KNUST student dies after falling from hostel in Ayeduase
General News of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comManagement of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced the death of a student, Ransford Amankwah Asomani, a second-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management. According to a statement issued on Monday, February 9, 2026, Asomani fell from the second floor of an off-campus hostel at Ayeduase in the early hours of Sunday, February 8, 2026. KNUST Student Murder: Family petitions AG, IGP to expedite legal process“Asomani fell from the second floor of an off-campus hostel in Ayeduase in the early hours of Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was immediately rushed to the KNUST Hospital by his colleagues, with support from the KNUST District Police Patrol Team, but was unfortunately pronounced dead on arrival,” the statement said. See the full statement below:JKB/VPOSee list of NDC MPs who approved call for cancellation of Ayawaso East primaries
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February 09, 2026 16:23 UTC
Rename airport after Nkrumah, not Accra – Vitus Azeem urges government
General News of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn anti-corruption campaigner, Vitus Azeem, has urged the government to reconsider its plans to rename Kotoka International Airport, proposing instead that the facility be named after Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Speaking on Citi FM on Monday, February 9, 2026, Azeem said he would have preferred the renaming exercise to acknowledge Dr Nkrumah’s lasting contributions to Ghana’s liberation and nation-building. Rename Kotoka International Airport after Dr Kwame Nkrumah - AzeemAzeem also dismissed concerns that changing the airport’s name would place an excessive financial burden on the state, noting that the process could be done gradually and in phases. Addressing fears of ethnic interpretations, Azeem stressed that Dr Nkrumah’s legacy belongs to the entire country and should not be viewed through a tribal lens. While acknowledging Accra International Airport as an acceptable alternative, Azeem said his strong preference remains Kwame Nkrumah International Airport.
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February 09, 2026 16:23 UTC
Manasseh Awuni challenges NDC to tackle vote-buying allegations
Politics of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comInvestigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has reacted to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus’s decision to annul the Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries, describing it as a step in the right direction. Baba Jamal reacts to recall by President Mahama, vote-buying allegations“The annulment is welcome, but it must not end there. The NDC must begin from Ayawaso East and set a standard for ethical internal elections across the party,” he wrote. This may be true, but the NDC needs encouragement and commendation if the party is serious about the probe and disciplinary actions,” Awuni noted. “The NDC Majority Caucus remains committed to restoring integrity to our politics,” the statement said.
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February 09, 2026 16:23 UTC
Unemployed graduates with disabilities threaten massive protest
In a report drawn from the statement sighted by asaaseradio.com, the Coalition of Unemployed Tertiary Graduates with Disabilities indicated that hundreds of qualified graduates have remained jobless for more than six years despite holding degrees in fields such as Education, Law, Administration and Information Technology. Unemployed Graduates with Disability calls off demonstrationWhile Ghana’s national unemployment rate is estimated at 13 per cent, the group said unemployment among persons with disabilities in the formal sector is nearly double. It stressed that only about 27 per cent of working-age persons with disabilities are employed, compared to more than 56 per cent of able-bodied Ghanaians. “We continue to see systems that favour able-bodied applicants over qualified persons with disabilities,” the statement noted, describing the trend as a major barrier to inclusion in public sector employment. As part of its demands, the group is calling for an immediate roadmap to absorb the backlog of unemployed graduates with disabilities into the public sector, strict enforcement of employment quotas, and incentives for private companies.
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February 09, 2026 15:59 UTC
Airport Renaming: Dissolve your party if you truly oppose coup makers – K T Hammond
General News of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA former Minister for Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahiru Hammond, has launched a blistering attack on the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), arguing that the party should dissolve itself if it genuinely opposes coup makers. According to adomonline.com report on February 9, 2026, Hammond described the proposed renaming as misplaced, insisting that the government should instead focus on more pressing national challenges, including economic difficulties, unemployment, and infrastructure deficits. According to him, symbolic actions such as changing the airport’s name do little to address the daily struggles of the ordinary Ghanaian. “The founder of the PNDC, now NDC, came to power through a coup. So, if the party is against coup makers like Lieutenant General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, then they should collapse the NDC and form a new one,” Hammond asserted.
