Patricia Asiedua, the self-acclaimed evangelist, who is popularly known as Agradaa, has apologised and paid GH¢100,000 to gospel musician, Empress Gifty Oppong Adorye, following which the two have amicably resolved and mutually agreed on a settlement in the defamation suit filed by Empress Gifty against Agradaa. The consent settlement has since been filed and adopted […]
A taxi driver has been shot dead at Tetegu, near Weija, in the Greater Accra Region, following an encounter with a policewoman, the Ghana Police Service has said. The incident occurred on Monday, January 19, 2026. The policewoman involved also sustained injuries and is receiving treatment in the hospital, according to a press statement dated January […]
Delta Air Lines has been named the top on-time airline in North America by aviation analytics company, Cirium, for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition reflects the airline’s commitment to safety, reliability and service, a release from Kingdom Consult Concepts copied to Ghana News Agency, said. “Delta’s 2025 performance topped all North American carriers, with […]
The U.S. Embassy in Accra has announced the opening of thousands of additional non-immigrant visa appointment slots for Ghanaians, encouraging prospective travellers to apply early as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the United States will co-host with Canada and Mexico. The development comes amid heightened public attention to U.S. visa […]
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), as part of its anti-narcotics exercise campaign has carried out an operation in Buduburam and its surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipality, Central Region, leading to the arrest of individuals found to be involved in the act. The exercise falls in line with NACOC’s nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse, seized several illicit drugs. A statement made available to the […]
Ghanaian gospel music legend Yaw Sarpong has died after years of ill health. According to sources, Sarpong died in the early hours of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Emena Hospital in the Ashanti Region, where he had been receiving treatment. His death comes less than a month after the passing of his co-musician Maame Tiwa, […]
The Police Service’s Special Operations Unit has arrested three alleged gang leaders linked to the Adabraka gold robbery, following intelligence-led operations. The suspects were arrested on January 19, 2026, in the Ashaiman District after months of sustained surveillance and targeted operations by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Unit. They were identified as Nashiru Abubakari, also known as “Soldiar”, Fatao Mohammed, […]
Pressure group Arise Ghana has announced plans to stage a protest at the United States Embassy in Accra tomorrow, demanding the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana over what they describe as his evasion of justice. Speaking on JoyNews, a founding member of the group, Selorm Dzramado, said the protest is aimed at […]
Police in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region have arrested a 55-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his family member in both eyes with a pair of scissors during a domestic dispute at Sefwi Abrokofe. The suspect, identified as William Gyamfi, popularly known as Kwasi Manso, is alleged to have attacked the victim, Akua […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has publicly condemned what it described as the unacceptable conduct of some players and officials during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco, warning that disciplinary action will follow after a review of match footage. The condemnation follows a chaotic climax to the contest, which […]
