Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa, has announced her decision to return an $800 cash gift she received from Sammy Gyamfi, the Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board. This move comes in the wake of growing public backlash and calls from the Minority in Parliament for Gyamfi’s dismissal. The controversy erupted after…
Traders at the bustling Makola and Okaishie markets in Accra are resisting growing pressure to slash prices, even as the Ghanaian cedi strengthens against major foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar. In recent weeks, the cedi has posted a notable recovery after prolonged depreciation, stirring public expectations for lower prices—especially on imported goods. However, many…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a scheduled two-day maintenance exercise set to take place on Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The planned works are aimed at improving electricity service reliability and ensuring a more stable power supply in parts of the Greater Accra and Tema regions. According to public…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed cautious optimism about the current state of relative calm in Bawku, attributing the improvement to recent mediation efforts aimed at ending the protracted conflict in the area. As the lead mediator between the warring Kusasi and Mamprusi factions, Otumfuo chaired a series of dialogue sessions from April…
A U.S. court has dramatically reduced the $18 million defamation judgment previously awarded to Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas against former Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong. The new award stands at just $500. The original ruling by the Superior Court of New Jersey found both Kennedy Agyapong and social media commentator Frederick Asamoah liable…
A 23-year-old cashier has been sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labour by the Kaneshie District Court One for stealing GHS 8,575.00 from his employer to gamble. The convict, Andy Tetteh, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted on his own plea. He admitted to using the stolen funds to place bets, but…
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a significant expansion of green and blue bond initiatives across Africa to support the financing of environmental protection, clean energy, and sustainable agriculture. Speaking at the opening of the African Union Conference on Debt in Lomé, Togo, Mahama noted that Ghana is actively exploring these innovative financing instruments….
Ghanaian football icon Wilberforce Mfum has passed away at the age of 88, following a brief illness, on May 11, 2025. A celebrated striker for both Asante Kotoko and the Ghana national team, Mfum leaves behind a lasting legacy in African football history. Fondly nicknamed “The Bulldozer” for his powerful style of play, Mfum etched…
There’s no single miracle food that can freeze time or erase wrinkles, but what you eat does play a significant role in how your skin looks and feels as you age. While genetics, lifestyle habits, and sun exposure all contribute to skin health, your diet can give your complexion the nutrients it needs to stay…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a strong warning to the general public to be wary of individuals posing as foreign investors offering high investment returns, describing them as scammers operating illegally. In a statement released on May 9, 2025, the BoG revealed that these fraudsters are using various platforms to lure unsuspecting individuals…
