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Politics of Monday, 16 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTano North Member of Parliament, Dr Gideon Boako, has taken a decisive step to unite the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Tano North Constituency following the party’s recently concluded presidential primaries. “Yesterday, I hosted key stakeholders at my home, including the coordinators for all five contestants of the just-ended presidential elections,” Dr Boako wrote. He also expressed deep appreciation to party elders, patrons, clergy, and campaign coordinators for their guidance and commitment to unity. Your wisdom, guidance, prayers, and unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our Party are deeply appreciated,” he said. Closing his message, Dr Boako stressed the importance of collective purpose for the party’s success.

In a video sighted by GhanaWeb on February 16, 2026, Prophet Opambour, while preaching on national television, stated that the women involved in the scandal lack self-respect. According to him, the women have not embarrassed Ghana’s reputation but rather themselves. Not even Trump can compare himself to Mahama's government – Opambour“They can’t embarrass Ghana or John Mahama’s reputation. Prophet Opambour further argued that the women would not have engaged in such acts if they had received proper upbringing and guidance. BackgroundA man identified as Yaytseslav, who claims to be Russian, has been trending in Ghana after videos of his interactions with several Ghanaian women surfaced online on February 12, 2026.

Sports News of Monday, 16 February 2026Source: ghanasoccernet.comSpanish giants Real Madrid are finalising a deal to sign Ghanaian starlet Clifford Nana Boadi Kusi-Gyamfuaa. According to Spanish journalist Matteo Moretto, the 16-year-old winger is expected to sign his contract at Valdebebas in the coming days. Nana had his talent honed at the La Masia academy until 2023. This season, he has scored six goals in 15 games for CF Damm. He is renowned for his power, speed, and clinical finishing.

Sports News of Monday, 16 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAccra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare remains confident that his side can still challenge for the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League title. Baba Adamu’s first-half header sealed the victory for the Phobians, closing the gap on league leaders Medeama SC. Reflecting on their title ambitions, Asare said: "Yes, anyone can still win it. This win today will help us be more aggressive and focused in our upcoming matches," Asare added. The win lifts Hearts of Oak to the third position with 39 points.

General News of Monday, 16 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to remain resolute and united, stressing that arrest should not be seen as a disgrace for politicians. Addressing party faithful, Afenyo-Markin cautioned that attempts could be made to divide the party through intimidation tactics, including arrests, particularly under the Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. Afenyo-Markin decries arrests of NPP loyalistsHe further warned that such tactics could intensify when political pressure mounts. (Every) now and then, when their back is against the wall, they will come with all manner of arrests,” he stated. Afenyo-Markin’s comments come amid heightened political tensions as parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the next electoral season.

Business News of Monday, 16 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s treasury bill market continues to record strong investor interest, with bids significantly exceeding the government’s issuance targets. The 91-day bill recorded strong participation, receiving bids of about GH¢7.64 billion, with GH¢3.41 billion accepted. T-bills sales hit GH¢5.83 billion at February 6 auctionSimilarly, the 364-day bill drew bids estimated at GH¢7.76 billion, with GH¢3.48 billion accepted by the government. Despite falling interest rates, investors continue to show strong appetite for government securities, particularly longer-dated short-term instruments. The government is aiming to raise GH¢9.32 billion in its next treasury bill auction.

GOIL has also revised its prices, with petrol selling at GH¢10.24, diesel at GH¢12.53, and Super XP 95 at GH¢13.35. According to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), this is the second fuel price increase recorded in 2026. Ghana’s fuel price floor is the minimum pump price set by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), which prevents Oil Marketing Companies from selling fuel below a fixed level. Commercial drivers may pass on the higher fuel costs to passengers through transport fare increases, while delivery and logistics expenses for businesses could also rise. For households, the fuel price hike could contribute to higher prices of goods and services, as transport costs often influence food prices and general market expenses.

General News of Monday, 16 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA member of Kenneth Ofori-Atta’s legal team, Frank Davies, has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to apologise to Ghanaians, insisting that the anti-corruption body erred in its handling of the INTERPOL Red Notice issued against the former finance minister. According to myjoyonline.com report on February 16, 2026, Davies described the process leading to the notice as flawed and unfair, arguing that the OSP failed to uphold the principles of due process. INTERPOL removes Ofori-Atta Red Notice after review“The rule of law and due process are not decorative terms. His remarks come after the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files permanently deleted the Red Notice issued against Ofori-Atta. The commission reportedly concluded that the Red Notice appeared to be of a ‘predominantly political character’ and did not comply with the rules of INTERPOL.

