Former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, has reportedly been arrested and detained in the United States following an extradition request by Ghanaian authorities. According to a statement signed by Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, and dated Thursday, January 15, 2026, Mrs. Tamakloe-Attionu was arrested by U.S. Marshals on January 6, 2026, and is currently being held at the Nevada Southern Detention Centre. “My information is that she was detained by U.S. Marshals on January 6th and has since been kept at that detention centre. I am reliably informed…
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Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, possesses leadership qualities comparable to those of President John Dramani Mahama, according to former NPP Communications Director, Yaw Buaben Asamoa Karbo. Speaking in a media interview, Karbo noted that despite belonging to different political traditions, both leaders demonstrate similar attributes in governance, particularly in decision-making, inclusiveness, and their approach to national development. He explained that Dr. Bawumia, like President Mahama, exhibits calm leadership, openness to diverse opinions, and a strong grasp of policy issues, qualities he believes are essential for effective national leadership. “Leadership is not only about party affiliation…
Prices of petroleum products are expected to drop marginally at fuel stations across the country from Thursday, January 16, 2026. The anticipated reduction is contained in the latest outlook report by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), which guides pricing decisions by oil marketing companies. The report has been sighted by masemtvgh. This marks the second expected reduction in fuel prices in January 2026, largely driven by favourable developments on the international petroleum market and the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi against the US dollar. Expected Price Reductions Data from COMAC indicates that petrol prices are projected to…
The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman has commended the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim for his exemplary leadership in the Mahama administration. Commending the Minister, the Vice President said ”the leadership of Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim continues to play a central role in fulfilling the Government’s commitment to decentralization and bringing governance closer to the people”. The Vice President made this comment during her official visit to the Ministry for briefings from the Minister. The Vice President, disclosed this meeting with the Minister on her Facebook wall,…
Former National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Crabbe, has criticised the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, over his response to comments made by former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng. Mr. Crabbe’s remarks follow a statement by the General Secretary describing Prof. Frimpong-Boateng’s comments as “highly reprehensible” and inconsistent with the values, integrity and unity of the NPP. The statement further indicated that the party had invoked relevant provisions of its constitution to begin processes that could lead to the former minister’s expulsion. Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, in an interview with Bernard Avle…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 35 police officers in recognition of their role in the arrest of suspects linked to the high-profile Adabraka gold robbery in Accra. In a statement issued by the Ghana Police Service on Thursday, January 15, the promotions were awarded to the officers for their exceptional professionalism, dedication, and teamwork during operations that led to the successful apprehension of the suspects. The statement said the IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their elevation and urged them to regard the promotions as a call…
The National Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, is scheduled for his home region for his two day ‘thank you’ tour. The National Chairman, who hails from Seikwa in the Tain District of the Bono Region, is scheduled to begin his ‘thank you’ tour on Friday, January 16 and climax it on Saturday, January 17 at Yawhima, a town within the Sunyani East constituency. Mr. Asiedu Nketiah this week, began his ‘thank you’ tour from the Ahafo Region and continued to the Bono East Region from Wednesday, January 14 and and ended his Bono…
Ghana’s commitment to the promotion and protection of child rights has earned international recognition at a global child rights event held in Geneva. At the event, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection presented Ghana’s report on child rights interventions, with significant contributions from the Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah. Speaking during the engagement, Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah highlighted key national initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of children across the country. She emphasized government efforts to ensure parity between boys and girls in access to education, as well as the introduction of mobile…
Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT) has reduced some of its intercity bus services to redeploy vehicles for intracity operations in Accra, as part of measures to ease worsening transport congestion during peak hours. The move is intended to provide relief to commuters in the capital, particularly during the busy morning and evening periods. Speaking on the *Citi Breakfast Show* on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Head of Communications at MMT, Mohammed Mubarak Watara, said the decision followed directives from the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, for Metro Mass and its sister company to support private transport operators during rush hours.…
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has clarified reports surrounding recent U.S. visa restrictions, confirming that B1–B2 non-immigrant visas will continue to be issued, while only certain immigrant visa categories have been temporarily paused. Speaking on the matter, Ambassador Smith assured Ghanaians that there is no ban on short-term travel visas, which cover business, tourism, medical visits, and family visits. “The State Department has confirmed that B1–B2 visas remain unaffected. What has been paused are specific immigrant visas,” he stated. According to the Ambassador, the clarification follows growing public concern and misinformation suggesting a blanket suspension of…