The invitation comes after President Mahama ordered the NIB to immediately investigate the claims made by the former NEIP CEO. It was announced by the Director-General of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, whose outfit was implicated in the allegation. In a post shared on Facebook on Thursday, February 5, 2026, Asafo-Agyei indicated that Nkansah has been invited to assist with the investigation into the matter. “I don’t know the exact amount the scholarships are sold for, but some cost up to GH¢100,000. BAI/MA#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport:Understanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech

“I keep getting a lot of questions about what it means that Wontumi’s lawyers have been asked to file a submission of no case. Wontumi's lawyer explains why his release has been delayedBarker-Vormawor explained that under Ghana’s criminal justice system, an accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt. However, before doing so, the defence is allowed by law to file a ‘submission of no case’. “I have an actual case where the accused person spent seven years in prison even though the person died from pneumonia, and not anything the accused had done,” Barker-Vormawor disclosed. “Or that even if it was illegal, the prosecution failed to show that I have anything to do with Akonta Mining,” he added.

Sports News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Black Stars defender, John Boye has reportedly embraced photography as his new profession after retiring from football. According to reports, John Boye has transitioned into a full time photography following years of commanding performances at the heart of defence. The veteran centre-back built a lasting career abroad, spending significant time in the French Ligue 1 with Rennes and later Metz. Dan Quaye backs Didi Dramani’s goalkeeper rotation policy at Hearts of OakOn the international stage, Boye was a familiar figure in the Black Stars setup for nearly a decade. He was also part of Ghana’s squad at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, competing on the biggest stage of international football.

Politics of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has asked President John Dramani Mahama to forgive him if he has wronged him in any way. According to Chairman Wontumi, prior to Mahama becoming president, he was actively working for his party and therefore made statements against him to promote the NPP. Meanwhile, Chairman Wontumi has declared his intention to contest for the NPP's national chairmanship. We asked Chairman Wontumi what he would say to President Mahama if he met him today. pic.twitter.com/G3VSO5jvXl — The1957News (@The1957News) February 4, 2026AM

General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Amasaman High Court has reduced the 15-year jail term handed to Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, to 12 months, following an appeal. “I saw Agradaa released. I don't know how it's going to happen. December 22, I was sleeping and the Lord carried me into a vision, then I saw and I heard on radio in our local language that she's released. So, when I was about to wake up from my vision, I saw white handkerchiefs,” he told his congregation at the watchnight service in 2025.

Politics of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comManaging Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has strongly criticised the increasing use of ethnic arguments in Ghanaian politics, describing the practice as childish, divisive, and unacceptable in a modern democracy. Kwesi Pratt blasts Majority, Minority leaders over KIA renaming debate“We are in 2026, not the Stone Age. The ethnic argument is so childish and unbelievable in politics. Ghanaians deserve better than leaders who divide us along Akan, Ewe, or Northern lines just to win votes,” he indicated. Kwesi Pratt further called on political leaders, especially as the next general elections approach, to focus on competence, policies, and national unity rather than identity-based campaigning.

Business News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr Ken Ashigbey, has raised concerns about the limited fiscal returns from the small-scale mining sector. In 2025, Dr Ashigbey said, small-scale miners contributed less than 2% to government revenues, even though they produced over half of national output. Bank of Ghana data indicate that small-scale miners produced about 51% of total gold output in 2025. His remarks come amid ongoing debates about foreigners exporting Ghana’s gold, with some insisting that much of the country’s gold remains under foreign control. He argued that applying the same rates uniformly could disproportionately burden small-scale miners.

Business News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDid you know that individuals can no longer walk into the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to acquire Defective Vehicle (DV) plates? From now on, DV plates will only be issued to registered car dealerships and recognised garages across the country. Please note that the DVLA currently restricts issuance exclusively to registered car dealerships and garages,” Kotey said. 5% of vehicle number plates in Ghana are fake - DVLA CEO. Kotey emphasised that number plates are security documents and should not be produced indiscriminately.

