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NEWS

Breaking news: Majority leader backs down on OSP repeal Bill after presidential plea

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says he will reconsider his Private Member’s Bill to repeal the OSP after President John Mahama requested a review. Details from Parliament

ACEP strengthens media to enhance oversight of Ghana’s industrial minerals

Ghana holds a media capacity-building session to enhance reporting on industrial minerals, improve transparency, and boost investment in minerals like limestone, clay and salt

Kofi Adams presents Sports Fund Bill to Parliament

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has defended the Ghana Sports Fund Bill in Parliament, saying it will end decades of funding challenges and provide equitable support to all sporting disciplines, not just football

Gov’t withdraws Lithium Agreement for fresh stakeholder engagement

The government has withdrawn the renegotiated lithium agreement with Barari DV Ghana Limited for broader consultations after criticism over the reduced royalty rate

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POLITICS

Gov’t scraps COVID-19 levy as Mahama signs repeal Bill into law

President John Dramani Mahama has signed the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act, 2025, abolishing the 1% levy on goods, services and imports

Kpandai parliamentary rerun set for December 30 amid heightened tensions in Parliament

The Electoral Commission has scheduled December 30, 2025, for the Kpandai parliamentary election rerun, triggering heightened tensions in Parliament

Parliament risks constitutional self-betrayal over Kpandai case – Deputy leader Appiagyei

Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has accused Parliament of violating constitutional procedure by prematurely notifying the Electoral Commission of a vacancy in the Kpandai constituency despite an active appeal and stay of execution

Gov’t business will suffer until Kpandai is resolved – Minority threatens

The Minority in Parliament has vowed to obstruct government business until the Kpandai parliamentary seat dispute is resolved

Latest Stories

BUSINESS

Ghana’s economy grows 5.5% in Q3 2025 as agriculture and services strengthen

Ghana’s economy expanded by 5.5% in Q3 2025, driven by strong performances in agriculture and services despite a sharp decline in oil and gas output.

Developing countries’ debt outflows hit 50-year high between 2022 to 2024 – World Bank

Developing countries paid $741 billion more in external debt service than they received in new financing between 2022 and 2024, the largest gap in 50 years

Charcoal, plantain, bread among top drivers of November inflation

Ghana’s November 2025 inflation was driven largely by essential food staples and household items, with charcoal topping the list of contributors as prices for plantain, ginger, bread, and utility-related services continued to intensify cost-of-living pressures

Delta Air Lines resumes non-stop flights from Accra to Atlanta

Travellers between Ghana and the United States can now enjoy a direct connection, as Delta Air Lines commenced non-stop flights from Accra to Atlanta

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Daddy Lumba was a ‘prophet,’ Ghana must honour him – Atiwa...

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Atiwa East DCE Ernest Owusu Ntim describes Daddy Lumba as a prophet and calls for a national, industry-led funeral to honour the late music legend.

FEATURES/OPINIONS

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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

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7 foods men must eat to boost sperm health

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Discover the top foods that boost male fertility. Learn how diet affects sperm count, motility, and quality, and explore the best nutrients for reproductive health

INTERNATIONAL

US halts all asylum claim decisions in wake of National Guard shooting

The Trump administration is halting all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington DC

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