Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, officially inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 15th Africa Arm Wrestling Championship, dubbed “Accra 2026,” at the Ministry’s conference room. During the ceremony, he emphasized the importance of the committee’s role and tasked them with ensuring the successful hosting of the event. In his […]

AS part of its corporate social responsibility, Underground Mining Alliance (UMA) in collaboration with ROPEAK Company Limited, a sub-contractor of Newmont Ahafo Mines, has presented assorted food items and other materials to the Compassion Is Love in Action orphanage at Yawhima near Sunyani in the Bono Region. The items including some educational materials are 20 … The post UMA donates to

The Vice-President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mark Addo, has lavished high praise on Ghanaâ??s foremost referee, Daniel Nii Laryea, following his exceptional showing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, describing him as a benchmark for excellence in officiating.Laryea emerged as one of the tournamentâ??s most trusted officials, crowning a stellar campaign by taking charge of the heavyweight semi-final clash between host nation Morocco and Nigeria

The Minister of Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has highlighted the broader contribution of Chinese support and investment to Ghana’s economy. He reaffirms that Ghana deeply values its longstanding relationship with China, which dates back to the era of President Kwame Nkrumah and Chairman Mao. Dr. Forson underscored the need to deepen economic cooperation by […]

On January 18, 2026, the Africa Cup of Nations final produced far more than a continental football champion. It became a defining moment of leadership in action, illustrating how character, judgment, and responsibility are revealed under intense pressure. Played on one of Africa’s biggest sporting stages and watched by millions across the continent and the … The post Staying

The Bawumia campaign team has demanded an apology from former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, over a false statement attributed to Dr Bawumia. The Bauwmia campaign team noted that, in the video, Agyapong is seen falsely accusing the former Vice President of making remarks regarding the health status of Mr. Albert Adu […]

Ghana yesterday signed an agreement with Gold Coast Refinery Ltd, an Egyptian company, to refine one metric tonne of gold (1,000 kilogrammes) locally every week. The agreement, signed in Accra, is expected to add value to the country’s mining sector and reduce Ghana’s long-standing dependence on foreign refineries. It was witnessed by the Board Chairman … The post Processing

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has appealed to the traditional leaders to continue supporting the Ministry and the government to maintain peace and stability in the country. He said this when a delegation from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, led by the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, called on him at his […]

The Government of The Gambia has awarded Ghanaian technology firm, Margins ID Group, a landmark contract to deliver a comprehensive National Identification System and Integrated Digital ID Platform, marking a major breakthrough for African-led digital transformation. Under the agreement, Margins ID Group will design, build, finance, co-operate and transfer the national identity infrastructure, making it […] The post Technology

Ghana has taken a major step toward ending the export of unrefined gold after the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) signed an agreement with Gold Coast Refinery to process one metric tonne of gold locally each week, starting February 1, 2026. The deal, signed in Accra, is expected to strengthen domestic value addition in the gold […] The post Mahama Takes Bold Decision To Refine Gold In Ghana

The Minority Caucus in parliament has accused Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, of reckless diplomacy they say has pushed Ghana onto a United States list of countries facing an indefinite pause in immigrant visa processing, with potentially devastating economic consequences. Addressing an emergency press conference in Accra on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 the Foreign […] The post Reckless

Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has expressed strong confidence in Black Stars head coach Otto Addo, insisting the 50-year-old will not repeat past mistakes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana are set to make their fifth appearance at the global showpiece and have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia at the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.Despite guiding the Black

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, Ing. Kwabena Agyapong, has made a forceful appeal to party delegates to entrust him with the party’s presidential ticket, arguing that Ghana’s current economic, social and institutional challenges demand leadership anchored in integrity, discipline and competence. Addressing party faithful at his Policy Day on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Ing […] The post I

Last week, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman met stakeholders to address the growing public transport challenges confronting the country. The engagement followed sustained media attention on Ghana’s failing transport system, which has exposed how drivers and their mates continue to exploit commuters through unapproved fares and poor service delivery. Following the meeting, the Vice President […] The post Editorial:

The journey to help learners achieve learning standards can be joyful or frustrating. Much of this depends on the quality and effectiveness of teaching methods. In Ghana, however, some basic schools are handicapped, unable to thrive or excel. One issue that is often overlooked is the persistent difficulty teachers face when applying teaching methods in […] The post Teaching Methods In Schools:

Mr Yakubu Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Ahafo Ano South East   has launched a comprehensive free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration and renewal exercise to enhance healthcare delivery in the area. The initiative, which has a target of 10,000 constituents and being   undertaken in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), […] The post Ahafo

Dr. Ben Asante, a former Chief Executive officer of Ghana Gas has sworn the oath of allegiance to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene as the new Omanhene of Juansa Traditional Area in the Asante Akyim municipality in the Ashanti region. He answers Nana Kwaku Dankwa Opamago Kodie II. The new Juansahene had earlier last […] The post Ben Asante is new Juansa Omanhene appeared first on The

Daasebre Osei Bonsu III has officially mounted the Silver Stool of the Bretuo Dynasty as the new chief (Omanhene) of Asante Mampong Traditional Area. The 51-year-old chief, known in private life as Leslie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu, a certified Scrum Master and Product and Service Group Manager at GAF AG in Germany, succeeds his uncle, Daasebre Osei Bonsu […] The post Daasebre Osei Bonsu III ascends

The Adamawa State Police Command has deployed a new Divisional Police Officer (DPO) to take charge of Yolde Pate and Sabon Hanya, two neighbouring communities in Yola South Local Government Area. The command has also reinforced security presence in the communities, which have recently been under siege by criminal elements. “In cognisance of complaints and […] The post Police deploy