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Abubakar Malami is former AttorneyvGeneral of the Federation and Minister of Justice The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 7, 2026, to rule on the bail applications filed by a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz, and his wife, Bashir Asabe.Justice Emeka Nwite, on Friday, set the date after counsel for the defence, Joseph Daudu, SAN, and counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, adopted their processes and presented their arguments.The PUNCH reports that the EFCC, in the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/700/2025, named the ex-minister, his wife, and son…
The golden era of music has officially returned to the capital as Joy FM’s 90’s Jam kicks into high gear at the Pleasant Gardens located at Dzorwulu. As of tonight, Friday, January 2, 2026, the venue has been transformed into a pulsing epicentre of nostalgia, with the atmosphere described as nothing short of electric, with all cabanas sold. The venue is completely packed with a massive crowd of 90s music enthusiasts, many of whom have turned up in iconic retro outfits to relive the greatest hits of the decade. The sheer volume of attendees has already seen the car park…
Semenyo (in white shirt) was baptised in England Black Stars winger Antoine Semenyo has been spotted on a Bournemouth beach in England being immersed in water to affirm his faith.According to British media outlet Daily Mail, the forward has been officially baptised as a Christian, strengthening his faith and resolve in his football career.The winger was seen in a white shirt and black trousers, with his hands on his chest, while another person believed to be a man of God engaged him in the spiritual exercise.After a while, he was immersed in the water and then raised back up, following…
MTN Ghana implemented tariff reductions across all products and services effective January 2, 2026, becoming one of the first major telecommunications operators to adjust pricing under Ghana’s restructured Value Added Tax (VAT) framework. The company notified customers through text messages on Friday that the tariff adjustments align with changes introduced under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151), which took effect January 1. MTN directed subscribers to visit its official website for detailed information about the new pricing structure. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) reduced the standard VAT rate to 20 percent from the previous composite rate of 21.9…
The Headquarters of the Bank of Ghana The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced plans to inject up to $1 billion into Ghana’s foreign exchange market in January 2026 under its Foreign Exchange Intermediation Programme, extending its active role in stabilising liquidity and supporting the cedi.Market participants attributed the cedi’s significant appreciation in late 2025, including a 13.9 percent gain by end-October and strong year-to-date performance, to part to these interventions and related policy reforms.Under the updated programme for January, the Central Bank will continue to sell foreign exchange on a spot basis to licensed commercial banks, with the total…
Value Added Tax (VAT) Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) officials have clarified critical registration and compliance requirements as businesses adjust to sweeping Value Added Tax (VAT) changes that took effect January 1 under the Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151). The reforms establish distinct thresholds for goods and services, with service providers facing mandatory registration regardless of revenue while businesses supplying goods must exceed GH₵750,000 in annual turnover. The standard rate now sits at 20 percent following reduction from the previous 21.9 percent rate, marking a significant departure from the previous regime that offered multiple rate categories. Dominic Naab, Acting…
Published: Saturday, 03 January 2026 The group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has underlined a familiar truth about African football: experience still matters, but a new generation is rapidly closing the gap. Across six groups and 24 matches, a blend of decorated winners and emerging stars has driven performances, influenced results and ignited debate over who could claim the continent’s top individual honour next. With 87 goals scored before the knockout rounds, several African Footballer of the Year winners have once again stepped forward when their teams needed them most. At the same…
Social media has been thrown into a frenzy after Deangels, wife of nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest, shared a firm and unapologetic message directed at would-be side chicks. In a video that has since gone viral, she issued a blunt warning, making it clear that her marriage is not open to competition or negotiation. Speaking confidently, she said, “For better or worse, till death do us part. You are wasting your time because it will never happen….Read More….>>> If your mind dey there, commot body. No leave, no transfer.” The statement quickly gained traction online and is widely viewed as…
Popular Nigerian TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, has confirmed his breakup with his girlfriend and content creator, Jarvis. Naija News reports that this comes barely two weeks after Peller was involved in a deliberate car accident to end his life over breakup threats from Jarvis. He was hospitalised and later arrested by the authority “in accordance with extant traffic laws.” However, speaking during a TikTok livestream on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Peller announced that he and Jarvis are just friends and pleaded with netizens not to bully anyone. Peller added that he also apologised to Jarvis’ family, and…
