According to a story published on myjoyonline, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intensified efforts to enforce the reformed Value Added Tax (VAT) regime that took effect on January 1, 2026 after disclosing that nearly 60 percent of businesses have not complied. This non-compliance, the Authority warns, is undermining the policy’s promise of price relief […] The post Editorial:

Memory, Morality, and the Politics of Ghana’s Democratic Identity  Few public policy decisions in recent times have stirred Ghana’s political nerve centre as deeply as the decision by the John Dramani Mahama administration to revert the name Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. What appears, on the surface, to be a matter of nomenclature is, in truth, a profound […] The post Kotoka or Accra

The Pre School department of the Ninting R/C Primary School in the Mampong Municipality of Ashanti region has been temporarily closed down, following a fire outbreak that razed down the School Feeding structure. The Canteen and Store, which served as the kitchen for the preparation of meals to feed pupils of the Ninting R/C Primary under […] The post Fire guts School Feeding facility

The Ahafo Ano South West District Assembly has officially handed over nine project sites to Contractors to commence construction works across various communities in the district. The projects include construction of classroom blocks with ancillary facilities, CHPS compounds and staff quarters, a Community Centre, a KG block and a high 50,000-litre tank and mechanised borehole. […] The post Ahafo

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reaffirmed its preparedness for the 2027 general election. The electoral body noted this was done despite the delays surrounding the passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly. The Commission disclosed that it has already concluded work on the election timetable and schedule of activities, […] The post INEC finalizes

The Emir of Shonga, Kwara State, Haliru Ndanusa, has decried the impacts of early girl-child marriage, suggesting education as an alternative to address the menace. Ndanusa said this during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday. The Emir, who said early marriage is contentious, believes education can help address the issue. “When you force […] The post ‘Very

United States Congressman Riley Moore has met with the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang. The duo met during Mutfwang’s trade and security mission to the United States, where the US lawmaker pledged America’s continued support in addressing security and economic challenges in Nigeria, particularly the protection of Christians and other vulnerable groups. Moore said […] The post Moore

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has identified the inclusion of deceased individuals on the current voters’ register, prompting plans for a nationwide verification exercise. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made this known on Wednesday during the Commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations, CSOs. According to Amupitan, the review became necessary after […] The post Dead

The annual July fishing closed season, while intended to rebuild Ghana’s dwindling fish stocks, has intensified economic hardship for fishing households, particularly women and children, a new Sankofa research study has revealed. The Creating Synergies between Indigenous Practices and Scientific Knowledge (ISIPSK), popularly known as the Sankofa research project, was led by the University of […] The post July

What Is Chronic Migraine? Most people who’re prone to migraine get a painful attack once or twice a month. But if you have the condition known as chronic migraine, you get headaches much more often – 15 or more days a month for at least 3 months. Migraine is a very common type of headache. […] The post Chronic Migraine: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment appeared first on The

A nation that is at peace with itself does not spend its time endlessly renaming its landmarks. It spends its time understanding them. The renewed call and bill to rename Kotoka International Airport is not really about aviation, transport, or national branding. It is about how we choose to relate to our past; whether we […] The post Feature:

Fenerbahce have confirmed the signing of France midfielder N’Golo Kante from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad. The Frenchman’s hopes of joining the Turkish club appeared to be over on Tuesday, when Fenerbahce released a statement blaming Al-Ittihad for the collapse of the the move. Fenerbahce claimed Al-Ittihad failed to file the necessary paperwork to complete the transfer, […] The post Kante

A 58-year-old businessman, Seth Welbeck, is expected to appear before the Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, February 6, 2026, after allegedly pulling a pistol on a police investigator who was escorting him to the police station following a court hearing. An eyewitness, Court Warrant Officer (CWO) Chief Inspector Margaret Nando, told The Chronicle that the […] The post Businessman

The Attorney-General has closed its case in the ongoing trial of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, after calling four prosecution witnesses. The prosecution witnesses included two former workers of Akonta Mining Company Limited at the Samreboi Forest Reserve, a police investigator, and an […] The post Attorney-General

Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented if known risk factors were addressed, according to a new global analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its cancer research arm, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The study, released ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4, estimates that […] The post Four in Ten Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented – WHO

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has announced his intention to contest the party’s National Chairmanship position. In a statement from his office, Chairman Wontumi said the NPP has faced difficult moments in recent years and drawn important lessons, making it necessary for […] The post Wontumi

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has paid a glowing tribute to the Justices of Ghana’s Supreme Court for what he described as their courage, restraint and fidelity to constitutionalism, saying their recent rulings have reaffirmed the supremacy of the ballot and restored public confidence in democratic governance. Delivering a wide-ranging address […] The post Kpandai

Government plans to change the name of the airport in Accra from Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport (AIA). According to the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, the proposed change forms part of broader policy decisions of the government. He was addressing journalists on Tuesday, 3 February, 2026 ahead of the commencement of the […] The post Kotoka Airport To Be Renamed appeared first

Naa Torshie Addo has congratulated former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on his victory in the New Patriotic Party’s presidential primaries, describing the January 31, 2026 contest as a defining moment in the party’s democratic journey. In a statement addressed to party faithful, Naa Torshie commended NPP delegates nationwide for their commitment and participation, saying […] The post Naa Torshie Congratulates

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Suman Kingsford Bagbin, has noted that “many” Members of Parliament are not truthful. According to him, many of them tell “lies” under the cover of politics. The former Legislator passed the verdict on the MPs during sitting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He had listened to both the majority and […] The post Most Of You Don’t Speak The Truth – Bagbin