VALCO is not for sale - GIADEC CEO clarifies
Business News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, has stated emphatically that the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) is not for sale. However, the GIADEC CEO stressed that the current process forms part of a broader national strategy to reposition Ghana’s aluminium sector under the Integrated Aluminium Industry (IAI) agenda. Twumasi Ankrah disclosed that Cabinet, in May 2022, approved plans for GIADEC and VALCO to identify and engage a strategic investor to inject about US$600 million into the company. The GIADEC CEO further explained that VALCO remains a critical anchor in Ghana’s long-term aluminium industrialization agenda. Twumasi Ankrah reaffirmed that VALCO remains a strategic national asset and is not being sold.
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February 08, 2026 08:06 UTC
MzNana, Obaapa Christy unite on soul-stirring gospel anthem 'Ahoto'
Entertainment of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian gospel music minister MzNana has officially released her highly anticipated new single, “Ahoto (Comfort),” featuring legendary gospel icon Obaapa Christy and it’s already blessing hearts across the globe. Presented by Nana Yaa Otchere Ministries, Ahoto (Comfort) is a powerful worship song anchored in themes of hope, reassurance, renewal, and divine peace. The collaboration beautifully bridges generations of Ghanaian gospel music, blending MzNana’s contemporary gospel sound with Obaapa Christy’s timeless, anointed ministry. “Ahoto (Comfort) is now available on all major digital streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, Audiomack, Boomplay and YouTube Music. With this release, MzNana continues to solidify her growing influence in the gospel music scene, while Obaapa Christy once again affirms her enduring legacy through a collaboration that speaks comfort, faith and hope to the world.
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February 08, 2026 06:22 UTC
Watch as Solomon Owusu, NPP’s Awal Mohammed fight dirty on live TV
The Russia-Ukraine war started on 15th February, then it moved up to 54%. Then it started coming down to 23%.”Owusu then asked again, “Now the question is, do we still have the Russia-Ukraine war happening? “That is a stupid answer, that is a stupid answer to me. Awal Mohammed: That’s an unintelligent question. Awal Mohammed and Solomon Owusu argue over inflation dropping to 3.8%.#PrimeInsight pic.twitter.com/dyVQV6OAWu — Joy Prime (@JoyPrimeTV) February 7, 2026BAI
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February 08, 2026 06:20 UTC
Mahama Ayariga backs 'Make Africa Borderless Now' campaign
Business News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: classfmonline.comMajority Leader of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has expressed strong support for the Make Africa Borderless Now campaign, emphasising the importance of removing barriers to trade, mobility, and opportunity across the continent. Delivering a solidarity message at the Presidential & Business Leaders’ Dialogue on Day Three of the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD), held under the theme “Empowering SMEs, Women & Youth in Africa’s Single Market: Innovate. Trade,” on Friday, February 6, 2026, he highlighted the historical and personal significance of a borderless Africa. Citing his decade-long experience as a member of the ECOWAS Parliament, Mr Ayariga noted that many of the freedoms being advocated for — such as visa-free travel and regional mobility — are already functional at the regional level in West Africa, North Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, and other African blocs. He reiterated his confidence in the campaign’s success: “I believe the vision that informs this campaign can succeed and will succeed.
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February 08, 2026 04:43 UTC
Ayawaso East NDC Primaries: Global InfoAnalytics forecast misses mark
Politics of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBaba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, has won the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries for the Ayawaso East Constituency, defying pre-election projections by Global InfoAnalytics. The tightly contested primaries, held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, was conducted to select the NDC’s candidate for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election following the death of the late MP, Mahama Naser Toure. In his victory speech, Baba Jamal called for unity within the party, stressing that his win was a collective one. “This victory is for all members of the NDC in Ayawaso East. The NDC now prepares for the by-election, with Baba Jamal leading its campaign in a constituency widely regarded as a key stronghold for the party.
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February 08, 2026 04:05 UTC
SHS students share their dream jobs for the future
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSome Senior High School (SHS) students have taken to social media to share their aspirations for the future. Others indicated ambitions to become Public Health Officers, Hotel Managers, Restaurant Managers, Fashion Designers, or Prison Officers, reflecting a diverse set of interests. Nationwide campaign to educate SHS students on future job prospects launchedCreative careers were equally popular, with mentions of Fashion Bloggers, Fashion Journalists, Textile Designers, and Event Planners. Nutrition Educators and Public Health Officers were among those seeking to make a difference in health and well-being across communities. Watch the video belowSHS students share their dream jobs pic.twitter.com/5J9t7D15ro — Hubert Tieku Esq (@KwesiHubert) February 7, 2026MRA/EB
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February 08, 2026 03:13 UTC
Government to pay salaries of newly appointed Black Stars technical staff
Sports News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: ghanasoccernet.comThe Ghana Football Association has clarified that the Government of Ghana will take full responsibility for paying the salaries of newly appointed members of the Black Stars technical team. The announcement comes after the GFA unveiled five additional backroom staff to strengthen head coach Otto Addo’s technical structure ahead of key international assignments and preparations toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Public debate followed the announcement, with questions being raised about the financial implications of expanding the technical team. The inclusion of the additional staff forms part of efforts to enhance the Black Stars’ competitiveness after a series of mixed performances in recent international competitions. Romero’s appointment is aimed at improving medical support for players, while Peasah Paa Kwesi will focus on enhancing physical conditioning and overall performance levels within the squad.
