncertainty and its global impact.

Former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo says Ghana’s corruption perception could improve as President Mahama’s administration records nearly a year without major scandals.