It’s been a busy 24 hours at Chelsea after the departure of head coach Enzo Maresca to begin 2026.Maresca’s exit, which was confirmed in a 99-word statement from Chelsea on New Year’s Day, came three days before their Premier League fixture away to Manchester City on January 4.The Chelsea squad returned to their Cobham training base on Friday to begin preparations for their trip to the Etihad, with the club’s Under-21s head coach Calum McFarlane being handed the responsibility to take charge of the team against Pep Guardiola’s side.After taking charge of Friday’s morning training session, he was tasked with…
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Former Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to urgently intervene to secure the payment of their long-outstanding end-of-service benefits, warning that the prolonged delay has had severe human and financial consequences. The appeal was contained in a New Year message addressed to the President by Leo-Nelson Adzidogah, former Municipal Chief Executive for Akatsi South, on behalf of his former MMDCE colleagues across the political divide. In the message, Mr Adzidogah welcomed President Mahama’s January 1 New Year address to the nation, particularly his call for unity beyond partisan lines, and urged the…
The Member of Parliament(MP) for the Sagnarigu Constituency in the Northern Region, Mr Atta Issah says 2025 was a year of growth and resilience, collective effort, and key gains in education, community development, youth empowerment, social cohesion, and infrastructure advocacy in the constituencyHe said schools in the 2025 had received improved support in infrastructure, learning materials and many others.He made the disclosure in his new year message to his constituency here in Sagnarigu on Friday.He said the improvement was not only in the education sector but health, agriculture and sanitation was also improved within just a year in office as…
play videoProfessor Stephen Kwaku Asare is a legal scholar Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, widely known as Kwaku Azar, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s New Year address as a governing statement, rather than a campaign speech.In a Facebook post on January 2, 2026, the legal scholar said the address was designed to stabilise the political atmosphere after what the president characterised as a difficult inheritance, while establishing early economic credibility and reorienting national conversations toward unity, accountability and shared responsibility.According to Kwaku Azar, three themes stand out prominently in the address: the insistence on ‘One Ghana’ as a governing principle,…
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin is the Minority Leader in Parliament The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has clarified that heated exchanges in Parliament should not be mistaken for anger.Instead, he said these disagreements are part of the democratic process.Addressing concerns about recent confrontations in the House via a video shared by GraphicOnline on X on Thursday, January 1, 2026, he explained that what may appear as chaos is simply lawmakers expressing differing views.“Don’t think that we are fighting. It is only our way of expressing disagreement. We are not at war in Parliament; we are only expressing our disagreements,”…
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawling is the Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle The Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has cautioned government appointees to embrace humility and integrity in public service, reminding them that political office is a responsibility to the people.Speaking at the 44th anniversary of the 31st December Revolution, held on Thursday, January 1, 2026, she stressed that leadership must be seen as stewardship.“My position, anyone’s position, whether elected or appointed (is) you are a custodian of the power of the people of Ghana. You are not there for yourselves or for your immediate family,” she…
Scene of the fire outbreak at Circle Several shops at Circle, one of the busiest areas in the nation’s capital, Accra, have reportedly caught fire.According to multiple reports on social media, firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service are currently at the scene, working to bring the blaze under control.Video from the scene showed the fire blazing and clouds of smoke billowing from the buildings.The video also showed personnel of the Fire Service arriving at the scene of the incident.It also showed firefighters fighting the fire to bring it under control.Scores of people, including personnel of the Ghana Police Service,…
John Mahama Former Chief Executive of The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has criticized President John Dramani Mahama for complaining about divisive politics while allegedly practicing it himself. The rebuke follows President Mahama’s New Year speech in which he called on Ghanaians to embrace his government’s reset agenda and emphasized that his administration is accommodating of all citizens regardless of their political affiliations. In a Facebook post responding to the President’s remarks, Ofosu Nkansah challenged the sincerity of these statements given recent dismissals of public sector employees. He wrote that politics of division occurs when a…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia A survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has secured 73 percent support among party delegates, placing him ahead of the four other contestants in the party’s upcoming presidential primaries. The survey carried out in December 2025 showed that former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong placed second with 19% while Bryan Acheampong secured 5%. Former Minister for Education, Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum also secured 2% while a fromer General Secretary of the party, trailed with 1%. The latest report failed…
