NEWS

Pressure mounts on Mahama as Rev. Opuni-Frimpong demands urgent action on LGBTQ Bill

Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong calls on President John Mahama to prioritise the LGBTQ Bill, stressing urgency and the need to honour campaign promises.

Roads Minister pushes for regularisation of ‘irregular’ contracts after PAC probe

Roads Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza calls for urgent reforms in Ghana’s road contract system after appearing before the Public Accounts Committee over procurement irregularities

2024 Independence Day: GH¢21m sunk into Black Star Square despite venue switch to Koforidua

The Office of Government Machinery explains why GH¢21 million was spent on Black Star Square renovation despite the 2024 Independence Day celebration being moved to Koforidua

PAC demands interdiction of former Defence Procurement director over GH¢4.8m vehicle saga

Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee refers former Defence Procurement Director Frank Oliver Kpodo to the Attorney-General over a controversial GH¢4.8 million vehicle procurement deal flagged by the Auditor-General for irregularities

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

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

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

Latest Stories

BUSINESS

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

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

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

‘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

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