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February 09, 2026 15:57 UTC
Division One side Attram De Visser thrash Eleven Wonders 4-0 in MTN FA Cup upset
Sports News of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDivision One League side, Attram De Visser Sporting Club have advanced to the quarter finals of the ongoing 2025/2026 MTN FA Cup competition after beating Techiman Eleven Wonders. Attram De Visser humiliated the Premier League side with a 4-0 victory to advance to the quarter final stage for the 5th time in the last 8 seasons. Coach Godwin Attram's side started this season's FA cup competition with a 5-4 penalty kick victory over Golden Kick after a thrilling 2-2 draw at Nania Park at Legon campus. At round 64, Attram De Visser faced Premier League side Vision FC and won the game 1-0. Attram De Visser Sporting Club will face Premier League leaders Medeama SC in the quarter finals of the FA Cup competition.
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February 09, 2026 15:43 UTC
Ayawaso East vote-buying allegations a blow to democracy – NPP
The remarks come against the backdrop of heightened political tension following alleged incidents of vote buying during the NDC’s Ayawaso East parliamentary primary held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. President John Dramani Mahama has since recalled Baba Jamal from his position as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, a move that has further heightened scrutiny over the conduct of the Ayawaso East primary. Responding to the issue on the Channel one Newsroom on Sunday, Fabruary 8, Ahiagbah said the incident in Ayawaso East were too obvious to ignore, describing them as an affront to the law and a misrepresentation of democracy. Ayawaso East NDC Primaries: Global InfoAnalytics forecast misses markAccording to him, such incidents destabilise citizen power and weaken the ability of voters to influence national development through the free choice of their representatives. “What happened in Ayawaso East was glaring and egregious, right in our faces, beyond being unlawful, it distorts democracy and minimises the impact of citizen power in shaping the country’s development through elections,” he said.
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February 09, 2026 15:41 UTC
Bawumia could win 2028 if current government performs worse – Akyem Asuom Kontihene
Politics of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: ghanaiantimes.com.ghThe Kontihene of Akyem Asuom, Nana Boadi Amponim Obodade III, says former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia could win the 2028 general elections if the performance of the current government becomes worse than that of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. According to him, Dr Bawumia’s chances of returning to power would improve only if key economic indicators deteriorate beyond previous levels. He mentioned interest rates, stating that if rates rise above the levels recorded under the previous administration, people may begin to compare governments and reconsider their choices. Nana Obodade III further pointed to the debt-to-GDP ratio, noting that if it exceeds the levels inherited by the current government, it could weaken public confidence. He argued that only if similar or worse governance issues emerge under the current government would voters consider returning the former Vice President to power.
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February 09, 2026 15:41 UTC
Oti Police intercept illegal firearms, ammunition bound for Kpandai
Crime & Punishment of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Oti Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) has intercepted a vehicle carrying illegal firearms and ammunition enroute to Kpandai in the Northern Region. According to the police, on February 7, 2026, intelligence revealed that a Kia Rhino with registration number GS-4677-17, was transporting boxes of ammunition from Accra. Acting on the tip-off, PID Director ASP Maxwell Osafo-Adamu deployed a team to lay an ambush along the vehicle’s route. “Officers recovered a locally made single-barrel shotgun and 21 boxes containing 525 rounds of Lion AAA and BB ammunition hidden among building materials,” the police said. They have claimed ownership of the seized items and remain in custody to assist with investigations.
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February 09, 2026 15:40 UTC
T-bills sales hit GH¢5.83 billion at February 6 auction
The initial goal of raising GH¢4.98 billion was exceeded, with GH¢5.83 billion accepted. T-bill demand hits record high for ninth straight weekIt, however, also shows how interest rates are aligning with the policy rate cut. The 364-day bill recorded the highest bids with ¢6.94 billion in bids, of which GH¢2.00 billion was accepted. The 91-day bill also recorded GH¢6.57 billion in terms of bids, with GH¢2.52 billion accepted, while the 182-day bill received GH¢3.72 billion in bids, out of which GH¢1.30 billion was accepted. The government is expected to raise its T-bills target to GH¢6.42 billion in its next auction as interest rates fall sharply across the board.
