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12 Nations Step Up Pressure on Israel Over Military Operations in Gaza

12 Nations Step Up Pressure on Israel Over Military Operations in Gaza

In a bold show of unity, 12 countries, many from the Global South, have launched coordinated legal, economic, and diplomatic actions to push Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza, citing alleged breaches of international law. Meeting at a summit in Bogotá, Colombia, hosted by President Gustavo Petro, representatives reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing...

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GRNMA Halts Planned Strike After Productive Talks with Government

GRNMA Halts Planned Strike After Productive Talks with Government

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has declared a halt to its proposed strike action following deliberations with prominent government representatives on Monday, July 15, 2025. The Association’s President, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, stated that discussions with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Ministry of Finance resulted in assurances from the government...

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ECG rolls out upgraded billing platform to tackle revenue shortfalls – Energy Minister

ECG rolls out upgraded billing platform to tackle revenue shortfalls – Energy Minister

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has introduced a revamped billing platform as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational performance and curb revenue losses, according to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor. Speaking during the Government’s Accountability Series held at Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 16, Mr. Jinapor stated that the...

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GHS1 charge under the Energy Sector Levy comes into effect today

GHS1 charge under the Energy Sector Levy comes into effect today

The updated Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141) officially comes into force today, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The revised levy framework, unveiled by the government and implemented by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), follows an earlier delay aimed at evaluating international market trends and safeguarding recent improvements in local fuel costs. The move...

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Nigeria’s Former President Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura His Native Home

Nigeria’s Former President Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura His Native Home

Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari was buried Tuesday in his hometown of Daura in northwestern Nigeria, where thousands of people lined the streets to say their goodbyes. Buhari died Sunday in London, where he had been receiving medical treatment. He first took power in Africa’s most populous nation in 1983, after a military coup, running...

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Deputy NYA Boss Urges Legal Instrument to Mandate 5% Employment Slot for PWDs

Deputy NYA Boss Urges Legal Instrument to Mandate 5% Employment Slot for PWDs

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA) Jacob Adongo Atule, has called for the introduction of a Legislative Instrument (LI) that would require public and private sector organizations in Ghana to allocate at least 5% of job opportunities to persons with disabilities (PWDs). During a stakeholder dialogue held on Tuesday, July 15,...

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Lamine Yamal to be investigated over dwarfism row

Lamine Yamal to be investigated over dwarfism row

Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights has asked the country’s prosecutor’s office to investigate Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal after he reportedly hired people with dwarfism to perform at his 18th birthday party. Lamine Yamal hosted a party on Sunday at a rented property in Olivella, a small town 50 kilometres north west of Barcelona, with guests...

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High Court Rejects Bail Request for Nana Agradaa Amid Ongoing Appeal

High Court Rejects Bail Request for Nana Agradaa Amid Ongoing Appeal

The High Court in Amasaman has turned down a bail request submitted by the legal representatives of Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely recognized as Nana Agradaa, as her appeal remains under review. Dr. Bernard Kofi Asamoah, a member of her defense team, confirmed the court’s decision in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM on Tuesday, July...

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Government Withdraws Military Protection For Unauthorized Civilians

Government Withdraws Military Protection For Unauthorized Civilians

The Ministry of  Defence has announced the withdrawal of military protection for all civilians who are not legally entitled to such services. The directive affects public officials, former ministers, businesspersons, and other individuals previously benefiting from unauthorized military escorts. This action is part of the government’s plan to bring back order and responsibility in Ghana’s...