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I would fire you if you use work hours to pray for my company - Dr Nyamekye

Apr 4, 2025 | 17:16 pm

Dr Micheal Boadi Nyamekye, General Overseer of the Makers House Chapel International, has said that while prayer is essential, it shouldn't interfere with work hours.

NPP must purge 'bad elements' to regain its strength - Dr Amoako Baah

Apr 4, 2025 | 17:14 pm

Political scientist and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Amoako Baah, has urged the party to purge itself of ‘bad elements’ in order to regain its strength.

Gideon Mensah shows off luxury lifestyle after shopping spree

Apr 4, 2025 | 17:13 pm

Black Stars defender, Gideon Mensah, has given fans a glimpse into his luxurious lifestyle, sharing moments from a shopping spree at some of France’s high-end boutiques.

Black Stars must qualify for 2026 World Cup to continue Gyan, Appiah's legacy – Mohammed Polo

Apr 4, 2025 | 17:13 pm

Legendary Ghanaian player Mohammed Polo has said that it is incumbent on the Black Stars players to do their best to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Watch Mahama school member of Gbawe Traditional Council over wrongful sale of Ramsar site

Apr 4, 2025 | 16:49 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has been captured in an exchange of words with a representative of the Gbawe Traditional Council over the sale of lands marked as Ramsar site, during a visit to assess demolition exercises in the enclave.

Jordan Ayew moves to third in all-time African appearances in Premier League history

Apr 4, 2025 | 15:47 pm

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew made Premier League history on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, becoming the third African player with the most appearances in the competition.

Nii Lante Vanderpuye provides new detail to show woman in mask during E-Levy vote was not Adwoa Safo

Apr 4, 2025 | 15:42 pm

Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, the National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), has revealed fresh details to back his claim that the controversial woman in a face mask during the E-Levy voting in Parliament in 2022 was not[…]

Watch nursing students ‘boogie’ to NDC campaign song as they receive their 'allawa'

Apr 4, 2025 | 15:35 pm

In what appears to be an exciting scene, some young ladies believed to be nursing students, have been seen in a viral video dancing to NDC campaign song ‘Kwen kwen’ as they scream ‘Allawa no aba ooo’.

From Villa to Leicester: The four-club story behind Jordan Ayew’s 300 Premier League appearances

Apr 4, 2025 | 15:30 pm

When Jordan Ayew stepped onto the pitch against Manchester City on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, it marked more than just another appearance, it was his 300th in the Premier League.

'If you take me out, the 87 mighty Minority MPs will continue' - Ntim Fordjour replies NDC

Apr 4, 2025 | 15:29 pm

The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has strongly critisied the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government on their level of resistance to respond to his request, saying they should stop the threats and level[…]

Abolishing betting tax will destroy the future of Ghanaian youth - Fokuo Kwarteng

Apr 4, 2025 | 15:28 pm

The Head of the Entrepreneurship and Finance Department at Kumasi Technical University (KSTU), Dr.

Details emerge on death of police officer while chasing after galamseyers

Apr 4, 2025 | 15:27 pm

Details surrounding the tragic death of a Ghana Police Service officer in the line of duty have emerged, as the service has revealed the circumstances under which the officer lost his life.

Kevin De Bruyne departs Manchester City after 10 years

Apr 4, 2025 | 15:26 pm

Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, has announced that he will leave the club at the end of the current season.

Achimota to Dzorwulu stretch sees increase in road accidents

Apr 4, 2025 | 15:25 pm

The Achimota Roundabout to Dzorwulu stretch of the N1 Highway in Accra has seen a surge in road accidents, prompting road users and commuters to exercise caution.

Strategic health reforms key to unlocking Ghana's medical tourism potential - Expert

Apr 4, 2025 | 15:05 pm

Ghana should prioritize medical tourism as a key growth sector by implementing targeted healthcare reforms and making strategic investments, according to Medical Tourism Coordinator A.

How Ghanaian boxer Mbanugu and his mother reacted to his Nigerian opponent's death

Apr 4, 2025 | 14:56 pm

Gordon Frimpong, the manager of Jon Mbanugu, has disclosed that his client and his parent wept uncontrollably after being informed about the demise of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju.