Deputy Spokesperson for Dr Bawumia’s Campaign, Ekua Amoakoh, has said the former Vice President stands out among the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer aspirants due to his integrity and character.Speaking in an interview on the Channel One Newsroom on Friday January 2, Ekua Amoakoh said Dr Bawumia’s reputation has remained untarnished despite over 16 years in Ghanaian politics, beginning as running mate to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.“He has been under a microscope in Ghanaian politics for more than 16 years. Up until now, nobody has been able to tarnish his reputation with any incident of corruption. His character has…
The Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Church of Ghana (ECG), Maxwell K.K. Liwangol, has called on citizens to adopt a new mindset and play an active role in complementing the government’s efforts to tackle key national development challenges. Particularly, he said Ghanaians must support the government to fight illegal mining, rid the country of filth, and improve the economic conditions in the country. Addressing congregants at the 31st Watchnight Service at the Old Fadama branch of the church in Accra, Bishop Liwangol stressed that while the government was doing its best to fight illegal mining (galamsey) to save the country’s…
Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings is the Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has said the June 4, 1979, uprising and the December 31, 1981, revolution were products of specific historical circumstances and should not be discussed as isolated events.According to her, whether or not Ghanaians choose to speak about those periods or educate younger generations about the conditions that led to them does not change the fact that they did not occur in a vacuum.She made the remarks at the 44th anniversary commemoration of the December 31 Revolution held at Ada on December 31, 2025.Dr Agyeman-Rawlings noted that the…
Daniel Chapo is the President of Mozambique Mozambique President Daniel Chapo has promised to give the national team players a huge financial bonus if they manage to defeat Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Mozambique will face Nigeria in the Round of 16 on Monday, January 5, 2025, at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Fez. The team won just one of their group-stage matches.They lost their opening game to defending champions Cote d’Ivoire before bouncing back to beat Gabon 3–2 in a thriller, which marked their first win at the AFCON.2025 AFCON: Late Appollis penalty fires South Africa…
(L-R) President Mahama, Sammy Gyamfi and Ato Forson in a hearty moment The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has credited the Ghana Gold Board and its leadership with playing a central role in the ongoing stabilisation of the Ghanaian economy, citing decisive reforms, institutional coordination and strong executive support as critical to recent gains.Speaking in an interview with Radio Gold, Dr Forson described the establishment of GoldBod as a deliberate policy response to structural weaknesses in the economy, particularly the need to build reserves, stabilise the currency and tame inflation.“I had to tackle inflation, and I had to…
By Emmanuel NyatsikorHo, Jan. 2 GNA – Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health (GCNH) Thursday through GOSANET Foundation, an Implementing Partner under the GAVI – CDS Year 3 Project donated health logistics to the Ho Municipal Health Directorate at a ceremony in Ho. The items include two floor-type weighing machines, two salter weighing scales, one arm-type electronic blood pressure monitor, and 10 digital thermometers. Mr. Samuel Yao Atidzah, Executive Director of GOSANET Foundation presenting the items stated that the items were aimed at strengthening routine healthcare delivery, particularly in support of immunization, maternal and child health services within the Municipality. He reaffirmed the Foundation’s continued collaboration with GCNH to…
DeThompsonDDT is a Ghanaian musician and producer Highlife music, one of Ghana’s most treasured musical legacies, is gradually losing its presence in the Western Region, an area many regard as the root of the genre. This decline has sparked concern among music lovers and cultural advocates. The worrying trend was recently highlighted by award-winning Ghanaian musician and producer Elijah Nortey Thompson, popularly known in the industry as DeThompsonDDT, who took to Facebook to express his frustration and call for immediate action.In his post, DeThompsonDDT lamented how Highlife, once the heartbeat of social life in many parts of the Western Region,…
Sam Jonah The Attorney General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has issued an order for the discontinuation of criminal proceedings against Ghanaian businessman, Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, and three others in the ongoing dispute involving the River Park Estate in Nigeria. The decision follows a “comprehensive review” of investigations which held that no prima facie had been established against the business mogul, his company Jonah Capita Nigeria and three others who were charged by the Nigerian Police Force for alleged forgery, fraudulent activities and other related criminal offences. “Following the completion of a comprehensive review of the case…