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February 08, 2026 00:44 UTC
BREAKING: President Mahama recalls Baba Jamal
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate recall of Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed. The statement also indicated that although the President recognises the NDC's investigation into the matter, the recall of Baba Jamal is necessary because he is the only public official implicated in the allegation. According to final provisional results, Baba Jamal secured 431 votes to defeat his closest contender, Hajia Amina Adam, who polled 399 votes. Ayawaso East NDC Primaries: Baba Jamal defends distribution of TV sets, food itemsThe primaries, which attracted more than 1,100 accredited delegates from across the constituency, was held amid reports of alleged inducement and vote-buying. Following his victory, Baba Jamal is expected to lead the NDC into the March 3 parliamentary by-election as the party seeks to retain the Ayawaso East seat.
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February 07, 2026 20:31 UTC
Beware of fake TikTok account – Ghana Prisons Service cautions public
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Prisons Service (GPS) has issued a public warning over a fake TikTok account operating under the name 'Ghana Prisons Service Protocol,' cautioning the public against engaging with the page. The Service stressed that it does not have any official account known as Ghana Prisons Service Protocol. The Prisons Service further clarified that all its official information and communications are disseminated only through recognised and duly authorised channels. It listed its verified platforms as Facebook (Ghana Prisons Service and Ghana Prisons TV), TikTok (@ghana.prisons.service), X formerly Twitter (@ghanaprisons), and Instagram (@ghanaprisonsservice1). The Ghana Prisons Service reaffirmed its commitment to public safety, emphasising its mandate of safe custody, reformation, and rehabilitation of inmates, while urging the public to remain vigilant against misinformation on social media.
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February 07, 2026 19:58 UTC
Bad cemetery odour disrupts learning activities at primary school
According to him, the situation continues to disrupt teaching and learning and poses significant health risks, particularly during the rainy season. He further revealed that members of the community often use the school compound as a pathway to the cemetery during burial activities, sometimes within school hours. He stressed that beyond disrupting the learning environment, prolonged exposure to the odour could have serious long-term health implications for pupils and staff. They said the stench occasionally leads to illness among kindergarten and lower primary pupils whose classrooms are closest to the cemetery. They appealed to traditional authorities and relevant government agencies to either relocate the cemetery or the school, or construct a fence around the school to reduce health risks and limit the negative impact of burial activities on their education.
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February 07, 2026 19:24 UTC
2028 Election: Ramsar site demolitions will come back to bite you - Adom-Otchere warns NDC
Adom-Otchere noted that while protecting ecological zones like the Ramsar sites is a legal necessity, the manner in which it is executed matters for voter retention. EXPLAINER: Understanding Ramsar sites and their role in environmental conservation“Today, the NDC is doing Ramsar site and breaking people’s buildings. Labadi, Teshie, and Nungua were completely lost,” he claimed, suggesting the NDC is now on a similar path. REGSEC to demolish illegal buildings at Tema Ramsar sites on August 4He added that the government could also consider offering displaced persons a tangible interest in the new redevelopment. Adom-Otchere reminded the government that even if residents are removed from a site like the Korle Lagoon, their "attachment" to the land remains.
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February 07, 2026 19:18 UTC
‘I protest so I don’t change’ – Barker-Vormawor
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comLawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has said his decision to consistently protest and speak against injustice is not motivated by a belief that Ghana’s leaders will necessarily change, but by a personal resolve to remain true to his principles. In a Facebook post dated February 6, 2026, Barker-Vormawor addressed a question he says he is often asked — whether he truly believes his activism can influence political leaders. “The reason why I do what I do isn’t so that I can change our leaders. It is so they don’t change me,” he stated. Barker-Vormawor noted that the real struggle for freedom goes beyond confronting unjust leadership and extends to battling personal greed and moral weakness.
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February 07, 2026 19:15 UTC
Ayawaso East Primary: NDC reacts to vote-buying allegations
Politics of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned reports of inducement and vote buying during the Ayawaso East constituency primary on Saturday, February 7, 2026. In a statement, the party said it had been notified of reports of vote-buying and inducement at the primary. “The attention of the national executives of the NDC has been drawn to the widespread incidents of inducement and vote buying allegedly perpetrated by senior aspirants at the primaries in the Ayawaso East constituency today,” it stated. Baba Jamal wins NDC parliamentary primary in Ayawaso East“The party is immediately instituting a full-scale investigation into this matter and will take swift action against any candidate found culpable. Ayawaso East NDC Primary:Baba Jamal defends distribution of TV sets, food itemsFifi Favi Kweety, the General Secretary of the NDC, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to fairness and transparency in all internal elections.
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February 07, 2026 19:15 UTC
Professor Kwaku Azar 'challenges' court over reduced sentence in Nana Agradaa case
According to him, the trial court had acted within the law, a finding he noted was acknowledged by the appellate court itself. “The Agradaa trial court followed the law. However, following an appeal, the High Court reduced the sentence to one year. The trial court found her guilty, citing her lack of remorse and the predatory nature of the offence. Read his full statement below :AMMeanwhile, watch the excitement, divisions over Agradaa’s reduced sentence
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February 07, 2026 18:53 UTC