The government is preparing to place a bill before Parliament to change the name of the Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport, the Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga has disclosed.

He was speaking during a Parliamentary Leadership media briefing on Tuesday [February 3, 2026].

He indicated that this was part of outlined bills and regulations expected to come before the House during the current meeting.

The Food and Drugs Authority has urged the public to stop buying food sold near open gutters, warning that the practice puts public health at risk.

According to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the FDA in charge of Food Division, Mr Roderick Daddey-Adjei, the common habit of preparing and selling food in unhygienic surroundings continues to undermine efforts to improve food safety across the country.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a public alert warning customers against fraudsters exploiting payment processes, stressing that the power distributor no longer accepts physical cash for any transactions.

Donald Trump announced he will be seeking $1bn (£730m) in damages from Harvard University in his administration's ongoing feud with the institution.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is taking over his artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, as the billionaire continues to unify some of his many business interests.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno has made some command changes among directors of the Ghana Police Service with command changes taking immediate effect.

Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia may have earned a comfortable victory in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary, but he will have to do more to claw back the considerable deficit in votes he recorded in the 2024 presidential election, two political scientists and a pollster have said.

Ghana has paused citizenship applications for members of the African diaspora in order to make the system more accessible and user friendly.

­Two men are helping the police in their investigations after a truck travelling from Kpando to Ashaiman was intercepted at Frankadua in the Eastern Region, as it was found to be loaded with 527 parcels of compressed dried leaves suspected of being marijuana, concealed beneath a pile of wooden boards.

President John Dramani Mahama has said it is criminal to indiscriminately fell shea trees in the country, and has, therefore, directed metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs), in collaboration with security agencies, to ensure an end to that practice.

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.