NAIMOS Taskforce has arrested two Chinese nationals allegedly engaged in illegal mining at Pankese in the Birim North District.

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has publicly reacted to the arrest of Evans Eshun, popularly known as Ebo Noah, a man who claims to be modern-day Noah instructed to build an ark for God. The artiste questioned the arrest and suggested that Ebo Noah is only engaging in content creation rather than criminal activity. In an Instagram […]

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George has expressed concerns about the future of international stability and the integrity of territorial sovereignty in the wake of America’s capture of Venezuelan President in a dawn operation. The Minister’s remarks follow shocking reports on January 3, 2026, that U.S. forces had successfully apprehended […]

MTN Ghana has announced a nationwide tariff reduction across all products and services, effective January 2, 2026, aligning with the government’s new VAT framework.

The Finance Ministry has outlined 2025 macroeconomic achievements, including strong GDP growth, a major trade surplus and reforms restoring full funding to NHIA, GETFund and the Road Fund.

The Eastern South Regional Police Command on Friday, January 2, 2026 arrested five men for allegedly claiming to be National Anti-illegal Mining Secretariat (NAIMOS) operatives from Accra. The suspects – Moses Tapiam, 43; Christopher Amakor, 29; Casimir Nunekpeku, 29; Wisdom Miwonuko, 35; and Paul Agbanu, 53 are currently in police custody. According to a statement […]

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the government has opened diplomatic talks with Ukraine to secure the release of a Ghanaian national being held as a prisoner of war, with further negotiations planned in Kyiv.

Club Consult Africa Limited has announced the CCA Elite Scouting Tournament 2026, a premier youth football event that will bring together international scouts and FIFA officials to discover the next generation of African football talent. The tournament is scheduled to take place at Union Park, University of Ghana, Legon, from January 5–7 and January 9–12, […]

World leaders have issued sharply divided responses after US forces captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in a military operation. While the UK said it would “shed no tears,” Russia, China and several Latin American nations condemned the strike as a violation of international law.

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to assume the powers and duties of acting president after the United States removed Nicolás Maduro. The order was announced on Saturday night, local time, concluding that Maduro is in a “material and temporary impossibility to exercise his functions.” Rodriguez will “assume and exercise, as acting president, all […]

The African Union has said that it is following with grave concern the recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including reports of the abduction of the President of the Republic, Mr. Nicolás Maduro, and military attacks on Venezuelan institutions. This is contained in a press statement issued on January 3. “The African Union […]

Residents of Babili in the Lawra Municipality of the Upper West Region are calling for the immediate operationalisation of an abandoned fire station which has been left in a bush. According to the residents, the place has become a gathering spot for miscreants. The fire station, which was completed five years ago, after work commenced […]

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, says calls for a third presidential term for President John Dramani Mahama must be understood within a democratic context, but ultimately brought to a close in line with the President’s own clear position. According to Edudzi, democratic societies naturally allow room for extreme, […]

Senegal booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to eliminate Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan in an entertaining Round of 16 encounter. Sudan, the 1970 champions, stunned the reigning African giants with a dream start when Aamir Abdalla unleashed a sensational strike just six minutes into the contest. […]

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has described discussions about leadership succession within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as premature. He has therefore urged party supporters to focus instead on governance and delivery of manifesto promises. Speaking on the KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey on internal party dynamics, Edudzi stressed […]

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has expressed support for extending Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, citing both cost savings and improved governance efficiency as key benefits. Speaking on the proposal by the Constitution Review Committee, Domelevo framed his argument from an accountant’s perspective, noting the high financial burden of frequent elections. “Under […]

Antoine Semenyo has been named in Bournemouth’s starting lineup against Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium, despite growing speculation surrounding his future. The Ghana international takes to the pitch with a potential move to Manchester City edging closer, but for now, his focus remains on delivering for the Cherries. Semenyo is set to agree a deal […]

The Deputy Minister for Defence, Mr. Ernest Brogya Genfi, has extended his profound gratitude to the Ashanti Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), citing their unwavering commitment as the bedrock of the party’s growing vibrancy and electoral success in the region. Speaking at a high-level consultative meeting in Kumasi with constituency youth […]

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has pushed back against growing commentary questioning Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s viability as a presidential candidate. He said data, political history, and resilience under scrutiny all point to one conclusion that Bawumia remains the strongest contender within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking on the KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey, […]

The Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on students to avoid dishonesty and commit themselves to diligent learning. Speaking at the 2026 PENSA Ghana Gospel and Power Conference, she urged young people to see themselves as the country’s next leaders and to pursue positive ambition. The atmosphere was electric yet reverent […]