The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has presented 10 Nissan Navara Pickups to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), aimed at strengthening surveillance, improving rapid response, and enhancing the Commission’s overall operational capacity in the fight against organised crime. According to the Minister, the government has stepped up its support to the NACOC as part […]

Peter Obi, a prominent figure within the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has signaled his plan to seek the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. He revealed this ambition while addressing supporters at a campaign event for the ADC candidates in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Area Council elections, which took place at […] The post I’ll run as presidential

Proceedings resume on Monday in London in the corruption and bribery trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. Alison-Madueke denies multiple charges relating to alleged misconduct while overseeing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. But prosecutors claim she received cash and luxury benefits in exchange for influence over energy contracts. The case has major implications […] The post Corruption

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has met with delegates from the World Bank Group at Lagos House, Marina, to discuss measures to boost living standards in Lagos. The team was led by the Managing Director for Operations, Anna Bjerde, and the International Finance Corporation Regional Vice President for Africa, Mr. Ethiopia Tafara. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this […] The post Lagos State Governor

Parliament will resume from recess on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to consider major national issues to deepen accountability and its oversight across sectors. The return of the Kpandai MP Matthew Nyindam, the passage of the 24-hour economy and the legal education reform bills will be some of the highlights as the president delivers the state of […]

THE President, John Dramani Mahama, will pay a three-day State visit to the Republic of Zambia from February 4 to 6, 2026, at the invitation of his Zambian counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema. A statement, signed by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said President Mahama will be accompanied by his wife and First … The post Pres Mahama to pay 3-day

GHANA is on course to achieve the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 2030 targets for the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), having already eliminated three diseases and making steady progress in reducing the burden of others. Dr Joseph Kwadwo Larbi Opare, NTDs Programme Manager at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), told The Ghanaian Times in … The post Ghana on track

EFFORTS to promote large-scale and commercial agriculture in Ghana are set to receive a major boost as the World Bank prepares to inject $1 billion into the sector. The support, under the Large Scale Agriculture Programme (LAP), is aimed at promoting commercial farming and enhancing the country’s agricultural productivity. • Dr Ato Forson (right) and … The post Enhancing

Former Black Stars coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has revealed that he would actively encourage his sons to represent Ghana at the senior level if the opportunity arises.Akonnorâ??s elder son, Charles Jesaja Herrmann, 25, recently joined German lower-division side FC Bocholt, while his younger son, Charles Kwablan Herrmann, has signed with Belgian top-flight club Cercle Brugge.In an interview with Graphic Sports, Akonnor described his younger sonâ??s move to Belgium as a key

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito says he is targeting winning the Premier League and FA Cup titles in the ongoing 2025/26 football season.The Porcupine Warriors have been struggling and currently sit 5th on the Premier League log with 35 points after 21 games played, with eight points separating them and league leaders, Medeama SC.However, Kotoko will face Aduana FC in the FA Cup Round of 16 games this weekend at the Baba Yara Stadium.Speaking ahead of the game, Zito emphasized

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has made it clear that his team cannot afford to slip up against Aduana FC in their upcoming MTN FA Cup Round of 16 clash.Zitoâ??s comments follow a disappointing 3â??1 defeat to Heart of Lions last Saturday at the Kpando Sports Stadium in Matchday 21 of the Ghana Premier League.The former Black Satellites coach reiterated his ambition to secure a season double, targeting both the league title and the FA Cup, stressing that his side

VfL Wolfsburg Sporting Director Pirmin Schwegler beleives the acquisition of Jonas Adjetey will positively impact their squad. The Ghana international joined teh German club on transfer deadline day from Swiss side FC Basel.Adjetey has signed a deal until 2030.Speaking to the club website after the signing of the 22-year-old, Schwegler expressed confidence in the Black Stars defenderâ??s ability to excel with the team.â??At Basel, he proved himself both in the league

Ghana defender Jonas Adjetey has sealed a move to German Bundesliga outfit VfL Wolfsburg, voicing excitement and resolve as he begins the next chapter of his career.The 22-year-old centre-back completed the switch from Swiss giants FC Basel on transfer deadline day, putting pen to paper on a contract that will keep him at the club until 2030.Speaking to Wolfsburgâ??s official website, Adjetey described the move as a significant milestone in his development.â??It means a lot

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Rates on domestic Treasury bills softened last week, stopping a five-week upward trend as strong investor demand combined with recent monetary policy easing to drive renewed yield compression across the curve. The auction was heavily oversubscribed by 144 percent, with total bids of            GH¢17.11billion against an […] The post Strong

South African singer Tyla has won her second Grammy, beating four others, including three Nigerian artists, to take the Best African Music Performance award. The 24-year-old won for her song Push 2 Start, which was preferred over tracks by Ayra Starr, Burna Boy and Davido, as well as Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo. Tyla bagged the […] The post South African singer Tyla edges out Davido to

Ace Artiste and Dancer, Slim Buster has warned upcoming artistes against relying on financial support from women, citing potential personal and career consequences in the music industry. Ghanaian musician Slim Buster has urged emerging artists to exercise caution when accepting financial support from women, warning that such arrangements can carry serious personal and career-related consequences. […] The post Slim

Celebrated Gospel musician Joe Mettle has announced his decision to stay away from the Telecel Ghana Music Awards for a year. What this means is that the Artiste will not submit for nomination, nor will he be a part of anything concerning the awards scheme. In an interview on Hitz FM, he disclosed that he […] The post Joe Mettle takes break from TGMA appeared first on The

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Abeiku Santana Aggrey, has defended the decision to grant a Ghanaian passport to American social media influencer IShowSpeed, describing it as a deliberate and strategic move to promote tourism and investment in the country. In an interview onJoyNews, Abeiku Santana expressed surprise at public criticism […] The post IShowSpeed’s

An Iranian man who was detained in connection to anti-government protests and reportedly sentenced to death has been released on bail, according to a rights group and Iranian state media. Erfan Soltani, 26, was arrested last month as demonstrations roiled the country, sparking a violent crackdown by authorities. He was detained on January 10 at his home […] The post Iranian

Palestinians have started to enter the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt after it reopened for the movement of people. The crossing has largely been closed since May 2024, when the Gazan side was captured by Israeli forces. The reopening was supposed to happen during the first phase of US President Donald […] The post Israel reopens Gaza’s key Rafah border crossing