I won't divorce Rev Obofour for anyone – Queen Ciara speaks
Entertainment of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comQueen Ciara, the legal wife of Reverend Obofour, has publicly reaffirmed her unwavering love and commitment to her husband amid recent criticisms and online attacks. Speaking during a recent TikTok live session, Queen Ciara stated that no woman can come between her and her husband, stressing that their bond remains unbreakable. According to her, she is unbothered by detractors who attempt to insult her and her children on social media. “I love my husband so much and I wouldn’t have gotten married to him if I weren’t in love with him,” she shared. Queen Ciara further expressed pride in being Obofour’s wife, noting that they have built their lives together since marriage and share children as a family.
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February 04, 2026 18:25 UTC
Ghana's inflation drops further to 3.8% in January 2026
Inflation is the rate at which prices rise over a period of time. Ghana's inflation dropped to historic 5.4% in December 2025 – GSSHe emphasised that this is the lowest inflation rate since Ghana rebased its Consumer Price Index back in 2021. Ghana’s inflation has fallen sharply from a record 54.1 percent in December 2022, giving the Bank of Ghana more room to lower interest rates. After its first 2026 meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced the rate from 18 percent to 15.5 percent. BoG lowers policy rate from 18% to 15.5%MAUnderstanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech
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February 04, 2026 18:10 UTC
Woman Crush Wednesday: Spotlight on Nana Adwoa Awindoh
Entertainment of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comToday on Woman Crush Wednesday, we celebrate a trailblazer who brought families and loved ones closer at a time when communication across borders was almost impossible; Nana Adwoa Awindoh. Woman Crush Wednesday: Spotlight on Joselyn DumasNana Adwoa Awindoh is a Ghanaian media personality and the Developmental Queen Mother of Afigya-Kwabre in the Ashanti Region. Beyond her media achievements, Nana Adwoa Awindoh is also recognized as the mother of award-winning Ghanaian singer Efya, celebrated locally and internationally for her soulful love songs and powerful vocals. Over the years, Nana Adwoa Awindoh has earned numerous accolades, including being named CIMG Marketing Woman of the Year in 2006. Today, GhanaWeb proudly gives Nana Adwoa Awindoh her flowers, honoring a woman who continues to write her name in the sands of time.
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February 04, 2026 18:09 UTC
Inter-co: Meet Esther 'Aviator', the young girl breaking 100m records in Kumasi
Sports News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comEsther, a science student at St. Monica’s Senior High School in Kumasi, has made waves at the recent inter-schools athletics games, emerging as the fastest runner in the women’s 100 metres. Nicknamed “Aviator” by fans and fellow athletes for her incredible speed, Esther lived up to her reputation with a commanding performance in the sprint event. Balancing the demands of the General Science programme with her passion for athletics, Esther has shown remarkable dedication both on the track and in the classroom. Her achievement has electrified the St. Monica’s community, with students and staff celebrating a performance that further enhances the school’s standing in the inter-schools competitions in the Ashanti Region. Watch the videos of Esther ‘Aviator’ breaking 100m records below:
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February 04, 2026 18:05 UTC
Renaming KIA: The 8 notable figures who are in support of government's move
“We are changing the name of our airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi BuahThe Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has also expressed strong support for the government’s decision to rename Kotoka International Airport, describing the move as long overdue. According to him, the renaming plan represents an important step toward reclaiming Ghana’s national symbols to reflect the country’s values and heritage. Steven Nhyira OdarteifioConvener of an ongoing campaign to rename Kotoka International Airport, Steven Odarteifio, has been at the forefront of this recent advocacy. VKB/AE#TrendingGH: Ghanaians react to NPP’s 2028 Presidential Primaries:#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to Kotoka International Airport renaming:
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February 04, 2026 17:31 UTC
Ghana set to establish first fire assay lab by end of 2026
Business News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana is set to establish its first-ever fire assay laboratory by the end of 2026, the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced. According to Dr Forson, the move will allow the government to independently verify the value of gold produced by large-scale mining companies and transform the country’s gold industry. Speaking to the media after touring the Gold Coast Refinery on February 4, 2026, Dr Forson commended the Ghana Gold Board for its efforts in strengthening the mining sector, ensuring accountability, and maximising benefits from the country’s mineral wealth. “Today, I can confidently say that plans are far advanced, and by the end of the year, Ghana will have its first-ever fire assay lab. I think the Gold Board is doing excellent work.
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February 04, 2026 17:22 UTC
Experts question Ghana's use of remittances for development
Business News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comStakeholders within the migration industry have argued that migration can fuel development but only when governments move beyond rhetoric and create trust-based, structured investment systems that make remittances truly transformative. This was the central message emerging from the latest edition of "Ma Yen Nkasa – Let’s Talk", organised by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Ghana Office, under the theme “Migration as Development Policy? “The money will be consumed but if it is structured into investment instruments, it can become transformational,” he noted. Owooson pointed to diaspora bonds as a widely used development financing tool in other countries, noting that Ghana has periodically issued similar instruments. Berding also questioned Ghana’s heavy focus on high-level diaspora summits, arguing that implementation has lagged behind dialogue.
