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Seventeen police officers, including two senior officers, have been promoted by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno in appreciation of their excellent behavior, professionalism, and commitment to duty. On January 14, 2026, the promotions were made public. The officers’ outstanding performance, especially their dedication to operational excellence, …

A State Department official announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for applicants from 75 nations. The strategy, which was initially revealed by Fox News and referenced a State Department memo, was not further explained by the spokeswoman. According to Fox News, the halt will …

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister in Charge of Government Communications, has verified that ten petitions submitted against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng and Jean Mensa, the Chair of the Electoral Commission (EC), along with her two deputies, have been sent to the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, for examination. Addressing the …

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has summoned the Judicial Service and the Ministry of Finance to appear before it due to a conflict with the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) regarding overdue salary payments. In a letter dated January 14, 2026, signed by Acting Executive Secretary Dr. Bernice …

President John Dramani Mahama is in London, UK, in preparation for the World Economic Forum meetings taking place in Davos, Switzerland. The President plans to conduct internal coordination meetings regarding the Accra Reset Initiative, an essential policy framework of his government. After the meetings in the UK, President Mahama will …

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) Public Utility Workers’ Union (PUWU) has deemed the government’s proposal to implement Private Sector Participation (PSP) in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as unjustifiable, referring to the considerable progress made through the recent turnaround initiative. The turnaround initiative, executed from July to December 2025 …

The Judicial Service Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has initiated an indefinite strike starting Monday, January 19, 2026, to demand the payment of salary arrears due to its members. The choice, as stated by JUSAG, comes after numerous discussions with the Ministry of Finance and the Government regarding the postponed execution …

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the NPP, has voiced worries regarding the party’s choice to pursue disciplinary measures against former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, after he referred to the party as “fake.” In an appearance on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday, Dr …

Cardiothoracic surgeon and party  member Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has issued a scathing indictment of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership, stating that he will not be coerced into quitting the organization he helped build. Today, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation addressed claims …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has initiated official steps to expel former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, after he referred to the party as “fake” and challenged its democratic principles during a television interview. In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua …

State prosecutors’ request to discontinue proceedings against the second and third accused in the extradition case involving social media influencer Frederick ‘Abu Trica’ Kumi has been decisively denied by the presiding judge, Justice Bernice Ackon, who refused to approve the motion and clearly separated the court from the decision. In …

Former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has delivered a sharp criticism of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), contending that the party as it stands now fails to embody the principles and values upon which it was established. During an interview, Prof Frimpong-Boateng stated that the …

Michael Gyedu Ayisi, the initial prosecution witness in the current criminal case concerning the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, famously called Chairman Wontumi, informed the High Court in Accra that he possesses no written evidence to substantiate assertions that the Samreboi mining concession …

One individual has passed away, while multiple others are in serious condition after a frontal crash involving two commercial trucks at Ejisu in the Ashanti Region. The incident included a Ford bearing the registration number AW 3264-21 and a Toyota Hiace with the registration number AS 3552-20. As reported by …

Real Madrid have opted to dismiss manager Xabi Alonso effective immediately after losing to Barcelona in the Spanish Supercup final. Alonso joined in the summer, yet has faced difficulties in motivating a change in performance since his arrival at the club. Madrid revealed the information on Monday after their loss …

Barcelona have defended their Spanish Super Cup title with an exciting 3-2 El Clasico victory against Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia. Raphinha netted two goals for the Catalans on Sunday, while Robert Lewandowski added another as they defeated Xabi Alonso’s squad for a record-setting 16th victory, even with Frenkie de …

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding inquiries about his residency status in the nation, his legal representatives have verified. As per a statement issued on the issue, Mr. Ofori-Atta is presently cooperating completely with ICE while his attorneys work …

President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the Ghana National Fire Service officials involved in the assault on a Class Media Group (CMG) reporter during a fire incident at Kasoa in the Central Region have been suspended. He denounced the event as unacceptable, asserting that it contradicts the values of …

Eleven foreign nationals engaging in cyber fraud and counterfeit money printing were apprehended by the Ghana Immigration Service’s (GIS) Weija Sector Command at a domestic apartment in Tuba, Accra. A press statement dated January 7 has this information. “Suspects were apprehended during an intelligent-led operation conducted by the Anti-Human Trafficking …

John Dramani Mahama, the president of Ghana, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to moral leadership and service to the populace, especially the young, the weak, and those who feel left out of the country’s development program. “And so today we recommit to ethical leadership. We recommit ourselves to service above …