Fake news claiming Burkina Faso detained French spy spreads virally online
AI-generated videos falsely claiming a French woman was arrested for espionage in Burkina Faso have spread virally online, triggering a wave of disinformation. The videos claim to show Claire Dubois, a French NGO worker in her early thirties, being summoned and detained by Ibrahim Traoré, the military officer who seized power in Burkina Faso in […]
Big drop in fuel prices starting today – COPEC confirms
By; Ashiadey Dotse The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has announced that fuel prices in Ghana will go down starting today, Friday, May 16, 2025. This includes a big drop in diesel prices. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily, COPEC’s Head of Research, Paul Eric Ofori, said diesel prices will fall by about 8.3% […]
Government to acquire 200,000 hectares for cocoa plantations — Finance Minister
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced an ambitious government plan to acquire 200 000 hectares of land for cocoa plantations as part of efforts to revive Ghana’s struggling cocoa sector and restore production levels to 1 million metric tonnes. Speaking at the inauguration of a new eleven-member Board of Directors for […]
Strictly enforce GES policy on use of mobile phones in schools by students – Heads of Schools told by Parliament
By: Kingsley Nana Buadu The Parliamentary Select Committee on Education has charged heads of Senior High Schools to strictly enforce the Ghana Education Service (GES) policy and code of conduct especially regarding the use of Mobil phones by students on their campuses as well as other indiscipline behaviors. The use of mobile phones in the […]
More than 2000 street beggars rounded up in Accra – GIS reveals
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A total of 2,241 foreign nationals involved in street begging have been rounded up in a major operation in Accra conducted by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). The group includes 909 adults and 1,332 children. The exercise began in the early hours of Friday, May 16, 2025, at Kaneshie, Abossey Okai, and […]
New COCOBOD board inaugurated with mandate to revive cocoa sector
By: Henrietta Afful An eleven-member Board of Directors for the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has been officially inaugurated at a brief ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance, amid calls for urgent reforms to reverse the declining fortunes of Ghana’s cocoa sector. The newly constituted board is chaired by Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo and includes […]
Sarkodie’s support means everything – Lyrical Joe
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah Ghanaian hip-hop rapper and songwriter, Lyrical Joe has spoken out about the impact of endorsements on his career, particularly highlighting the support he’s received from fellow artist Sarkodie. Speaking at the launch of his album “I AM” at Twist Night Club, Lyrical Joe emphasized the value of Sarkodie’s endorsement, saying, “…being […]
Torture Of The Dead – A New Normal In Ghanaian Culture?
Traditionally, death is treated with deep respect in Ghanaian culture. So, when that sacredness is replaced with fanfare and theatrics, or worse still, to physically mishandle the dead, as seen on Social Media, where deceased bodies are fondled, beaten, or smeared with mud are deeply troubling. These actions are not just disrespectful and offensive, they are […]
Samuel Adongo receives overwhelming endorsement as New Juaben North MCE
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The Municipal Chief Executive, MCE nominee for the New Juaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region, Samuel Adongo has received an overwhelming endorsement to become the substantive MCE for the Municipality. He recorded one hundred percent of the 30 votes cast, consisting of 20 Assembly Members and 10 government appointees in […]
GIS embarks on special operation to evacuate illegal migrants and street children in Accra
By: Spendilove Incoom The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has launched a special operation in the Kaneshie and Abossey Okai areas of Accra to remove undocumented migrants, street children, and their guardians from key public spaces. The operation began in the early hours of Friday, May 16, 2025. This mass evacuation forms part of broader efforts […]
Gambia probes sale of ex-leader’s luxury cars, cows and boats
The Gambian government has announced an investigation into the sale of assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh, following widespread public concern. Some of the assets, including livestock and luxury vehicles, were sold off while a panel was still investigating the wealth Jammeh amassed during his 22-year rule. A newspaper investigation exposed alleged irregularities and […]
Tourism Minister rallies support for Ghanaian creativity at ‘Ghana Must Go’ launch
By: Rebecca Ampah The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie, has called for stronger support for Ghana’s creative industry, emphasizing its potential to boost national pride and economic growth. She made the call during the launch of Ghana Must Go, a stage play by Latif Abubakar, in Accra. Reflecting on her journey […]
Ghana Health Service confirms two cases of Mpox in Accra
By: Valentia Tetteh The Ghana Health Service has confirmed two Mpox cases in the Accra Metropolitan Area of the Greater Accra Region. The Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service said, they are working closely to ensure that all necessary public health measures are swiftly and effectively implemented to contain the spread of the […]
Accra Mayor vows to clear streets of encroachers in major decongestion exercise starting Tuesday
By: Jacob Aggrey The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has announced the commencement of a city-wide decongestion exercise beginning Tuesday, May 20, 2025, targeting the Central Business District (CBD) and key parts of the metropolis, including Okaishie, Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, and Kaneshie. Speaking at a press conference at City Hall, Mayor Allotey, flanked by […]