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February 04, 2026 17:05 UTC
CJ Baffoe-Bonnie warns of rising Chinese involvement in illegal mining
General News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comChief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has raised concerns over the increasing involvement of foreign nationals, particularly Chinese, in illegal mining activities in Ghana widely known as galamsey. He made the remarks during a visit to the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Samuel Basintale Amadu, on February 4, 2026. Particularly, galamsey may not be considered cross-border, but because of the people involved in it. The Chinese involved in the galamsey are not conjured; they are from China, so how do they get here or enter our borders?” the Chief Justice quizzed. President Mahama issues strong warning about galamseyDespite efforts by successive governments, galamsey continues to thrive, causing severe damage to the environment.
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February 04, 2026 17:01 UTC
20 Teams, One Trophy: 2026 UG corporate football league launched
Sports News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe 2026 University of Ghana Corporate Football League (UGCL) was officially launched on January 3, 2026. The league is scheduled to run from February to June 2026, with 20 teams competing over 19 weeks to crown a single champion. “When I launched the first edition in 2025, it was great. The 2025 edition created friendships across organizations, strengthened professional relationships, and gave corporate workers something to look forward to beyond meetings. UGCL fits into the ministry’s recreation and wellness efforts to make an impact, and more corporate institutions should come on board,” he said.
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February 04, 2026 16:46 UTC
Gold Coast Refinery to process two tonnes of gold weekly – Finance Minister
Business News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minster of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that plans are underway to scale up the operations of Gold Coast Refinery from one metric tonnes to two metric tonnes of gold every per week. Addressing the press after touring the Gold Coast Refinery in Accra on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the finance minister said, Gold Coast Refinery has employed 162 workers. He said; "Clearly, this company, Ghana Gold Coast Refinery, has the ability to refine up to two tonnes of gold per day. Gold Board has agreed to provide them one tonne of gold per week for refinery. Today, Gold Board has the capacity to buy 2.5 tonnes on average per week of gold.
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February 04, 2026 16:46 UTC
National Bar Exam to replace entrance test - AG Ayine
General News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has presented the Legal Education Bill, 2025, to Parliament, while outlining reforms to Ghana’s legal education system. Dr Ayine further added that the bill introduces an accreditation programme to ensure quality control, preventing unqualified institutions from producing law graduates who proceed to the bar exam. “We are also introducing the National Bar Exam so that those who go to law practice courses at universities can all write the exam. You know, that will be administered by the Council for Legal Education and its Bar Examination Committee,” he disclosed. The bill will also scrap the old entrance exam in favor of a National Bar… pic.twitter.com/pQLHvKAGJv — CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) February 4, 2026VKB/AE
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February 04, 2026 16:46 UTC
Watch video of Nkansah's GH¢100k scholarship allegation that triggered NIB probe
“These are the things Dr Bawumia says he would stop, and so he is bringing digitalisation, which was accepted by the delegates. “I don’t know the exact amount the scholarships are sold for, but some cost up to GH¢100,000. He added, “What I’m trying to say is that whether the NDC is in power or the NPP, some of these excesses happen. This position to halt any scholarship application to United Kingdom which has been strictly adhered to has been well communicated to the UK Government. Aside the fact that he has no credibility, he has overreached himself and compounded the challenges facing his nation-wrecking Boss, now Abuakwa South MP.
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February 04, 2026 16:43 UTC
Chelsea's Tyrique George opens door to representing Ghana
Sports News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comChelsea youngster, Tyrique George has opened the door for a potential nationality switch from England to play for the Black Stars of Ghana. Tyrique George in his first interview as an Everton player said "my mum is Ghanaian and my dad is Nigerian." Born in Camden, London, on February 4, 2006, Tyrique George is eligible to play for the Three Lions of England, Super Eagles of Nigeria or the Black Stars of Ghana. Tyrique George has already made a mark in the England Under-21 team, scoring twice in four appearances for the Young Lions. He has also represented England at U16, U17, U18, and U19 levels before playing for the U21 in the European Under-21 Championship qualifiers in late 2025.
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February 04, 2026 16:40 UTC
T.I AMASS clinch historic 17th straight double at Ashanti Zone 1 Schools Athletics
Sports News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Baba Yara Sports Stadium was alive with colour, noise and fierce competition as 30 senior high schools converged for the 2025/26 Ashanti Region Schools Athletics Zone 1 Qualifiers. Over two gripping days, Monday, February 2 to Tuesday, February 3, 2026, young athletes battled for supremacy and qualification to the Super Zonal stage. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Kumasi, stood tall. AMASS translate this regional dominance into Super Zonal glory? The Super Zonal awaits.
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February 04, 2026 16:39 UTC
Hassan Ayariga wades into Kotoka International Airport renaming debate
General News of Wednesday, 4 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFounder of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has expressed support for the government’s proposal to rename Kotoka International Airport after Ghana’s capital, Accra. Kwaku Azar warns against renaming of Kotoka International AirportHe added that while he respects the idea of honouring Dr Kwame Nkrumah for his contributions to Ghana’s development, naming the airport after the city would better serve national branding and international recognition. When you mention Accra International Airport, everybody knows that Ghana's capital is Accra; it makes sense,” he explained. The government, through Mahama Ayariga, announced on February 3, 2026, plans to rename Kotoka International Airport as Accra International Airport. MRA/VPO#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport:
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February 04, 2026 16:00 UTC