General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Amasaman High Court’s reduction of Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa’s 15-year jail term to 12 months has sparked widespread debate as the public questions the rationale behind the court’s ruling. The court, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, noted that Agradaa’s original punishment was harsh and excessive given the circumstances surrounding her case of charlatanic advertising and defrauding by false pretenses. Court reduces Nana Agradaa's 15-year sentence to one yearThe court upheld Nana Agradaa’s conviction but reduced her sentence of 15 years of hard labor. The judge said that while the offense deserved punishment, the original sentence was too harsh and needed to be lowered. In this case, it found that the original prison term was longer than reasonable, even though the conviction was legally sound.

Didi Dramani has alternated between first choice goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and deputy Solomon Agbasi in recent weeks, with both shot-stoppers delivering solid performances. Speaking in an interview with Koforidua based Bryt FM, Quaye said he had no issues with the rotation policy, stressing that Asare cannot be expected to play every match throughout the season. Quaye also cited past examples at Hearts of Oak, referencing how Sammy Adjei and Eben Dida successfully competed for the number one spot without issues. “We’ve seen this before at Hearts of Oak with goalkeepers like Sammy Adjei and Eben Dida, and it worked perfectly. This rotation will not affect Hearts or the Black Stars, and Agbasi deserves his chance."

Why I no longer go clubbing – Davido explainsDavido stated that he visited his favourite food court spot and, for once, experienced life like an ordinary person. “I went to my favourite place at the food court, people were walking all over and the place was very busy. I felt regular for like an hour and I felt so good,” he shared. “My people asked why I did that and I told them I just felt like going out and feeling regular. It’s very hard and I miss being a regular person,” he added.

General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comNana Asante Bediatuo, the Secretary to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo when he was in office, has criticised the government's plan to rename the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). It is so important; it is the lifeblood of society, of any republic, to have freedom, to have freedom of expression, freedom of movement, freedom of assembly, freedom of the press. He stated that a bill will soon be laid before Parliament by the Minister of Transport to rename the country's main international airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. “We are changing the name of our airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. Watch a video of Asante Bediatuo's remarks below:BAI/VPO#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport:Understanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech

He explained that governance structures were in disarray, with challenges spanning key sectors such as education, healthcare, and agriculture. President Mahama also lamented the country’s ballooning debt, stressing that Ghana had defaulted on its obligations. “We inherited a country that was sick, let me put it at that. We said our objective was to win power and reset Ghana in all sectors,” President Mahama added. He explained that the 'Reset Agenda' aimed to restore stability and reform Ghana across all sectors of national life.

Reacting to three separate fire disasters at the Nobisco Girls’ dormitory, Tolon Senior High School, and Pong-Tamale Senior High School, all occurring within a single week, the Deputy Minister noted that the frequency and pattern of the fires have become increasingly alarming. According to him, the trend is not isolated to the Northern Region, making it a matter of national concern for the Ministry of Education. I mean this is only the Northern region. Dr Apaak proposed a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Interior to engage fire safety experts more proactively in addressing the growing crisis. Here is how to protect homes and businesses from fire outbreaksThe minister’s visit follows the destruction of three Senior High Schools, all located in the Northern Region, by fire outbreaks.

General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThree senior high schools located in the Northern Region have suffered huge losses due to a series of fires occurring within a week, highlighting a distressing pattern. Nobisco Girls SHSAt the Northern School of Business Senior High School (NOBISCO), a fire on January 28, 2026, gutted five rooms in the girls' dormitory. Tolon SHSTolon Senior High School was also hit by a fire incidents, resulting in the displacement of 346 students. The incident, which occurred on February 2, 2026, saw the fire raze the school's girls' dormitory, destroying personal items including beds, books, and provisions. Pong-Tamale SHSThe third institution affected was the Pong-Tamale Senior High School, where the girls’ dormitory was also razed by a fire.