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Mr. Jacob Amuah, the Coordinator of the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF), is facing increasing scrutiny over allegations of financial misappropriation, with the latest controversy surrounding the missing GHC 1.3 billion UPP cash. Reports suggest the funds were allegedly distributed among some top past political appointees. The latest development indicates …

The Western North regional manager for the Foreigners Identity Management Systems (FIMS), a subsidiary of the Margins group, Mr. George Nana Effah Boadu (King Bobo) has been enstooled as chief of Apapam-Esaase under the Kyebi Traditional Council in the Eastern region with the stool name, Baffour Nana Kwaku Sono Sikabede …

  Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, attended the ceremony of the sixth edition of the Zayed Award for …

Tragedy has struck Swiss football club FC Granges-Paccot as they mourn the loss of 24-year-old player Jakov Jelkic, whose body was discovered after he went missing in Alicante, Spain. Jelkic had been in the city with his teammates for a tournament. According to reports, Jelkic was last seen leaving a …

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that the government is exploring ways to raise revenue from betting to develop sports in the country. He indicated that the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) promise to establish a sports fund could be achieved by generating funds from lottery and betting. The …

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says the country is likely to experience scarcity of bush meat very soon. This is basically due to the rapid extinction of wild animals in the country, the Assistant Divisional Officer Grade One (ADOI), Kwame Adomako, the Bono Regional Public Relations Officer of the …

A destructive bushfire has razed down another yam barn at KpareKpare, a farming community in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, leaving farmers in the area counting their losses. The deadly incident which happened on Monday, February 04, 2025, has brought the total number of yam barns destroyed …

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that it was going to put on leave all directly hired employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development globally and recall thousands of personnel working overseas. “On Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST) all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed …

Residents of Salakope and Agavadzi in the Volta Region have begun exhuming dead bodies after tidal waves swept through their towns, leaving behind a trail of destruction. According to the residents, the tidal waves started about a week ago. Homes have been submerged, properties lost, and livelihoods disrupted, with residents …

The Minority in Parliament has hinted at its decision to petition the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the appointment of Dr. Johnson Asiama as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana. This comes after the Minority raised concerns about his nomination, questioning the legality of his actions and the integrity of his appointment. …

A fierce debate has erupted over the future of Ghana’s road tolling system, with stakeholders divided between a return to manual or semi-manual toll collection and a full embrace of digital tolling. At the center of this controversy is African Industrial Solutions, a company reportedly linked to Roland Agambire, which …

Ace broadcast journalist Collins Atta Poku has shared further details about how popular Asante Kotoko fan Nana Pooley lost his life at the Nana Konamansah Park in Nsoatreman on Sunday, February 2, 2025. In an interview with GhanaWeb, Atta Poku revealed that, contrary to reports that Pooley passed away at …

It was arguably the biggest red carpet trend of 2024, dominating the Academy Awards, the Met Gala, and everything else in between. The naked dress, embraced by celebrities ranging from Elle Fanning to Kim Kardashian, Doja Cat to Charlize Theron, has become an eyebrow-raising red carpet fixture. At last year’s …

The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari, has proceeded on leave pending the end of his contract. A notice shared by the Central Bank noted that his leave takes effect from February 5, 2025. “This has received the approval of H.E President John Mahama,” the …

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced updated fees for the registration of the National Identification Card, also known as the Ghana Card, at designated registration centres. According to a notice posted on the NIA’s official Facebook page on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the charges for services such as first-time …

  The Member of Parliament for Atebubu Amanten, in the Bono East Region, Hon. Sanja Nanja, has strongly and emphatically condemned the chaotic scenes that erupted during the vetting of ministerial nominees in Ghana’s 9th Parliament.   In an exclusive interview with Apiah-Kubi on Fabea FM’s “Me Man Ho Dadwen”, …

  The Jaman South constituency NPP Nasara Coordinator, Mr. Amadu Hadra (walab3ba), has urged the Party Leadership to consider a revised approach for their primaries in selecting presidential and parliamentary candidates.   He contends that the current system, where only delegates are tasked with voting to select presidential and parliamentary …

  A statement signed by Mr. Donald Dzamesi and Madam Hajia Hakiba who are the Communication Officer and Director of operations respectively, the group expressed their displeasure about the Law makers spoiling public properties within the space of Parliament House.   Statement Below…   3rd Feb 2025   Press Release.. …

In a gesture of goodwill and solidarity, the leadership of Assemblies of God, Ghana, led by General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Wengam, paid a courtesy call on Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman at her office in Accra. This visit was a momentous occasion, aimed at congratulating the Vice President on …

President John Dramani Mahama’s call to action for Africa’s economic growth is clear: investing in infrastructure, strengthening supply chains, harmonizing tariffs, and streamlining payment systems are crucial steps to unlock the continent’s vast market potential, valued at $3.4 trillion. To achieve this ambitious goal, Africa must prioritize infrastructure development, particularly …

The Leadership of the Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG) led by the President, Nana Kweigyah, has held a maiden meeting with Hon Emelia Arthur, the newly appointed Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture. The meeting held on Friday, 31st January 2025 was part of effort by the …

President Mahama’s visionary 24-hour economy policy has been hailed as a game-changer, poised to catapult Ghana to the forefront of Africa’s economy. Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, has endorsed this innovative policy, highlighting its potential to unlock Ghana’s vast economic potential …

  Evangelist Edward Freeman, popularly known as “Wiase ye broni dea,” recently made headlines with his unconventional statement during an interview with Evans Kweku Oboafi Junior, also known as HARDROCK. The evangelist sparked controversy by advocating for Ghana to be managed by white individuals.   According to Evangelist Freeman, white …

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr. Johnson Asiama to assume the esteemed position of Governor of the Bank of Ghana, subject to approval by the Council of State. This development follows the acceptance of current Governor Dr. Ernest Addison’s formal request to embark on terminal leave, paving the way …

The High Court has ordered the West African Examination Council to release the withheld results of candidates who sat the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination in 2024 immediately. The court held that the examination body failed to state the alleged malpractices or examination irregularities indulged in by the …