Dr Beckley’s brother speaks for the first time on ‘bad deeds’ of the infamous witch doctor
His brother, lawyer Roger Beckley, has spoken about whether the family believed Dr Beckley had committed the acts he was accused of. Roger Beckley said people, including family members, spoke to Dr Beckley about his actions but he refused to listen. Dr. Beckley: The notorious witch doctor who terrorized Fadama residents in the 1990s“Look, we are very proud people, the Beckleys. Despite several failed attempts to stop his activities, Dr Beckley’s home was raided by the police in February 1994. According to his brother, Dr Beckley passed away sometime between 2011 and 2012, although he could not recall the exact year of his death.
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February 07, 2026 18:48 UTC
Regional Minister denies backing any Candidate in Ayawaso East NDC contest
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Office of the Greater Accra Regional Minister has issued a firm clarification and disclaimer rejecting allegations that the Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Obenewaa Ocloo, is campaigning for or supporting any candidate in the Ayawaso East by-election. In a statement released on Saturday, the office categorically denied reports suggesting that the Regional Minister was backing the Ayawaso East Constituency Chairman or any other aspirant contesting the parliamentary slot. Supporters of Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late Member of Parliament, reportedly hooted at the Regional Minister during her visit to the area. The hostility was fueled by allegations from some party supporters that the Minister was supporting the Ayawaso East Constituency Chairman, Mohammed Ramne, who is among the aspirants seeking the party’s nomination. The Ayawaso East by-election was necessitated by the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Naser Toure, whose passing created a vacancy in the constituency.
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February 07, 2026 18:32 UTC
‘Put emotions aside and let science speak during elections’ – Kofi Bentil tells Ghanaians
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comVice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has urged Ghanaians to set aside emotions, superstition, religion, and instead allow science, evidence, and personal effort to guide national decision-making, particularly during elections. Speaking on TV3’s KeyPoints on Saturday, February 7, 2026, Bentil said research and poll projections often present uncomfortable truths but stressed that decisions must be grounded in evidence rather than sentiment. “If you have fidelity to the science, you put your emotions aside and let the science speak,” he said, referencing discussions surrounding the New Patriotic Party’s recent flagbearer primary. According to him, failure in leadership and governance should not be blamed on spiritual forces when the real issues lie in weak systems and human shortcomings. “We are a very religious society, we are superstitious, and we tend to believe there are forces beyond our effort,” he said.
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February 07, 2026 18:29 UTC
Baba Jamal wins NDC parliamentary primary in Ayawaso East
Politics of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, has emerged winner of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency. According to final provisional results, Baba Jamal secured 431 votes to defeat his closest contender, Hajia Amina Adam, who polled 399 votes. Mohammed Ramne obtained 88 votes, and and Dr Yakubu Azimdow garnered 45 votes, while Najib Sani received one vote. Ayawaso East NDC Primary:Baba Jamal defends distribution of TV sets, food itemsThe primary, 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 18:15 UTC
Double Eggs for No Egg Served: GES conclude investigations in Savelugu SHS feeding incident
According to the GES report, students were scheduled to receive jollof rice with eggs for supper. GES clears feeding grant arrears for special schools, SHS and SHTSHowever, the supplier failed to deliver the eggs on time. Instead of sourcing an immediate alternative, school authorities served the rice plain, promising students “double protein” at a later date to compensate. A participant at the event reportedly exploited the administrative lapse to film the students’ meals and circulate the video on social media. To prevent a recurrence, the GES announced that the Municipal Director of Education has been temporarily tasked with personally supervising all feeding arrangements at Savelugu SHS.
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February 07, 2026 18:14 UTC
15-year-old boy drowns in stagnant pool at construction site in Sunyani
Regional News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: otecfmghana.comA 15-year-old boy, Mattew Mahama, has drowned in a pool of stagnant water at Atwimaminaso, near Fiapre in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region, sparking renewed concern over safety at road construction sites. The tragic incident occurred at a section of the Sunyani outer ring road currently under construction, a few metres from where the highway intersects the Fiapre–Catholic University road. By the time Asaase News arrived at the scene, grief-stricken relatives and residents had gathered, anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana National Fire Service to retrieve the boy’s body. The incident was subsequently reported to the Odumase Police, who visited the site for one of the boys to identify the exact location where Matthew drowned. The Sunyani outer ring road project is being executed by Kofi Job Company Limited.
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February 07, 2026 17:23 UTC
'Our industry feeds millions, put some respect on it' - MC Portfolio chides Kumasi mayor
Entertainment of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular Ghanaian entertainment personality, MC Portfolio, has hit back at Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, known as Zuba, for questioning the importance of a Creative Arts School. Highlighting the creative sector's economic impact, Portfolio added that millions of people depend on the industry to survive. Citing IShowSpeed's recent visit to Ghana and the aftermath, he called for respect for the industry. "The creative industry has done more for this country than politics. These politicians should show respect for the creative industry.
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February 07, 2026 17:15 UTC
14-year-old boy drowns at Fiapre; GNFS recovers body
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has retrieved the body of a 14-year-old boy who drowned at Fiapre Catholic Junction on the Sunyani Ring Road in the Bono Region. In a press release dated February 7, 2026, the deceased, identified as Matthew Mahama, reportedly went swimming with friends in a river at Fiapre on Thursday, February 5, 2026, when he got into distress. According to the GNFS, the incident was reported at about 8:51 a.m., prompting the immediate dispatch of a rescue team from the Sunyani Municipal Fire Station, led by Station Officer II (STNO II) Clement Takyi. GNFS recovers body of schoolgirl from pool in Kasoa“A GNFS rescue team led by STNO II Clement Takyi from the Sunyani Municipal Fire Station was promptly dispatched to the scene and successfully searched for and retrieved the body of the boy, who had gone swimming with friends in a river at Fiapre,” the statement said. The body was later retrieved from the river and handed over to the Ghana Police Service at the scene for preservation and further investigation.