Trump's 10% tariff is a call for increased intra-Africa trade – Dr. Twumasi Baffour

Apr 4, 2025 | 14:52 pm

Economist Dr.

3 major busts made by security agencies in first quarter of 2025

Apr 4, 2025 | 14:51 pm

The first quarter of the year appears to have been a busy period for security agencies in the country, particularly the National Security and the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), due to their interceptions and confiscations of drugs and other illegal[…]

BizTech: Finance expert speaks on Africa's ballooning debt crisis

Apr 4, 2025 | 14:36 pm

Ghana and several other African countries are grappling with mounting debt burdens, largely due to excessive borrowing and the mismanagement of allocated funds.

I have invited US Ambassador to clarify Trump's 10% tariff on Ghana – Ablakwa

Apr 4, 2025 | 14:30 pm

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that he has arranged a meeting with the United States Ambassador to Ghana to discuss President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose a 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports.

COVID-19 levy to be scrapped in next budget – Okudzeto Ablakwa

Apr 4, 2025 | 14:18 pm

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the government will scrap the COVID-19 levy in its next budget.

Ghana needs stability, not constant political resets – Economist

Apr 4, 2025 | 14:14 pm

Renowned financial analyst and economist, Scott Bolshevik, has stressed the need for Ghana to move away from its eight-year political cycle.

Use this recess to make adjustments to your leadership style - Dafeamekpor to Afenyo-Markin

Apr 4, 2025 | 14:13 pm

The Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has asked the Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, to use his time during the current parliamentary recess to adjust his leadership style.

We import excavators worth $6.2 billion; government to restrict Imports – Lands minister

Apr 4, 2025 | 14:13 pm

Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revealed that Ghana imports excavators worth $6.

GoldBod Act to streamline Ghana's gold exports – President Mahama declares

Apr 4, 2025 | 14:13 pm

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed that the establishment of GoldBod and the passage of its enabling legislation will enhance the efficiency of Ghana’s mining sector, ensuring the country derives greater value from its gold exports.

Government must urgently negotiate tariff exemption for Ghana – Oppong Nkrumah on 10% hike

Apr 4, 2025 | 13:56 pm

The Minority in Parliament has urged the government to take immediate steps to secure exemptions from the newly imposed 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports to the United States.

Domestic tech industry eyes bigger slice of global BPO market

Apr 4, 2025 | 13:37 pm

The domestic technology sector has set its sights on capturing a larger share of the lucrative global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) market with the launch of AIDEC Digital’s state-of-the-art BPO center in Accra this week.

AI set to reshape accounting profession, not replace it - Experts

Apr 4, 2025 | 13:36 pm

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the accounting profession, but it is not a replacement for accountants.

Suspicious Aircrafts: Ntim Fordjour is causing fear and panic – Kwame Jantuah

Apr 4, 2025 | 13:32 pm

Kwame Jantuah, a leading member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), has criticised Rev John Ntim Fordjour for turning a sensitive security matter into what he called a ‘media war.

T-bills: Government to borrow GH¢4.39 billion in April 4 auction

Apr 4, 2025 | 13:19 pm

The government intends to borrow GH¢4.

David Ornstein reveals Kudus' West Ham contract details amid transfer speculations

Apr 4, 2025 | 13:18 pm

The Athletic journalist, David Ornstein, has disclosed that Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus has varying figures as a release clause in his West Ham United contract.

'Ntim Fordjour, repent!' - Omane Boamah calls out Assin South MP over 'false' claims

Apr 4, 2025 | 13:18 pm

The Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has condemned the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South Constituency, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, accusing him of spreading misinformation on the alleged suspicious aircraft landing at the Kotoka International Airport.

Importers and Exporters Association slams U.S. over 10% tariff hike on Ghana

Apr 4, 2025 | 13:06 pm

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has expressed deep concern over the recent 10% tariff increase imposed by the United States on imports from Ghana, describing the decision as a violation of global trade norms and a threat to[…]

China hits back with 34% tariffs on U.S. goods amid escalating trade war

Apr 4, 2025 | 13:03 pm

China said on Friday it will impose reciprocal 34% tariffs on all imports from the United States from April 10, making good on a promise to strike back after US President Donald Trump escalated a global trade war.

