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NEWS

President Mahama pitches Accra Reset agenda at World Economic Forum

President John Mahama addresses global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos as he leads discussions on the Accra Reset initiative, aimed at strengthening sovereign capacity and reforming international cooperation

Adabraka gold robbery: Three more suspects picked up in Ashaiman

The Police have arrested three additional suspects believed to be behind the Adabraka gold robbery, following months of sustained surveillance and intelligence-led operations

Transport Minister orders probe into ‘shock’ sale of Metro Mass buses

Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe Bukari has ordered an investigation into the auctioning of over 300 Metro Mass Transit buses, some sold for as little as GH₵2,500 ahead of the 2024 elections

IES defends NPA price floor policy amid debate over fuel pricing

The Institute for Energy Security has defended the NPA’s fuel price floor, warning that removing it could trigger predatory pricing, market instability, and higher fuel prices in the long term

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SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

POLITICS

Opposition is painful and lonely – Afenyo-Markin calls for discipline ahead of primary

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged NPP presidential aspirants to embrace discipline, unity and peace ahead of the January 31 primaries, warning that division could weaken both the party and Parliament’s Minority

Unity or defeat: Afenyo-Markin warns NPP at peace pact signing

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has cautioned that internal divisions within the NPP could cost the party the 2028 general election and weaken Parliament’s Minority, urging presidential aspirants to uphold discipline, unity and the peace pact in their campaigns

Focus on critical leadership qualities – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu warns NPP delegates ahead 2026 primary

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu urges NPP delegates to apply an “acid test” in the **2026 primary**, while strongly defending Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia against false claims

Personal attacks have no place in NPP contest – Bawumia Campaign warns Ken

The Bawumia Campaign has warned against personal attacks in the NPP presidential race, calling for issue-based campaigning, truthfulness and party unity ahead of the primaries

Latest Stories

BUSINESS

Ghana unleashes powerful AI customs tool to plug US$127bn revenue leakages

Ghana is rolling out a powerful AI-driven customs inspection system from February 1 to block US$127 billion revenue leakages, boost efficiency and strengthen national security

Gov’t pays US$393m in IPP legacy debts in 2025 – Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance confirms that the Mahama administration settled US$393 million in outstanding IPP payments in 2025, part of a US$1.47 billion intervention to stabilise Ghana’s energy sector and restore investor confidence

Monetary policy was major cause of 2025 cedi appreciation – US-based Monetary Economist

US-based economist Dr. Dennis Nsafoah attributes the cedi’s strong appreciation in 2025 solely to the Bank of Ghana’s tight monetary policy, citing reduced liquidity and reserve growth.

GoldBod engages World Gold Council to drive major reforms in Ghana’s gold sector

GoldBod engages the World Gold Council to roll out blockchain-based traceability reforms aimed at curbing illegal mining and promoting responsible gold production in Ghana

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

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I don’t want to reconcile with family, says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham

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Brooklyn Peltz Beckham says he does not want to reconcile with his family, accusing his parents David and Victoria Beckham of attacking him and his wife in the media amid reports of a deep family rift

FEATURES/OPINIONS

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Lom Nuku Writes: What the US$1.47bn Energy Debt Payment Really Means...

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Energy analyst Lom Nuku Ahlijah explains why clearing gas and IPP arrears is a critical contract credibility reset for Ghana’s energy sector and investor confidence.

LIFESTYLE

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The best exercises to do before bed for a more comfortable...

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Gentle yoga before bed can improve sleep quality by calming the nervous system and reducing tension. Discover simple, restorative poses that help you fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply

INTERNATIONAL

Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump

Donald Trump doubled down again on Monday night in his insistence that the US "has to have" Greenland for national security reasons

Palestinian children’s football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum

A Palestinian children’s football club in Bethlehem faces imminent demolition despite global support, as Israel says the pitch was built without permits, highlighting wider tensions in the occupied West Bank

China’s birth rate hits record low as population continues to shrink

China’s birth rate fell to a record low in 2025 despite government incentives, deepening concerns over an ageing population, shrinking workforce, and long-term economic and social pressures

Military leader Doumbouya sworn in as Guinea’s president

Guinea’s military leader Mamady Doumbouya has been sworn in as president after winning the country’s first election since the 2021 coup that ousted Alpha Conde