The Chief Executive Officer of Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr. Riverson Oppong has said that even without the GHC1 levy, fuel prices at the pumps are expected to increase. Speaking in an interview on TV3’Business Focus on July 14, Mr Oppong said in the next pricing window, petrol and diesel prices will increase. […]

The Black Queens of Ghana have qualified to the quarter finals of the ongoing 2024 women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Queens continued their unbeaten final group game in 4 WAFCON appearances. Coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren made 3 changes to the squad who featured in the 1-1 drawn game against Mali. WAFCON debutants Princella Adubea […]

A critical sanitation crisis is unfolding at the busy Pipe Ano traffic intersection and surrounding areas in the Effia Kwesimintsim municipality in the Western Region. The streets have been “taken over” by mounting heaps of uncollected refuse. The situation, described as increasingly dire by residents and traders, stems directly from the non-renewal of the waste […]

Persons with a compromised immune system and at risk of contracting the Mpox disease have been identified to be the first to be administered with the vaccines when they arrive in the country. The Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Franklyn Asiedu-Bekoe says processes are far advanced to get the […]

A total of 141 Covid -19 cases have so far been confirmed within the University of Ghana community following the resurgence of the outbreak in the country. Covid 19 protocols remain active within the University as authorities intensify collaboration to contain spread. Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service (GHS) Dr Franklyn Asiedu […]

More than 500 individuals have been dismissed from Ghana’s security services following a nationwide recruitment audit that uncovered widespread irregularities in processes carried out before and after the December 2024 general election. The announcement was made by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, on Monday, July 14, 2025, during the inaugural edition of the […]

Nigeria’s government has declared Tuesday a public holiday to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died aged 82, in a London clinic on Sunday after battling ill health for years. His successor, President Bola Tinubu, who had initially declared a seven-day national mourning period, has further approved Tuesday as a holiday. “This public holiday provides […]

Azumah Resources Ghana Limited has confirmed it is currently engaged in confidential, good-faith negotiations with Engineers & Planners (E&P) to achieve a constructive and mutually acceptable resolution to their present impasse. This confirmation comes amidst recent public commentary and media discourse surrounding the ongoing matter between the two entities. The company explicitly stated that “These […]

Emergencies, maternal deliveries, accidents, respiratory distress, mental health crises, and night-time injuries are realities of daily life that require timely interventions round the clock. However, some of these needs are not being met in due time, hence the need to align Ghana’s Health System with the National 24-Hour Economy mandate to make healthcare delivery more […]

Drivers under the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and Jomoro Municipality have issued a warning to embark on a sit-down strike if the two assemblies- (Effia-Kwesimitsim Municipal Assembly and Jomoro Municipal Assembly) fail to remove unauthorized transport operators at Jubilee Park and the Elubo police station. At a press conference […]

A survey conducted by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has found out that Ghanaians place a high premium on stable and reliable electricity, even if it means paying more. The report, titled “Consumer Preferences and Perceptions of Electricity Supply and Pricing in Ghana” was conducted across the 16 regions of Ghana and involved 3,759 […]

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs has announced the payment of monthly allowances to Assembly Members across the country. The amount totals up to GHC23,621,000 for the months of April and May. The announcement was made by Minister Ahmed Ibrahim during a press conference held on Monday, July 14, 2025. He confirmed […]

Honorary Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has set the record straight that he does not do advocacy on behalf of anyone. He says he is an independent analyst working in the public interest and has always been. His comments come at a time when Azumah Resources (Ghana) Limited issued a formal statement on […]

The Ghana Hajj Agents Association is calling for immediate reforms and the engagement of more competent hands to manage hajj operations in the country. The call follows the recent challenges faced by Ghanaian pilgrims who embarked on the holy journey to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of the religious requirements for able Muslims. […]

Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, is the first Nigerian performer to appear at the FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show. Tems made history with her thrilling performance at the iconic MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, during the final match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, […]

The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak, has said that the Mahama administration will not allow a resurgence of vigilante activities following the violence that characterised the rerun of the Ablekuma North parliamentary elections. He revealed that the Inspector General of Police has been directed to investigate the matter. “We will not allow the resurgence of vigilantism. […]

Political Analyst, Dr. Samuel Afriyie, has urged stakeholders and government to take a cue from the electoral violence recorded during the Ablekuma North rerun. Dr. Afriyie said common sense should guide the Akwatia by-election and other elections moving forward. While condemning the violence recorded during the Ablekuma North rerun, he stressed that there would be […]

In a determined effort to avert potential building disasters, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the Shama Municipality has intensified a safety campaign targeting structurally compromised buildings. So far, five weak structures have been identified as threats across the municipality. Of these, three have already been demolished in what officials describe as a life-saving […]

The Black Queens of Ghana and Tanzania’s Twiga Stars find themselves in a make-or-break moment at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The team that completes its mission will advance to join standout players like Barbara Banda, Ghizlane Chebbak, Rasheedat Ajibade, and Ghoutia Karchouni in the quarter-finals. With Morocco, Zambia, Nigeria, and Algeria already […]

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is urging the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice to order Ghana to pay her $10million as compensation for moral and reputational damages. She maintains that her suspension from office violates her rights to a fair hearing guaranteed by the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The Chief Justice was […]