General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn a move that promises to transform the everyday learning experience of millions of Ghanaian children, President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to provide two million desks to basic schools across the country by the end of 2026. Speaking to the Ghanaian community in Zambia during his three-day state visit on Thursday, February 5, President Mahama highlighted the urgent need to address the long-standing neglect of basic school infrastructure. While the previous government focused on the Free SHS program, our basic schools have been left behind. Currently, about 1.2 million children attend classes without proper seating, a situation that education experts say hampers both learning and concentration. Kofi Asare, the Executive Director of the Africa Education Watch, an education think tank, praised the government for prioritising the comfort and well-being of students.

Sports News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA few years ago, Jonas Adjetey’s reality looked nothing like the bright lights of the Bundesliga. The young Ghanaian defender was back home, doing manual jobs on construction sites to survive, chasing a football dream that seemed distant and uncertain. Today, at just 22, he has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with German top-flight side VfL Wolfsburg after sealing a high-profile move from Swiss giants FC Basel. Before Europe came calling, he was grinding it out in the Ghana Premier League with Berekum Chelsea, the 2011 champions. “It means a lot to me to be in the Bundesliga now and to take this step with VfL Wolfsburg.

His comments follow the announcement by the Government Statistician that Ghana’s inflation rate declined to 3.8 percent in January 2026. According to him, improvements in key macroeconomic indicators do not immediately translate into higher incomes or improved living standards for citizens. Ghana's inflation drops further to 3.8% in January 2026He noted that the current disconnect between easing inflation and household welfare is expected, stressing that macroeconomic stability must first be consolidated before its benefits are felt at the micro level. The truth is that it takes time for macroeconomic indicators to translate into incomes and improve the living standards of people,” he said. “Government must roll out growth policies, and it is these growth policies that will really translate into incomes, job creation, and opportunities across the board.

Health News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comStakeholders have called for faster and more coordinated action to protect children in Ghana from online sexual exploitation and abuse. According to metrotvonline.com report on February 5, 2026, participants stressed that early education, strong enforcement, and a coordinated national approach are essential to keeping children safe online. Acting Director General of the Cyber Security Authority, Divine Selase Agbeti, described child online protection as a national security priority. He urged parents to become digitally informed, schools to integrate digital citizenship and online safety into their curriculum, and technology companies to strengthen safeguards for young users. The summit concluded with stakeholders agreeing on the need for a united, proactive approach to safeguard children in Ghana’s expanding digital environment.

General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has stated that Africa’s sovereignty is being undermined by what he described as a ‘Triple Dependency’ on external actors for security, social services and the mineral exploitation. Mahama explained that the first dependency relates to security, where African states continue to rely heavily on external powers for defence and stability. “This condition undermines genuine sovereignty,” Mahama stated. He said the initiative is not a call for isolationism but a push for pragmatism and transparency in Africa’s engagement with the global economy. President Mahama noted that while Africa’s founding leaders secured political independence, the current generation must deliver economic transformation.

General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has raised alarm over new tactics being employed by illegal miners, warning that galamsey activities have become increasingly dangerous. According to the Ministry’s Media Relations Officer, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, illegal miners have begun setting traps to evade arrest and endanger the lives of personnel involved in the fight against illegal mining, particularly operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). “The reason, as of now, the operations are not marked by remarkable arrests is the fact that the illegal miners have started setting traps. So when they see the NAIMOS personnel coming, they may start running in a particular direction. Schandorf noted that these developments have made the fight against illegal mining increasingly challenging.

Business News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, on Wednesday February 4, 2026, chaired the signing of a landmark inter-agency agreement aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing controls within Ghana’s gold sector. “Your presence reflects our shared commitment to a robust framework for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing in the gold sector,” he added. The agreement builds on the Gold Sector AML/CFT/PF Joint Action Plan, capturing more than a year of technical work. The UK-Ghana Gold Programme, which provided technical support, was acknowledged for its role in facilitating inter-agency collaboration. Ampem expressed confidence that the agreement “sends a strong and credible signal of Ghana’s resolve” to safeguard the integrity of its gold sector.

