U.S Embassy opens thousands of additional non-immigrant visa slots to Ghanaians

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

NACOC arrests notorious drug ‘queen’ in Buduburam raid

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

Ghanaian gospel legend Yaw Sarpong is dead

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

Police arrest key suspects in Adabraka gold robbery

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

Arise Ghana to protest at U.S. Embassy over Ofori-Atta’s alleged evasion of justice

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

Man arrested for allegedly stabbing woman in both eyes with scissors at Sefwi Abrokofe

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

CAF condemns AFCON final misbehaviour, reviews footages for disciplinary action

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

‘An ambassador for African football’ – Mane is Senegal’s Afcon hero

Sadio Mane was the hero for Senegal once again, but not for the reasons you would expect. The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich forward claimed his second Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) crown on Sunday, with the Teranga Lions beating host nation Morocco in a

Ghana navy foils illegal fuel bunkering operation

The Ghana Navy has foiled a major illegal fuel bunkering operation along the Keta-Denu-Aflao coastline in the Volta Region.  The operation, conducted on January 15, 2026, followed an intelligence-led maritime security patrol in the Eastern Corridor.  Sailors onboard a Ghana Navy Ship (GNS) intercepted

Cape Coast and surrounding areas to experience 5-hour planned power outage on January 20

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced a planned five-hour power outage for Cape Coast and surrounding communities on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. In a joint press release issued on Friday, January 16, GRIDCo and