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July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

MTN and MTV Base Unveil ‘Room of Safety’ Series to Tackle Online Risks Facing African Youth

In a powerful new initiative aimed at addressing growing concerns around online safety, MTN and MTV Base have joined forces to launch "Room of Safety", a 10-part youth-led series designed to educate and empower young Africans navigating the digital world. The

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

OSP Charges Former NPA Boss Mustapha Hamid, 9 Others in GHC280 Million Corruption Scandal

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed criminal charges against former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) CEO, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others over their alleged involvement in a GHC280 million extortion and money laundering scheme. According to the OSP,

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

Fuel Allowances Scrapped for Political Appointees Under Mahama’s Reset Agenda

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the immediate termination of fuel allowances and fuel allocations for all political appointees, as part of ongoing efforts to curb government spending and enforce greater fiscal discipline. The decision was detailed in a statement issued

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

MTN Ghana Expands Rural Outreach As Part Of Drive For Inclusive Digital Transformation

As part of its ongoing commitment to bridging the digital divide and enhancing customer experience in underserved communities, MTN Ghana has held a community engagement forum in Donkorkrom, located in the Eastern Region. The forum aimed to empower residents with practical

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Prof. Frimpong-Manso Opuni Appointed Acting CEO of Food and Drugs Authority

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has announced the appointment of Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Manso Opuni as its new Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Monday, July 14, 2025. Prof. Opuni succeeds Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, who has led the Authority since

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Customs Refutes National Security Claims of Export Goods Diversion

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has rejected allegations by National Security operatives that several trucks suspected of diverting export-bound goods were intercepted and impounded en route to Burkina Faso. According to National Security sources, the trucks—initially cleared

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Police Urge MTN to Resolve Network Gaps to Help Curb Robberies in Eastern Region

The Eastern Regional Police Command has called on MTN Ghana to urgently address persistent mobile network issues along key routes in the region, including the Adukrom-Aseseeso, Aseseeso-Somanya stretch, and the Donkorkrom enclave. The appeal comes amid rising concerns that criminals are

July 9, 2025July 8, 2025

Mahama Launches GoldBod Taskforce, Offers 10% Reward to Whistleblowers

President John Dramani Mahama has launched the GoldBod Taskforce, a specialized unit dedicated to combating gold smuggling and corruption in Ghana's extractive sector. During the taskforce's inauguration at the National Security Secretariat in Accra, President Mahama announced a significant incentive for

July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Ghana Welcomed 1.29 Million International Visitors in 2024; Business Travel Leads Inbound Motives

Ghana recorded 1,288,804 international arrivals in 2024—a 12% increase compared to the previous year—cementing its reputation as one of West Africa’s leading travel destinations, according to the 2024 Tourism Report released by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). Business travel emerged as

July 3, 2025July 2, 2025

Mahama: 24-Hour Economy Has Evolved from Slogan to Strategic Policy

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy initiative has officially transitioned from a campaign slogan into a fully developed national strategy aimed at boosting productivity and fostering inclusive economic growth. Speaking at the official launch of