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Fuel prices in Ghana have exceeded 14 Cedis per litre, marking a significant increase for petroleum consumers. This surge comes after the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) opted to suspend the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products, resulting in higher costs for consumers. The NPA’s decision, outlined in a …

Ghanaian actress Rosemond Brown, popularly known as Akuapem Poloo, is currently on a Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca after converting to Islam in August 2022. Throughout her pilgrimage, she has been sharing her transformative experience on social media. In a recent Instagram post, Akuapem Poloo recounted how she nearly injured her …

Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Ghana’s Majority Leader in Parliament, has been elected as the 3rd Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament. His election brings a wealth of experience to the role, having been actively engaged in parliamentary affairs both domestically and at the ECOWAS Parliament for a significant period. The inauguration …

In a joint effort, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Security Intelligence Unit have foiled an illegal scheme involving the registration of ineligible candidates for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates (WASSCE-SC). The operation led to the arrest of two individuals, Robert …

Tiger Eye P.I., the investigative team led by journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has vehemently denied allegations made by former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi. Nyantakyi claimed to have paid $100,000 to Anas Aremeyaw Anas through a lawyer to prevent the release of the explosive “Number 12” documentary. In …

After initiating a nationwide strike on March 20 to address their conditions of service, teacher unions in Ghana have decided to call off the strike following the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) intervention. The NLC obtained an interim injunction to facilitate negotiations between the unions and the government. The unions, including …

Ghana is gearing up for its second review under the three-year, $3 billion IMF-supported post-COVID-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG). Starting today, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, this review follows the successful completion of the first review earlier in January. The IMF mission staff arrived in Ghana over the weekend to …

The Ghana Police Service have located the 12-year-old girl reportedly married to 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo in Nungua, Accra. Both the girl and her mother are now under the protection of the Ghana Police Service. In a statement released by the Ghana Police Service, efforts are being made to collaborate with …

MTN Ghana has announced the appointment of Stephen Blewett as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2024. Blewett succeeds Selorm Adadevoh, who has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer of MTN Group. Blewett rejoined MTN in July 2023 as the Operations Executive for Markets, overseeing the Group’s …

Effective immediately, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revised the fees for passport applications in Ghana. The new fees are set at ¢500 for a 32-page booklet and ¢644 for a 48-page booklet for standard service. For expedited service, applicants will now pay ¢700 for a 32-page booklet and ¢800 …