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Social media giant Meta has offered to pay up to $5,000 (£4,040) to popular creators in the United States who join Facebook and Instagram. It says those joining from “third-party social apps” will get cash based on “an evaluation of your social presence”. Though it does not mention TikTok by …

Donald Trump has signed sweeping executive orders on his return to the US presidency, vowing swift action on some of his top campaign issues. Among the directives that have gained the most publicity are an immigration crackdown and rollbacks of some climate-friendly policies. But even presidential powers have their limits …

The first wife of South Africa’s Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has failed in her legal attempt to halt his plans to take a third wife. Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela went to court ahead of what was expected to be the wedding later this week. But despite the ruling, it is not …

  Security Analyst, Andrews Asiedu Tetteh has criticised Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, accusing him of incompetence.   He claims the IGP has failed to address post-election violence-related activities.   Speaking in an interview with the press, he stated that post-election violence is occurring because some politicians …

A Ranking Member of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senator James E. Risch, has noted that Ghana owes American companies approximately $251 million. He added that the repayment of these debts will significantly influence the future relationship between the two countries. Senator Risch urged Treasury Secretary Janet …

The Minister-designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reiterated his stance on the abolishment of the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). Speaking during the ministerial vetting on Monday, January 13, 2025, Dr. Ato Forson stated that he would seek to abolish E-levy as Finance Minister if he is given the …

Ghanaians have taken to social media to express their excitement over an assurance by Cassiel Ato Forson, President John Mahama’s nominee for Minister of Finance that the betting tax will be abolished. During his vetting on Monday, January 13, 2025, Ato Forson disclosed that the tax generated minimal revenue for …

President John Mahama has hinted that food items initially stored in warehouses to address drought situations will be released to second-cycle schools to tackle the food shortage. The president, who described the feeding challenge as an “emergency,” said it was important that the food items be diverted to the schools …

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, John Dumelo, has stated that he does not need a siren to assist with his parliamentary duties. He believes that while sirens can make transportation easier, they are not necessary for him as an MP. Dumelo mentioned that some of his fellow …

MP-elect Kwame Asare Obeng popularly known as A Plus has taken a swipe at a senior Police officer, who he says is scrambling to replace Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as Inspector-General of Police following the victory of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the polls. According to him, the senior Police officer …