Author: Kojo Nakkan

President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday, 31 January 2026, officially launched the SheaPark Resource Hub in Wa, describing the initiative as a major step towards economic revival in Ghana’s Upper West Region.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed all government appointees seeking to contest for party positions to resign from their posts at least six months before the party’s internal elections, as part of newly approved eligibility rules.

A member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) communications team, Senyo Amekplenu, has launched a scathing critique of Ghana’s Minister for Works and Housing, accusing him of poor performance and failing to prioritise critical infrastructure projects.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced plans to deploy franchise officers across all its district operational areas beginning February 2026, as part of efforts to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.

Ghanaian YouTuber and global content creator Wode Maya has traced his extraordinary rise from a struggling childhood in the Western Region to becoming an international cultural ambassador, describing a journey shaped by humility, family sacrifice and an unyielding belief in Africa’s stories.

The recent surge in gold prices is offering a temporary boost to mining firms and government revenues, but industry experts warn that the spike is unlikely to last, according to Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed the promotion of staff teachers serving at the Deputy Director ranks, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing professional advancement within the sector

Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, delivered a keynote address at the African Trade Summit today, emphasising the importance of health security as an industrial strategy. Speaking on the theme “Health Security as Industrial Strategy: Manufacturing Medicines for Africa and the World,” Minister Akandoh highlighted the lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic, noting that dependence on foreign medicine production leaves nations vulnerable.

Veteran New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Dr. Arthur Kennedy has criticised senior party leadership, including Professor Mike Oquaye and former President Nana Akufo-Addo, describing them as liabilities and slamming the delegate system as “a problem for democracy.” The comments were made during an interview on TV3, where Dr. Kennedy spoke candidly about internal party dynamics ahead of the NPP’s upcoming presidential primary.

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness received Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament, in a bilateral meeting focused on strengthening ties between Jamaica and Ghana.