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Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has issued a warning of potential legal action against online trolls and platforms disseminating false information regarding her and her family. The actress expressed this warning on Monday in response to claims made by TikTok content creator and blogger, Eedie Bliss, who alleged that Mercy Johnson’s husband purchased a mansion for a mistress who became pregnant by him. Eedie Bliss was released from custody on Saturday, January 17, 2026, after a public outcry. Addressing the matter for the first time, Mercy Johnson, in a video posted on her Instagram account on Monday, remarked, “We have chosen…

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr David Kofi Mawuvi Wuaku as Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, placing a seasoned banking and financial professional at the helm of a new initiative expected to transform sports funding in the country. Dr Wuaku brings more than 30 years of experience in banking and financial management to the role, which many stakeholders view as a turning point for addressing the long-standing funding challenges in Ghana’s sports sector. Fresh approach to sports funding For decades, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation has relied largely on central government allocations and sporadic philanthropic support. Even…

Morocco will be seeking to have Senegal stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title, following the chaotic scenes that disrupted the AFCON 2025 final in Rabat. According to a report by beIN SPORTS, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) intends to file complaints with both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA, arguing that Senegal’s temporary walkout during the final amounted to a withdrawal from play. Morocco believe that breach of competition regulations should result in the final being decided administratively, with the trophy awarded to the hosts. Senegal won the final 1–0 after extra time, but the…

A Tik-Toker, Christford Affadu Danful, popularly known as Ekow Black, has appeared before the Adabraka Magistrate Court over an alleged case of domestic abuse. The 25-year-old unemployed man was charged with assault, contrary to Section 84 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). According to the particulars of the offence, Ekow Black is accused of assaulting Rachel Oduro without her consent, intending to cause harm and pain. The prosecution alleges that the accused subjected the complainant to a severe beating on November 30, 2026, within the Accra Magisterial District. The case drew widespread attention after a video of the…

By our Business & Industry CorrespondentThe Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has moved to quash persistent rumours and public speculation regarding the imminent sale of the state-owned Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO). In a firm rebuttal, the corporation labelled such reports as “false,” seeking to clarify what it terms a crucial “strategic equity partnership” vital for the smelter’s survival and Ghana’s industrial ambitions.The controversy stems from a confidential, multi-ministry committee’s recent evaluation of bids from international entities interested in VALCO. Sources close to the process confirm that a front-running investor has now been shortlisted for final negotiations. GIADEC’s Chief Executive,…

By Prince Ahenkorah In a move signalling a tougher stance on state-backed financing, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced the recovery of GH¢107 million from defaulted loans issued by the Ghana EXIM Bank. Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare disclosed that a number of questionable legacy loan disbursements have been referred to security agencies for criminal investigation.The announcement, made during a Government Accountability Series on 21 January, frames the recovery as part of a decisive break from past practices under the previous administration. The Minister explicitly criticised an era where loans were “allegedly handed out without due diligence,” characterising the…

Minister’s Explosive Denial on Foreigners’ 70% Market Control By Philip Antoh Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare has robustly dismissed persistent claims that foreign nationals control 70% of Ghana’s retail market, a narrative often used by critics and backbench MPs to attack government policy. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on 21 January, the Minister stated there is “no empirical evidence” to support the widely cited figure, asserting that her ministry enforces measures to keep retail in Ghanaian hands.Her comments are a direct rebuttal to a long-standing political grievance, particularly among Ghanaian traders’ associations, which have lobbied for stricter enforcement of the…

Kwabena Agyapobng’s Shocking Claim as He Vows to Resurrect NPPKwabena Agyei Agyepong, one of the contenders in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race, has launched a starkly candid campaign, framing himself as the sole candidate capable of rescuing the party from a self-inflicted “fallen state.” In a press briefing to unveil his policy agenda, the former General Secretary declared the party is “not in a good place” and suffering from divisions that threaten its electoral future.His diagnosis points to deep internal fractures following the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general elections. Agyepong warned that these rifts risk alienating the…

In a significant overture to the judiciary, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed he is actively considering a policy shift to allow the Judicial Service to retain 100% of its Internally Generated Funds (IGF) to meet urgent operational needs. The proposal, aimed at easing acute financial constraints, follows a high-stakes visit by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to the Finance Ministry on 21 January a meeting that came days after the judiciary threatened an indefinite strike over unpaid salary arrears.The Chief Justice led a heavyweight delegation, including Supreme Court judge Justice Gabriel Pwamang, the Acting Director of the Ghana…

In a calculated move blending economic diplomacy with technological ambition, a high-powered Ghanaian delegation led by Mr. Simon Madjie (Esq.), the sharp-elbowed CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), is currently navigating the corridors of power and innovation in China. Dubbed the ’24H+ mission’, this is no mere courtesy call. Insiders describe it as a targeted offensive to recalibrate Ghana’s relationship with its largest trading partner, shifting from raw material exports to a complex partnership in the defining technology of this century: Artificial Intelligence.The mission, sanctioned at the highest levels of government, has a multi-pronged agenda that reads as…