Ghana’s X culture has made me a better person – Olele Salvador
By: Roberta Gayode Modin If you wake up to a flood of X notifications, it likely means the agenda boys are on your neck for saying the wrong thing — or you’re trending for all the right reasons if you nailed it. Either way, this app isn’t for the faint-hearted. However, popular social media personality […]
Court orders prosecution to file witness statements by 20 May in Adu-Boahene trial
By Ashiadey Dotse The Accra High Court has ordered the prosecution to submit all witness statements by May 20, 2025, in the ongoing criminal trial of Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB). The order, issued by Justice John Eugene Nyadu Nyante, was directed at the Office of the Attorney General. The […]
Anas hails US defamation ruling as Ken Agyapong welcomes cut in damages
Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has welcomed a US court ruling that found former Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong guilty of defamation, describing it as a victory for truth—despite a significant reduction in the damages awarded. A jury in the United States had initially awarded Anas $18 million a few weeks ago after determining […]
Family Health University praised for advancing Ghana’s healthcare agenda
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has commended the founders and management of Family Health University (FHU) for advancing Ghana’s healthcare agenda through cutting-edge, internationally recognised academic programmes. Mr. Akandoh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting both public and private institutions in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system through ambitious reforms and increased […]
A/R: Man arrested with ammunition, bulletproof vest and military uniforms after bag falls off bus
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ashanti South Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Yussif Mohammed, for possessing over 200 rounds of ammunition and other suspicious items. Police say Yussif was travelling on a bus from Kumasi to Accra when his backpack accidentally fell off the vehicle near the Asankare Police Barrier. Officers nearby were alerted […]
Align 2026 budget with promises made to Ghanaians – Prof. Bokpin tells President Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Prof. Godfred Bokpin, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to align the 2026 fiscal policy and budget with the promises he made to Ghanaians during the 2024 electioneering campaign. According to him, the Mahama-led government cannot continue on […]
Francis-Xavier Sosu: MP defends Sammy Gyamfi over dollar gift to Nana Agradaa
Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has defended Sammy Gyamfi following public outcry over a viral video showing him giving U.S. dollars to Nana Agradaa, stating that Gyamfi committed no crime. The Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, was seen in a widely circulated video handing cash in U.S. dollars to […]
Minority demands suspension of Sammy Gyamfi over viral dollar-splashing video
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Minority Members of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have criticised the conduct of Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) and National Communications Officer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), following a viral video showing him handing an undisclosed amount of US […]
Carlo Ancelotti appointed new head coach of Brazilian national team
By: Kwame Bediako Carlo Ancelotti has officially been appointed as the head coach of the Brazil national team. Known for his tactical versatility and calm leadership, Ancelotti has long been celebrated for his success at club level, having won multiple league titles and European trophies with top teams like AC Milan, Chelsea, and Real Madrid. […]
Minnesota Supreme Court rules that women’s bare breasts in public do not qualify as “lewd”
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a woman being topless or otherwise exposing her bare breasts doesn’t inherently qualify as “lewd” under the current Minnesota statute. The ruling, which was released late last week, effectively overturned a Court of Appeals decision against the defendant, who was arrested and cited with a misdemeanor in 2021 […]
Lower prices to aid consumers- GUTA appeals to traders
By Ashiadey Dotse The recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi, which currently trades at GHS 12.92 to the US dollar, has provided a significant boost to the Ghanaian economy. In response, the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has urged traders across the country to reduce the prices of goods and services. This call follows […]
Xabi Alonso set to join Real Madrid, deal sealed until 2028
By Kwame Bediako Real Madrid is on the verge of appointing former player Xabi Alonso as head coach, with a contract reportedly running until June 2028. The deal, widely reported and confirmed by renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano, marks a significant turning point for the club as it prepares to usher in a new era […]
Chief of Staff to decide Sammy Gyamfi’s fate after dollar gift to Agradaa
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The fate of the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board and National Communications Officer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, is expected to be decided by the close of Monday, May 12, 2025, following a meeting with the Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah. Mr. […]
Grace Antwi: Kasoa baker honoured as Mirror Model Mother on Mother’s Day
By Alberta Asanewa Dwirah and Naomi Asantewaa Amissah A baker from Kasoa in the Central Region, Mrs Grace Antwi, has been honoured as the Mirror Model Mother as part of this year’s Mother’s Day celebrations, organised by The Mirror in collaboration with Oak Plaza Hotel. The event, held at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra, […]
