Business News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Bank of Ghana (BoG) raised GH¢16.2 billion from its 14-day treasury bill auction on February 4, 2026. Bids were submitted at rates between 11.88% and 11.94% per year, and all accepted bids were allotted within the 14-day period. The 364-day bill received bids of about GH¢6.54 billion, with GH¢5.97 billion accepted. The 182-day bill had bids of GH¢4.65 billion, with GH¢3.54 billion accepted. Bank of Ghana sells GH¢3.95 billion in short-term billsThe 91-day bill received nearly GH¢5.90 billion in bids, and GH¢2.78 billion was accepted.

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General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn Amasaman High Court has reduced the 15-year jail term of convicted Ghanaian preacher, Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa. According to a report by GHOne TV, the court has reduced her sentence from 15 years to 12 months. The report stated that the Amasaman High Court ruled that Nana Agradaa’s initial 15-year sentence was harsh and excessive. Agradaa and her lawyers subsequently filed an appeal and first appeared before the Amasaman High Court on December 4, 2025. In her appeal documents, she argued that the trial was unfair, the evidence did not support the ruling, and the 15-year sentence was excessive.

Sports News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced that the government is working on securing financial assistance from corporate Ghana to fund supporters to cheer on the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Member of Parliament for the Buem constituency clarified that the amount of money government can raise will determine the number of fans the State will sponsor for the World Cup. The number we ultimately take will depend on how much we raise,” he said during an interview with Asempa FM. The sports minister appealed to corporate institutions to contribute financially so that more supporters can travel to support the Black Stars at the World Cup. The Black Stars have been placed in Group L alongside Croatia, England, and Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.

He was arrested on his farm at Mampong under orders of Jerry Rawlings. The coup led by Rawlings was unsuccessful and, due to that, Gen. Fred Akuffo asked for the arrest of Jerry Rawlings and his associates. When Jerry Rawlings seized power from General Fred Akuffo, he announced that all former political office holders should report to the nearest police stations. He was also buried at the Nsawam Prison Cemetery without ceremony, just like other military officers executed under Rawlings. As Commander of the Air Force, Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings was a junior officer to him.

General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: rainbowradioonline.comPolice have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 43-year-old senior high school teacher, Abu Kabore, whose body was found under a mango tree at Senasi in the Berekum East District of the Bono Region. The body was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition, and the cause of death is yet to be determined. However, when the caregiver travelled, Abu reportedly left the house without informing anyone. A search was subsequently launched, but efforts to locate him proved unsuccessful until his body was found at Senasi, near Nsoatre. Reports indicate that before his death, Abu had visited a food vendor, consumed food he had begged for, and later sat under the mango tree where his body was eventually discovered.

Crime & Punishment of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: rainbowradioonline.comA 40-year-old man, identified as Kofi Dagati, has been beaten to death by an angry mob at Takoradi Circle following an alleged theft attempt. Dagati reportedly scaled a wall into a private yard, unaware that the premises were under surveillance by a security guard. During the altercation, Dagati allegedly pulled out a concealed pair of scissors and stabbed the guard several times in the head. The suspect attempted to flee shortly after the incident but was intercepted by an angry mob. The construction has forced many traders to rent private spaces to store their wares, which have reportedly become frequent targets for burglars.

Sports News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBlack Stars defender, Caleb Yirenkyi reportedly turned down a last minute move to the English Premier League during the January transfer window. According to Viaplay, the 20-year-old attracted strong interest from England, with an unnamed Premier League club submitting a bid worth €18 million on the transfer deadline. Viaplay reported that Yirenkyi turned down the move to prioritise regular playing time, which he believes is vital to improving his chances of earning a spot in Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Although the identity of the Premier League club remains undisclosed, the size of the bid underlines Yirenkyi’s growing reputation in European football and the rapid rise he has enjoyed since breaking into the Nordsjaelland first team. Yirenkyi has already featured eight times for the Black Stars and will be hoping to be part of the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Finance and Energy Policy Analyst, Richmond Eduku, has attributed the sharp decline in inflation to the central bank’s disciplined monetary policy stance, effective liquidity management, and credible communication strategy, which together have helped restore confidence in the Ghanaian economy. In addition, the BoG’s liquidity management and market operations played a critical role in stabilising the financial system. Eduku emphasised that the Bank’s performance represents a strong model of credible and effective central banking in emerging markets. “Ghana now has a central bank that acts decisively and strategically, balancing the twin goals of price stability and economic growth. The BoG’s success comes at a critical time, providing a solid foundation for sustainable economic growth and reinforcing confidence in Ghana’s financial system.

