NEWS

Late-night heavy meals fueling disease crisis – Mahama

President Mahama urges Ghanaians to avoid late-night heavy meals as part of efforts to tackle rising non-communicable diseases under the Free Primary Healthcare Programme

UTAG ultimatum: Education Ministry establishes probe committee

Ghana’s Ministry of Education sets up a three-member committee led by Clement Apaak to investigate concerns raised by UTAG and propose solutions to avert disruptions in the tertiary sector

Police gun down two suspects after mobile money robbery in Tema

Two suspected armed robbers were shot dead by police in Tema after a Mobile Money robbery at Community 5. A female vendor was injured and is currently receiving treatment.

PAC refers management of E.P College of Education to Attorney-General over GH¢1.3m irregularities

Public Accounts Committee refers management of E.P College of Education Bimbila to the Attorney-General over GH¢1.3m in unsupported payments, as it intensifies action against financial irregularities

EDITORIALS

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When ‘protocol’ recruitment system hits a digital wall

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Editorial: The controversy over Ghana’s security agency recruitment exposes the entrenched culture of political “protocol” and why merit-based recruitment is long overdue
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SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

POLITICS

Jinapor backs Bawumia as Ghana’s best bet for 2028

Samuel Abu Jinapor says Mahamudu Bawumia is best positioned to lead Ghana beyond 2028, expressing confidence in the NPP’s rebuilding efforts after its 2024 electoral setback

Pay compensation to SALL for 2020 electoral exclusion – Tsatsu

Tsatsu Tsikata calls for reparations for SALL residents over denied parliamentary representation in Ghana’s 8th Parliament, calling it a “historic injustice” by the EC.

Akuapem North MP invokes RTI Act over controversial MV Sankofa case

Sammi Awuku invokes the Right to Information (RTI) Act to demand answers from the Ghana Maritime Authority over the handling of MV Sankofa, a vessel linked to alleged drug trafficking

NPP suspends Savannah operations after death of Ex-MP Braimah

Savannah NPP suspends activities and flies flags at half-mast following the death of former Salaga South MP and Regional Minister Salifu Adams Braimah

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BUSINESS

Gov’t to lose GH¢200m in revenue from temporary fuel price reduction

Government is set to lose about GH¢200 million in revenue after approving a temporary fuel price reduction to ease cost of living pressures amid rising global oil prices.

Strong exports lift Ghana’s Q4 2025 trade surplus to ¢47.2bn

Ghana’s export trade flow surged in the fourth quarter of 2025, driving a sharp expansion in the country’s trade surplus

Cocoa prices drop to multi-week lows amid rising supply, weak demand

Cocoa prices fall to multi-week lows as rising supply from Ivory Coast, weak global chocolate demand, and growing inventories weigh on the market outlook

Gold rallies over 3% after US–Iran ceasefire, oil prices tumble

Gold prices rose over 3% after a US–Iran ceasefire sent oil prices lower and weakened the dollar, boosting demand for the precious metal amid shifting interest rate expectations.

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

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Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of...

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Fela Kuti becomes the first African artist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, marking a historic milestone for Afrobeat and African music globally

FEATURES/OPINIONS

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Tree crops conveyance certificates: A new burden on farmers disguised as...

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A critical analysis of Ghana’s Tree Crops Conveyance Certificate System (CCS), examining its potential impact on farmers, trade efficiency, and value chain governance, and why stakeholders are calling for a more transparent, pro-farmer regulatory approach

LIFESTYLE

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Boost your mental health: Top 5 food choices

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Discover brain-boosting foods like fatty fish, blueberries, broccoli, and dark chocolate that enhance memory, focus, and overall cognitive health

INTERNATIONAL

US judge dismisses $10bn Trump defamation suit against Wall Street Journal

A US judge dismisses Donald Trump’s $10bn defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, citing failure to prove actual malice

Pope says he has ‘no fear’ of Trump after scathing criticism

Pope Leo says he has “no fear” of Donald Trump after the US president’s sharp criticism over his stance on the Iran conflict, reaffirming his commitment to peace and condemning war and global injustices

US failed to gain Iran’s trust during talks, Tehran delegation leader says

Iran blames the US for failing to build trust as Islamabad talks collapse, leaving Washington facing a key decision on whether to escalate tensions or resume negotiations

US and Iran fail to reach a deal after marathon talks in Pakistan

US and Iran fail to reach a deal after 21 hours of high-stakes talks in Islamabad, with major disagreements over nuclear weapons, the Strait of Hormuz, and regional security issues