Committee inaugurated to transform Kumasi into Smart City
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, has emphasized the determination of the Assembly to make Kumasi an example of a resilient urban centre and governance in Ghana through innovations, inclusivity, and sustainability. This will be achieved by complying with policies and programmes that align with the […]
Old passport portal inactive- Foreign Affairs Ministry advises applicants to seek support
By Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is calling on passport applicants who paid for processing before the rollout of the new chip-embedded passports to take immediate action. In a statement issued on Friday, July 4, 2025, the Ministry said, individuals who made payment but have not completed their passport application process prior to […]
Thomas Partey denies rape charges, says he is ready to clear his name
By Belinda Nketia Thomas Partey, through his lawyer, has denied all rape allegations brought against him and says he is ready to defend himself as the case heads to court. “Partey denies all the charges against him and welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name,” said his lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, in a statement to […]
Sam George demands 30% DSTV price cut, sets July 21 deadline for Multichoice response
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP) has called on Multichoice Ghana to implement a 30% reduction in DSTV subscription prices, citing the significant appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi and growing public dissatisfaction with current rates. During a meeting held today with a team from DSTV, led by Dr. […]
Okudzeto Ablakwa hits back at US senator over debt criticism
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has hit back strongly against comments from a US senator who criticised Ghana’s foreign minister over outstanding debts to American companies and taxpayers. In a tweet that has since sparked widespread debate, the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Ghana’s Foreign Minister should prioritise repaying debts to […]
Akon’s futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned
Plans for a futuristic city in Senegal dreamt up by the singer Akon have been scrapped, and instead he will work on something more realistic, officials say. “The Akon City project no longer exists,” Serigne Mamadou Mboup, the head of Senegal’s tourism development body, Sapco, told the BBC. “Fortunately, an agreement has been reached between […]
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm split
Pop star Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have officially confirmed they have split, US media outlets say, six years after getting engaged. The couple have been romantically linked since 2016 and have a four-year-old daughter. In a joint statement issued to US media outlets, representatives for the couple said the pair “have been shifting […]
Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin rejects Trump’s truce bid
One person has been killed and 26 others were injured after a night of intensive Russian strikes on almost every district in Kyiv, officials say. A pall of acrid smoke hung over the Ukrainian capital on Friday morning following hours of nightfall punctuated by the staccato of air defence guns, buzz of drones and large […]
Ghana signs deal with AfDB to develop Volta Economic Corridor
Ghana has signed a letter of intent with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to turn Lake Volta into a key transport and industrial corridor, linking the country’s ports to land‑locked neighbours in the Sahel. The agreement supports Ghana’s 24‑Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (“24H+”), which aims to run factories around the clock and boost […]
Ghana to receive life-saving medicines from Pfizer under not-for-profit deal- Health Minister
By Belinda Nketia Ghanaians are set to benefit from expanded access to critical medicines and vaccines following a new agreement between the Ministry of Health and global pharmaceutical company Pfizer. Under the partnership, Pfizer will supply its full portfolio of patented and off-patent treatments to Ghana on a not-for-profit basis, in a move aimed at strengthening […]
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape and sexual assault
By: Kwame Bediako Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been formally charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed on Friday, July, 4. The charges stem from allegations made by three separate women, with the alleged offences occurring between 2021 and 2022. Partey, 32, who […]
Angélique Kidjo first black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Musical icon Angélique Kidjo has become the first black African performer to be selected for a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kidjo, who comes from the West African country of Benin and has won five Grammy awards, was among the 35 names announced as part of the Walk of Fame’s class of […]
Sam George promises DSTV price cuts and PayPal access
Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Samuel Nartey George, has pledged to secure a reduction in DSTV subscription fees following growing public complaints over high charges and poor service. At a press briefing on Thursday, the Minister announced an emergency meeting with MultiChoice Africa, the parent company of DSTV, scheduled for Friday, to address concerns around […]
Nana Agradaa jailed 15 years with hard labour for money-doubling scam
By Barbara Kumah Repentant priestess and founder of Heaven Way Church, Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with hard labour by an Accra Circuit Court. She was convicted on charges of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence. Agradaa was arrested in October 2022 after several […]
