NEWS

Speaker donates to Ghana National Fire Service, Nadowli Kaleo Students Union and Sombo SHS

Speaker Alban Bagbin donates GH¢100,000 to the Ghana National Fire Service, NADSU and Sombo SHS, supporting safety, education and youth development in the Upper West Region

Pan-African Parliament elects Algerian legal expert Fateh Boutbig as President, ushering in new era of reform 

Pan-African Parliament elects Algerian legal expert Fateh Boutbig as President, marking a historic North African leadership and a new era of reform, legal strengthening, and continental unity

Apex Communications demands apology from Free Zones CEO over remarks to Pentecost Chairman

Apex Communication and Marketing Inc calls on Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO Mary Awusi to apologize to Church of Pentecost Chairman Eric Nyamekye over controversial remarks linked to galamsey concerns

Mahama to construct 1,200MW gas plant to boost electricity supply

President Mahama announces a 1,200MW gas plant to boost Ghana’s electricity supply, meet rising demand and enable energy exports to neighbouring countries

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

BoG requires bailout to carry out duties and operations – Minority

Ghana’s Minority Caucus calls for an urgent bailout of the Bank of Ghana, citing policy insolvency, rising losses, and mounting operational costs in the 2025 audited financial statements

NDC opens nominations for branch elections starting May 2

The National Democratic Congress opens nominations for nationwide branch elections from May 2 to May 16, 2026. Read the full guidelines and deadlines here

Any NDC flagbearer can defeat Bawumia in 2028 – Edudzi Tameklo

NPA CEO Godwin Edudzi Tameklo says that any NDC flagbearer is capable of defeating Mahamudu Bawumia, highlighting the party’s leadership depth ahead of future elections

Tampuli: Don’t delay – Pass anti-LGBTQ Bill in current form

Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli urges Parliament to pass the Anti-LGBTQ Bill in its current form, warning against delays and further amendments

Latest Stories

BUSINESS

Gold purchase programme stabilised economy but needs reform – Ebo Turkson

Economist Ebo Turkson says Ghana’s gold purchase programme stabilised the economy but needs reforms to reduce costs and improve efficiency

NPA slashes fuel prices for ‘May Window’

NPA reduces fuel price floors effective May 2026, with diesel dropping sharply as petrol and LPG see slight cuts amid easing crude prices and stronger cedi.

Boankra Inland Port key to Ghana’s economic reset — Asiedu Nketiah

Johnson Asiedu Nketia calls for urgent completion of the Boankra Inland Port, highlighting its role in boosting trade efficiency, reducing costs, and driving Ghana’s economic transformation.

GCB and MTN power GSE turnover above GH¢25m as ZEN makes market debut

GSE records GH¢25.29m turnover as GCB, MTN Ghana and ETI dominate trading, while ZEN Petroleum makes a modest debut on the exchange

SPORTS

ENTERTAINMENT

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Michael Jackson film is a ‘whitewash’ and ‘ghoulish’, critics say

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Critics call the Michael Jackson biopic “sanitised” and a “whitewash”, praising performances but faulting its omission of abuse allegations

FEATURES/OPINIONS

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Is Poverty a Lack of Financial Resources or a Mindset?

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Is poverty caused by lack of resources or mindset? This thought-provoking piece explores the balance between structural inequality and psychological perspective in shaping economic outcomes

LIFESTYLE

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Lies your doctor knows you’re telling

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Common lies patients tell doctors—from alcohol and smoking to diet and meds—can harm diagnosis. Learn why honesty improves care and health outcomes

INTERNATIONAL

China to ban drone sales in Beijing citing security concerns

Beijing implements strict new drone laws effective Friday, banning sales and requiring police registration and flight permits amid a tightening tech landscape

Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post

Former FBI Director James Comey faces federal charges over an "86 47" seashell photo, as Trump’s DOJ alleges a threat against the 47th President’s life

Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage

Sri Lanka arrests 22 monks at Colombo airport after 110kg of cannabis is found hidden in luggage during return from Thailand. Investigations ongoing

Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner

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