CHRAJ ‘sleeping on the job’ over asset declarations – Seth Bokpe
By Amoako Kwame Investigative journalist Seth Bokpe has criticised the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) for failing to effectively enforce laws requiring public office holders to declare their assets. His comments follow an investigation by The Fourth Estate, which revealed widespread non-compliance with the constitutional requirement among high-ranking public officials, including ministers, […]
IES urges Gov’t to suspend Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on fuel amid rising global oil prices
By Dominic Hlordzi The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has suggested to Government to consider suspending the collection of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy (PSRL) on diesel. In a statement the IES said the proposal when implement will provide modest but timely relief to consumers currently battling a surge in fuel costs. The push […]
Michael B. Jordan wins first Oscar for Best Actor for ‘Sinners’
Michael B. Jordan has won the Best Actor award at the 98th Academy Awards for his performance in the film Sinners, marking the first Oscar win of his career. Jordan earned the honour for portraying identical twin brothers Elijah “Smoke” and Elias “Stack” Moore in the supernatural horror film set in 1930s Mississippi. The role […]
MML’s MoMo float rise to GH¢38.4bn as digital payments grow
By Ashiadey Dotse MobileMoney Limited (MML), the fintech subsidiary of Scancom PLC, has recorded significant growth in its mobile money business, with the value of funds held in customer wallets rising sharply to GH¢38.4 billion in 2025. The figure represents a 60.9% increase from GH¢23.9 billion recorded in 2024, highlighting growing trust among customers in […]
Congo-Brazzaville’s president set to extend four-decade rule
People in the Republic of Congo are voting on Sunday to elect a new leader as incumbent President Dennis Sassou Nguesso runs for a fifth consecutive term. Three million people are registered to vote in the polls which the 82-year-old is widely expected to win, extending his more than four decades in power in the […]
US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq
The US military has named all six crew members who were killed when their refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq. The Pentagon said those on board the KC-135 plane were: John Klinner, 33, from Alabama; Ariana Savino, 31, from Washington; Ashley Pruitt, 34, from Kentucky; Seth Koval, 38, from Indiana; Curtis Angst, 30, from Ohio; and […]
Ghanaian soldier injured in Lebanon missile strike recovering – UN
A Ghanaian soldier wounded in a missile attack on a United Nations peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon earlier this month is recovering, the United Nations has confirmed. The soldier, Lance Corporal Albert Abrefa Busia of the Ghana Armed Forces, was among Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) when the […]
Trump demands allies send warships to secure Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to step up retaliation
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its 16th day with heightened maritime tensions and expanded aerial strikes across the Middle East. President Donald Trump renewed calls for international allies to deploy naval assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Writing on Truth Social, Trump […]
Parliamentary Press Corps undergo training in Public Financial Management reporting
By Valentia Tetteh The Parliamentary Service of Ghana has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop on public financial management (PFM) reporting for members of the Parliamentary Press Corps. The training, organised in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the World Bank, aims to strengthen the media’s role in promoting transparency and accountability in […]
US Embassy in Baghdad orders Americans to leave Iraq as conflict with Iran escalates
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States Embassy in Baghdad issued a high-priority security alert on Saturday, instructing all American citizens to depart Iraq “immediately.” This urgent directive follows what diplomats described as “repeated attacks” conducted by Iran-aligned militias against U.S. personnel and facilities. The security environment has deteriorated sharply, prompting officials […]
Why extend security recruitment deadline if target was 5,000? – Emmanuel Kotin
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Executive Director of the African Centre for Security and Counterterrorism, Emmanuel Kotin, has questioned the extension of the deadline for security services recruitment if the target was only 5,000 positions. He said the Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, should have been transparent about the limited number of vacancies, arguing that […]
Some corrupt officials have godfathers- Thomas Anabah
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Member of Parliament for the Garu Constituency, Thomas Anabah, has stated that some corrupt officials have “godfathers” and links to political figures in the country, which he says explains why many are able to evade accountability. He said he supports calls by Ghanaians for accountability and strict punishment for officials […]
Fire erupts at UAE oil hub as Iran vows retaliation for US attack on island
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The military confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has reached a critical inflection point as the war enters its third week. Regional volatility increased Saturday following a series of drone strikes and retaliatory threats that have disrupted global energy markets and claimed thousands of lives. Recent […]
Ken Ofori-Atta seeks US residency amid extradition push over corruption charges
Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is seeking permanent residency in the United States while fighting immigration proceedings, as authorities in Ghana pursue his extradition to face multiple corruption charges. Mr Ofori-Atta is currently being held at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Virginia after he was arrested in January by US […]
