Ghana’s film industry held back by weak distribution networks
By Ama Joycelyn Tseyiboe Ghanaian actress and film producer Selassie Ibrahim has warned that the country’s film industry will remain stagnant unless its broken distribution system is urgently fixed, describing it as the single biggest barrier to growth. She made the remarks on GTV’s Breakfast Show on 11 December 2025. Speaking on the show, Ibrahim […]
US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says
By Sarah Baafi The United States has seized a large oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude off Venezuela’s coast. President Donald Trump announced this on Wednesday, escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas and putting upward pressure on global oil prices. Trump described the seized vessel as “very large, the largest one ever,” adding that the U.S. […]
Hundreds of items stolen in ‘high-value’ Bristol museum raid
More than 600 artefacts “of significant cultural value” have been stolen from Bristol Museum’s archive in a “high-value” raid, police say. Four men gained entry to a building in the Cumberland Basin area of the city in the early hours of 25 September, Avon and Somerset Police said. Items from the museum’s British Empire and […]
It’s premature to call for the closure of the Office of the Special Prosecutor – Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has said it is too early for anyone to call for the closure of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). “I think it’s premature to call for the closure of that office. So, I think we should give them a little time. Of course, people want to […]
ChatGPT is Apple’s most downloaded app of 2025 in the US
Apple on Wednesday released its annual list of the most downloaded apps and games for the year. For the U.S. market, OpenAI’s ChatGPT topped the ranks of free iPhone apps (not including games) with the most installs in 2025. The AI app was followed by Threads, Google, TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Google Maps, Gmail, and […]
Bhim Fest 2025 announces table packages for December concert
By Prinscilla Bulu Organisers of Bhim Fest 2025, led by award-winning Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy, have officially announced the table packages available for this year’s festival, themed A Decade of Bhim. The event is scheduled for December 24, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium. The festival, known for its high-energy performances and star-studded lineup, is offering […]
Online predators targeting children through social media and games – Cybersecurity Expert warns parents
By Rebecca Ampah A Cybersecurity Expert, David Gyedu, has cautioned Ghanaian parents to be more vigilant as online predators increasingly target children through social media, gaming platforms, and entertainment sites. He spoke on the GTV Breakfast Show during a discussion on Protecting Children from Online Abuse, explaining that cybercriminals are now shifting tactics to focus […]
OSP files 78 charges in SML corruption case as trial opens today
By Rebecca Ampah The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others in connection with the controversial Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML) contract. The accused persons are expected to begin their trial today at Criminal Court 5 in Accra. […]
Bridgerton’s Adjoa Andoh ‘humbled’ to accept MBE
Bridgerton actress Adjoa Andoh said she felt “imposter syndrome” in accepting an MBE compared with those who received honours for the “special things” they do to help people across the country. The stage and screen actress, who lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex, was honoured for her services to drama at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. Andoh, […]
Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor refutes claims of hostility toward journalist
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, has dismissed reports alleging that he acted in an unfriendly manner toward a journalist during a parliamentary engagement earlier this week. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Ahiafor described the publications as misleading, stressing that he holds the media in […]
Interior Ministry launches online digital services portal to improve public access
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has launched the Ministry’s Online Digital Services Portal, marking a significant step in Ghana’s digital transformation agenda. The platform is expected to provide citizens with convenient, secure, and efficient access to a wide range of services offered by the Ministry. The portal hosts […]
EC sets December 30 for Kpandai election re-run
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Tuesday, December 30, 2025, for a rerun of the parliamentary election in the Kpandai Constituency. The announcement comes after a directive from the Tamale High Court on Monday, November 24, 2025, ordering that a fresh poll be held within 30 days. The process was initiated after the Commission received […]
Ghana’s Highlife music and dance achieve esteemed UNESCO cultural heritage ranks
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana has secured a major cultural victory with the official listing of Highlife music and dance. UNESCO officially added Highlife music and dance to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This global recognition honors more than a century of musical innovation. It establishes Highlife as a […]
ECOWAS cuts air travel fees by 25% from January 2026
By Alex Adi The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced new measures to reduce the cost of air travel across the region. The landmark decision comes after a meeting by the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit held in Abuja in December 2024. Per the adopted Supplementary Act on Aviation Charges, […]