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has rejected the apology from Pastor Chris Okafor, who recently announced his temporary step back from his pastoral duties. Naija News reports the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry Pastor stepped aside from handling church services. During a recent service, a video showed the pastor telling his members that other ministers would handle church activities throughout January while he takes time off for prayers, rest, and family time. He also stated that he and his wife had not taken time off since their wedding. Ogala, who has been vocal about her grievances, emphasized that the pastor stepping…
Stonebwoy, Sarkodie and Black Sherif held concerts during the holidays Concerts have fast become a major part of end of year parties and while artistes perform to entertain, fans also look forward to be thrilled, have fun and to enter the New Year with good energy.At the end of 2025, a number of concerts were organized and held in Ghana, both paid-for and the free attendance ones. Zaama Disco, Rapperholic, ShattaFest, PromiseLand were a few of these concerts. In this GhanaWeb article, we take a look at how some Ghanaians and music enthusiasts ranked some major concerts that took place.…
University Of Ghana University of Ghana (UG) management has clarified that reported increases exceeding 25 percent in academic fees for the 2025/2026 academic year stem largely from third party charges imposed by student leadership bodies rather than university imposed adjustments. Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Gordon Awandare explained on Friday that the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) approved these additional fees through their own governance structures. University management did not impose these fees, he emphasized during an interview with Citi News. Students with concerns should engage directly with their SRC or GRASAG leadership since these…
As Ghana ushered in the new year, the unmistakable rhythms of classic Hi-Life came alive once more, led by the ever-resilient Nkyinkyim Band, a group deeply rooted in the traditions and storytelling of Ghanaian music.The band will headline Old Skool Hi-Life Night to be hosted by Andy Dosty on Friday, January 2, 2025, at Soho inside Marina Mall, delivering a live musical experience designed to reconnect audiences with the soundtracks of their past.Nkyinkyim Band stands as a symbol of transformation and continuity. Formed around the philosophy of life’s twists and turns, the six-member, five-piece live band has carved a reputation for authentic instrumentation, soulful vocals,…
2026 The technology industry enters 2026 facing profound transformation driven by unprecedented merger activity, quantum computing advances, autonomous vehicle deployment, artificial intelligence investment dynamics and infrastructure challenges that analysts say will reshape competitive landscapes across multiple sectors. Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) volumes reached $4.3 trillion in 2025, representing a 39 percent increase from 2024, with technology, media and telecom accounting for 30 percent of global deal value. Goldman Sachs predicts deal flow could rise to $3.9 trillion in 2026, potentially surpassing the record $3.6 trillion recorded in 2021, according to Tim Ingrassia, the bank’s co chairman of global mergers…
As part of its efforts of digitalizing Ghana’s fashion industry DMM.Ghana a Japanese company in partnership with FC Beauty Group has taken a judicious step by introducing an innovative Digital Nail Printer into the Ghanaian market. The Digital Nail Printer is nail state-of- art equipment that prints any image, designs or photo in 35 seconds on once nail through the users Smartphone or tablet. Amazingly, it connects directly to the App via Wi-Fi hot spot from the machinery. More so, over 800 of designs are available on App and designs are updated every week and you can design personal patterns…
New Year Comedy Night Ghana’s comedy scene prepares for one of its most anticipated annual events as Derick Kobina Bonney, known as DKB, announces the return of New Year Comedy Night on January 1, 2026. The show will take place at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel beginning at 7:00pm. The event features an impressive roster of Ghanaian comedy talent including MJ The Comedian, OB Amponsah, Lekzy De Comic, Jeneral Nta Tia, and Kwame Obed. DKB himself will host the evening. Musical entertainment will come from rapper Gasmilla, adding variety to the comedy focused program. DKB has organized this annual…
Socrate Safo is a veteran Ghanaian filmmaker Renowned Ghanaian filmmaker Socrate Safo has issued a stern warning about the state of Ghana’s creative industry.According to him, the industry is dangerously repeating the mistakes that led to the collapse of the once-vibrant film sector.In a detailed post shared on his Facebook handle, Safo argued that the current pattern in music and other creative fields mirrors the past. He recalled how free access, tolerated piracy, and the erosion of value eventually caused the film industry’s noise to fade, investors to vanish, and the sector to collapse quietly.“The film industry once beat its…
Many people may take their birth certificate, or similar official papers, for granted – hidden in a drawer and rarely seeing the light of day – but for those without one, it can lead to a shadow life or an uncertain existence.This is thought to affect millions of people around the world, described as stateless, and 25-year-old South African Arnold Ncube is one of those.Because he has no state-issued documents, washing cars in the backstreets of Thembisa township near Johannesburg is one of the few ways he can make a living.He was born in Johannesburg and his father is South…