In a decisive response to mounting public concern over escalating fuel costs, President John Dramani Mahama’s Cabinet has announced a series of measures aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens. At its latest meeting, Cabinet directed the Ministers for Finance and Energy to immediately remove selected taxes and margins on petroleum products. The directive...
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Vice President Launches Mfantsipim’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially launched the 150th anniversary celebrations of Mfantsipim School, hailing the institution as a cornerstone in shaping Ghana’s intellectual and leadership heritage. Addressing a packed gathering, the Vice President underscored the school’s enduring legacy of excellence, discipline, and character formation. She noted that generations of students who have passed...
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Gender Ministry Extends Support to Domestic Abuse Survivor
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has intensified its efforts to safeguard and empower survivors of domestic abuse, with renewed support for Ms. Harriet Amuzu, who was rescued last year following reports of severe abuse. The Ministry’s swift intervention at the time led to her rescue and the initiation of legal proceedings, which...
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Sachet Water Packaging Manufacturers Appeal for Government Relief
Manufacturers of sachet water packaging have appealed to government for support, after deciding to maintain current prices despite rising production costs. The call was made by the President of the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers’ Association, Ebbo Botwe, at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. “We hope that the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness...
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Firefighters Contain Hostel Blaze at Ashaley Botwe
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has brought under control a major fire that broke out at a hostel in Ashaley Botwe, near the International God’s Way Church, in the early hours of Thursday, 9th April 2026. The blaze, which engulfed a two-storey, 30-room apartment building, was first reported at 05:45 hours. Firefighters from the...
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Police Arrest Suspect in Adjin Kotoku Market Shooting
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the Adjin Kotoku Onion Market on 5th April 2026. According to a statement, surveillance officers from the Special Operations Assistant (SOA) to the Inspector General of Police were deployed to the area following the disturbance. The team conducted...
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NPP Revises Internal Election Guidelines to Address Challenges
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has unveiled a sweeping revision of its internal election rules, citing what it described as “practical challenges” encountered during ongoing registration and electoral activities. The decision was reached at an emergency session of the National Executive Committee (NEC) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the party’s headquarters. Acting on behalf...
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World Bank Projects Ghana’s Growth to Slow in 2026
The World Bank has projected Ghana’s economy to expand by 4.8 percent in 2026, down from an estimated 6.0 percent in 2025, signaling a moderation in momentum after a strong post-pandemic rebound. According to the Bank’s latest Africa Economic Update, the slowdown reflects tightening domestic conditions and external pressures, even as Ghana’s macroeconomic fundamentals continue...
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Mahama Celebrates NASA Astronaut Christina Koch’s Ghana Connection
President John Dramani Mahama has joined the University of Ghana and the nation in celebrating NASA astronaut Christina Koch, who is set to make history as part of the Artemis II lunar mission. In a message on his social media platforms, President Mahama described Koch’s journey as “From the Lecture Halls of Legon to the...
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Vice President Honoured Twice in Volta Region Festivals
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has expressed profound gratitude after receiving dual honours during traditional festivals in the Volta Region on Wednesday. She was first enstooled as Mama Adjagba I of Kedzi during the 2026 Norvikporgbe Za Festival, and later installed as Mama Tortsogbe I of Sokpoe at the 40th Tortsogbeza Festival. Speaking after the...