Alcaraz makes tennis history with Australian Open triumph
On a heavy Melbourne night filled with history and tension, Carlos Alcaraz stepped into tennis immortality. The 22-year-old Spaniard defeated Novak Djokovic in a gripping Australian Open final to become the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam. In doing so, he ended Djokovic’s latest bid for a record-breaking 25th major title. From the opening exchanges, the stakes...
Rybakina defeats Sabalenka to win Australian Open title
Elena Rybakina returned to Melbourne with unfinished business and left with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup in her hands. In a gripping Australian Open final, the fifth seed defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to claim her maiden title at the Happy Slam. It was a victory shaped by resilience, memory, and a calm that never...
Abu Trica re-Arrested after High Court strikes out application
Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, was re-arrested on Monday, January 26, shortly after the High Court struck out his application for certiorari challenging proceedings at the Gbese District Court. The court ruled that the application was moot following the state’s withdrawal of charges against Abu Trica and two others, which led to their discharge. Abu Trica is wanted...
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe challenge Delegate-Based Party Elections at Supreme Court
Three prominent elder statespersons have filed a suit at the Supreme Court seeking to abolish delegate-based electoral systems used by Ghana’s major political parties, arguing that the practice is unconstitutional and disenfranchises ordinary party members. The action, filed on January 23, 2026, was brought by renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, veteran politician Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, and former Minister of...
NDC Majority urges Public to ignore Minority’s claims on Economy
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus in Parliament has urged Ghanaians to disregard comments by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, describing the group as “failed” and lacking credibility on economic matters. The response follows a press conference by the Minority Caucus in which it rejected claims that recent improvements in Ghana’s economy are...
Gold Board Could Fuel Galamsey – Minority warns
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised concerns over the government’s establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBoD), cautioning that its dual role as both regulator and operator may inadvertently encourage illegal mining, or galamsey. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, January 26, Mr. Afenyo-Markin pointed to the ongoing pollution of the country’s water bodies, attributing the...
Minority labels CJ intolerant, snubs Parliamentary engagement
The Minority in Parliament has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing him as an intolerant head of the judiciary. The statement follows what the Minority says were attacks on its members after they raised concerns over the processes surrounding Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s appointment by the President. Speaking to journalists on Monday, January 26, 2026, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin announced that the caucus...
Drivers’ licences to expire on holders’ birthdays — DVLA
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced that drivers’ licenses will now expire on the holder’s birthday as part of reforms to modernize its operations. The Chief Executive of the DVLA, Julius Neequaye Kotey, said the new policy is aimed at improving tracking, reducing confusion over renewal dates, and aligning Ghana’s licensing system with international best practices. “With this...
Minority rejects claims of gov’t credit for economic gains
The Minority in Parliament has dismissed claims that recent improvements in Ghana’s economy are the result of effective management by the government under President John Mahama. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, January 26, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the economic upturn is largely driven by external factors rather than policy reforms or competence of the current administration. He argued...
130 Ghanaian Health Workers Deployed to Antigua
About 130 Ghanaian health professionals on Monday, January 26, 2026, departed the country to begin a three-year work contract in Antigua under the government’s Labour Exchange Programme. The initiative forms part of the government’s broader strategy to address unemployment while strengthening Ghana’s footprint in the international health sector. The departure ceremony was held at the Kotoka International Airport and was led...
