Ghana News Articles

A group of notable Ghanaian personalities who have identified themselves as Concerned Mobile Network Subscribers have served notice of boycotting the ongoing SIM card re-registration exercise. According to them, they are ready to risk losing their SIM cards; hence, have set aside Tuesday, February 8, to embark on a nationwide …

Following a projected 40 pesewas per litre increment in petroleum products, the Institute for Energy Security has explained that petrol and diesel may sell at GH¢7 per liter each for the first time from Sunday, January 16, 2022. According to the energy think tank, prices of fuel at local pumps …

At least one person has been killed after a police officer drove into bystanders at Atico junction near Kaneshie. The police man who was driving a Toyota Vitz taxi, is said to have been pursuing an errant trotro driver when he tripped over a mound and veered onto the pavement, …

Kofi Antoh, the son of legendary Ghanaian goalkeeper Robert Mensah, has reportedly committed suicide. According to his family, he hanged himself to death in his room. Antoh’s untimely death was disclosed by radio presenter Blakk Rasta, who confirmed that he died three days ago. Ghanaweb quoted the radio presenter saying, …

A drunk police officer who was seen in a viral video has been interdicted. The video of the policeman which has gone viral was posted on social media. According to the police, a clinical psychologist has been tasked to evaluate the said policeman and offer him the necessary support. The …

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has adjusted monthly pensions upwards by 10 per cent for 2022. This is to help maintain the purchasing power of pensioners. The decision was taken in consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) pursuant to Section 80 of the National Pensions …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has stated that employees who earn GH¢365 and below as monthly salary or GH¢4,380 as annual salary will not be taxed. The Authority in a tweet explained that the decision is pursuant to Income Tax (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021. (Act 1071). The GRA said …

The Ghana Police Service will on Friday, January 14, 2022 commence its 2021 recruitment training for successful applicants. A statement issued by the Service on Monday directed that “successful applicants who received appointment letters are to report at the various training schools across the country.” According to the statement, “applicants …

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has announced that its members would be withdrawing their services on Monday, January 10. According to UTAG, the strike is occasioned by the government’s failure to address the worsening conditions of service of lecturers. In a statement dated January 8, UTAG explained that …

Courtney Shanade Salter, known professionally as Ari Lennox, is an American R&B singer from Washington, D.C. She is the first female artist to be signed to J. Cole‘s record label, Dreamville Records. She first began gaining recognition after the release of her first EP Pho on the label.   American …