Month: January 2026

World News

China Executes 11 Scammers

China has executed 11 members of a notorious mafia family that ran scam centres in Myanmar along its north-eastern border,…

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Heavy Gunfire and Blasts Heard Near Airport in Niger’s Capital

Sustained heavy gunfire and loud explosions have been heard in Niger near the international airport outside the capital, Niamey. Multiple…

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General News

Tourism Ministry Orients Agency Heads to Strengthen Leadership and Governance

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA) has held an orientation programme for Heads of Agencies and their…

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Business & Finance

Rural Banks to be Converted into Community Banks by March 31

All existing Rural Banks have been directed to convert into Community Banks by March 31, 2026, as the Bank of…

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General News

Ghana to Operationalise National Airline in 12 Months, Says Transport Minister

Ghana’s proposed national airline is expected to become operational within the next 12 months, according to the Minister of Transport,…

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Politics

National Security Operatives Unwelcomed- NPP on Saturday’s Primary

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has stated that it will not require the services of National Security Operatives at its…

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General News

All You Need to Know about Ghana’s Passport

According to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana uses the most modern International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)…

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General News

Ghana to Host a High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security

Ghana is set to host a consultative conference on security and other related challenges affecting West Africa from Thursday to…

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General News

Goldbod Clamps Down on Unlicensed Jewellery Manufacturers, Fabricators and Gold Refineries From Monday

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says it will be clamping down on manufacturers, fabricators and gold refineries to get GoldBod…

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General News

Jewellery Manufacturers, Fabricators and Gold Refineries Ordered to Get GoldBod Licence

The Ghana Gold Board has directed manufacturers, fabricators and gold refineries to get GoldBod jewellery & fabrication licence for their…

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General News

Air Tanzania Commences Flights to Ghana

The Tanzania national carrier, Air Tanzania, officially commenced flight operations to Ghana, with the launch of its Dar es Salaam/Lagos/Accra…

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Business & Finance

MDAs Ordered to Secure Fresh Commitment Authorisation for 2026 Spending

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to obtain fresh Commitment…

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General News

National Service Authority Releases e-Certificates of Past Service Personnel

The Ghana National Service Authority (GNSA) has announced the release of electronic certificates of past service personnel. The certificates can…

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General News

4 Arrested in Connection with Series of Robberies in Kunsu

The police have arrested four suspects in connection with a series of robberies along Kunsu-Mankranso in the Ashanti Region. In…

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Education

Promotions to Director I and Director II No Longer Contingent on Available Vacancies- GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that promotions to the ranks of Director I and Director II are no…

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General News

Political Freedom Without Economic Transformation Is Incomplete –Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the urgent need for African governments to embrace reforms that directly impact development and…

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Sports

Kurt Okraku Points Out the Value of Serving on CAF’s Executive Committee

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and West Africa Football Union (WAFU) has emphasised the significance of his…

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General News

Trade Minister Charges Grains Export Permits Committee to Uphold Professionalism

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has charged the newly inaugurated Grains Export Permits Committee to discharge…

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General News

A/R: Police Officers Offered ¢150k after Intercepting Suspected Narcotic Drugs

Some officers of the Ghana Police Service were allegedly offered a GH¢150,000 bribe by a bus driver carrying slabs of…

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General News

Fire Service Identifies Cause of NOBISCO Girls’ Dormitory Fire

An electrical fault has been identified as the cause of a fire outbreak at the girls’ dormitory of the Northern…

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General News

Interior Minister Denies Interference in Recruitment Process

The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has denied any form of interference in the ongoing recruitment process into the Ghana…

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World News

Amazon Confirms 16,000 Job Cuts after Accidental Email

US technology giant Amazon has confirmed it will cut 16,000 jobs – hours after it told staff about a new…

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World News

Rwanda Seeks £100m from UK Over Axed Asylum Deal

The Rwandan government is claiming it is owed £100m by the UK over payments due under an asylum agreement cancelled…

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Sports

Former GFA Vice President Calls for an Independent Body to Manage Ghana Premier League

George Akwasi Afriyie, former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has revived calls for an independent organisation to…

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General News

Labour Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Migrant Workers Safety

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting migrant workers’ rights…

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Health

White Powdery Substance Used in Food Preparation Isn’t Bleach- FDA

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has debunked the myth surrounding a white element used in some local food preparation…

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General News

Cost of Mandatory Medical Screening for Prospective Hajj Pilgrims Pegged at Ghc650

Selected health facilities across the country will be taking a ‘subsidised’ fee of Ghc650.00 for mandatory medical screening for prospective…

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Business & Finance

BoG Reduces Policy Rate to 15.5%

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate to 15.5% following the 128th Monetary Policy Committee Meeting.…

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