Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan

The President, John Dramani Mahama, says Ghana is working to grow its foreign exchange reserves beyond $20 billion within the next three years to protect the economy from future global shocks, including financial crises, pandemics, and other unexpected disruptions. Strong foreign reserves are essential to creating a resilient economy that can survive external shocks when they happen, President Mahama stated in an interview on Friday, February 6, 2026, the last day of his three-day State Visit to Zambia. He revealed that Ghana’s foreign reserves have improved significantly, rising from $8.9 billion to $13.4 billion in one year, due to bold…

A policewoman, Gifty Oppong, who allegedly shot and killed a taxi driver at Tetegu near Weija, has appeared before the Adabraka District Court charged with murder. After a fight, Oppong is charged with shooting and killing Edward Awuku Owusu, popularly known as Papa Kwesi. The court did not take her plea and remanded her into lawful custody to reappear on February 25, 2026. Oppong’s attorney, Mr. Raymond Felli, asked the court to grant bail to his client. Chief Inspector Josephine Asondek was in charge of the prosecution. The shooting incident, which took place on January 19, 2026, in the Tetegu…

Popular Ghanaian content creator and YouTuber, Wodemaya, has expressed strong displeasure over comments made by some Zambians concerning the attire worn by President John Dramani Mahama during his official visit to Zambia. President Mahama is currently on a three-day state visit to Zambia, where he is engaging in high-level diplomatic meetings and strengthening bilateral relations between Ghana and Zambia. However, beyond the official engagements, attention on social media has shifted to the president’s choice of attire. President Mahama was spotted during the tour with a fugu, a traditional Ghanaian smock with strong cultural ties to northern Ghana. The outfit, which…

Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Al-Nassr training after missing the Saudi Pro League match against Al-Riyadh earlier this week, signalling a potential end to his protest over club management issues. The Portuguese superstar, who turned 41 today, Thursday, February 5, 2026, posted images of himself working out on social media accompanied by blue and yellow heart emojis representing the club’s colours. However, his return for Friday’s crucial match against Al-Ittihad remains unconfirmed despite training participation. Ronaldo was absent from Monday’s 1-0 victory over Al-Riyadh due to concerns over financial backing Al-Nassr receives from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), which…

The Amasaman High Court has reduced the prison sentence of controversial evangelist Patricia Asiedu, (Nana Agradaa) from 15 years to 1 year, after ruling that the original punishment was excessive. In its decision, the court upheld her conviction but exercised its discretionary powers to review the sentence. The court concluded that while the offence justified a custodial punishment, the initial 15-year term with hard labour was disproportionate to the circumstances of the case. The revised sentence will go into effect on July 3, 2025, the day of her conviction. Nana Agradaa will therefore spend a total of 12 months behind…

Manchester City booked a tantalising Carabao Cup final against Premier League leaders Arsenal by hammering holders Newcastle 5-1 on aggregate in a one-sided semi-final. Manchester City defeated holders Newcastle 5-1 on aggregate in a one-sided semi-final to secure a thrilling Carabao Cup final against Premier League leaders Arsenal. Marmoush, starting in place of Erling Haaland, nipped in and saw a deflected strike loop over Aaron Ramsdale and into the back of the net, while the Newcastle goalkeeper denied Tijjani Reijnders with a stunning save shortly after. The visitors had chances to hit back, but James Trafford did brilliantly to smother…

Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo will maintain his stance and boycott a second-straight league game after not receiving a concrete guarantee that the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) will make changes regarding the Saudi Pro League club’s management, sources have told ESPN. Sources have told ESPN that if no changes are guaranteed in the coming weeks, Ronaldo will ask to leave in June. The Portugal forward refused to play for his club in Monday’s 1-0 league win over Al Riyadh in protest, sources said, arguing that PIF is not investing enough in Al Nassr and instead giving an advantage to rival Al Hilal. Sources told ESPN that Ronaldo tried to block the…

Ahead of the April 2026 rollout of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares, concerns have been raised about the preparedness of key public hospitals to support the programme. Despite the large number of patients the hospital sees daily, Obuobia Opoku-Darko, the Fund’s administrator, has voiced surprise at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital’s absence of necessary diagnostic medical equipment. The Mahama Cares programme aims to provide financial support for the treatment of critical and chronic illnesses, with major public hospitals expected to play a central role in its implementation. During an inspection tour of the hospital, Obuobia…

A critical crisis is unfolding at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as Medical Laboratory Professional Workers have begun a phased industrial action, with a complete shutdown of all services scheduled for next week. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) Korle Bu chapter formally began a “sit-down strike” in all hospital laboratories. This initial phase, which will last until Sunday, February 8, has drastically reduced services, expected to affect thousands of outpatients. The union has instructed its members to turn down any outpatient department (OPD) cases during this time, per the strike notice that Chapter…

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned that it will persist in arresting commercial bus drivers who charge passengers fares above the approved rates, following the arrest of over 100 drivers in Accra over the past two weeks. Drumond Ekow Gaisie, National Guard Commander of the GPRTU, told reporters that the drivers and conductors were turned over to the Ghana Police Service’s Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), warned, and then freed. “We have 106 drivers who have been arrested and handed over to the police,” he confirmed. Mr Gaisie explained that many of the offences involve drivers…