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February 09, 2026 15:08 UTC
Black Princesses coach explains absence of key players against South Africa
Sports News of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Black Princesses head coach, Charles Sampson has explained the absence of some notable players from the U-20 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa. The Princesses on Sunday, February 8, 2026, blew a 2-0 lead and drew 2-2 with South Africa in the first leg of the FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium. Speaking to the media after the game, coach Charles Sampson revealed that the missing players were unavailable due to a combination of injuries, fitness concerns, and technical decisions. They showed character and discipline, and that’s exactly what we want to see,” coach Charles Sampson told the media. The Black Princesses will face South Africa in the return leg of the U-20 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
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February 09, 2026 14:56 UTC
Government, GACL roll out Aviation Security Week to strengthen airport safety
Business News of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe government of Ghana in collaboration with the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), has officially launched Aviation Security Week alongside the rollout of GACL’s Security Culture Programme, aimed at strengthening aviation safety and countering emerging global threats. According to him, the Aviation Security Week and Security Culture Programme are designed to raise awareness and galvanise collective action among all stakeholders, including airport operators, regulators, security agencies, service providers, and the travelling public. The minister commended aviation security personnel and stakeholders operating at Ghana’s airports for their dedication, while emphasising that security remains a shared responsibility. “Aviation security is a shared responsibility. “Let us all join hands to strengthen our security culture and make Ghana a leading example in aviation safety and security,” he concluded.
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February 09, 2026 14:56 UTC
Watch highlights of Kotoko's penalty shoutout defeat to Aduana FC
Sports News of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAsante Kotoko have been eliminated from the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2025/26 MTN FA Cup after a home defeat to Aduana Football Club. Asante Kotoko had an early chance to take control of the contest, but captain Samba O’Neil missed from the penalty spot. Aduana proved more composed in the shootout, converting their kicks to secure qualification to the quarterfinals after a 4-2 victory on penalties. The Dormaa-based club will now face Techiman Liberty in the quarterfinal stage of the competition. For Asante Kotoko, the defeat increases the pressure on head coach Karim Zito.
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February 09, 2026 14:56 UTC
Here's when and how Dr Beckley truly died - Brother details
Although he could not recall the exact year, Roger Beckley mentioned that Dr Beckley’s death occurred between 2011 and 2012. Dr Beckley's brother speaks for the first time on 'bad deeds' of infamous witch doctor“He decided to die incognito. We needed to discuss how the funeral was going to take place, and Dr Beckley decided to do his own thing. That led to a clash between us, and that is why we were not on good talking terms.”Lawyer Roger Beckley further stated that out of the nine children in the family, Dr Beckley, in his view, brought disrepute to himself and the entire family the most. Dr Beckley was allegedly linked to the kidnapping of schoolchildren and women who were reportedly used for ritual purposes in the 1990s and early 2000s.
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February 09, 2026 14:56 UTC
MTN FA Cup Round of 16 Wrap: Kotoko exit as Medeama, Dreams and Nations FC advance
Sports News of Monday, 9 February 2026Source: ghanasoccernet.comThe Round of 16 stage of the Ghana FA Cup delivered drama, penalties, and decisive wins as the quarter-final line-up took shape. Nations FC edged Swedru All Blacks 2-1 in a tightly contested encounter to book their place in the last eight. Medeama needed penalties to progress after a goalless draw with Samartex, holding their nerve to win 4-2 in the shootout. Dreams FC also impressed, overcoming Inter Allies 4-2 in an entertaining contest. Defending champions Asante Kotoko were knocked out after being held 0–0 by Aduana FC before losing 4-2 on penalties, ending their title defence at the Round of 16 stage.
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February 09, 2026 14:28 UTC