U.S. Embassy warns Ghanaian travellers against visa overstays during 2026 World Cup
The United States Embassy has cautioned Ghanaian travellers planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup against overstaying their visas. It warned that violations of U.S. immigration laws could result in serious consequences, including future travel ineligibility. The Charge d’Affaires,…Read more
Ghana selects Bryant University as World Cup base camp
Ghana’s Black Stars have officially selected Bryant University as the base camp for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, NBC 10 News reports. With the tournament less than four months away, the Black Stars will utilise the Smithfield campus to fine-tune…Read more
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…Read more
We're unable to confirm nationality of man in sexually explicit images with Ghanaian women - Russia
Russian authorities say they're unable to confirm the nationality of the individual at the centre of the publication of sexually explicit images of some Ghanaian women without their consent. The Foreign Affairs Ministry says the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, Sergei…Read more
Gov’t pays GH¢10bn in DDEP interest
Government has paid GH¢10 billion in interest under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), marking a major milestone in the country’s fiscal consolidation efforts. The payment, announced on Wednesday, is the sixth coupon settlement under the programme and the second…Read more
Apple just made switching to Android easier with iOS 26.3
Apple’s iOS 26.3 update makes it easier to switch from iPhone to Android. Here’s how the new transfer feature works and which devices support it. Apple has released iOS 26.3, and while it may not look like a flashy update…Read more
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 in Accra on Valentine’s Day. The marriage took place on February 14, 2026, at a residence in Trassaco Phase II,…Read more
Ghanaian passport holders can now travel to 50 countries without visa – Foreign Affairs Minister
Holders of the Ghanaian passport can now travel to about 50 countries without visa. This number is expected to increase in the coming days as Ghana signs more visa waiver agreements with other countries. This was disclosed by the Foreign…Read more
COCOBOD slashes management salaries by up to 20%
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced salary reductions for its executive management and senior staff as part of measures to address ongoing liquidity constraints within the cocoa industry. In a press release dated February 16, 2026, the Board disclosed that…Read more
98.8% of Ghana’s small scale gold exports went to Dubai and India in 2025 - GoldBod data
Data obtained by JoyNews Research from GoldBod through a Right to Information request shows that Ghana’s small scale gold exports in 2025 were overwhelmingly concentrated in just two markets. Of the 103,804 kilograms of small-scale gold exported through GoldBod in…Read more
Moon sighting for Ramadan 2026 set for February 18 – Office of Chief Imam
The Office of the National Chief Imam has announced that the crescent moon for Ramadan 2026 will be observed on…
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New VAT won’t spike prices – GRA hits back at Abossey Okai traders
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has pushed back against claims by the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Traders Association that the…
Trump seeks $1bn in damages from Harvard University
Donald Trump announced he will be seeking $1bn (£730m) in damages from Harvard University in his administration's ongoing feud with…
ENTERTAINMENT
IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the Ministry has approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport…
Photos: International YouTuber IShowSpeed stole the show at Black Stars Square
The popular streamer arrived in Ghana at 5:00 p.m. on January 26, 2026, to host his iShowSpeed show, sending fans…
Eminem sues Australian beach brand 'Swim Shady'
US rapper Eminem has taken legal action against an Australian beachwear company called Swim Shady, saying its name is too…
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…
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POLITICS
211,849 Delegates to elect NPP flagbearer - Party promises free, fair polls
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is ready to conduct a free, fair and transparent election to elect a flag bearer for the party on Saturday, the Chairperson of the Presidential Elections Committee (PEC) of the party, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has said.…
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OPINION
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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