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May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

With Stronger Cedi, Consumers Deserve Relief – GUTA Tells Market Players

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) is calling on traders to reduce prices of goods and services in light of the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar and other major currencies. In a statement signed by

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

Energy Ministry Confirms Disruption in Gas Supply from Jubilee FPSO

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has confirmed a temporary disruption in gas supply resulting from a technical fault on the Jubilee FPSO Kwame Nkrumah. In a statement issued by Ministry spokesperson Richmond Rockson, Esq., it was revealed that the

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

Presidency Probes Ghana Gold Board CEO’s Cash Gift to Nana Agradaa

Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, has summoned Sammy Gyamfi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, to explain his involvement in a viral video showing him handing over an undisclosed sum of cash—allegedly in U.S. dollars—to evangelist and former

May 11, 2025May 10, 2025

Masked Security Raids Undermine Rule of Law Under Mahama – CDD’s Kojo Asante Warns

Dr. Kojo Asante, Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has voiced concerns over recent masked security operations targeting former government officials, cautioning that such actions risk eroding democratic values and due process. His comments

May 11, 2025May 10, 2025

Passport Head Office Shuts Down After Alleged Attack by Aggrieved Hajj Applicants

The Passport Head Office at Ridge in Accra has been temporarily closed following a reported attack on staff by a group of agitated Zongo youth demanding the urgent release of passports ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage. The incident, which occurred on

May 10, 2025May 10, 2025

Gender Minister Reaffirms Ghana’s Commitment to Equality at Women in Sustainability Africa Summit

Ghana’s Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed the country’s dedication to advancing gender equality and sustainable development during the inaugural Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) Summit. The summit, themed “The Role of Women

May 10, 2025May 10, 2025

FIFA to Expand Women’s World Cup to 48 Teams Starting in 2031

FIFA has announced that the Women’s World Cup will expand from 32 to 48 teams beginning with the 2031 tournament, marking a significant milestone in the growth of the women’s game. The decision, approved unanimously by the FIFA Council, will introduce

May 10, 2025May 10, 2025

Israeli Strikes Kill Children as Gaza Aid Blockade Deepens Humanitarian Crisis

Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks on the Gaza Strip have killed at least seven Palestinians, including three children, amid a continuing blockade that has left the territory without access to food, fuel, and medical supplies. The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported

May 10, 2025May 9, 2025

SLTF Extends Loans to Over 5,600 More Tertiary Students for 2024/2025 Academic Year

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has approved loans for an additional 5,667 tertiary students for the 2024/2025 academic year, increasing the total number of beneficiaries to 31,659 across 130 public and private institutions nationwide. According to SLTF management, the disbursement

May 10, 2025May 9, 2025

Haaland ‘ready and fit’ to make Man City return

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is ready to make his return from injury this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola says. Haaland had been sidelined since March after sustaining an ankle injury in his side's FA Cup tie against Bournemouth, but returns in