President John Dramani Mahama on Friday held bilateral talks with António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the sidelines of the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. The meeting took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and focused on pressing security and governance …

From February 12 to 13, 2026, Ghanaian social media—particularly X—has been dominated by a growing controversy involving a man who claims to be Russian and identifies himself as Yaytseslav. The individual has come under intense online criticism after videos surfaced showing his interactions with several Ghanaian women, triggering widespread debate …

Fresh controversy has erupted within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following the emergence of a video showing members of the Majority Caucus openly endorsing Hajia Amina Adam, the widow of the late Ayawaso East MP, Mahama Naser Toure. The footage has reignited claims from sections of Parliament and the Presidency …

The Court of Appeal has reportedly ordered a retrial in the defamation suit involving former New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong and veteran journalist Kweku Baako Jnr. Multiple reports indicate that the appellate court also directed Kweku Baako Jnr to refund all monies paid to himunder the earlier …

The Oti Regional Police Command has intercepted a long trailer suspected to be involved in drug trafficking after acting on intelligence about a smuggling operation in the region. The operation was led by the Oti Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Alex Acquah, who confirmed that the vehicle …

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has dismissed media reports suggesting that a senior manager of a food manufacturing company was arrested over an alleged cocaine smuggling attempt. According to NACOC, the suspects arrested have no employment or managerial ties to any of the popular food brands whose products were used …

TalkSPORT pundits have thrown their weight behind Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, urging England head coach Thomas Tuchel to include him in the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. The pundits praised Chalobah’s consistency and reliability this season, with suggestions that he should be considered ahead of Harry Maguire when defensive selections …

Ghanaian journalist Wilberforce Asare has filed a mandamus application at the General Jurisdiction Division of the High Court, seeking to compel the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate alleged asset declaration violations by several public officials. According to a report by thelawplatform.online on February 10, 2026, …

Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has cautioned young people against going into politics with the aim of enriching themselves, describing such motives as misguided and harmful to democratic governance. According to him, politics must be rooted in public service, integrity, and a genuine desire to improve society, …

A former Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Flifi Boafo, has alleged that an internal power struggle at Cocoa House is crippling Ghana’s cocoa industry and disrupting critical operations. Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on February 10, 2026, Boafo claimed that a prolonged standoff …