Business News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chief Executive Officer of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO), Dr Robert Malika Sambian, has revealed that Ghana’s integrated aluminium industry plan has the potential to generate about 5,000 jobs. He explained that the initiative, anchored on the government’s policy to develop a fully integrated aluminium sector, would transform the industry and significantly boost VALCO’s competitiveness. Dr Sambian stated that VALCO is well positioned to secure a bauxite mining concession, which would enable the company to refine raw bauxite into alumina. The alumina would then be processed at the VALCO smelter to produce aluminium, a move he believes will strengthen the company’s operations and create substantial employment opportunities. The government’s integrated aluminium plan, if successfully implemented, could mark a turning point for VALCO and position Ghana as a competitive player in the global aluminium market.

And yet the naming of Kotoka International Airport is seen as a crime against the Ga people. Pratt, also did not spare Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, accusing him of framing the issue through a purely ethnic lens. “Then you move on to the minority leader. Oh my goodness, he’s even worse than the majority leader. MAG/MA#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport:

Business News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comVice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on African countries to deepen unity and cooperation as a way of unlocking the continent’s full economic potential. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogue on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, she said Africa’s long-term growth depends on how well its countries work together to build a truly integrated economy. She encouraged policymakers and business leaders to place renewed emphasis on initiatives that strengthen cross-border cooperation and regional integration, saying these efforts are critical to driving sustainable growth. Africa must unite; this is not about erasing our sovereignty. It is about organising our sovereignty in the service of shared prosperity and a stronger continental market,” she said.

Okyere Baafi stated that the NPP made the right decision by electing former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as its flagbearer for the 2028 general elections, noting that the party’s branding, ideology and public image over the years have been mainly associated with Dr Bawumia. He explained that, given Dr Bawumia’s long-standing role in shaping the party’s economic narrative and national appeal, there was no justification for changing a candidate of such calibre at this critical stage of the party’s political journey. The MP further emphasised that the New Patriotic Party’s political tradition is anchored on consistency, strong principles and continuity, adding that the election of Dr Bawumia reflects the party’s unwavering commitment to these values. He expressed confidence that maintaining consistency in leadership and message will positively influence the party’s chances of victory in the 2028 general elections. #TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to Kotoka International Airport renaming:

Justice Sai shared the update on social media on February 4, 2026, providing details of the evidence presented against Chairman Wontumi and his co-accused. Chairman Wontumi's Trial: State's first witness cross-examinedJustice Sai explained that the prosecution called four witnesses to present their evidence. Justice Sai confirmed that the state will oppose this move, noting that the lawyers have 14 days to submit. “Our Attorneys will oppose the submission of no case,” he emphasised in the post, signalling that the prosecution intends to ensure the case continues through the courts. The core accusation in the case is that Chairman Wontumi,… — Justice Srem-Sai (@JusticeSremSai) February 4, 2026AK/AM

General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, a Commissioner of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), has issued a formal retraction and clarification following public and institutional concerns over his earlier comments opposing the proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport. In a statement dated February 4, 2026, Dr Apetorgbor clarified that his earlier remarks were made in a personal capacity and did not represent the views or position of the NDPC. The clarification follows a strongly worded press statement issued earlier by Dr Apetorgbor in which he criticised reports that the Majority Leader, through the Ministry of Transport, intended to introduce a bill in Parliament to rename Kotoka International Airport as Accra International Airport. In that earlier statement, Dr Apetorgbor described the proposal as a “misplaced policy priority” and argued that renaming the country’s main international airport would deliver no measurable economic or operational benefit. AM#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to Kotoka International Airport renaming: