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Gov't to recruit 50,000 teachers, 10,000 non-teaching staff in 2025 – Education Minister

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government is preparing to recruit 50,000 teachers and 10,000 non-teaching staff in the 2025 calendar year as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, June…Read more

Dada Joe Remix: DSS, FBI, and Ghana Police collaborate to extradite alleged romance scam leader to US

The U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) has confirmed that its special agents stationed at the United States Embassy in Accra collaborated with Ghanaian authorities to assist the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the extradition of Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng,…Read more

How ‘blood gold’ is fuelling conflict in West Africa

It has been a good year for gold. A host of turbulent events in the global economy has driven up prices for the glittery commodity to record highs in 2025. In a world of tariffs and international conflict, gold appeals…Read more

Parliament approves $360m World Bank facility to support 2025 budget

Parliament has approved a $360 million financing agreement between government and the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) for the Second Resilient Recovery Development Policy Financing. Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem presented the facility to the House on Tuesday.…Read more

GRA sets July 16 for implementation of Energy Sector Levy Amendment

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that the implementation of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), will officially begin on July 16, 2025, following a temporary suspension last month. In a statement signed by Acting Commissioner-General…Read more

‘FIFA should consider playing Club World Cup final at 9am’

Extreme weather during the Club World Cup in the United States this summer means FIFA should think about playing the men's World Cup final at 9 am next year, according to an expert. Professor Mike Tipton of Portsmouth University, a…Read more

Thai Prime Minister suspended over leaked phone call

Thailand's Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who has come under mounting pressure to resign over her leaked phone conversation with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.. The clip, in which Paetongtarn called him "uncle" and criticised a Thai military commander,…Read more

Telcos begin implementation of 10–15% data increases

Telecommunication companies across Ghana have begun implementing a government directive to increase data bundle offerings by 10 to 15 percent, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The move comes in response to widespread public complaints over the high cost of internet…Read more

Mahama’s first six months show ‘tangible progress’ – Terkper

Economic Policy Advisor at the Office of the President, Seth Terkper, says President John Dramani Mahama is satisfied with the progress made by the Ghanaian economy in the first six months of his administration. He highlighted the relative stability of…Read more

World Bank backs Ghana $360m to strengthen macroeconomic stability

The World Bank has approved a $360 million financing package to support Ghana’s economic rebound, a move that signals renewed confidence in the country’s path to recovery and reform. The funding, under the Second Resilient Recovery Development Policy Operation (DPO),…Read more

Gov't to recruit 50,000 teachers, 10,000 non-teaching staff in 2025 – Education Minister

Dada Joe Remix: DSS, FBI, and Ghana Police collaborate to extradite alleged romance scam leader to US

Explainer: Why PURC raised electricity tariffs despite falling indicators

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has increased electricity tariffs for the third quarter of 2025 by 2.45%. This move…

NEWS

Gideon Danso leads global prayer giants in 48-Hour SITG encounter

Accra is set to become the epicenter of unbroken prayer as Pastor Gideon Danso and the Empowerment Worship Centre convene…

Every baby in the UK to receive DNA testing

Every baby in the UK will have their DNA tested under a new 10-year plan for the NHS. The whole-genome…

Actress Kalsoume Sinare named Ghana’s ambassador to Spain

Prez. Mahama allocates GHS1bn to retool security agencies

Fuel prices drop again: Petrol selling at GHc10.75

More businesses set to reduce prices from July 1, 2025 – GNCC CEO

Stop blaming Chinese for galamsey; you hired them – Ambassador to Ghanaians

Ghana’s embassy in Tehran shut with immediate effect over Iran-Israel war

ENTERTAINMENT

Rapper Fat Joe accused of sex with minors in $20m lawsuit by former hypeman

Rapper Fat Joe, whose real name is Joseph Antonio Cartagena, is facing serious accusations in a 20 million dollar federal…

Too Deep (TDIGG) returns with new single ‘Questions’

After a period of silence following his major album ‘Through It All’ in 2021 and the acclaimed ‘The Risen Christ’…

Nollywood Actor hospitalised after colleague kicks chest during filming

Hajia4Reall to be released today after serving one-year jail term in US

Latif Abubakar to tour the world with 20th play titled ‘Ghana Must Go’

26th TGMA: We prolonged red carpet to await arrival of some guests – PRO

Head of Communications and Public Events at Charterhouse, Robert Klah has offered an explanation for the reason behind the prolonged…

LIFESTYLE

Broken heart syndrome deadlier for men than women - Study finds

A new study has revealed that men are more than twice as likely to die from “Broken Heart Syndrome” compared…

How to keep your feet soft and smooth without getting a pedicure

5 signs you and your partner are incompatible and will never work out

5 simple ways to make your first date a pleasant experience

9 Signs You’re in a Healthy Relationship

TECHNOLOGY

Will iPhones cost more because of Trump's tariffs on China?

The world's most popular gadgets - phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches - could be about to get a lot more expensive…

Apple launches the iPhone 16e: See the price, release date and features

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

TikTok ban: 170 million US users face app shutdown

US TikTok ban: When and why could the app be outlawed?

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…

Australia in first recession for nearly 30 years

26yr old Entrepreneur wins GH¢100,000 Presidential Pitch prize money

ECG clears air over gov’t’s debt payment

Cedi ends Feb. with 5.75% appreciation to dollar

MUSICS

MUSIC
LYRICS

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Download: Kweku Bany ft Article Wan - Amen

DOWNLOAD: Lasmid ft Dead Peepol - Sika

DOWNLOAD: Vincent Nyarko - Mama - Ft. Various Artistes

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POLITICS

Minority declares nationwide campaign against energy sector levy

The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised the government's decision to proceed with the controversial Energy Sector Recovery Levy, warning of a sustained nationwide campaign to resist what they describe as a “draconian” and unjust tax measure. In a press…