NEWS

Bagbin hails Parliament’s achievements but demands discipline and an end to absenteeism

Speaker Alban Bagbin closes Parliament session, highlighting key achievements, passing of bills, and urging MPs to end absenteeism and improve discipline

Parliament backs UN Resolution declaring trans-Atlantic slavery as crime against humanity

Ghana’s Parliament backs UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity, calling for justice, reparations, and global accountability

Ghana–Lincoln University relations intact despite degree cancellation – Mahama

John Dramani Mahama says Lincoln University remains respected despite withdrawing an honorary doctorate, citing its historic role in shaping Kwame Nkrumah and Ghana’s legacy

Mahama welcomes UN resolution declaring slavery gravest crime against humanity

John Dramani Mahama welcomes a landmark United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity, calling it a historic step toward justice and global recognition

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

Parliament rejects Minority motion to probe Gold-for-Reserves scheme

Parliament rejects Minority motion to probe Ghana’s Gold-for-Reserves Scheme after heated debate, with Majority defending policy despite reported losses

No one is silencing you – Ayariga fires back at Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga rejects Minority claims of suppression, accuses Afenyo-Markin of misrepresenting President Mahama, as Parliament adjourns sine die after a heated session

‘We won’t be silenced or cowed’ – Afenyo-Markin fires warning

Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin warns his caucus won't be silenced in Parliament, and criticising the Mahama-led government over transparency, economy, and galamsey as House adjourns sine die

Bawumia calls for investment, skills and data systems to drive africa’s AI rise

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia unveils a six-point strategy at the LSE Africa Summit 2026 to position Africa as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation

Latest Stories

BUSINESS

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

Gov’t targets GH¢15.2bn domestic borrowing to support 2026 Budget

Government plans to raise GH¢15.2 billion through treasury bills and domestic bonds between March and June 2026, signalling a shift toward long-term debt sustainability

BoG Governor says building buffers and lowering credit costs go together

BoG Governor Johnson Asiama says building foreign reserves and lowering lending rates are complementary strategies to drive investment and support Ghana’s long-term industrial growth

MTN eyes digital banking licence in Ghana — Mupita

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita reveals plans for MTN Ghana to pursue digital banking licences, expand mobile money services, and enhance fintech innovation with AI-driven security and global remittance solutions

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

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Oscars moving to a new home outside Hollywood

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The Oscars Academy Awards will relocate from the Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles starting in 2029, as part of a new partnership with AEG and a shift to YouTube streaming

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

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

Is Trump any closer to an Iran exit strategy?

US President Donald Trump faces growing questions over his Iran exit strategy as Washington juggles military escalation and diplomacy amid rising tensions in the Middle East

Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers

The UK government launches real-world trials involving 300 teenagers to test social media bans, 60-minute time limits, and overnight digital curfews

Iran says ‘non-hostile vessels’ may pass through Strait of Hormuz as oil price falls

Iran's mission to the UN says "non-hostile vessels" can pass through the Strait of Hormuz provided they coordinate with "he competent Iranian authorities