Suspicious Aircrafts: 'Government bent on hiding information' – Fordjour reacts to Kwakye Ofosu's defence

Apr 4, 2025 | 12:54 pm

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior, has challenged a report put out by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, regarding two suspicious aircrafts that landed[…]

Disgruntled NDC MPs have been promised GH¢400K every quarter to appease them – Adom-Otchere alleges

Apr 4, 2025 | 12:53 pm

Media personality, Paul Adom-Otchere, has alleged that the approval of the monetary budget by Parliament for the GETFund projects allocated to Members of Parliament was intended to compensate certain lawmakers from the National Democratic Congress who were not given government[…]

Government procurement outside Ghana will require presidential approval – Finance minister

Apr 4, 2025 | 12:44 pm

In a bid to boost local trade and industrial development, the Minister of Finance, Dr.

Only 7.7% of businesses in Ghana classified as formal - IBES report

Apr 4, 2025 | 12:41 pm

The latest Ghana 2024 Integrated Business Establishment Survey from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has shown that 92.

Otto Addo owed over six months' salary - Report

Apr 4, 2025 | 12:41 pm

Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo and some members of his backroom staff are reportedly owed over six months' unpaid salaries.

Watch Razak Simpson's long-range strike in Nations FC's 1-0 win over Hearts of Oak

Apr 4, 2025 | 12:41 pm

Ghanaian defender Razak Simpson scored a spectacular goal to aid Nations FC in their 1-0 defeat of Accra Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League on April 3, 2025.

FLASHBACK: Why sudden unexplained wealth could be money laundering – BoG explains

Apr 4, 2025 | 12:40 pm

The Bank of Ghana in its Financial Literacy document released in April last year said persons with sudden unexplained wealth may be connected to money laundering.

Asamoah Gyan, Abedi Pele get CAF appointments

Apr 4, 2025 | 12:37 pm

Legendary Ghanaian footballers Asamoah Gyan and Abedi Ayew Pele have been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as ambassadors for the 2025 African Schools Football Championship.

Chief of Staff meets with financial institutions ahead of 2nd Kwahu Business Forum

Apr 4, 2025 | 12:37 pm

Managers of key financial institutions in the country, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, engaged in a high-level meeting with the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah.

BoG raises GH¢1.53 billion from 56-day bill auction

Apr 4, 2025 | 12:31 pm

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has raised GH¢1.

Ghana remains important to us 'no matter what' – U.S ambassador - MyJoyOnline

Apr 4, 2025 | 12:15 pm

The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has emphasised that Ghana remains an important ally, despite recent changes in her ...

Brighton and Premier League rivals queuing for Ghana centre-back Terry Yegbe

Apr 4, 2025 | 12:07 pm

Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly expressing interest in IF Elfsborg's central defender, Terry Yegbe.The 24-year-old Ghanaian has garnered ...

Trump's 10% tariff on Ghana an opportunity to boost Intra-Africa trade – CUTS Int'l

Apr 4, 2025 | 12:05 pm

The West African Regional Director of CUTS, Appiah Kusi Adomako, has described the 10% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on Ghana as an ...

Over 500,000 persons to be vaccinated against cholera to curb surge in Central Region

Apr 4, 2025 | 11:48 am

The Central Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service is set to roll out oral vaccination on over 500,000 persons to help curtail the surge in cholera rates in the region.

U.S. tariff hike exposes Ghana's weak export strategy – Minority Caucus - MyJoyOnline

Apr 4, 2025 | 11:47 am

Under AGOA, Ghana enjoys duty-free access to the U.S. market for over 6,700 products, including textiles, agricultural goods, and manufactured exports ...

'I keep seeing Tulaku Ablakwa, low budget Ablakwa, am I missing something?' - Ablakwa reacts

Apr 4, 2025 | 11:43 am

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reacted to the controversial ‘low budget Ablakwa' comment circulating on social media that is linked to some Ghanaians linking the recent attempts by Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking[…]

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