Month: January 2026

Asante Kotoko: Bibiani Gold Stars FC’s push for the Ghana Premier League title hit a stumbling block last weekend following a 1–0 away defeat to Bechem United. The narrow loss stalled their momentum at a crucial stage of the season, leaving the defending champions five points behind leaders Medeama SC and dropping them to third […]

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has stated that it can no longer solely bear the costs of the Gold for Reserves programme and is actively seeking reimbursement from the Finance Ministry for losses incurred. The Central Bank has highlighted that it has carried the financial burden for both the Gold for Oil and Gold for […]

Gold for Reserves Programme: The Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has expressed support for the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor’s call for a shared financial burden in the Gold for Reserves programme. Jackson’s comments come amid ongoing discussions about the programme’s costs and the need for transparency and accountability in managing Ghana’s […]

GoldBod Losses: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its earlier assessment that Ghana’s Gold Board (GoldBod) incurred losses of approximately US$214 million, insisting that its position on the matter remains unchanged. The figure, first highlighted in the IMF’s Staff Report for the Fifth Review of Ghana’s IMF-supported economic programme, has sparked public debate over […]

England XI: England are set to return to Test cricket this summer following a disappointing away Ashes campaign, with a three-match home series against New Zealand starting at Lord’s on Thursday, June 4. With questions lingering over leadership, selection, and squad balance, changes appear inevitable—but how might England shape up? Coaching and Leadership Uncertainty By […]

The University of Ghana (UG) has officially defended its fees for the 2025/2026 academic year, clarifying that there has been no increase in Academic Facility User Fees. This comes amid public scrutiny and following a directive from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), which had instructed UG to strictly adhere to fees approved by the […]

Red Bull Racing and sister team Racing Bulls became the first Formula 1 outfits to reveal their 2026 car designs, officially launching a new chapter in the sport at Ford’s headquarters in Detroit. The unveiling marks a historic moment as Red Bull prepares to race with a self-built power unit for the first time since […]

NPP flagbearer election 2026: As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) gears up for its critical internal elections, aspiring flagbearer Kennedy Agyapong has voiced serious concerns about the security arrangements ahead of the vote. The NPP is scheduled to elect its flagbearer on January 31, 2026, as part of preparations for the 2028 general elections in […]

Ghana Ambassador to the United States of America, Victor Smith, has confirmed the arrest and detention of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, in the United States. In a statement issued on January 15, 2026, Ambassador Smith disclosed that Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu was arrested by the US Marshals […]

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has described Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, as an “illegal alien” who overstayed his permitted period of admission into the United States, a violation that could lead to deportation. The clarification was provided by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson in written correspondence with […]