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NEWS

Photos: State funeral for former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

Ghana holds a solemn state funeral at Independence Square for former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, with President John Mahama, former Presidents Akufo-Addo and Kufuor, Dr. Bawumia, and national dignitaries paying their final respects to the pioneering women’s rights advocate

Nyindam still Kpandai MP despite Court ruling – Bagbin throws out Majority’s eviction attempt

Speaker Alban Bagbin rules that Matthew Nyindam remains Kpandai MP, citing a mandatory seven-day stay on the Tamale High Court’s order for an election rerun

Afenyo-Markin hot: Minority leader dragged to Privileges Committee for contempt of Parliament

Speaker Alban Bagbin rules that a prima facie case exists in the contempt complaint against Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin, referring the matter to the Privileges Committee

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POLITICS

The battlefield is Kpandai, not Parliament – Dafeamekpor jabs Afenyo-Markin

Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has dismissed Afenyo-Markin’s allegations against the High Court judge in the Kpandai election petition, insisting the battlefield is Kpandai—not Parliament

Afenyo-Markin victim of political witch-hunt – Minority accuses Speaker, Ayariga over ECOWAS saga

Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei accuses Speaker Bagbin and Majority Leader Ayariga of political witch-hunt in the controversial ECOWAS delegation saga

GH¢1.5bn allocation to presidency hypocritical, wasteful and evidence of ‘dead’ leadership – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin delivers a blistering conclusion to the 2026 Budget debate, accusing the NDC government and the presidency of hypocrisy

Ayariga Blasts NPP: ‘We can’t run a 24-hour economy on the mess you left’

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says Ghana’s 24-hour economy will only reach full implementation after fixing the “deep mess” left by the NPP in the energy sector

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BUSINESS

U.S. lifts 15% tariffs on Ghana’s cocoa and other key agricultural exports

The United States has officially lifted the 15% tariffs imposed on Ghana’s cocoa and major agricultural exports

GNCCI welcomes VAT overhaul: Says reform ends years of business frustration

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) says government’s overhaul of the VAT system ends years of confusion and financial strain for businesses

Fuel prices set for sharp rise as OMCs begin new adjustments

Fuel prices are set to rise from November 17 as OMCs adjust pump rates. COPEC projects a 1%–4% increase driven by higher global crude prices despite the cedi’s recent gains

Mahama to launch flagship ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ programme on Wednesday, November 12

President John Dramani Mahama will, on Wednesday, November 12, launch the flagship poultry programme (Nkoko Nkitinkiti) aimed at boosting local production and cutting down on imports

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

Serwaa

Two wives recognized: High Court denies Akosua Serwaa sole spouse claim...

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Kumasi High Court rules Akosua Serwaa Fosuh is not the sole surviving wife of late Highlife legend Daddy Lumba, also recognizing Priscilla Ofori (Odo Broni)

FEATURES/OPINIONS

sanitary pad

GH¢45 sanitary pad claim: Figment of a fast decomposing elephant –...

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Deputy Education Minister Clement Apaak debunks claims that government procured sanitary pads at GH¢45, stating actual costs range from GH¢19 to GH¢24 per pack

LIFESTYLE

Apple

3 of the healthiest apples and their many benefits

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Learn why Granny Smith, Red Delicious, and Fuji apples stand out for antioxidants, fiber, polyphenols, gut health, and blood sugar benefits

INTERNATIONAL

Teacher killed and 25 girls abducted in gun battle at Nigerian school

Armed men attacked a girls’ secondary school in Kebbi State, killing a teacher and abducting at least 25 students as police launch a major rescue operation

Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is sentenced to death for crimes against humanity over the 2024 protest crackdown that killed 1,400. UN flags due-process concerns

Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount

U.S. President Donald Trump has rolled back tariffs on more than 200 food products—including coffee, beef, bananas and orange juice—in response to rising voter anger over grocery costs

Trump threatens to sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit

US President Donald Trump says he will sue the BBC for up to $5bn over the Panorama edit of his 6 January speech, despite the corporation apologising but refusing compensation. The controversy has triggered top BBC resignations and renewed debate over media accuracy and political defamation