Residents of Tain-Ano, a cashew-growing community in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region, ushered in the New Year in shock and disbelief when a farmer allegedly butchered a couple on a cashew farm in the area. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) gathered that the suspect, also a cashew farmer, fled the scene after … The post Farmer butchers couple at cashew farm in Jaman South appeared

By Dr. Emmanuel Acquah-Sam (An Economist) My background as a managerial economist and author, together with my personal experiences, has made me curious about the reward for the faithful. I have this piece written, having heard and experienced the discomfort associated with persistent loss of faithful workers in most organisations. I sincerely acknowledge that some […] The post Incentivising

A total of five newborns were recorded on Christmas Day in 2025, the Wa Municipal Hospital has revealed. The sex distribution showed a male-skewed ratio, with males constituting four of the births, while females accounted for two, reflecting a marginal variance in gender outcomes. The New Year Day 2026 saw seven new babies, representing an … The post Wa Municipal Hospital

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Abdallah Wali, a former senator and diplomat, has formally withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), bringing to an end more than 20 years of association with the party.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 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 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.

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.

Delcy Rodriguez has been formally sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president following the U.S. removal of Nicolas Maduro. The ceremony saw 283 lawmakers take office, while tensions persist as Maduro faces drug charges in New York.

Ofcom has contacted Elon Musk’s xAI after reports that its Grok chatbot can generate sexualised and undressed images of women and children without consent. Regulators in the UK and EU are examining the issue as X warns users against creating illegal content.

A 48-year-old Civil Servant, Augustina Aboagyewaa Armah, has appeared  before the Accra Circuit Court ‘3’ for allegedly defrauding a student of GH¢11,200 under the pretext of securing his enlistment into the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). Augustina Armah pleaded not guilty to a single count of defrauding by false pretence, contrary to Section 131 of the […] The post Civil

Mr Godwin?Edudzi?Tamakloe, Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has described the 2024 transition of power as “therapeutic”, which was welcomed by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking on the TV3 current affairs show, Mr. Godwin?Tamakloe praised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) for improving the economy through prudent measures implemented by […] The post Change