Management of Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah, has confirmed plans to take legal action against broadcaster and musician Blakk Rasta over comments they describe as defamatory. In a press release issued on Monday January 19 2026, Shatta Wale’s management announced that the artiste has instructed his lawyers to file a … The post Shatta

Education is a social process through which societies preserve their identity and ensure continuity across generations. It transfers values, beliefs, norms, and moral standards while also equipping learners with academic knowledge, skills, civic responsibility, and ethical principles needed for responsible citizenship. Education, therefore, serves both personal development and national progress by shaping individuals and protecting […]

The Member of Parliament for Kumawu and Chairman of the Human Rights Committee of Parliament, Ernest Yaw Anim, has assured families affected by a tragic road accident of his full support as they go through a difficult period. In a statement issued from his office, he confirmed that the accident happened on Friday, January 17, … The post Truck crashes into buildings at

As part of its ongoing nationwide campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has carried out a major operation in Budumburam and surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipality of the Central Region. The intelligence-led exercise, conducted on Friday, January 16, 2026, resulted in the seizure of quantities of suspected […] The post NACOC

By Isaac FRIMPONG (PhD) The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), which manages Ghana’s basic national pension scheme under Tier 1, has approved a 10 per cent pension indexation for 2026. The adjustment raises monthly pension incomes across the board and lifts the minimum pension for retirees from just over GH¢300 to above GH¢400. […] The post Is

In a decisive move, operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) embarked on series of raids to clear the reckless illegal mining along the Kumasi – Sunyani Highway on Saturday 17 January 2026. The raids commenced at about 0820 hrs, when the NAIMOS taskforce stormed illegal mining sites at the outskirts of Ashanti […]

Ghanaian youth team player Kelvin Lamptey-Mills has completed a deal to Greece after leaving MEAP Nisou on a free-transfer. The young sensational defender has signed a contract with Greece 2 division side Kampaniakos following fruitful negotiations during the weekend.He joined, having inked a one-year contract with the outfit with an option to extend, taking into consideration his career development.Kelvin, 20, after declining a contract extension with Cypriot side MEAP Nisou,

By  Dr. Ebenezer Arthur Duncan Imagine a Ghana where businesses operate around the clock, creating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and improving the quality of life for its citizens. This is the promise of a 24-hour economy, a concept that involves extending business hours and operations to cover the entire day, 7 days a week. In […] The post Marketing the 24-Hour Economy:

By J. N. Halm It could be as simple as restaurant guests asking for special arrangements in terms of tables. Or even requesting ingredient substitutions due to allergies or lifestyle choices. Or a passenger requesting the radio in the taxi to be tuned to the dial of a particular radio station. It could also be […] The post Service and

Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country

A member of the communications team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Roger TD Wills, has accused the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government of failing in the management of fuel prices and the exchange rate. He noted that Ghanaians expected the Akufo-Addo administration to implement measures to reduce the prices and also to strengthen […]

By Kwami AHIABENU, PhD AI has become a defining force in our society, impacting our daily lives, transforming industries from healthcare and finance to education and manufacturing. While some organizations are far ahead with AI deployment, laggards are in the majority. As adoption accelerates however, organizations are grappling with a central challenge: how to balance […] The post The

  Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time, but only after a dramatic and controversial final that saw the champions briefly refuse to Read More... The post Senegal edge Morocco to claim

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Goodwill sports ambassador Ray Quarcoo has reiterated the need for high-level officiating, especially on the African continent. The former Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) president has been a campaigner of good officiating for decades following the falling standards in officiating in recent past and currently. Especially in the area of Boxing and Soccer. He cited the […]

The PKO Boxing and Foundation has honoured Ghana’s first-ever boxing world champion, David Kotei, popularly known as D.K. Poison, in recognition of his historic contribution to the sport. The ceremony took place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the iconic Seconds Out Gym in Jamestown, Accra, where the former champion rose to prominence during his illustrious career. D.K. […]

… how organizations can shift from inertia to adaptive agility In the prior article, we noted that transforming an organization from a rigid “freight train” into a flexible, responsive “car” requires deliberate structural and cultural shifts. This journey begins with recognizing the pitfalls of experience-heavy hiring and rigid reward systems, which can trap organizations in […] The post The

Edward Atobrah Binkley, Deputy General Secretary of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), has stated that although there was no prior engagement between his outfit and the Mayor of Accra regarding the ongoing street decongestion exercise across the city, GUTA supports the initiative. According to him, the Association only became aware of the exercise […]

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Young Apostles, Gerald Domfeh, has confirmed they will boycott the rest of their games of the season over poor officiating. This comes after they were held to a 2-2 draw against Hohoe United in their Matchday 19 game at the Wenchi Sports Stadium.Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM, Mr Domfeh expressed his displeasure about officiating in the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.According to him, they have decided to

Emmanuel Aidoo has assured that Eleven Wonders are ready for any rival, and he expects a brave response against Hearts of Oak.The coach added that the squad will be well prepared for the Saturday league meeting in Accra.Heart of Lions beat lowly Eleven Wonders at the Kpando Sports Stadium on Sunday. Ishmael Addo scored in the 32nd minute, and the goal eased pressure on Bashiru Hayford.Lions completed the double over Wonders and the visitors stayed at the bottom of the table. Wonders