Ghana introduces new Okada rules: Riders must be 25 years or older
Persons willing to operate a commercial motorcycle or tricycle, popularly known as ‘okada’, can only do so if they belong to a recognised tricycle transport union or employed by a licensed commercial motorcycle company. The provision to prohibit operations without belonging to a recognised union and need for riders to be at least 25 years […]
Assistant Narcotics Controller warns of deadly synthetic opioids in Ghana; Urges strict enforcement
By: Sarah Baafi The Assistant Narcotics Controller, DEO Donne Dafeamekpor, has issued a stern warning about the proliferation of deadly synthetic opioids in Ghana, particularly those falsely marketed as sexual enhancement products. Speaking on GTV’s breakfast show during a discussion on “Red Alert: Dealing with the Drug Abuse Crisis,” he stressed that the sale of […]
Dominican Republic nightclub collapse kills 98
At least 98 people have been killed and more than 150 injured after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic‘s capital Santo Domingo, officials have said. A provincial governor and former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel were among the victims. Dotel, 51, died on the way to hospital after being pulled […]
NACOC warns MP over cocaine allegations and media leaks
The Deputy Director of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Twum Barimah, has warned against public allegations regarding cocaine trafficking. Making reference to the recent allegation by Reverend Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Mr Twum Barimah cautioned that the media disclosures could disrupt ongoing investigations. He, therefore, warned […]
Donald Trump to slap 104% tariffs on Chinese imports, White House says
US President Donald Trump will impose an additional 84% in tariffs on all imports from China on Wednesday, the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has said. The additional levies will mean all goods from China will be subject to a tariff of at least 104%. “Countries like China, who have chosen to retaliate and […]
India cuts rates as Trump’s tariffs put growth at risk
India’s Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced its repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%, marking the second cut this year, as the country grapples with slowing economic growth exacerbated by U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The central bank also revised its GDP growth projection for the current fiscal year from […]
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang on path to recovery – Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
By: Deborah Pofara Luu Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, is making steady progress in her recovery following a health scare on March 28, 2025. The Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reassured the public about her condition, dismissing unfounded rumors circulating on social media platforms. Speaking to Ghanaians in Lagos, Nigeria on […]
Madonna and Elton John bury hatchet after lip-sync feud
Madonna has said she and Sir Elton John have “buried the hatchet” and put an end to their decades-long feud. Sir Elton, 78, has repeatedly accused Madonna of lip syncing over the years, prompting Madonna’s team – back in 2004 – to respond that she did not “spend her time trashing other artists”. The music […]
Finance Ministry to enforce tough measures against reckless spending
By: Josephine Kekeli Amuzu In a decisive move aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline and accountability in public service, the government has announced that no government contract will be approved without prior commencement authorisation from the Ministry of Finance, effective April 3, 2025. The directive was issued by the Minister for Finance, Dr. Ato Forson during […]
Chief Justice Torkornoo submits response to petitions asking for her removal
The Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo has submitted her response to the three petitions asking for her removal from office. The 10 days given for her to submit her response expired on Monday, April 7, 2025. Graphic Online understands Chief Justice Torkornoo submitted her response to the presidency with copies to the Council of State […]
National security uncovers suspected ECG electrical stockpile in Kansawurodo
The Western Regional Office of the National Security has uncovered a large stockpile of electrical materials in a surprise operation conducted at Kansawurodo, a suburb of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis in the Western Region. The operation, carried out over the weekend, was based on a tip-off and led to the discovery of several valuable electrical items […]
President Trump confirms no plans to suspend global tariffs despite US stock market dip
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he has no plans to suspend global tariffs, despite another day of turbulence in global stock markets. When asked by a reporter in the Oval office whether he would be open to a pause in tariffs to allow for negotiations, Trump responded: “We’re not looking at that. We […]
Ghana seeks tariff relief for key export sectors through bilateral talks with US
By: Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has engaged the US Ambassador Virginia Palmer over the recent imposition of a 10% tariff by the US on Ghanaian exports, effective April 5, 2025. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the move, which has raised concerns among key sectors, was the focus of a […]
GIS intercepts 25 bags of smuggled cocoa beans at Bunkpurugu
By: Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) at the Bunkpurugu Sector Command in the North East Region have intercepted 25 bags of cocoa beans being smuggled into neighbouring Togo through an unapproved route. The operation, which took place around 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, followed a tip-off, according to a […]