Curator, another arrested over unauthorized felling of treasured trees in Aburi Botanical GardensThese laws managed by the Forestry Commission include the Economic Plants Protection Act, 1979 (AFRCD 47), Trees and Timber Act, 1974 (NRCD 273) among others. Economic Plants Protection Act, 1979 (AFRCD 47)Under this act, the destruction of specified plants of economic value is prohibited, along with other related matters. Some of the protected tree species under these laws are:Rosewood (Pterocarpus erinaceus), Afrormosia/Kokrodua (Pericopsis elata), African Mahogany (Khaya spp. Others are Cocoa trees, Shea trees, Dawadawa, Baobab tree, Tamarind. Trees and Timber Act, 1974This act provides for the registration of locality marks, the felling for export and for related matters.

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General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has announced the suspension of the accreditation of new General Nursing programmes at both diploma and bachelor’s degree levels. “The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission hereby announces a suspension on the accreditation of new General Nursing programmes at both diploma and bachelor’s degree levels,” the statement said. It notified all tertiary education institutions not to receive, process, or consider any new application of General nursing programmes. While the suspension affects general nursing programmes, the statement encouraged institutions seeking to expand their health-related offerings to focus on specialised and undersubscribed nursing fields. These include: Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Oncology Nursing, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Nephrology Nursing and Anaesthesia Nursing.

This is according to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Digital Centres Limited, Dzifa Gunu. Dzifa Gunu, in a post shared on Facebook on February 5, 2026, indicated that Nkansah was picked up and is now in the custody of the NIB. “Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has been picked up by the NIB to substantiate his allegations of the sale of foreign scholarships. GhanaWeb earlier reported that Nkansah had been invited by the NIB over the comments he made. “I don’t know the exact amount the scholarships are sold for, but some cost up to GH¢100,000.

Health News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has assured Ghanaians that no region will be left out of the Fund’s ongoing 50-case pilot programme. In addition, four patients from the Central, Northern and Greater Accra regions have received financial support for neurological and cancer treatment at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. At the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Ho Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching, Euracare Spring Hospital and the International Maritime Hospital, there are patients there receiving treatment through the sponsorship of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund as part of their pilot phase. The President was clear about this vision, and that is why he established the Ghana Medical Trust Fund,” she stated. Receiving the donation on behalf of the hospital, the Medical Director, Dr Habib Ahmed, expressed profound gratitude to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, describing its interventions as phenomenal.

Crime & Punishment of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThree men have been arrested by the police in the Wa West District for openly carrying firearms and ammunition without licences. Drivers arrested for carrying suspected narcotic drugsA search at the scene led to the seizure of three single-barrel guns, three cutlasses, and 23 BB cartridges. During interrogation, the suspects confessed that they did not have licences to bear the firearms and ammunition. The Upper West Regional Police Command commended the patrol team for their vigilance and professionalism. The Command also cautioned members of the public against carrying unlicensed firearms, urging them to regularise their weapons or face legal action.

General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Amasaman High Court has reduced the sentence of Evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, from 15 years to 12 months. This decision has been met with mixed reactions from a section of Ghanaians. While many have welcomed the reduction, others have offered advice to the former-fetish-priestess-turned-preacher, urging her to reflect on her past actions. Speaking to GhanaWeb TV on Thursday, February 5, 2026, several Ghanaians expressed mixed feelings, with some calling on the former fetish priestess to desist from the attitudes that led to her conviction. Watch the full video on GhanaWeb TV for more reactions to this development below:Meanwhile, watch the 2025 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards Nominees Unveiling below:VKB/AE

Regional News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced the completion and handover of a 300-bed-capacity dormitory block to the Ambariyya Islamic Institute in Tamale, describing the project as a significant boost to education in the Northern Region. Sharing the update in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Dr Amin Adam said the keys to the new facility were formally received by his grandfather, Afa Tanko, who led the delegation on behalf of the school and community. Today we handed over a 300-bed-capacity dormitory block to Ambariyya Islamic Institute in Tamale,” the Karaga MP wrote. Offering prayers for the departed, Dr Amin Adam added, “May Allah reward him with the blessings this project brings, and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. 'We are coming back stronger' - Amin Adam sends warning to NDC#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport:Understanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech