Former Black Starlets head coach Laryea Kingston has disclosed that Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku was unhappy with his decision to step down from the role.Kingston, a former Black Stars winger, was appointed head coach of the Black Starlets in April 2024 ahead of the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship. Ghanaâ??s campaign ended at the semifinal stage following a 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso, denying the team a place in the final.In the aftermath of that loss,

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston says he is ready to accept the offer to cosch of Ghana's national team, but on condition that the environment is conducive. Laryea was handed over the Black Starlets coaching job in April 2024 ahead of the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship in Ghana.Ghana missed out on winning the trophy after a 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the semifinal.After the game, Kingston shockingly announced his decision to resign as the head coach of the

An Akweley District Court at Kasoa in the Central Region has remanded into police custody Mujaahid Muhammed Suraj, an administrator, for allegedly shooting a driver during the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections.  Suraj has been charged with assault, causing unlawful harm, possession of a firearm without lawful excuse, carrying an offensive weapon, and attempted murder.  His plea was preserved … The post Administrator

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has urged residents to desist from attacking police officers on duty and rather, extend their full cooperation to help maintain law and peaceful environment for all.??  The minister’s appeal follows a confrontation that erupted between suspected illegal miners and police officers engaged in routine duties at Bepotenten, near Jacobu in the Amansie Central

Roads Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza debunks rumours of payment delays, revealing that the Finance Ministry has cleared GH?10bn for contractors to jumpstart road projects nationwide.

The Volta Regional Police Command has intercepted 26 sacks of substances suspected to be Indian hemp in an America Ford Wagon with the registration number GV 2460-14 with the inscription “Ministry of Health’’, and was driven by Godsway Kwaku Dogbey, 38 years old. The interception followed a tip-off received on January 23, 2026, that a … The post Police arrests MOH driver over suspected

The St. Theresa’s Hospital in Nandom in the Upper West Region is set to receive a major boost in specialised healthcare delivery following plans by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) to donate three dialysis machines to the facility. The development was announced by the Acting Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Dr Mark Padmore Awudi, during a … The post Nandom Hospital to receive 3 dialysis

More than 400 vulnerable individuals in Accra have benefited from a feeding exercise organised by the Aircraft Accidents and Incidents Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB) as part of activities marking its fifth anniversary. The beneficiaries, drawn largely from Agbogbloshie, Madina and surrounding communities, received food packages in what the Bureau described as a deliberate effort … The post Over

Member of Parliament (MP) for Mion Constituency in the Northern Region, Alhaji Misbaw Adam Mahama, in partnership with the Mion District Assembly last Saturday handed over solar mechanised boreholes to three communities in the district. It is an initiative of the MP and estimated at the cost of GH¢412,000 with the funding from (Strengthening Investments … The post 3 Mion communities

The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe Bonnie, has called for practical support for the judiciary. He wants a secure office accommodation for the judiciary, enhanced security for judicial personnel, and streamlined clearance to recruit additional staff and experts. He said this when he paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, […]

Reconstruction works on the Tema Motorway expansion project in Accra are progressing steadily, with about 35 per cent of the work completed, despite a temporary slowdown caused by funding challenges. The motorway is being reconstructed into a modern facility comprising three distinct carriageways. The existing dual carriageway will be retained and completed with a concrete … The post Tema

Domestically, the rapid disinflation has created policy space, but also raises important questions and policy issues, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has told the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Dr Asiama said that while well-coordinated monetary and fiscal policies have supported these gains, our task is to assess the durability of […]

Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama has noted that Ghana’s macroeconomic indicators have improved, but 2026 will be a true test of policy discipline and credibility. He said this when he opened the 128th Monetary Policy Committee Meeting on Monday, 26 January 2026. “All the economic indicators look good, but the improved conditions remind us that the […]

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has thanked members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and delegates in Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South West, Ahafo Ano South East, and Manhyia South constituencies for the reception and endorsements he got from them. Dr Bawumia said that their unflinching support for him reflects the will of thousands […]

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has issued a strong warning against corruption and fraud within Customs operations, stressing that revenue leakages directly undermine Ghana’s national development efforts. Speaking at the 2026 International Customs Day celebration, Mr Ampem said the fight against corruption must be decisive and sustained, noting that public resources lost […]

Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister of the Interior, has commended the ongoing recruitment process into the security services, describing it as seamless and orderly. He attributed the success to effective planning and coordination between various security agencies, ensuring a fair and transparent process. Muntaka was speaking during a visit to the Fire Service Training School in James […]

  …rate cut of 100–150 bps in view   By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana opened its first meeting of 2026 with inflation sharply lower, reserves at multi-year highs and the cedi broadly stable – setting the stage for a debate on how fast policymakers can continue easing […] The post MPC weighs policy path as FX stability, expectations

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU By pivoting from legislation to literacy, the Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission aim to build trust and readiness in the digital finance ecosystem, reducing the risk of consumer harm as virtual assets gain wider acceptance. The regulators on Friday, January 23, launched the National Virtual Asset Literacy Initiative, […] The post BoG,

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena  Afenyo-Markin, has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of political deception over its handling of the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, claiming the party exploited the issue to secure electoral victory, but has since abandoned its commitment to pass the legislation. Addressing a press conference in Accra to mark […] The post NDC

The Ghana Police Service is experiencing renewed confidence and operational momentum under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, whose tenure has been marked by decisive action, discipline and visible results. Affectionately referred to within the Service as “The Turnaround Tiger,” Mr Yohuno is credited with restoring morale and purpose […] The post IGP Yohuno: