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April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Ntim Fordjour Accuses Government of Obfuscation and Lack of Accountability

Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, has accused the government of intentionally concealing information and avoiding accountability regarding his claims about suspicious flights and other sensitive incidents. In a statement, Fordjour refuted government spokesperson Felix

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Interior Minister Seeks Private Partnerships for Prison Agriculture and Security Enhancement

Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak is advocating for private sector partnerships to boost agricultural production within Ghana's Prisons Service and to enhance security measures. The Minister outlined plans to engage inmates in cultivating prison-owned arable lands, aiming to provide food for

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Ghanaian Exporters Face “Big Blow” From 10% US Tariff – Association

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has described the newly imposed 10% tariff on imports by the United States as a significant setback for Ghanaian exporters. Samson Asaki Awingobit, the Executive Secretary of the Association, highlighted the detrimental impact the

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

COVID-19 Levy to Be Abolished in Next Budget, Ablakwa Announces

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the government will abolish the COVID-19 levy in its upcoming budget. Addressing Ghanaians living in Benin, Ablakwa stated that this will be the final of four taxes introduced by the previous administration

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Black Stars Ascend to 76th In FIFA Rankings Following World Cup Qualifier Success

Good news for Ghanaian football fans in Kumasi and across the nation! The Black Stars have climbed up the FIFA world rankings to 76th place, marking their first upward movement in nearly a year. This positive shift follows their recent consecutive

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

World Bank Reassures Ghana: No Project Suspensions Amid Economic Concerns

The World Bank has issued a firm statement today, April 3, 2025, refuting claims that any of its funded projects in Ghana have been suspended. This announcement aims to reassure stakeholders in Kumasi and across the nation amidst growing concerns about

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

US Ambassador Reassures Ghana of Strong Partnership Amid Trade Changes

Despite recent shifts in U.S. trade policy, including a newly imposed 10% levy on Ghanaian exports, the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has reiterated the enduring importance of the U.S.-Ghana relationship. Speaking to the media in Accra, Ambassador Palmer

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Police Constable Dies in River Offin During Anti-Galamsey Operation

A police officer, Constable John Kwabena Dogbe, has tragically drowned in the River Offin during an operation aimed at curbing illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the Central North region. The incident occurred earlier today. Constable Dogbe's body was recovered after a

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Mourinho Accused of “Attacking” Galatasaray Boss After Heated Turkish Cup Derby

Galatasaray has accused Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho of "physically attacking" their coach Okan Buruk following a fiery Turkish Cup quarter-final match. The incident reportedly occurred after the final whistle when Mourinho appeared to pinch Buruk's nose, causing him to fall to

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Dubik Mahama Expresses Shock and Disappointment Over Missing ECG Containers Report

Former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has voiced his shock and disappointment over the disappearance of over 1,300 ECG containers at the Tema Port. This incident has raised serious questions about the transparency and