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 […]

President John Dramani Mahama has signalled an acceleration and expansion of his administration’s reforms in 2026, stating that the gains made in 2025 provide a strong foundation to meet the aspirations of Ghanaians. In his New Year Message to the Nation on Wednesday, January 1, 2026, President Mahama said the government’s focus for the year […]

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has dismissed claims that government policies are to blame for the poor performance recorded in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Addressing growing public criticism over the decline in results, the Minister said the outcomes could not be simplistically attributed to the government or the Ministry […]

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has suspended the planned rollout of its new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-embedded licence plates, which was expected to begin on January 2, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 24, 2025, the Authority said the decision follows delays in completing the required legislative processes to support the […]

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has dismantled a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud operation, recovering more than US$15 million in digital assets, the Attorney General has announced. Attorney General Dominic Ayine said the scheme targeted both Ghanaians and foreign nationals and was run by an organised network operating through digital platforms. He revealed the development […]