The Ghana Police Service has warned private security operators and in-house security personnel against the use of unauthorised uniforms, particularly those that resemble the attire of state security agencies. In a public notice issued by the Director-General of Private Security Organisations, the Police said the directive is in accordance with Regulation 12 of the Police […] The post Police

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has strongly criticised government’s plan to rename Kotoka International Airport as Accra International Airport, describing the move as a betrayal of trust, particularly to the people of the Volta Region. Reacting to the announcement from Jubilee House, the Efutu MP questioned whether the decision was taken after […] The post Afenyo

As the government advances its reset agenda to reposition Ghana’s economy for resilience and sustainable growth, prominent public commentator and environmental advocate, Nana Dwomoh Sarpong, has added his voice in strong support of the initiative, urging that its implementation places deliberate emphasis on Ghanaian-led value addition. Speaking in an interview, Nana Sarpong described the reset […] The post Reset

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has mounted strong pressure on the government and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to immediately pay cocoa farmers for beans sold since November 2025, warning that the continued delay is inflicting severe hardship on farming communities and threatening the stability of Ghana’s cocoa industry. Addressing a news conference in Accra […] The post Pay Cocoa Farmers Now -Minority

The flagship policy of the running National Democratic Congress (NDC), the 24-hour economy, has split Parliament into two. Whereas the majority insists it is the game changer for the economic progress of the country, the minority thinks otherwise. During proceedings on Thursday, February 5, 2026 the Bill to establish a 24-hour economy authority was read […] The post Majority, Minority Split Over 24-Hr

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has recorded a strong uptake at its latest short-term securities auction, selling a total of GH¢16.22 billion worth of 14-day BoG bills at Tender 847 held on February 4, 2026. According to the central bank’s official notice to banks and the general public, bids tendered for the 14-day instrument were […] The post BoG Mops Up GH¢16.2bn in 14-Day Bill Auction appeared

The commencement of hardship in Ghana and Africa dated back to our Republican status attainment struggle lead by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President, who successfully wrestled power from our colonial masters and perfectly usurp supreme totalitarian power to himself by leading gorgeous European life-style. Big cars were imported for ministers who lived in huge […] The post Over-Eulogizing

The announcement by the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, that the Jubilee House intends to rename Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport is not a routine administrative decision. It is a profound political statement that exposes how casually this nation is prepared to tamper with its own history. Ghana is not merely debating the name […] The post Editorial:

Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for championing accountability and transparency. Speaking at the Bono Regional House of Chiefs secretariat on Monday, (February 2), Ahmed Ibrahim revealed that the President has directed all appointees, including MMDCEs, to account for their stewardship after one […] The post Non

The Chief Executive Officer of Nadbrown’s Hope Clinic at Takoradi, Dr. Brown Nana Bottah is advocating for the promulgation and swift implementation of an Alcohol Consumption Law in Ghana to avert the damaging effect of alcohol on human health. Speaking on Samreboi-based Green Gold FM, Dr. Brown called on Ghanaian law makers to pass such […] The post Pass Law on Alcohol

The Circuit Court ‘3’ in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has remanded two Chinese nationals into police custody for their alleged involvement in human trafficking and forced prostitution. The accused persons are Chen Xia, 37, a manager, and He Xiao Rei, also known as Nana, 46, a bar attendant. They have pleaded […] The post 2 Chinese

The Ghana Police Service has intensified its fight against crime, cracking down on robbers in Bolgatanga, Accra, while also rescuing trafficked persons in Tema. The rescue of the trafficked victims from Nigeria confirms the police’s vow to tame cross-border crime. The ongoing operations suggest a strategic shift, with police taking the proactive measures to disrupt […] The post Mopping

About 800 acres of land degraded by illegal mining activities at Nyankumase in the Manso Adubia enclave in the Ashanti Region has been reclaimed as part of efforts by the Mahama government to restore degraded lands. The reclamation works, which started four months ago, are being carried out by RM Ecorestore Ghana Limited, a company […] The post Fight Against Galamsey:

Renowned Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, Prof. Godfred Alufar Bokpin, has issued a stark warning that Ghana is heading down a dangerous and unsustainable path, particularly in its handling of irresponsible mining activities. According to him, the government appears increasingly focused on highlighting the perceived financial benefits of […] The post Ghana

Chairperson of the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) Advisory Council, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has stressed that Africa’s development and long-term prosperity must be led by Africans themselves, with women and young people playing a central role. She made the call in her welcome address at the Africa Prosperity Network Dialogue (APD) 2026, which opened in […] The post Africa’s

Dr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, Volta Regional Commissioner to the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has described the proposal to rename the Kotoka International Airport as a misplaced policy priority. Mr Mahama Ayariga, Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament through the Ministry of Transport is set to introduce a bill in Parliament, seeking to rename Kotoka International Airport as Accra International Airport. Dr Apetorgbor, in a release

According to a story published on myjoyonline, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intensified efforts to enforce the reformed Value Added Tax (VAT) regime that took effect on January 1, 2026 after disclosing that nearly 60 percent of businesses have not complied. This non-compliance, the Authority warns, is undermining the policy’s promise of price relief […] The post Editorial:

Memory, Morality, and the Politics of Ghana’s Democratic Identity  Few public policy decisions in recent times have stirred Ghana’s political nerve centre as deeply as the decision by the John Dramani Mahama administration to revert the name Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. What appears, on the surface, to be a matter of nomenclature is, in truth, a profound […] The post Kotoka or Accra

The Pre School department of the Ninting R/C Primary School in the Mampong Municipality of Ashanti region has been temporarily closed down, following a fire outbreak that razed down the School Feeding structure. The Canteen and Store, which served as the kitchen for the preparation of meals to feed pupils of the Ninting R/C Primary under […] The post Fire guts School Feeding facility

The Ahafo Ano South West District Assembly has officially handed over nine project sites to Contractors to commence construction works across various communities in the district. The projects include construction of classroom blocks with ancillary facilities, CHPS compounds and staff quarters, a Community Centre, a KG block and a high 50,000-litre tank and mechanised borehole. […] The post Ahafo