Two Chinese nationals remanded for human trafficking, forced prostitution
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA circuit court in Accra has remanded two Chinese nationals into police custody following their alleged roles in a human trafficking and prostitution ring that lured foreign victims to Ghana under false pretenses. Appearing before Her Honour Susana Eduful at Circuit Court ‘3’, the accused, Chen Xia (37, a manager) and He Xiao Rei, alias Nana (46, a bar attendant), pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit human trafficking, human trafficking, and abetment of crime. Galamsey Crackdown: 5 Chinese nationals arrested in Birim CentralHe Xiao Rei allegedly served as a pimp, facilitating the movement of the complainant between various locations for sexual exploitation. The prosecution revealed that nearly GH¢50,000 in illicit proceeds were allegedly paid to Chen Xia as part of the operation. Both Chen Xia and He Xiao Rei remain in custody to ensure they do not interfere with the ongoing search for the fugitive accomplice, Le Thi Ngoc.
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February 07, 2026 10:25 UTC
Electoral Prophecies: Kpebu exposes driving force behind missed predictions
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPrivate legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has identified Ghana’s unemployment crisis as the primary engine driving the rise of "mushroom churches" and the subsequent wave of failed electoral prophecies. Kpebu did not mince words, describing the proliferation of smaller, unregulated churches as a direct symptom of a failing job market. “Mushroom churches are an escape route for unemployment,” Kpebu stated. The discussion follows the defeat of Kennedy Agyapong in the recent New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries. Inside the NPP 2026 Presidential Primaries: The big winners and the 'bruised'Several high-profile “prophets” had publicly predicted a victory for the former Assin Central MP, but those predictions were eventually disproven by the official results.
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February 07, 2026 09:09 UTC
Showdown as Baba Jamal faces late MP’s widow, 3 others in NDC Ayawaso East primaries
Politics of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ayawaso East constituency is set for a decisive showdown on February 7, 2026, as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) holds its primaries to select a candidate for the March 3 by-election. The contest follows the passing of incumbent MP Naser Toure, leaving a vacuum in one of the party’s most secure parliamentary seats. Although five names appear on the ballot, the race has largely crystallized into a three-way battle between Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late MP, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria and Dr Yakubu Azindow, a political scientist. Late Mahama Naser's widow leads Ayawaso East NDC primary poll - Global Info AnalyticsWith more than 1,100 delegates expected to gather at the Nima Cluster of Schools, the winning candidate must secure at least 551 votes to claim an outright majority. This advantage places her well ahead of Baba Jamal and Dr Azindow, both of whom had previously challenged the late Naser Toure in the 2023 primaries.
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February 07, 2026 08:33 UTC
Hunger, fame driving ‘banker-to-banker’ political prophecies - Bishop Bonegas
Speaking on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Bishop Bonegas described the prophetic ministry as a complex field in which one’s reputation is constantly on the line. He added that although there are genuine prophets, some individuals merely try their luck. “We have genuine prophets, but there are fake ones who only try their luck just like a lottery. According to Bishop Bonegas, many such prophets are motivated by hunger, the desire for fame, and favour from politicians. When asked by host Kwabena Agyapong why he refrains from making public political predictions, Bishop Bonegas explained that it is simply not his style.
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February 07, 2026 08:24 UTC
Ghanaian music will dominate the charts locally and globally - Adesope
Entertainment of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comUK-based Nigerian radio and television personality Adesope Olajide has predicted a dominant future for Ghanaian music on global and local charts. Speaking on the performance of Ghanaian acts in 2025, Adesope said the country’s music scene is moving beyond sporadic hits to sustained chart presence. “The future of Ghanaian music, for me, is domination in the charts. Adesope credited this shift to the #PlayGhana initiative, which has encouraged the promotion and consumption of Ghanaian music. Comparing the Ghanaian and Nigerian creative industries, Adesope praised the Ghanaian mindset, describing it as calm and receptive.
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February 07, 2026 08:03 UTC
Man shocked after allegedly discovering wife was a prostitute
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA man has narrated a disturbing ordeal after allegedly discovering that his wife, with whom he has two children, was secretly engaged in prostitution. Upon seeing the photographs, the man said he immediately recognised the woman as his wife. To confirm his suspicion, the man said he and his friend agreed to proceed with the arrangement when his friend arrived in Ghana. According to him, his fears were confirmed when he allegedly caught his wife in the hotel room with his friend. The man further disclosed that his wife had lied to him about her whereabouts at the time.
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February 07, 2026 07:43 UTC
'Africa is bleeding and not at ease’ – Lumumba warns leaders
Prof Lumumba, known for his blunt style, said Africa is currently “bleeding,” pointing to the ongoing war in Sudan, the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and what he described as the marginalisation of Sahelian countries within African Union activities. “As we sit here talking about a borderless Africa, we must be realistic, I am speaking to you at a time when Africa is bleeding. There is war in Sudan, war in eastern DR Congo and the Sahelian countries are excluded from the activities of the African Union. “The African Union once spoke about silencing the guns, but the guns are with us again” He added. Prof Lumumba urged Africans not to romanticise integration but to confront the hard realities facing the continent.
