CUTS International, a prominent public policy think tank and consumer protection advocate, has called on the Government of Ghana to take decisive action against commercial drivers who refuse to implement the recently announced 15 percent reduction in transport fares. The organization is urging the government to empower Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to deregister...
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Ghana’s Embassy in Washington rocked by corruption scandal; Staff dismissed, others suspended
Ghana’s embassy in the United States capital has been hit by a corruption scandal, prompting swift action from the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The minister announced the dismissal of Fred Kwarteng, a locally recruited IT staff member, and the suspension of all other locally hired employees at the embassy Investigations revealed that...
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Accra high court set to take plea of Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi in sky train trial
The High Court in Accra is expected to take the plea of Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi today, Monday, May 26, in the ongoing trial concerning the controversial Sky Train project. This follows two previous instances where the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) failed to appear in court due to reported health...
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National Security withdraws from Wontumi’s home after standoff with supporters
National Security personnel have withdrawn from the residence of Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following a dramatic standoff with his supporters. The security operatives arrived at Wontumi’s Paraku Estate home early Friday morning, reportedly to execute a search warrant. However, the operation quickly attracted a large crowd, including...
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Defence Minister defends Veep Naana Jane, blames Akufo-Addo gov’t for grounded presidential jet
Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has strongly refuted allegations that Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang chartered a private jet for her return from the United Kingdom, instead shifting blame to the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration for failing to maintain the presidential jet, leaving it unserviceable. In a statement shared via Facebook...
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Ghana’s gold export earnings surge to $5.2 billion in early 2025
Ghana’s gold industry has experienced a dramatic surge in export earnings, reaching $5.2 billion within the first four months of 2025, according to new data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). This marks a 76.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, signaling strong growth in the country’s mining sector. The rise in earnings...
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Mobile money transactions in Ghana hit record GHC365 billion in April 2025
Ghana’s mobile money sector has reached a new milestone, with total transactions hitting GHC365 billion in April 2025, according to the latest data from the Bank of Ghana. This marks a 3.8% increase from the GHC351.7 billion recorded in March, making it the highest monthly transaction value so far this year The number of mobile...
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Interior Minister vows nationwide crackdown on street beggars and prostitutes
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to removing beggars and street dwellers from major cities across Ghana as part of a broader effort to restore order and public decency. During a working visit to the Northern Region, the minister announced that his ministry, in collaboration with security services, will...
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La Liga: Real Madrid confirm Luka Modric’s departure
Luka Modric has announced this season will be his last at Real Madrid in a heartfelt farewell from the club legend. The 39-year-old has taken to social media to reveal that his time with Madrid is about to come to an end after 13 years at the club. The veteran midfielder, who has made 590...
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GWCL begins controlled spillage from Weija Dam amid rainy season
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has commenced minimal spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam due to rising water levels caused by the ongoing rainy season. According to Stanley Martey, GWCL’s Communications Director, the water level of the dam has reached 44.4 feet, prompting the company to open two gates to allow controlled...