The Ghanaian public is reeling with frustration following the government’s introduction of a new ₵1 “Dumsor Levy” on every liter of fuel, aimed at raising funds to tackle the country’s recurring power outages, popularly known as “dumsor.” Earlier this year, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson pledged to boost the economy without introducing new taxes,…
The Minority in Ghana’s parliament has vehemently protested the arrest and detention of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The Minority describes the circumstances surrounding his arrest and subsequent bail conditions as excessive and politically motivated. Chairman Wontumi was arrested by the Economic…
Ghana has taken the extraordinary step of shutting down its embassy in Washington, D.C., following an explosive corruption scandal that has rocked its diplomatic corps. The closure, described by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as “temporary but necessary,” comes in the wake of a forensic audit that revealed large-scale fraud involving illegal visa issuance and…
A British Airways passenger was arrested at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra on Sunday, May 25, 2025, for attempting to smuggle approximately 18 kilograms of cannabis onto a flight bound for London. The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) intercepted the suspect during routine security checks. The seized cannabis has an estimated street value of $232,000….
Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić has officially announced he will leave the Spanish giants after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, ending a glittering 13-year career at the Santiago Bernabéu. The 39-year-old Croatian midfielder confirmed the news via social media, stating, “The time has come”, signaling the close of one of the most successful eras…
The Ghana National Service Authority (GNSA) has issued a firm directive to all National Service Personnel who are concurrently engaged in full-time employment to immediately report to any of the Authority’s Regional Offices or its Head Office in Accra.
Ghana’s cedi has become a global standout. In April 2025, it was named the best-performing currency in the world, according to Bloomberg, appreciating nearly 16% against the US dollar.
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest World Health Statistics Report 2025 reveals a significant global health setback: life expectancy has declined by 1.8 years between 2019 and 2021, marking the sharpest drop in recent history and effectively reversing a decade of progress . While the report highlights substantial declines in regions such as the Americas…
A recent video capturing Sammy Gyamfi, National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, handing over an undisclosed amount of U.S. dollars to Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has ignited a nationwide debate. The incident has drawn varied reactions from political figures, economists,…
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has officially appointed Carlo Ancelotti as the new head coach of the Brazil national football team. The announcement was made on Monday, confirming that Ancelotti will assume his new role on May 26, 2025, following the conclusion of the current European club season. Ancelotti, 65, will become the first foreign…
