The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on its successful presidential primary, which saw former Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, emerge as the party's candidate for the 2028 presidential election.

In Nyankpani, a rural farming community in the Nanumba South District of the Northern Region, the daily search for water has become more than a struggle for survival — it has become a silent crisis pulling families apart.

According to the 2021 Population and Housing Census, the Nanumba South District has a population of about 106,374 people, with nearly 79 per cent living in rural areas where access to basic services is limited.

The construction of the overpass at Adjiringanor in Accra has been suspended, leading to significant traffic congestion for motorists, especially near the Shell Filling Station, commonly known as Asamoah Gyan.

The High Court in Accra has ordered Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM1, to file his witness statement by February 9, 2026, after striking out a motion seeking a stay of proceedings in the criminal case, in which he has been accused of using Menzgold Ghana Limited to engage in illegal gold trading business.

The order was issued by the court presided over by Justice Ernest Owusu-Dapaa following the withdrawal of the application filed on January 13, 2026.

A suspected notorious armed robber has been shot dead by the police at Atebubu in the Bono East Region.

The police have identified him as Mahamadu Gariba Kirror, who, according to the police, was the leader of the robbery gang of six, that attacked and killed a mini bus driver and robbed passengers of their belongings in Jamuary 2025 in the Atebubu area.

Former Black Stars Head Coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has hinted that he would make a conscious effort to convince his sons to represent Ghana at the senior level should the opportunity arise.

Akonnor explained that because both of his boys were born and raised in Germany, their connection to Ghana was limited.

However, as a father who represented Ghana at various levels and coached the Black Stars, he said, he would not hesitate to intervene if the chance to play for the Black Stars presented itself.

American internet sensation IShowSpeed added a burst of raw horsepower to his whirlwind visit to Ghana last week, as organisers of the Supercar Spectacle rolled out a thunderous, high-octane welcome at the iconic Black Star Square.

Against the backdrop of Accra’s most recognisable landmark, monster, gas-guzzling machines took centre stage, with a dazzling parade of high-performance supercars roaring into life before a packed and buzzing crowd. 

Ghana star Thomas Teye Partey is facing an uncertain future in Spain, with his stint at Villarreal threatening to fizzle out well before expectations were met.

According to Spanish daily Marca, the experienced midfielder has fallen out of favour with head coach Marcelino García Toral, who is said to be deeply unimpressed by Partey’s form and influence since his arrival last summer.

According to Spanish media, Marcelino has already informed the club’s hierarchy that Partey is unlikely to be retained once his current deal expires, barring a dramatic late turnaround. The 32-year-old signed a two-year contract last summer, meaning the remainder of the campaign could prove decisive.

Members of the youth wing of the National Democratic Congress in Kpandai on Monday took to the streets, calling on the party leadership to seek a review of the Supreme Court ruling that overturned a High Court decision which had annulled the 2024 Kpandai parliamentary election won by the New Patriotic Party’s Matthew Nyindam.

There has been an outpouring of grief in Nigeria following the death of an aspiring singer who died on Saturday after being bitten by a snake in the capital, Abuja.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has denied allegations that it demanded or received money from the family of Nana Agyei Ahiya, the Ghanaian student who died under disputed circumstances in Latvia.

President John Dramani Mahama has called for collective action to address security, economic and social challenges, which have contributed to making West Africa a viable area for the actions of terrorists and violent extremists.

President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to initiate negotiations for acquiring, renovating, and preserving Nkrumah Villa in Conakry stands as a bold and visionary act of historical stewardship. 

Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has appointed Charles Boakye Nimako as its new Board Chair, effective January 1, 2026.

Mr. Nimako succeeds Mrs. Freda Yahan Duplan, who assumed the role in 2020.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced plans to roll out a mandatory typhoid vaccination programme for food handlers nationwide.

A total of 295 persons lost their lives in road crashes in the Central Region in 2025.

At a frenzied mini rally, with a crowd of party faithful cheering deep into the night, former Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, last Saturday urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to shift focus from the "blistering battle" for the party’s flagbearership to the prime objective of recapturing political power at the 2028 polls.

The New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer election last Saturday has delivered more than a decisive winner.

In a resounding display of dominance, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia was declared the outright winner of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary, clinching the party's flagbearership for the 2028 elections with a sweeping victory in 14 of the country’s 16 regions.

The University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa (UMaT) has conferred an honorary Doctorate on Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama.

GOIL PLC has announced a further targeted pricing intervention, matching the National Petroleum Authority (NPA)-approved floor price of GH¢9.99 per litre for Petrol (PMS) and extending discounted diesel (AGO) prices across 200 selected GOIL outlets nationwide.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr. Andrews Osei Okrah, has assured the global cashew market that Ghana’s Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN) for the 2025/2026 trading season are of very good quality, declaring the season officially open.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yuhonu has promoted all members of the Police Royal Ladies, a special all-female group in the Ghana Police Service named after Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to their next ranks.

Global gold demand surged past 5,000 tonnes in 2025 for the first time on record driven by a historic wave of investment inflows and sustained central bank buying, according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) latest Gold Demand Trends report.

The Ghana Police Service has escalated its manhunt for a man identified as Hoyeefi, declared wanted as the alleged mastermind behind a series of brazen, coordinated robberies in the Nkaseim area last December, with a GH₵50,000 reward now on offer for information leading to his capture.