News headlines for today

  1. Ayawaso East MP dies

Ghana mourns the death of the Ayawaso East MP after a short illness. Burial rites are underway in Nima as tributes continue nationwide.•

2. GoldBod dispute deepens

GoldBod CEO denies loss claims under Gold-for-Reserves, insisting the programme recorded a surplus, as calls for transparency grow.•

3. Gov’t seeks GH¢7.5bn

Government plans to raise GH¢7.5 billion through Treasury bills to meet short-term financing needs and stabilise public finances.•

4. BoG supports the cedi

Bank of Ghana prepares major dollar injection this January to boost forex liquidity and stabilise the cedi.•

5. Binduri curfew extended

Curfew hours in Binduri remain in force as authorities work to contain ongoing security tensions linked to the Bawku conflict.•

6. National Sanitation Day observed

Residents nationwide joined clean-up exercises to improve sanitation and public health in communities.