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February 07, 2026 16:47 UTC
Kpandai Chiefs clash, three motorbikes burnt in violent confrontation
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA violent confrontation broke out in Kpandai on February 7, 2026, between rival chiefs over a land dispute, resulting in the destruction of three motorbikes by fire. According to reports from adomonline.com eyewitnesses said tensions had been building between the factions, each claiming ownership of the contested land. Why Nmai Djor-Trasacco enclave has been declared a security zone“They started throwing stones and hurling insults at each other. Before we knew it, they set fire to the motorbikes,” an eyewitness recounted. The Ghana Police Service has deployed personnel to the area to restore calm, while investigations into the incident are underway.
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February 07, 2026 16:47 UTC
2026 World Cup: Kim Lars has something special to add to Black Stars - Henry Asante Twum
For now, his full concentration is on the Black Queens, and after March, he will turn his attention to the Black Stars,” he said. Björkegren is currently in Ghana overseeing preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the goal of guiding the Black Queens to World Cup qualification. The mission is clear: to qualify for the World Cup. After the tournament in March, he will then join the Black Stars,” he added. The Black Stars are scheduled to regroup in March ahead of international friendlies against Austria and Germany as part of their World Cup preparations.
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February 07, 2026 16:47 UTC
Parliament passes 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill
Business News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: ghanaiantimes.com.ghParliament has passed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, paving the way for the establishment of the 24-Hour Economy Authority to implement the government’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. Ayariga therefore urged members of the Minority to obtain copies of the 24-hour economy policy document to better appreciate its objectives and implementation framework. “Mr Speaker, six of the biggest cities that operate 24-hour economies, namely New York, Tokyo, London, Bangkok, Dubai, and Berlin, none of them started off with a 24-hour economy Authority. According to him, the only function of the proposed 24-Hour Economy Authority that directly aligned with the policy objective was the proposal of an incentive regime, including fiscal and monetary incentives, for companies operating within the 24-hour economy value chain. Nkrumah also disputed claims by the Majority that 1,000 jobs had already been created under the 24-hour economy programme, demanding evidence to substantiate the assertion.
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February 07, 2026 16:47 UTC
What you need to know about Ghana’s newly activated biometric tracking system
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana has officially moved toward a "smart border" era, activating a sophisticated biometric tracking system designed to bolster national security while accelerating the flow of trade across its frontiers. The move signals Ghana’s commitment to making the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) a reality by replacing slow, manual checks with intelligence-driven technology. Government makes Ghana Card mandatory for all bank transactionsMohammed-Mubarak emphasised that security and trade are two sides of the same coin. He argued that for integration to succeed, African borders must evolve. “Without security, trade cannot flourish, and without orderly mobility, integration cannot succeed,” he added.
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February 07, 2026 15:53 UTC
Closed borders blocking prosperity - Gabby Otchere Darko warns
He made this assertion during the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogues on February 6, 2026. He argued that tightly guarded frontiers are not symbols of independence, but rather barriers that prevent Africa’s one billion young people from achieving prosperity. Tracing a timeline from the 1977 Africa Standards Organization to the 2018 launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Gabby Otchere-Darko pointed to a frustrating cycle of unfulfilled promises. 'Africa is bleeding and not at ease’ – Lumumba warns leadersBy 2040, an estimated 1.3 billion young Africans are expected to enter the workforce. Otchere-Darko warned that if governments fail to act decisively by opening borders and fostering innovation, this demographic shift could become a liability rather than an asset.
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February 07, 2026 15:33 UTC
Northern Smock, Kente: How Kwame Nkrumah promoted 'Wear Ghana' in the 1950s
The Ghana Tourism Authority also launched a campaign aimed at promoting domestic tourism, dubbed, “See Ghana, Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, and Feel Ghana.”This initiative seeks to promote and showcase Ghanaian fashion and heritage, supporting local designers and artisans through events like fashion shows and exhibitions. But did you know that Ghana's first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, initiated the Wear Ghana agenda during his era? Edward Quao said, “They wore the northern smock because Nkrumah chose it intentionally before independence. “He wrapped himself in kente and wore the smock to draw more attention to them. This, in turn, helped promote, appreciate, and encourage the wearing of our smocks,” Quao told Ernestina Serwaa Asante on People and Places on GhanaWeb TV.
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February 07, 2026 15:32 UTC
7 shops destroyed by fire on Spintex Road near Marina Mall
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA fire has destroyed seven metal container shops used for commercial purposes along Spintex Road near Marina Mall in the early hours of Saturday, February 7, 2026. Fire destroys acres of cocoa, cashew farms at Asueyi"Three fire pumps from the Motorway, Tema Metro, and Tema Industrial Area Fire Stations were mobilised in the early hours of Saturday, February 7, 2026, to contain a ferocious fire that gutted metal container shops near Marina Mall," the statement noted. The GNFS said through coordinated and tactical operations, firefighters brought the inferno under control and no casualties were recorded. "The Tema Motorway Fire Engine, led by ADO I Derrick Sarkodie, was dispatched as the base unit. The team arrived at the scene at 12:19 am to find the fire already at an advanced stage and spreading rapidly.
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February 07, 2026 15:32 UTC