Hearts of Oak promised $25,000 each before CAF Champions League final – Charles Taylor
Sports News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Ghana international, Charles Taylor has revealed that the management of Accra Hearts of Oak made big promises to them ahead of the CAF Champions League final against Espérance of Tunisia in 2000. According to Charles Taylor, players of the Phobians were promised $25,000 each as winning bonus before their game against Espérance of Tunisia but they never got the money. We were told that each player will get $15,000 if we win the game," Taylor said in an interview with Sporty FM. However, Charles Taylor said the money they got for defeating the Tunisian side to secure Accra Hearts of Oak’s only CAF Champions League title was not more than $1000. @donsummeronevideos Hearts of Oak management promised each player $25,000 ahead of the 2000 CAF Champions League final against Espérance - Charles Taylor ♬ original sound - Don Summer One ☝️JE
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Two arrested for illegal grave digging at Osu Cemetery
Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTwo men have been arrested at the Osu Cemetery for illegally digging a grave. The incident comes as the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) intensifies efforts to curb unlawful exhumations and the unauthorized sale of burial spaces. Korle Klottey Assembly suspends burials at Osu CemeteryThey have since been handed over to the Osu Police for further investigations and possible prosecution in accordance with the law. The arrests follow a press conference held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, by the Municipal Chief Executive, during which concerns were raised about increasing incidents of illegal exhumations and the sale of burial plots at the Osu Cemetery. Subsequently, the Assembly deployed a dedicated security task force to take full control of the cemetery and prevent further violations.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
First Ladies of Ghana and Zambia explore strategic collaboration
General News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, met her Zambian counterpart, Mutinta Hichilema, to discuss a shared vision for social transformation during the recent three-day working visit with President John Dramani Mahama to the southern African country. The high-profile meeting, held on the sidelines of President John Dramani Mahama’s three-day State Visit to Zambia, served as a platform for the two leaders to align their respective charitable foundations and community initiatives. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their dedication to empowering women, youth, and vulnerable communities in both Ghana and Zambia via joint effort of Lordina Foundation and First Lady Mutinta Hichilema. Ghana-Zambia agree on visa-free travel for citizensLordina Mahama's presence in Lusaka with President Mahama for the official 72-hour mission was aimed at marking a new chapter in Ghana-Zambia relations. See photos of meeting between the First LadiesSocial media uproar as Ghanaians, Zambians clash over Mahama's fashion choices:VPO/EB
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Mussa Dankwah speaks after missing Ayawaso East NDC primaries prediction
General News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Mussa Dankwah, has reacted to the outcome of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries for the Ayawaso East Constituency, which, for the first time, defies his predictions. However, at the end of voting, the High Commissioner of Ghana to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, who has now been recalled, emerged victorious. He slammed the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) for condoning the high level of voter inducement in the election. Mohammed Ramne obtained 88 votes, and Dr Yakubu Azimdow garnered 45 votes, while Najib Sani received one vote. Ayawaso East NDC Primaries: Global InfoAnalytics forecast misses markWatch the interview below:BAIMeanwhile, watch the excitement, divisions over Agradaa’s reduced sentence#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport:
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
‘Transportation is not bribe’- Hajia Amina Adam’s camp denies vote-buying allegations
Politics of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe campaign team of Hajia Amina Adam has responded to the controversy surrounding the Ayawaso East NDC primaries, firmly rejecting allegations of vote-buying. He further noted that Hajia Amina’s transportation support was actually the lowest amount offered among all contestants, describing it as an "appreciation" for the delegates' time rather than an enticement. Despite entering the race as a projected frontrunner in several polls, Hajia Amina Adam ultimately secured 399 votes (41%), falling 32 votes short of the recalled High Commissioner, Baba Jamal, who finished as a winner with 431 votes. Baba Jamal wins NDC parliamentary primaries in Ayawaso EastHajia Amina Adam intends to accept the results in the interest of party unity. The defence from Hajia Amina’s camp adds another layer to the ethical debate currently surrounding the Ayawaso East polls.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
NDC sets up committee to probe alleged vote-buying in Ayawaso East primaries
Politics of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations of widespread inducement and vote-buying during the Ayawaso East Parliamentary Primaries held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The move follows an earlier announcement by the party expressing concern over reports of unethical practices during the internal election. In a press release dated February 7, 2026, the NDC announced that the committee will be chaired by former Minister of Information, Kofi Totobi Quakyi. According to the statement, the committee is expected to submit its findings and recommendations by Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Beyond probing the specific allegations, the committee has also been tasked to propose sustainable measures and reforms aimed at decisively ending inducement and vote-buying in the party’s internal electoral processes.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Life was difficult until I discovered content creation - Ama Yeboah
Entertainment of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTikTok content creator Ama Yeboah has opened up about the hardships she and her family endured before she began her journey in digital content creation. She explained that her life remained difficult until she began creating content in 2023. “I started content in 2023 but it wasn’t working. “Things were rough, but through content, life is a bit easier. Her mother, Obolo, expressed that she loves acting, so it wasn't exactly difficult for her when Ama asked to join her.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Anyenini criticises sentence reduction in Agradaa’s case, urges AG to appeal
He argued that the Attorney General must take the matter to the Court of Appeal to have the sentence reversed. He questioned the basis for the sentence reduction, pointing to the statutory thresholds set for misdemeanours and felonies. According to him, the state’s failure to appeal would send the wrong signal and weaken public confidence in the criminal justice system. Overturn this sledgehammer ruling and restore the teeth to our criminal justice system,” he said. He urged the Attorney General to act swiftly to overturn the ruling and ‘restore the teeth’ of Ghana’s criminal justice system.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Government steps up stakeholder engagement ahead of Free Primary Health Care Policy
