President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire has reshuffled his cabinet, promoting his younger brother, Tene Birahima Ouattara, to the newly created position of Vice Prime Minister while retaining him as Minister of Defence.

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is expected to arrive in Jamaica on Saturday for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening diplomatic and development cooperation between the two countries.

Middlesbrough are set to complete the signing of highly rated Ghanaian teenager Hinneh Lord Listowell once his visa application is finalised, with the club moving decisively to secure the services of the young forward after months of close monitoring.

Six individuals, including the widow of the late Member of Parliament, Hajia Amina Adam, have picked nomination forms to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary for the Ayawaso East Constituency by-election, scheduled for March 3, 2026.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned the public against a letter circulating on social media that alleges the commencement of recruitment into the Service, describing the document as fake.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched investigations into an attack on a Jacobu District patrol team by a group of civilians at Bepotenten Sukuum on Friday, January 23.

US President Donald Trump has sparked public concern after a noticeable bruise was seen on his left hand while he delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

The large purple bruise was visible as the president addressed delegates on what he described as a Gaza “Board of Peace” initiative, prompting speculation about his health on social media.

According to the White House, the bruise was sustained earlier on Thursday during a signing ceremony at the forum, where President Trump reportedly struck his hand against the corner of a signing table.

Dear Mirror Lawyer, I purchased land in my girlfriend's name, intending that when we marry, we will build on it and live there as our matrimonial home.

The relationship, however, fell apart, and our dream never materialised.

I asked her to transfer the land back to my name, but she has refused, insisting that, because the land documents are in her name, she owns it. What can I do to reclaim my property?

Musah, Kumasi.

A document circulating online, said to be the result of a search at the High Court (Probate and Administration Division), suggests that the late Ghanaian highlife icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu (popularly known as Daddy Lumba), did not deposit a will. 

If that document is authentic and accurately reflects the court’s records, the legal position it points to is intestacy, meaning the deceased is treated, for legal purposes, as having died without a will filed with the court.

TikTok's new US joint venture has made changes to its privacy policy that include expanding the type of location data the company can collect from its 200 million American users.

President John Dramani Mahama’s speech at the Davos Convening on the Accra Reset on January 22, 2026, stands as one of the most compelling and forward-looking addresses delivered by an African leader in recent years. Speaking amid the elite gatherings of the World Economic Forum, he blended national pride with an uncompromising continental vision, reviving the spirit of pan-African unity that defined the independence era.

About 266,000 domestic and international tourists visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) last year, the acting Executive Director of the facility, Dr Collins Nunyonameh, has revealed.

The Upper East Region’s longstanding quest for more medical professionals has suffered a setback, as only three of the 26 doctors posted to the region have so far reported for duty.

In less than 10 days, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its search for a candidate to lead it into the 2028 general elections will be over.

The Akans in Ghana have a saying: “If an article is not properly placed in its rightful position, it will surely fall off and get lost.” That is why it is always right to apply what we learn properly.

Marriage is a critical institution in human society. It is also widely regarded as one of the few institutions ordained by God Himself, beginning with the creation of Eve as a perfect companion for Adam.

The single entity that was recently contracted by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to produce number plates for the DVLA in 2026 has been joined as a defendant in the suit filed by the Vehicle Embossment Manufacturers Association of Ghana (VEMAG) and others against the DVLA.

Driver’s licences will now expire on the holder’s date of birth, alongside the introduction of an SMS notification system to alert motorists ahead of renewals, the Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has announced.

Addressing a press conference to mark his first year in office on Friday, January 23, 2026, Mr. Kotey explained that the new system will send SMS reminders to drivers when their licences and roadworthiness certificates are due for renewal, as part of broader efforts to improve compliance and enhance service delivery.

The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of one of its students, Nelson Blay Nokotey, a Level 300 Top-Up Journalism student, who died after being knocked down by a vehicle on the highway near the university’s campus.

A total of 19 suspects including three serving soldiers have been arrested by the police in Tamale for possession and use of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp [wee].

The Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International Ministry, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has cautioned men against soliciting funds to finance lavish wedding ceremonies, describing the practice as a sign of irresponsibility and poor preparation for marriage.

The Savannah Regional Police Intelligence Department has arrested 22 Togolese nationals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities within the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region.

A task force of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) arrested 27 commercial bus drivers and conductors at various locations in Accra across the last two days Wednesday for charging unauthorised transport fares.

Accra’s flagship Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, Aayalolo, has reached its operational peak and any further expansion will be ineffective without dedicated bus lanes, strong enforcement and better inter-agency coordination. 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Randy Abbey, has refiled his GH¢20million defamation suit against the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye, this time around, using a private legal practitioner.

At the close of 2025, a colleague within the media fraternity quietly declared his intention to resign from his station. That same evening, while driving through Kumasi, my attention was drawn to a conspicuous billboard announcing the arrival of yet another radio station in the city.

Within twenty-four hours, social media was awash with a flyer declaring that the entire on-air team of an established station had migrated wholesale to a competing network. One could only wish them well and hope that their professional commitment and hard work (Sompa) over the years would translate into brighter (Owia) prospects. Ironically, a new palace (Ahemfie) has been established at the Central Business of Kumasi with a PhD friend on board.