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June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

GPRTU: Govt Betrayed Us with Fuel Levy Hike

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has expressed a strong sense of betrayal by the government’s decision to increase the Energy Sector Levy by GH₵1. This increase comes shortly after commercial drivers were instructed to reduce transport fares by 15%.

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

Preacher Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim Sounds Alarm on Church Deception

On his powerful series The Ability to See, Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim, preaching live on AP Radio 105.7 in Kaase, Kumasi, warned pastors who gather crowds but allow anything to go in the name of church. He stated that such assemblies

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

Emergency Services Under Pressure as Ambulance Shortage Hits Accra

The Head of Dispatch for the Ghana National Ambulance Service in the Greater Accra Region, Joyce Avadzinu, has raised alarm over the severe shortage of ambulances in the region, revealing that only 42 ambulances are currently available to serve the entire

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

Interpol Issues Red Notice for Ken Ofori-Atta Over Corruption Allegations

Interpol has officially listed Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, as "Wanted", following a request by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor. This move comes after Ofori-Atta failed to appear for a scheduled interrogation on June 2, prompting the Special Prosecutor

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

Ignorance and Fear Allow Demons into the Church – Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim

Speaking on AP Radio 105.7, Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim expressed deep concern about the spiritual state of many churches today. He warned that demonic influences continue to persist in some congregations due to a lack of spiritual discernment among pastors —

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

Support GHS1 Fuel Levy or Risk 50% Electricity Tariff Hike – Vanderpuye Warns

The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has called on Ghanaians to support the recently approved GHS1.00 fuel levy, cautioning that failure to do so could lead to a significant increase in electricity tariffs—up to

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

Court Overturns Conviction of Ataa Ayi’s Mechanic on Appeal

The Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction of the man widely known as the mechanic of convicted armed robber Ataa Ayi, ordering his immediate release. The man, whose name was withheld during trial proceedings, had been serving time after being

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

GPRTU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over New GHC1 Fuel Levy

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has issued a stern warning to the government, threatening a nationwide strike on June 10, 2025, in protest against the newly introduced GHC1.00 levy on petroleum products, popularly known as the “Dumsor Levy.” Speaking

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

President Mahama Announces Upcoming Ban on Styrofoam in Ghana

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to ban both the importation and local production of Styrofoam in Ghana, citing its severe environmental impact. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 National Tree Planting Exercise on Thursday, June 5, the President

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

Parliament Approves New GH¢1 Fuel Levy After Minority Walkout

Parliament has approved the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing a GH¢1 levy on petroleum products. The controversial bill, intended to raise additional revenue to address the nation's crippling energy sector debt and ensure stable power supply, was passed late