This is not a political stunt – GPRTU on opposition to GH₵1 fuel levy [Audio]
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says it is not pursuing any political agenda with its opposition to the GH₵1 fuel levy.
In an...
China’s gold, our graves: How illegal mining could make Ghana buy water from Beijing
This isn’t just about gold — it’s about powerMany don’t realise this yet: China’s illegal involvement in gold mining in Ghana may be tied to a...
Unknown assailant kills woman at Obuasi Abompekrom
An unknown assailant has murdered a female adult, Akosua Atta, popularly known as Anti Atta, at Abompekrom in the Obuasi West Municipality of the...
GH¢1 fuel levy is not a necessity; deepens burden on Ghanaians – Economic Fighters League
The Economic Fighters League has strongly criticised the government over the recent imposition of a GH₵1 levy on every litre of fuel, popularly referred...
Cocobod pleads for 3% of banks’ reserves to rescue local LBCs
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod), Dr. Randy Anerley Abbey, has warned that indigenous Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) face...
Satellite installer remanded in custody for defiling 3 girls
A 27-year-old Satellite Installer has been remanded into police custody by the Asante Akropong Circuit court in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District for defiling...
How Ghana lost over GH¢2bn swapping gold for fuel
Since its rollout in January 2023, the Bank of Ghana has disclosed that it incurred losses of GH¢317 million in 2023 and GH¢1.82 billion...
NPP doesn’t give second chance to non-performing candidates – Kennedy Agyapong
Former Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, has stated that the party does not reward poor electoral performance...
GRA postpones implementation of GH¢1 fuel levy
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has postponed the implementation of the recently approved GH¢1 energy sector levy on petroleum products.
Originally scheduled to take effect...
OMCs to implement GH₵1.0 Energy Sector Levy from June 16
the government and the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) have agreed to begin implementing the GH₵1.0 Energy Sector Levy on each litre of...
GH₵1 fuel levy takes effect from today
The GH₵1 new levy on petroleum products takes effect from today, June 9, 2025, under the revised Energy Sector Levies Act, 2025 (Act 1141).
This...
Trump-Musk row heightens fears over NASA budget cuts
The row between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk over a major spending bill has exacerbated uncertainty over the future of NASA's...
Italy citizenship referendum: ‘I was born here – but feel rejected’
Sonny Olumati was born in Rome and has lived in Italy all his life but the country he calls home does not recognise him...
Trump’s travel ban on Togo, other 11 countries goes into effect today
U.S. President Donald Trump's order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States goes into effect at 12:01 am ET (0401 GMT)...
Suspect who attacked JoyNews’ Latif Iddrisu during Wontumi protest arrested
The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arredted a suspect in connection with the assault on JoyNews journalist, Latif Iddrisu.As previously reported, on 27th...
Gyakie makes Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list for 2025
Ghanaian Afro-pop and Afro-fusion artiste, Gyakie, has cemented her burgeoning status as a continental music luminary with her prestigious inclusion in Forbes Africa's highly...
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Zanzibar partner on waste management, sustainability
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has announced a landmark engagement with Zanzibar President, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi,...
God told me the day I leave RCCG my first born will pass away – Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has revealed a deeply personal divine warning; God told him his...
Police arrest two for possession of suspected narcotics at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two individuals in connection with the possession of a significant quantity of suspected narcotic substances at Ayi Mensah,...
5 motorbikes, fufu pounding machine destroyed as fire guts mechanic shop at Kintampo
Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has saved the day once again as fire guts a mechanic shop located near the SDA Church in Kintampo...
Colombian senator shot two times during campaign rally
Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay, a possible candidate in the country’s presidential election next year, was shot and wounded at a campaign rally in...
The New Force issues apology over assault involving security guard
The New Force political movement has issued a public apology following a viral video showing one of its security team members physically assaulting a...
“I was a labourer in the Obuasi mines” – Sam Jonah shares humble beginning
Globally renowned Ghanaian business titan Sir Sam Jonah has shared a deeply personal and inspiring message as he delivered a speech at the Academic City University...
7 Ghanaian pilgrims confirmed dead during 2025 Hajj
The Ghana Hajj Board has confirmed the regrettable deaths of seven Ghanaian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj rituals in the Kingdom of Saudi...
First responsibly mined Ghanaian gold bars presented to Asantehene
Typhoon Greenfield Development Ltd and MKS PAMP, in collaboration with Development Gold International (DGI), have presented a limited edition of unique gold bars to...
“The job was waiting for me”: MTN Ghana CFO shares journey into telecoms
The Chief Finance Officer and Executive Director of MTN Ghana, Antoinette Kwofie, has shared the remarkable and almost mystical series of events that led...
Chief Imam calls for an end to Gaza atrocities in Eid-Al-Adha message
As Muslims observe Eid-Al-Adha, National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has issued a profound and impassioned call for an immediate end to...
It’s a privilege to be invited by EOCO – Agradaa tells Hopeson Adorye
Evangelist Patricia Asiamah, popularly known as Agradaa and General Overseer of Heaven Way Chapel, has sparked another social media storm after being spotted at...
I was used, but the truth will prevail – Peter Okoye drags Paul and Jude
Nigerian singer and dancer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr. P and formerly one-half of the defunct P-Square duo, has launched a scathing attack...
Hajj cost relief on the way: President assures of drop in fares
The government has promised policy interventions to better the spiritual, educational and economic welfare of the Muslim community.President John Dramani Mahama pledged the interventions...
Chad suspends visas to US citizens in response to Trump travel ban
The central African nation of Chad says it is suspending all visas to US citizens as a matter of "reciprocity", after learning that it...
Jokes and jibes: Russians sarcastically offer to mediate peace between Trump and Musk
Russia has offered to mediate the heated feud between U.S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk — but not without compensation.The feud...
Man arrested for allegedly killing sister, burying her in shallow grave
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Kabokweni, outside White River, South Africa, in connection with the alleged murder of his elder sister, whose...
Kwakye Ofosu fires back at Bawumia over Dumsor Levy criticism
Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has pushed back against former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s criticism of the newly introduced Dumsor Levy,...
Tree for Life initiative takes off
The Tree for Life programme, targeted at restoring over seven million hectares of degraded land across the country, took off last Thursday with President...
FDA destroys counterfeit pharmaceutical products worth GH₵42m
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Volta Region has destroyed confiscated counterfeit pharmaceutical products worth GH₵42 million.
The seized items included aphrodisiacs, post-pills,...
Ofori-Atta must first be arrested before any trial in absentia – OSP clarifies
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta cannot be tried in absentia unless he is first...
OSP declaring Ofori-Atta wanted over bruised ego – Miracles Aboagye
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has criticised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for declaring former...
I wouldn’t return to Ghana if I were Ofori-Atta – Miracles Aboagye on OSP case
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has weighed in on the ongoing standoff between the Office of the Special...