Court remands man over alleged false assassination claim
The Adenta Circuit Court has ordered the remand of a 30-year-old laundry attendant for allegedly spreading false information capable of creating public fear and panic. The accused, Ahmed Hassan Abdul Razzaq, is alleged to have shared a video on his TikTok page, @breakingnewsghana, in which he claimed that two military personnel were planning to assassinate former President John Dramani Mahama. The...
Nana Kwame Bediako responds to US$14.9m Judgment Debt
The 2024 Presidential candidate of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, has responded to reports surrounding the enforcement of a US$14.9 million judgment debt in Ghana, stating that the matter remains under judicial consideration and that all legal procedures are still ongoing. In a statement dated January 23, the entrepreneur and President of the Kwarleyz Group said recent media reports...
EC assures readiness for Jan. 31 NPP Presidential Primary
The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured stakeholders of its full preparedness to conduct the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, January 31. According to the Commission, all key logistical and administrative arrangements have been finalized to ensure a smooth, transparent, and credible electoral process. The EC’s Deputy Director of Research, Fred Tetteh, revealed that the distribution of election...
No results declared yet – GAF denies high HIV rates among applicants
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed as false media reports alleging that about 60 per cent of applicants who underwent medical screening for military recruitment tested positive for HIV. In a press release issued by the Acting Director General of Public Relations, Naval Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, the GAF described the claims as “fake news” and urged the public...
IGP to deploy 70 police officers per polling station for NPP Presidential Primary
Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has assured the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of comprehensive security arrangements for its presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026. He disclosed that a minimum of 70 police officers will be deployed to each polling centre nationwide to ensure a peaceful, orderly and credible electoral process. The IGP made the assurance while addressing party leaders...
Akufo-Addo calls for unity as NPP Flagbearer race intensifies
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed to New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirants and their supporters to place party cohesion above individual ambition as the contest for leadership unfolds. Addressing a peace pact signing ceremony in Accra on Thursday, January 22, the former president cautioned that internal divisions could undermine the party’s broader objectives. He stressed that the...
Finance Minister considers full IGF retention for Judiciary
The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says government is considering a proposal that would allow the Judiciary to retain and use all of its Internally Generated Funds (IGF) to help resolve pressing operational challenges within the justice system. Dr Forson disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie, on Wednesday, January 21....
Fees for selected services at NIA reviewed
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced an upward adjustment in fees for some of its services, citing the need to sustain and enhance service delivery. The Authority made this known in a notice shared on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, January 22. According to the NIA, the revised fees are intended to support operational efficiency while maintaining the...
Akufo-Addo appointed to lead election Observer mission to Bangladesh
Former President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has been named to head a 14-member Commonwealth Observer Group for Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections and a national referendum scheduled for February 12, 2026. The appointment was confirmed in London on January 21, 2026, by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, following an official request from the Bangladesh Election Commission. The Observer Group will...
NPP declares full preparedness for January 31 Presidential primaries
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it has finalized all preparations for its presidential primaries slated for January 31, 2026, promising a process that will be transparent, credible and secure. According to the party, 211,849 accredited delegates will participate in the exercise at 333 polling centres spread across the country’s 276 constituencies. Voting is scheduled to take place between 7:00...
