Ghana, South Korea to sign visa waiver deal
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana is looking forward to signing a visa waiver agreement with South Korea that will allow holders of both diplomatic and official passports to travel between the two countries without visas. President Mahama made this…Read more
Oil price exceeds $100 again as Iran strikes economic targets across Middle East
Oil prices again topped $100 per barrel on Thursday as widespread Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern energy facilities overshadowed a vast release of government reserves. As Donald Trump vowed to “finish the job” and press ahead with the US-Israel war…Read more
Iran withdraws from 2026 FIFA World Cup
Iran has confirmed that it will not participate in the upcominh 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the ongoing conflict involving host nation the United States. The announcement was made by Iran’s Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamal, who stated that the current…Read more
Ghana officially opens applications for cannabis licensing – Here’s how to apply
Ghana opens applications for industrial and medicinal cannabis licences, launching 11 categories to boost economic growth and public health while ensuring strict regulation. Ghana has officially opened applications for the cultivation and management of industrial and medicinal cannabis, following the…Read more
I will answer if Ablekuma South people want me to - Shatta Wale on MP ambition
Shatta Wale says he may contest the Ablekuma South parliamentary seat as an independent candidate in the 2028 elections if calls from the public intensify. Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has hinted at a possible entry into politics, revealing that…Read more
Cedi’s depreciation against dollar slows to 1.65% since start of 2026
The cedi’s rate of depreciation against the US dollar has slowed significantly in the first week of March 2026. The local currency, which had depreciated by more than 4% earlier in the year based on price quotes by some major…Read more
US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran
A bipartisan resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to wage war in Iran has failed in the US Senate, as the strikes continue. The war powers measure was rejected in a 53-47 vote largely along party lines. It…Read more
Afenyo-Markin referred to Privileges Committee over security recruitment claims
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is to face Parliament’s Committee on Privileges and Immunities after the Interior Minister formally challenged him to substantiate allegations that the ongoing recruitment into the security services is unlawful and exploitative. The development followed an…Read more
55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war
Fifty-five Ghanaians recruited into the Russian army for its war in Ukraine have been killed in action, according to Ukrainian officials. The Secretary of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War of Ukraine, Brigadier General Dmytro Usov,…Read more
Staff of Ghana’s embassy in Iran have been successfully evacuated – Ablakwa
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that staff of Ghana’s embassy in Iran have been evacuated from that country. This follows renewed strikes on the country by US-Israeli sponsored missiles. “I am delighted to announce that…Read more
Limited flights leave UAE but disruption continues amid Iran strikes
A limited number of flights have been able to leave the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as departures across the Middle…
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Emergency care in crisis: Policies look good on paper but fail in practice — GMA General Secretary
Dr Richard Selormey, General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), says while Ghana’s health policy documents may appear impressive,…
What is the UK’s new travel system and how are dual nationals affected?
British Border Control Sign View A new travel system for visitors to the UK comes into force from Wednesday for…
ENTERTAINMENT
Efya ties the knot with Nigerian singer Tomi Thomas
Ghanaian singer Efya, known privately as Jane Awindor, has gotten married to Nigerian singer Tomi Thomas in a private family ceremony held…
97% of Ghanaian musicians are not making money – Rex Omar
Board Chairman of the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) has said that Ghana is still ill-equipped to promote and maintain…
Kofi Kinaata’s ‘Made in Taadi 2025’ draws over 65,000 and sets Christmas pace in Takoradi
The 2025 edition of the Made in Taadi Concert, hosted by multiple award-winning artiste Kofi Kinaata, lived up to its billing as…
LIFESTYLE
Your pillow is silently destroying your neck: The shocking discovery by Japan's leading Pain Expert
When renowned Japanese pain specialist Dr. Hiroshi Tanaka made his shocking discovery at the Tokyo Spine Institute, even his colleagues couldn't believe…
TECHNOLOGY
WhatsApp can read encrypted messages, US lawsuit claims as Meta hits back
A lawsuit filed in the United States has claimed that WhatsApp can read users’ private and encrypted messages, reigniting debate…
BUSINESS
MTN loses case against NCA
The Accra High Court has dismissed the case by MTN, which was seeking the court to quash the decision by…
MUSICS
POLITICS
Restore old cocoa price – Kojo Oppong Nkrumah to Mahama
The cocoa crisis deepened in Parliament as the Minority caucus mounted a fierce challenge against the Mahama administration’s decision to slash producer prices. The NPP caucus is accusing the government of mismanagement, policy inconsistency, and political deception, while neighbouring Côte…
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Dilemma of Tadi Bloggers and expectations of Radio Presenters and Industry players
The distasteful conversation in the entertainment space where there is an undue expectation from industry players, particularly some Radio Presenters…
‘Takoradi Gospel Influencers’ and their ‘libido’ to counsel on social media
The social media space has afforded users the opportunity to be vocal and address issues of…
What’s the agenda of Tadi Entertainment Review Shows for Creative Arts or it is Accra stories as usual?
From as early as 10am on Saturdays to as late as 6pm, the media space in…
How pettiness and clash of ownership crippled ‘Westside Legacy’
Hardly would any song which is five years old or more and brewed from a Western…
‘Takoradi is one way when it comes to supporting Artistes’ – Such an ungrateful statement
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
LISTS
World’s Billionaires List - The Richest In 2025
Another year, another set of records for the world's billionaire class. Forbes has been scanning the globe for billionaires since…
The world’s most powerful passports for 2021
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
Full list: Dangote remains Africa’s richest man for 9th time
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
Prez. Akufo-Addo, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, others named in 2019 list of 100 Most Reputable People on Earth
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
Net worth of Africa’s wealthiest drop on Forbes list
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
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