More than 22,000 delegates are expected to vote in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries in the Eastern Region on Saturday, January 31, 2026, as the party moves closer to selecting its flagbearer for the next general elections. The Eastern Regional Secretary of the party, Mr Osei Adjei, said a total of 22,264 accredited […]

There has been a public backlash following the National Identification Authority’s (NIA) announcement of a price increment for Ghana Card-related services, with many Ghanaians questioning the timing of the decision. Shortly after the Authority issued its notice on the adjustment, social media users flooded the comment sections of the post to express their displeasure, with […]

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has held discussions with Heads of International Monetary Fund (IMF) country and regional offices in Africa, using the engagement to reflect on Ghana’s economic journey amid growing global concerns about debt sustainability and development financing. The meeting, held on January 20, allowed the Vice President to highlight Ghana’s improving […]

Former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta is scheduled to appear before a United States immigration court today, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, over alleged immigration violations. According to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Ofori-Atta is accused of overstaying his visitor visa, a situation that reportedly led to the loss of his lawful immigration […]

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed a full-scale audit of all public health facilities in the Oti Region as part of government efforts to enhance service delivery and protect patient safety. The directive was announced during the Ministry of Health’s two-day management retreat, where the Minister instructed the Ministry’s Technical Advisor, Dr. […]

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over concerns regarding the status of his stay in the country, his legal team has confirmed. In a statement, his lawyers said Mr Ofori-Atta is cooperating fully with immigration officials while they work with the authorities to resolve the […]

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has called for a review of Ghana’s presidential term length, proposing an extension from four to five years to promote better governance and reduce the cost of elections. Mr Domelevo made the case as Ghana considers constitutional reforms, arguing that the current four-year cycle places an unnecessary financial burden on […]