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February 07, 2026 07:34 UTC
Morocco denies Walid Regragui’s resignation
Sports News of Friday, 6 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has dismissed reports claiming that national team head coach Walid Regragui has resigned from his position. In a statement issued on Friday, the federation described the reports as false and urged the public to disregard them. It clarified that no resignation letter has been received from Regragui, who remains focused on preparing the Atlas Lions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) categorically denies reports in some media outlets claiming that the national team coach, Walid Regragui, has submitted his resignation,” the statement read. Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad wrap-up: Sulemana scores first Cagliari goalSpeculation about Regragui’s future surfaced following Morocco’s defeat in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
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February 06, 2026 21:58 UTC
Ministry of Finance relocates to Kanda
Business News of Friday, 6 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Finance has officially relocated its offices from the Ministries enclave to Kanda in Accra, with full operations set to begin at the new location on Monday, February 9, 2026. The relocation means that all official business, correspondence, and visits to the Ministry of Finance will now be handled at its new address on Tumu Avenue, Kanda. “The Ministry of Finance wishes to inform the general public that it has officially relocated its offices to Kanda, Accra,” the statement said. Despite the location change, the ministry assured the public that its contact telephone numbers and email addresses remain unchanged. The announcement was issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Ministry of Finance and took immediate effect.
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February 06, 2026 20:58 UTC
How President Mahama sparked calls for a 'National Fugu Day'
Entertainment of Friday, 6 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comOn February 3, President John Dramani Mahama paid a state visit to Zambia. However, what could have been an ordinary visit sparked an online row followed by massive Ghanaian solidarity. The president had first drawn the attention of Zambians online for his choice of attire - a traditional Ghanaian smock, popularly known as fugu. Some Zambian social media users described the outfit as a “blouse.” The remark triggered intense exchanges across social media platforms, with many Ghanaians pushing back against what they viewed as a misrepresentation of a symbolic cultural garment. The moment has further sparked calls for the establishment of a National Fugu Day.
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February 06, 2026 20:26 UTC
Curfew lifted as peace returns to Binduri
General News of Friday, 6 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMinister of Interior Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has lifted the curfew in Binduri in the Upper East Region, citing improved peace and security. According to a statement released on February 6, 2026, the directive follows recommendations from the Upper East Regional Security Council and the issuance of an Executive Instrument. The Interior Ministry, through the press release, has urged traditional leaders, opinion leaders, youth, and residents of the area to continue exercising restraint and resolve disagreements via non-violent means. The curfew had been put in place as a security measure to curb unrest in the area. Lifting the curfew signals a return to normalcy for residents, who are now encouraged to work together to sustain harmony in their communities.
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February 06, 2026 19:37 UTC
Chief Justice announces shift courts to decongest prisons, courts
In a report by graphic.com.gh on February 5, 2026, the Chief Justice explained that prisons are primarily intended to reform offenders, but excessively lengthy sentences often defeat that goal. Court congestion undermining justice delivery - Chief JusticeHe stressed that although long sentences may be justified in some cases, they often undermine the reformative purpose of imprisonment. When I was a High Court judge, I gave Ataa Ayi 70 years, so I am not against long sentences. But long sentences really affect the prison population and, sometimes, they are counterproductive,” he said. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie also attributed prison congestion to delays in the judicial process, particularly the lengthy time suspects spend on remand.
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February 06, 2026 18:47 UTC
Agradaa’s Appeal Reduction: Here’s a breakdown of the ruling
According to the judge, Agradaa’s lawyers informed the court that their client was extremely fearful ahead of the hearing, to the point where she could not sleep at night and was even afraid to attend the final sentencing. Agradaa and her lawyers subsequently filed an appeal and first appeared before the Amasaman High Court on December 4, 2025. AppealAgradaa, through her lawyers, argued that the trial was unfair, that the evidence did not support the ruling, and that the 15-year sentence was excessive. Why Agradaa's sentence has been reducedOn Thursday, February 5, 2026, the Amasaman High Court delivered a landmark judgment, reducing her original 15-year prison term to 12 months. The ruling means Nana Agradaa will serve a one-year sentence under the revised judgment unless further legal action is pursued.
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February 06, 2026 18:33 UTC
Watch as Mahama turns 'hero' for preventing woman from falling in Zambia
This was after the president ensured that an unidentified woman, going up stage, did not fall while climbing during the Zambia-Ghana Business Dialogue in Lusaka. ‘I wore Fugu to UN but I’m surprised Zambians didn't see it’ - President Mahama wades into debateThe dialogue, co-chaired by the President Mahama and President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia, provided a platform for Ghana to showcase its digital technologies and fintech services to Zambian businesses and government institutions. It was also aimed at fostering economic partnerships and knowledge exchange between the two countries. The footage showed the president on the dais with one official holding on to the woman to prevent her from falling. See the video below :The moment President Mahama prevented a lady from falling at the Zambia–Ghana Business Dialogue in Lusaka.
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February 06, 2026 15:40 UTC
Over GH¢620 million paid to LBCs - COCOBOD
Business News of Friday, 6 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released more than GH¢620 million in February 2026 to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to settle outstanding payments and enable them to pay cocoa farmers for their produce. This includes GH¢6 billion in January 2026, GH¢5 billion in December 2025, and another GH¢6 billion in November 2025. “In fact, in November, we made over GH¢6 billion, December we made over GH¢5 billion, and even January, we made GH¢6 billion. Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association sounds alarm on cocoa funding crisis. His remarks follow public backlash over the delayed payment of cocoa farmers for several months.
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February 06, 2026 15:26 UTC