Health News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Health is ramping up consultations with key stakeholders in preparation for the rollout of the Free Primary Health Care Policy, which is expected to be launched in the first week of April, Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced. Speaking to the media on February 6, 2026, Akandoh said the policy framework, which focuses on three key priority areas, has already been developed. The current phase, he explained, aims to secure broad national support before the policy is formally implemented. Acknowledging the challenges inherent in policy rollout, the minister urged against waiting for perfection before implementation. “If we wait for perfection before implementation, we will never implement any policy,” he said, adding that the Free Primary Health Care Policy represents a critical opportunity to transform healthcare delivery and tackle long-standing sectoral challenges.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Government moves to make Ghana Africa’s top coconut producer with expansion drive
According to Dr Otokunor, the initiative forms part of the President’s broader agricultural agenda, which includes the distribution of over three million improved coconut seedlings to farmers nationwide. “This initiative has added 31,500 acres of new coconut plantation to the existing 90,000 hectares of coconut farms in Ghana,” he said. Ghana ramping up coconut production for exportThe programme, held under the theme “Presidential Initiative on Coconut Development: Training and Capacity Building for Coconut Farmers,” brought together beneficiaries of the government’s free improved coconut seedling distribution carried out last year. The training, which is the first in a series, is a collaborative effort involving the Government of Ghana, Ghana EXIM Bank and the Coconut Federation of Ghana. The training programme focused on, improved agronomic practices, nursery establishment, plantation management, pest and disease control and market-oriented production.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
ECG announces scheduled power outages across regions for maintenance works
General News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comResidents in several regions of Ghana have been advised to prepare for scheduled power interruptions next week as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) undertakes planned maintenance works aimed at improving service delivery. According to a report by myjoyonline.com, the operation will begin on Sunday, February 8, and continue through Friday, February 13, 2026. Temporary outages will affect communities in Accra East, Accra West, Central, and the Tema regions. In Accra East, staggered outages will occur across multiple days. A separate maintenance exercise on Monday, February 9,2026 will affect North Dzorwulu, Lancet Laboratory, Mensvic Hotel, Ghana Link, Agbogba School Park, Academic City, Boshye DVLA, and Boshye Narhman.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Police arrest 53-year-old man for threat of death and illegal possession of a firearm
Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: classfmonline.comThe Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old man for allegedly threatening an investigator with a firearm and unlawfully possessing a weapon and ammunition. The suspect, identified as Seth Welbeck, was apprehended on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, on charges of threat of death and possession of firearms and ammunition without lawful authority. Police said that after court proceedings, while being escorted to the court cells, the suspect requested permission from the investigator to lock his vehicle. With the assistance of court officials and witnesses, the investigator swiftly overpowered and disarmed the suspect before any harm could occur. The Accra Regional Police Command has cautioned the public against acts of violence, threats, or unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, warning that such actions endanger lives and property.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Give the power back to farmers - Franklin Cudjoe to COCOBOD
Business News of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called on the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to deregulate the cocoa sector. Speaking on Channel One TV’s ‘The Big Issue’, Franklin Cudjoe said farmers should be allowed to form cooperatives and negotiate directly with buyers, rather than being restricted to COCOBOD’s marketing monopoly. Buyers shun Ghana’s cocoa over high prices – COCOBOD laments. His comments come at a time when Ghana’s cocoa industry is grappling with challenges, including fluctuating international prices and rising production costs. Currently, 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.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
Dr Apaak appeals to SSA-UoG, TEWU, FUSSAG to call off strike
Dr Apaak made the appeal after chairing a meeting at the Ministry of Education on behalf of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, with the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG). In a Facebook post after the engagement, Dr Apaak said the discussions were frank and constructive, focusing on the issues that triggered the ongoing strike by senior university staff. TEWU, FUSSAG, and SSA-UoG call off intended strike“I urged them to also continue with their engagements with the National Labour Commission to reach an amicable resolution,” Dr Apaak added. Members of the SSA-UoG on Tuesday declared a nationwide strike to protest recent changes to their conditions of service by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission. Dr Apaak said the government remains committed to dialogue and consensus-building, stressing that sustained engagement among all parties is essential to restoring calm on campuses and ensuring that students are not unduly affected by the dispute.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC
'NPP is shivering because of 24-hour economy policy' – Isaac Adongo
Politics of Sunday, 8 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has stated that the New Patriotic Party is unsettled by the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy. Dr Amoah punches holes in NDC’s 24-hour economy frameworkHe emphasised the need for effective coordination among government agencies to create an enabling environment for its successful implementation. And that is where NPP will remain in opposition for the next 30 years because of the 24-hour economy. Parliament has approved the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, creating the 24-Hour Economy Authority to accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation. The bill establishes the legal and regulatory framework for formalising the 24-hour economy, enabling the Authority to implement the government’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, aimed at increasing productivity and fostering inclusive growth.
Source:GhanaWeb
February 08, 2026 15:13 UTC