Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan

More than 2.5 million Ghana cedis’ worth of illicit drugs have been destroyed by the Narcotics Control Commission (NARCOC) in Tamale, following a series of successful operations against drug trafficking and distribution networks operating in the Northern Region. The drugs, which were seized from distributors over a period of time, were destroyed after the courts convicted the suspects to various custodial sentences and fines. The exercise, according to authorities, forms part of sustained efforts to rid the region of narcotic substances that continue to pose a serious threat to public health and security. Sixty-four boxes and thirteen blisters of Tafrado…

Former President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is leading a Commonwealth Observer Group for Bangladesh’s Parliamentary Election and Referendum, scheduled for February 12. The former Ghanaian President is chairing a high-level team tasked with monitoring the electoral process, with particular attention to pre-election preparations, stakeholder engagements, and the country’s overall readiness ahead of voting day. Confirming his arrival in Dhaka on Sunday, February 8, Former President Akufo-Addo disclosed in a Facebook post that the Observer Group had already begun preliminary consultations with key stakeholders involved in the electoral process. Before the polls, he said, the team had started a…

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has set its sights on a major cultural offensive, with plans to officially commission two of the nation’s most influential northern icons, Hamamat Montia and musician Wiyaala, as global tourism ambassadors. Hamamat and Wiyaala land tourism ambassadorial roles On Saturday, February 7, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey (Santana), the Deputy CEO of the GTA, revealed on Showbiz A-Z that Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, has already started high-level meetings with both individuals. Abeiku Santana discussed the calculated move, saying that although GTA had been cautious about the expenses of celebrity influencers,…

Ghanaian rap sensation Kwesi Arthur has made a powerful return to the music scene with his latest project, “Redemption Valley”, an emotionally charged EP that dropped officially on February 6, 2026. The 8-track body of work, available on major streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and others, followed an early-access release on the EVEN platform, where fans could support the artist directly ahead of the wide rollout. According to the artist and platforms, “a journey through struggle, survival, and self-reclaiming, where scars become strength and truth finds its way home.” Redemption Valley blends Kwesi Arthur’s signature Afrobeat-infused hip-hop with deeply personal storytelling. It…

British rapper, Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, popularly known as Central Cee, has revealed that he has converted to Islam. The Band 4 Band crooner revealed that he has shared his name consequently. The rapper disclosed this during a recent livestream. “I just changed my name and took my shahada, I am a muslim now,” he revealed, with his friends congratulating him in the video. Prior to his most recent revelation, Central Cee had not officially declared a religion. Central Cee was born on 4 June 1998 in London to an English mother and a father of Guyanese and Chinese ancestry. When…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is on course to exit its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by April 2026, citing significant improvements in key macroeconomic indicators and renewed investor confidence. President Mahama stated during the Ghana–Zambia Business Dialogue in Lusaka that the economy has improved due to consistent fiscal measures, with inflation decreasing, foreign reserves growing, and confidence gradually regaining ground. He pointed out that Ghana is in a better position to increase trade and investment, especially in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), thanks to the improving outlook. The President claims that…

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has removed an illegally constructed shop extension at Tudu as the city entered day four of its ongoing decongestion exercise aimed at restoring pedestrian access and enforcing the Assembly’s Red Line directive. Following several warnings to the store owner and a direct directive from Accra Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey, who claimed that the canopy-constructed expansion had blocked the pavement and limited public usage of the walkway, the operation was conducted on Wednesday. Addressing traders during the exercise, the Mayor stressed that public walkways are state property and must not be converted into private trading spaces.…

Ghana’s Black Queens will begin preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with participation in the Pink Ladies Cup in the United Arab Emirates later this month. The invitational tournament will run from February 28 to March 6 and will feature Ghana, Russia, Hong Kong, and Tanzania. It will give the Black Queens early competitive matches as they prepare for Africa’s premier women’s football competition. The competition is anticipated to be used by head coach Kim Lars Björkegren to analyse player fitness, test tactical concepts, and analyse both seasoned players and up-and-coming talent. Squad decisions before WAFCON are…

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…