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Daniel Korda, an official of the Adaklu District National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) on Saturday urged Ghanaians to see the National Sanitation Day exercise as a civic responsibility. “The Day if embraced by all of us will make our homes and communities clean and tidy,” he said. He continued that it would also result in the elimination of diseases such as malaria, typhoid and diarrhea. Korda stated this when he joined the people of Adaklu Kodzobi in a massive cleanup exercise to mark the February 2026 edition of the National Sanitation Day (NSD). The people desilted gutters in the town,…

Street sweepers are set to receive a significant increase in their salaries, the Mayor of Accra, Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey, has announced. According to him, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has confirmed that the monthly allowance for street sweepers will be raised from GH¢400 to GH¢800. Speaking on Citi News, the Accra Mayor explained that the move is intended to ensure sweepers take home a fair wage, which will also motivate them to work more effectively. He added that the salary increment will attract more young people into the sanitation sector and help reduce unemployment.Ghanaweb

Renowned Ghanaian Highlife musician Kojo Antwi has shared how a deeply painful childhood experience influenced the emotional tone and direction of his music. Speaking in an interview with TV3 on February 6, 2026, the celebrated singer corroborated a story from his upcoming book, ‘Mr Music Man: The Journey,’ recounting how his mother once packed his few belongings and sent him to live with his father, instructing him never to return to her. According to Kojo Antwi, the incident marked a turning point in his life. He recalled that although his stepmother treated him with kindness, the absence of his biological…

Parliament on Friday passed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, paving the way for legislation that seeks to transform Ghana’s productive sector.The Authority will serve as a coordinating Secretariat to liaise with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to drive economic transformation through enhanced production systems and supply chain management.During the debate preceding the passage of the bill, Mr Mahama Ayariga, Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, said the legislation was designed to tackle the crisis of youth unemployment and empower the private sector to spearhead job creation.He explained that one of the key pillars of the initiative was…

The Ministry of Finance has officially relocated its offices to Kanda in Accra, with full operations set to begin at the new premises from Monday, February 9, 2026.In a press release issued on Thursday, February 6, the Ministry said the relocation is part of ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency, coordination, and responsiveness in the delivery of its mandate.The Ministry noted that the new office facility at Kanda was constructed by the Ghana Revenue Authority before the current administration assumed office.Ghana tourism packagesWith the move, all official correspondence, visits, and public inquiries are to be directed to the Ministry’s new…

Groupe Nduom has rejected claims that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has conclusively ruled out the restoration of GN Bank’s operating licence, describing such reports as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, February 6, 2026, the group said its attention had been drawn to a publication by the Daily Graphic suggesting that the central bank had firmly closed the door on any licence restoration for GN Bank.According to Groupe Nduom, GN Bank Limited was reclassified as a savings and loans company on January 4, 2019, and subsequently renamed GN Savings and Loans Company Limited. However, just seven…

Three weeks after a major fire gutted Tip Toe Lane in Circle, traders are still struggling to recover from the loss of their shops and merchandise.During a follow-up visit by Citi News, victims said the relief provided by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) — including rice, oil, maize, and mattresses — was insufficient to rebuild their businesses.“This is where we work to take care of our children, but everything has been burnt. We have nothing left. One of our sisters had an old canopy with torn material; that is what we are using now. We are pleading with the…

President John Dramani Mahama has pointed to the growing influence of social media in promoting Ghana on the global stage, citing American livestreamer IShowSpeed’s recent visit to the country as a clear example.Speaking at the Ghana–Zambia Business Forum in Lusaka, Zambia, President Mahama said the popular content creator’s tour of the Shea Butter Museum unexpectedly brought international attention to one of Ghana’s key local products.According to the President, reports showed a sharp rise in online searches for shea butter shortly after the YouTuber’s visit was broadcast live.He noted that millions of people across the world began looking up information about…

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) says it is moving swiftly to introduce measures aimed at supporting cocoa farmers who are struggling with growing financial and production challenges.Chief Executive Officer Dr Randy Abbey acknowledged that conditions in the sector have become increasingly difficult for producers and assured that the regulator is actively working on solutions to provide relief.“We know these are very difficult times for the farmers and I can assure you, we are looking for solutions soon,” he stated, according to JoyNews.Farmers across the country are facing a combination of rising input costs, climate-related threats and limited access to funding,…

The famous and iconic Ghanaian film ‘I Told You So,’ released over 50 years ago, offered a unique look at Ghanaian culture, fashion and social issues in the 1970s. Theatre maker and director Fiifi Coleman has now hinted at a remake of the classic film. Speaking at the media launch of a stage adaptation of Bob Cole’s ‘I Told You So,’ on February 6, 2026, the director, producer, and theatre maker disclosed that since the film originally began as a concert party, he wants to relive that era on stage. The stage play is scheduled to run at the National…