In a major policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the disbursement of cash-based Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj, following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to a statement from Stanley Nkwocha, the vice president’s spokesman, the decision reverses an earlier directive mandating […] The post Hajj

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, gave the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the go-ahead to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange, CBEX, over alleged investment fraud to the tune of over one billion dollars. Justice Emeka Nwite, who gave the order after the EFCC’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, moved […] The post Alleged $1bn Fraud: Court gives

Black Sherif has opened up on how his future would look like had he not pursued a career in music. Speaking in an interview on the Afro Select Show, the ‘Konongo Zongo’ hitmaker said he would likely be selling second hand clothes in Accra or working in his father’s spare parts business. “If I wasn’t […] The post ‘I would’ve been selling spare parts if I hadn’t

Popular Ghanaian singer, Kidi, has stirred controversy after sharing his opinion on women with high body counts. The ‘Cheat On You’ crooner shared that he is open to having short sexual relationships with women with high body counts but can’t consider a serious relationship or marriage with them. He disclosed this in a recent episode […] The post I can have flings

Assistant Commissioner of Police and gospel musician, ACP Kofi Sarpong, has opened up about the struggles he went through growing up, revealing that he used to sell kenkey to support his education. Speaking on The Career Trail on Joy Learning TV and Joy News, he shared how life was tough for his family, and how he had […] The post I sold kenkey to fund my education –ACP Kofi Sarpong

Musician and Presidential Staffer for the Black Star Experience, Rex Omar has urged Ghanaian musicians to keep their focus on the country’s award programs. Rex Omar noted in an interview with GhanaWeb, April 19 that the Grammy Awards was created for Americans and not Ghanaian artistes; therefore artistes in the country must believe in the […] The post Let’s believe in what we do

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have agreed to halt fighting in the east of the country until peace talks mediated by Qatar reach their “conclusion”. It is the latest truce since the rebels stepped up an offensive in eastern DR Congo where authorities say 7,000 people have been killed since January. […] The post DR Congo and M23 rebels agree

A normally bustling border crossing between Tanzania and Malawi was absent of its regular activity on Thursday morning as a trade row in the region deepens. From midnight, Tanzania banned the entry of all agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa in response to what it sees as restrictions on some of its exports. South […] The post Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi

“Out! Out! Out!” The voice in the Telegram video is insistent. Loud. Sometimes musical. And the message unambiguous. “All of Hamas, out!” On the streets of Gaza, more and more Palestinians are expressing open defiance against the armed group that’s ruled the strip for almost 20 years. Many hold Hamas responsible for plunging the tiny, impoverished territory […] The post Anti-Hamas

An Australian politician has been convicted of supplying drugs after he initially dismissed a video showing him snorting a white substance as a “deepfake”. Former South Australian Liberal party leader David Speirs was fined A$9,000 (£4311; $5,720) and ordered to complete 37.5 hours of community service by an Adelaide court on Thursday. Speirs was arrested […] The post Australian politician

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says Ghana’s future cannot be built on partisan loyalty and that it must rather be built on merit. To him, those who deserve opportunity should be given opportunity – regardless of political affiliation. Osahen, who was speaking at the 2nd edition of the Kwahu Business Forum, themed: “The Future […] The post Osahen

Former Minister for Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Abetifi in the Eastern Region, Bryan Acheampong, yesterday took his turn to donate GHC300, 000 to support victims of the recent devastating fire outbreak at the ‘Bule Light’ area of the Kumasi Central Business District. He has also promised to rebuild the market if Otumfuo […] The post Let Me Rebuild PZ Market – Bryan

President John Dramani Mahama has suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office, with immediate effect, following a determination by the Council of State that a prima facie case has been established against her in respect of three separate petitions. The suspension, carried out in accordance with Article 146(10) of the 1992 Constitution, […] The post Mahama Suspends CJ Torkornoo appeared

The Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has ordered the police to produce the key exhibit in a narcotics case involving 25-year-old phone repairer, Daniel Adamtey, who is awaiting sentencing for attempting to smuggle cannabis into police cells. Adamtey was first arraigned on October 8, 2024, on two counts, attempting to […] The post Court Orders Exhibit Production

The Ghana Police Service is in hot pursuit of Gideon Baah, an alleged sub-chief of Feteh Kakraba, who is suspected to be at the center of a car theft ring, operating in the Greater Accra Region. Baah, also known as “Nana,” is believed to have fled his residence at Millennium City in Kasoa, after police […] The post Feteh Kakraba ‘Sub-Chief’ wanted for leading car

A 64-year-old farmer, Francis Agbenyegah, has appeared before the Circuit Court II, in Accra, for allegedly possessing a stolen taxi cab linked to a violent robbery incident. He pleaded not guilty to the charge of possessing stolen property. The accused was initially remanded on April 3, 2025 and was scheduled to reappear on April 10, […] The post Farmer facing trial Over Possession of Stolen

Screens have become ever-present companions-guiding our mornings, occupying our days, and lingering into our nights. From smartphones and laptops to tablets and smart TVs, we are perpetually connected, constantly checking emails, scrolling through social media, watching videos, and responding to notifications. This relentless connectivity blurs the boundaries between work and personal life. It makes it […] The post Cut

According to myjoyonline report, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Gilbert Adjei, has urged real estate developers to strengthen public-private partnerships. Speaking at the unveiling of VAAL Real Estate, Ghana’s latest high-rise project (Agora project), Mr Adjei underscored the government’s commitment to fostering an environment conducive to the growth of the real estate sector. […] The post Editorial:

Demonstrating its commitment to sustainable community development, Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF), has trained some of the youth in the host communities to maintain and repair boreholes, helping to ensure consistent access to clean water. The three-day training program equipped participants with practical skills to address borehole malfunctions, reducing the community’s reliance on external support […] The post GFGF

So far, no nominee has been rejected by the elected Assembly members and government appointees in the Western Region. In Wassa East for instance, the nominee, Ibrahim Alhassan, secured 100% endorsement from both the government appointees and the elected Assembly Members. In Shama Municipality, Paul Otiz Dentu secured 23 out of 25 votes to pass […] The post 8 out of 14 MMDCEs confirmed in Western