General News of Monday, 16 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaWeb’s compelling new investigative documentary, “The Dark Side of Kayamata,” will premiere on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. This intriguing piece by GhanaWeb TV’s Elsie Lamar uncovers the evolution of ‘kayamata’ from a culturally accepted intimacy enhancer for ‘Northern Brides,’ into a now commercialised and exploitative practice driven by love charms and manipulation. It captures emotional stories, from heartbreak and manipulation to psychological trauma and deep spiritual oppression from the evil kingdom. “The Dark Side of Kayamata” is expected to premiere soon on GhanaWeb TV. Watch the official trailer below:EB

Entertainment of Monday, 16 February 2026Source: classfmonline.comGhanaian musician Eazzy has given fans a glimpse into her personal life with a heartwarming post featuring her son with rapper Medikal. The Facebook post included two pictures capturing a playful moment between mother and child, with one photo showing them blowing raspberries together. The post has resonated with followers, highlighting a tender and joyful side of the singer beyond her music career. On Friday, October 17, 2025, pictures went viral on social media of Samuel ‘Medikal’ Frimpong embracing what appeared to be a pregnant Mildred ‘Eazzy’ Ashong. They looked ecstatic—Medikal in black and Eazzy in white—in one of the pictures.

Court documents sighted by GhanaWeb showed that a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal allowed an appeal filed by Prof Rexford Assasie Oppong against the university’s Registrar. The Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, Prof Rita Akosua Dickson, in March 2023, constituted a fact-finding committee chaired by Prof Samuel I.K. In August 2024, the Registrar wrote to Prof Oppong conveying directives from the Vice-Chancellor based on the committee’s findings. The Vice-Chancellor subsequently directed Prof Oppong to apologise to the two colleagues. The panel therefore ordered that the Registrar’s letter dated August 13, 2024, containing the directive for Prof Oppong to apologise, be brought before the court and quashed.

General News of Monday, 16 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAt least seven (7) Ghanaians were reportedly killed in a terrorist attack on tomato traders in Titao, Burkina Faso, on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He indicated that the Islamist military group, JNIM, which was responsible for the attack, also set several trucks used by the Ghanaian traders ablaze. The president indicated that the terrorists attacked the Ghanaian trucks because they perceived them as their enemies. He indicated that the terrorists shot all the men and left the women unharmed. Ghanaian tomato traders caught in terrorist attack in Burkina Faso - Ministry of InteriorThe Government of Ghana just confirmed the news.

Entertainment of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: GNAThe Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has marked this year’s National Chocolate Day (Valentine’s Day), by presentating assorted food items to inmates of the Tamale Central Prison. This year’s National Chocolate Day, held on Saturday, was on the theme: “Eat Chocolate, Stay Healthy and Grow Ghana.”Angelo Dogbey Yossi, the Northern Regional Director of GTA, led staff of the Authority to present the items to the authorities of the Prison for onward distribution to inmates in Tamale. Yossi said the gesture was to celebrate the day with the inmates and to share love with them. Deputy Director of Prisons (DDP) Obed Kofi Acquaye, the Northern Regional Commander, Ghana Prisons Service, expressed gratitude to the GTA for celebrating the day with the inmates. He spoke about the effects of stigmatising prisoners, who had been released from prison, saying such acts forced them to return to prison.

General News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: ghanaiantimes.com.ghUnless gender equality is embedded in Africa’s macro economic planning, public financing, peace and security, the continent’s development will remain incomplete, President John Dramani Mahama has noted. He said despite decades of declarations, Africa’s gender agenda remains chronically under funded as gender responsible programmes are the first casualties of fiscal constraints. Gender equality makes economic sense.”According to him, investment in women increases productivity because every woman entrepreneur creates jobs and every girl educated multiplies prosperity and every barrier removed unleashes innovation. “At a time of global uncertainty and economic shocks, climate crisis, and growing resistance to gender equality, Africa must stand firm. Gender equality is non-negotiable.”He outlined five pillars around which if the continent rallied gender matters would be on the front burner of national discourse.