NEWS

Kasoa pastor grabbed for viral threat against Prof. Opoku-Agyemang

Ghana Police arrest pastor William Gyimah for allegedly threatening Vice President Naana Opoku-Agyemang in a viral video, with investigations ongoing

Think tank pushes for re-introduction of E-levy, other scrapped taxes

A policy think tank is urging government to reconsider scrapped taxes like the E-Levy, arguing that restructured measures could generate GH¢18 billion by 2027 while protecting low-income earners

FDA issues red alert over fake HIV test kits in Ghana

The FDA has issued a public health alert over fake HIV test kits in Ghana, warning of risks of wrong results and urging immediate withdrawal of affected products.

Rans Logistics refunds GH¢19.1m after audit scandal

Rans Logistics has refunded GH¢19.1 million to the state after being cited in an Auditor-General’s report, with government expecting additional recoveries in commodities

EDITORIALS

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When ‘protocol’ recruitment system hits a digital wall

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Editorial: The controversy over Ghana’s security agency recruitment exposes the entrenched culture of political “protocol” and why merit-based recruitment is long overdue
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SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

POLITICS

NPP increases polling station coverage per election committee from 10 to 25

The NPP’s National Executive Committee has increased the number of polling stations supervised by each election committee to 25, as it prepares for internal elections and tightens voter validation rules

Rice importation row: Afenyo-Markin demands probe into NAFCO contracts

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accuses contractors of importing rice under the School Feeding Programme, undermining local farmers and calls for a parliamentary probe into NAFCO contracts

Galamsey allegations: Godfred Dame issues 7-day ultimatum to Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Former Attorney-General Godfred Dame issues a 7-day ultimatum to Felix Kwakye Ofosu over alleged defamatory galamsey claims, demanding retraction and apology

‘Who are the ‘Party people’? – Fireworks at PAC over GH¢11.2M rice lockout

Drama at PAC as MoFA officials reveal 'party people' blocked access to GHS 11.2M worth of state rice. Read the full story on the heated clash between Edem Agbana and Abena Osei Asare over the Farmer Food Relief scandal

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BUSINESS

Cocoa prices drop to multi-week lows amid rising supply, weak demand

Cocoa prices fall to multi-week lows as rising supply from Ivory Coast, weak global chocolate demand, and growing inventories weigh on the market outlook

Gold rallies over 3% after US–Iran ceasefire, oil prices tumble

Gold prices rose over 3% after a US–Iran ceasefire sent oil prices lower and weakened the dollar, boosting demand for the precious metal amid shifting interest rate expectations.

Russian fuel cargo shows Ghana’s resilience to war supply shock

Ghana remains resilient to global fuel supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict, thanks to diversified imports from Russia, Europe, and Nigeria’s Dangote refinery

Petrol, diesel near GH¢18 as global oil prices rise

Fuel prices in Ghana are set to rise sharply from April 1, 2026, driven by global oil price increases and cedi depreciation, with petrol and diesel nearing record highs

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs appeals conviction, argues ‘Freak-Offs’ protected by Constitution

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Sean “Diddy” Combs appeals his Mann Act conviction, arguing that the activities in question were protected under the First Amendment as consensual adult content

FEATURES/OPINIONS

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Tree crops conveyance certificates: A new burden on farmers disguised as...

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A critical analysis of Ghana’s Tree Crops Conveyance Certificate System (CCS), examining its potential impact on farmers, trade efficiency, and value chain governance, and why stakeholders are calling for a more transparent, pro-farmer regulatory approach

LIFESTYLE

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Boost your mental health: Top 5 food choices

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Discover brain-boosting foods like fatty fish, blueberries, broccoli, and dark chocolate that enhance memory, focus, and overall cognitive health

INTERNATIONAL

Artemis II crew now halfway to moon as they take ‘spectacular’ image of Earth

NASA has released stunning high-resolution images of Earth captured by the Artemis II crew as they travel toward the Moon, marking the first such mission beyond Earth orbit since 1972

‘No Kings’ protests erupt across US as demonstrators fiercely rally against President Trump

Mass “No Kings” protests erupt across US cities as demonstrators oppose Trump’s policies on immigration, Iran war, and cost of living

Trump’s signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president

US President Donald Trump will become the first sitting president to have his signature on US banknotes, alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A Los Angeles jury awards $6 million to a young woman who sued Meta Platforms and Google, finding their platforms addictive and harmful to children’s mental health