Canadians have cancelled trips south of the bor­der, boycotted U.S. alcohol and other products and even booed at sporting events after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on most of Canada’s goods on Saturday. Though Trump had pledged to put tariffs on Canada and Mexico before taking office, the perceived act of … The post Canadians cancel trips,

Australian author­ities are scrambling to help isolated commu­nities in Queensland after a flooding emergency forced thousands of evacuations, cut power to homes and washed away sections of a vital highway. The flooding has claimed a woman’s life and caused havoc across the state’s north, with residents in Townsville, Ingham, and Cardwell among the hardest hit. … The post Queensland

 a West Africa Democracy Soli­darity (WADEM­OS) Network has appealed to ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahelian States, to enhance negotiations and dialogue in the interest of regional co-op­eration, peace and security. The WADEMOS Network, which is a transnational Network of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across the West African sub-region, in a statement copied to the … The post  WADEMOS

 Arsenal remain comfortably adrift of relentless Premier League leaders, Liverpool, despite a 5-1 hammering of Manchester City on Sunday but midfielder Declan Rice says there is a determination to hunt them down. Rice provided two assists as Ar­senal sent a reminder to Liverpool that they are not about to give up the chase. Liverpool are … The post Arsenal ready to hunt

Carlos Alcaraz said he has no doubt that top-ranked, Jannik Sinner, is the best player in the world on current form as the two young players continue to lay the foun­dations for an epic rivalry. Alcaraz, the 21-year-old world number three, won the French Open and Wimbledon titles last year, splitting the four Grand Slam … The post Sinner’s red-hot form gives Italian

The country’s year-on-year inflation rate dropped to 23.5 per cent in January 2025 from 23.8 per cent in De­cember 2024. This shows a disinflation of 0.3 percentage points relative to the inflation rate recorded in January 2024. On month-on-month, the rate of inflation fell to 1.7 per cent in January 2025 from 1.8 per cent … The post Inflation drops to 23.5 % in January -Government

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says it will soon arrest and prosecute some residents of Dansoman in Accra, for alleged tampering with newly installed smart meters in the area. Consequently, the investigations department of the company had begun investigations into reports of power theft by residents of Dansoman. Addressing journalists in Accra on Friday, … The post ECG to arrest

Betwinner Ghana has emerged as one of the most popular online betting platforms, offering an extensive range of sports, events, and casino games. Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or a newcomer looking to try your luck, Betwinner provides a user-friendly experience and numerous opportunities to win. This guide will walk you through the process of … The post How to Bet on Betwinner Ghana:

President John Drama­ni Mahama has directed the Ministers of Lands and Natural Resources, Interior, and Attor­ney-General and Minister of Justice to arrest and prosecute any person or group of persons engaged in illegal mining anywhere in the country. Similarly, the government, President Mahama said has not issued any lease to anybody to mine in any … The post  Arrest,

 The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migra­tion, and Development (GEC) has successfully conclud­ed its transformative Sprinter Project with a handover ceremo­ny for beneficiaries. The closing event marked the close of the short-term skills training initiative, which empow­ered 85 young Ghanaians with practical vocational skills in pastry making, fashion upscaling, and organic cosmetic production. In 14 days … The post Ghanaian-European

 Telecel Ghana’s chief executive, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, has stressed the need for the connectivity industry to lever­age Artificial Intelligence (AI) in order to enhance network efficiency and improve customer experience, but most important­ly, ensuring these advancements are sustainable. Addressing a high-level gathering of Chief Executive Officer and global leaders at the 2025 World Economic Forum … The post ‘Leverage

 A 26-year-old house help accused of pouring acid on a senior high school leaver has told the Bekwai Circuit Court that he did not know the substance was acid. Ernest Agyei said in the open court that he and Benjamin As­ante were pouring water on each other and that there were four containers around them, … The post I did not know it was acid …house help tells court appeared first

 The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced a 30-year-old farmer, Kwasi Zachari, also called Halidu, to 20 years’ impris­onment in hard labour for defiling a 13-year-old girl who is deaf and dumb.  He pleaded guilty to the charge of defilement and was convicted on his own plea and handed this jail term accordingly by the court … The post Man jailed 20 years for defiling deaf, dumb girl

Consumers have been cautioned not to keep their LPG cylinders indoors as the practice is extremely danger­ous in case of leakage, the naked eye cannot see gas, hence the need to keep cylinders outside to avert fire outbreak. Head of Consumer Services at the National Petroleum Authority, NPA, Eunice Budu Nyarko, cau­tioned the public during … The post  Don’t keep LPG cylinders indoors …

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, on Friday inaugurated a 5-member investigative committee to oversee all procurement practic­es at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The committee members include Professor Innocent Senyo Kwasi Akwa and Georgette Emefa Fuga, who are mandated to serve as Chairman and Secretary respec­tively. The rest … The post  C’ttee

 The Minority Caucus in Parliament has rejected the suspension of three of its members following the al­tercation that erupted at the Appointments Committee sitting on Thursday. It urged the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, to exercise restraint and ensure that disciplinary measures are applied fairly and in accordance with parliamentary rules. The Caucus also … The post Minority Caucus

 President John Drama­ni Mahama has appointed an eight-member com­mittee to organise the National Education Forum. The constitution of the committee is in fulfillment of the President’s campaign pledge to the people to organise a national education forum to review Gha­na’s education systems. Chaired by a former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Professor … The post President

Russian Army units have destroyed the infrastructure of military aerodromes and fuel storage facilities used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Russian Defence Minis­try has reported. “Operational-tactical aviation, combat unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces’ group of forces inflicted damage on infra­structure of military airfields, fuel … The post Russian

 Ghana football legend, Abedi Ayew ‘Pele’, has em­phasised the importance of financial education in football, citing his own experiences as a player and investor in the sport. Speaking at the closing ceremo­ny of the three-day FIFA Financial Governance Workshop at the Marriot Hotel in Accra on Friday, Pele encouraged the Ghana Foot­ball Association (GFA) to … The post  Abedi

 Mali Head Coach, Tom Saintfiet, has set his sights on a deep run at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, insisting that his team’s ambition is to reach at least the semi-finals. Speaking after the group stage draw in Rabat, the Belgian tactician expressed satisfaction with the Group A draw, which … The post We want to play 7 games at AFCON 2025