Urban Gospel star Scott Evans drops uplifting new single “Ready”
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian Urban Gospel musician Scott Evans has released a new single titled “Ready,” a high-energy track designed to inspire listeners to embrace life with purpose and joy. The song, which dropped May 16, 2025, draws inspiration from the biblical verse John 10:10b – “I have come that they may have life, and […]
Ghana slashes visa processing time to five days
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that visa applications to the country will now be processed within just five working days, significantly faster than the previous four-to-six-week timeframe. This immediate policy shift is part of the Mahama administration’s broader agenda to position Ghana as a prime destination for both tourism and […]
Nike to raise prices as firms face tariffs uncertainty
Nike is set to raise prices on some trainers and clothing from 1 June, weeks after rival Adidas warned it would have to hike the cost of products due to US tariffs. The BBC understands Nike’s decision was taken due to a number of internal and external factors and the sportswear giant said it regularly […]
Trump ambushes South African leader with claim of Afrikaners being ‘persecuted’
A meeting meant to soothe tensions between the US and South Africa instead spiralled as President Donald Trump put his counterpart on the defensive with claims that white farmers in his nation were being killed and “persecuted”. On Wednesday, a week after the US granted asylum to nearly 60 Afrikaners – a move that rankled […]
Exchange rate disparities at Ports ‘preposterous’ – Freight Chamber
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President of the Chamber of Freight and Trade, Mr Dennis Amfo Sefa, has expressed deep concern over exchange rate disparities at Ghana’s ports, describing the situation as “preposterous and unjustified.” Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, 20 May 2025, Mr Dennis Amfo Sefa addressed growing public pressure on importers, particularly […]
I will engage Road Minister to commence work on Kumasi-Kenyasi road – Ato Forson
By Ashiadey Dotse Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has promised to engage the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, to begin construction on the Kumasi–Kenyasi road. He said the road project is a priority and should start soon, with work expected to last between 12 and 18 months. Dr. Forson made this […]
No amount of prayer can save ECG- KSM to Aglow International after prayer over Dumsor
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Veteran Ghanaian actor and show host, Kwaku Sintim-Misa, popularly known as KSM, has slammed Aglow International – Ghana, a renowned women’s prayer group, for their recent prayer session aimed at resolving the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) power challenges. According to KSM, ECG has enough power to meet Accra’s demands, but […]
Chris Brown freed on £5m bail by London court
US singer Chris Brown has been freed on bail by a court in London after being charged with inflicting an “unprovoked attack” in a nightclub in 2023. The Grammy-winning 36-year-old star, who has not yet been asked to enter a plea in the case, is able to begin his world tour next month as planned […]
Baaba J announces first-ever European tour
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian singer and songwriter Baaba J is set to perform in Germany this summer as part of her first-ever European tour. The rising star announced the news on her official X (formerly Twitter) page, sharing her excitement with fans. “Taking the Ghanaian feel to Europe this summer!” she posted. “I’m excited to […]
Tullow restarts oil drilling in Ghana’s Jubilee Field
Tullow Ghana and partners have announced the restart of drilling operations in the Jubilee Field, marking a renewed phase of investment and confidence in Ghana’s energy future. The two-year programme begins this May and is expected to boost oil production and operational efficiency at one of West Africa’s strategic oil fields. This new campaign follows […]
Ghana grants 500 Ivorian refugees resident permits
By Ashiadey Dotse The Government of Ghana has given indefinite residence permits to around 500 Ivorian refugees living in the country. The ceremony took place in Accra and was led by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak. It was attended by the Ivorian Ambassador to Ghana, officials from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), […]
Empress Gifty sues Agradaa for defamation, seeks GH₵20m in damages
Ghanaian gospel musician Gifty Oppong Adorye, known in showbiz as Empress Gifty, has sued Evangelist Patricia Asiedu (Nana Agradaa) of Heavens Way Church for making defamatory statements about her. In a writ of summons, Empress Gifty is demanding 20 million cedis from the traditional priest-turned-pastor in damages. According to the writ, the Plaintiff (Empress Gifty) […]
South Africa’s Ramaphosa aims to salvage relationship with Trump in White House visit
U.S. President Donald Trump will host South Africa’s leader at the White House on Wednesday for a meeting that might be tense after Trump accused the country’s government of allowing a “genocide” to take place against minority white farmers. South Africa has strongly rejected the allegation and President Cyril Ramaphosa pushed for the meeting with […]
Relief items insufficient for flood victims- NADMO
By Ashiadey Dotse The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has announced that it does not have enough relief items to support all the people displaced by the heavy rains that hit parts of Accra on Sunday, May 18. Speaking on 3FM’s Sunrise show, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, NADMO’s Deputy Director General in charge of Protocol and […]
