Editors Pick – Page 70

Churches Ordered to Submit Land Indentures to Ga Traditional Council

May 23, 2025

Nii Adote Otintor II, the paramount chief of the Sempe Traditional Area, has issued a directive to churches that violated the ongoing ban on drumming and noise-making. He has called on these churches to present copies of their land indentures to the Ga Traditional Council for thorough examination to determine the legitimacy of their land...

VICE PRESIDENT NAANA JANE OPOoku-AGYEMANG RETURNS HOME AFTER MEDICAL TREATMENT ABROAD

May 22, 2025

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has returned to Ghana after undergoing medical treatment in London, United Kingdom. She was warmly welcomed at the airport by President John Dramani Mahama, First Lady Lordina Mahama, and other senior government officials. Warm Welcome The Vice President’s arrival was also greeted by the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church...

CLARESSA SHIELDS HANGS UP MMA GLOVES TO FOCUS ON BOXING LEGACY

May 22, 2025

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed boxing champion Claressa Shields has officially announced her retirement from Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Shields, who made a significant impact in the cage, will now focus solely on her illustrious boxing career. Doubling Down on Boxing With her impressive record and dominance in the ring, Shields is set to...

Convicted Romance Scam Artist Hajia 4Reall Set for Release After One-Year Sentence in the US

May 22, 2025

Mona Faiz Montrage, the Ghanaian socialite and musician better known as Hajia 4Reall, is poised to be released today from the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia, following the completion of a one-year and one-day prison sentence. Public records from the US Federal Bureau of Prisons indicate that the 32-year-old will officially be released on May...

Tottenham Triumph Over Manchester United to Claim Europa League Title

May 22, 2025

Tottenham Hotspur put an end to their 17-year wait for silverware with a dramatic 1-0 victory against Manchester United in the Europa League final at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on Wednesday, May 21. Ange Postecoglou had previously faced criticism for his unwavering commitment to an attacking style of play, particularly following a 4-1 defeat...

Trump Describes Foreign Aid Cuts at USAID as ‘Devastating’

May 22, 2025

President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that the reductions made by his administration to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its global aid initiatives have been “devastating.” During a joint appearance with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House, Trump responded to a journalist’s question regarding the significant impact of these...

Asantehene Advocates for Investment in Energy Sector to Support 24-Hour Economy

May 22, 2025

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on investors to bolster Ghana’s energy sector, highlighting its pivotal role in the successful establishment of a 24-hour economy. During a meeting with representatives from Dream Power Africa, a solar energy firm, on Wednesday, May 21, at the Manhyia Palace, the Asantehene underscored the necessity of reliable...

Ghana Unveils 5-Day Visa Policy to Boost Tourism and Investment

May 22, 2025

The Government of Ghana has launched a new visa initiative that promises to process applications within a maximum of five working days, a significant reduction from the previous timeframe of four to six weeks. In a recent announcement, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, stated that the policy is effective immediately and aims to...

Nii Lante Vanderpuye Condemned Parliament’s Approval of Songor Salt Mines To “Somebody”

May 21, 2025

Former Member of Parliament and National Coordinator for DRIP, Nii Lante Vanderpuije has shown extreme manifestation of anger in the passage of the legislation that transferred control of the Songor Salt Project to Electrochem Ghana Ltd. In an interview on GHONE TV, Vanderpuye disclosed that they were only 12 MPs present in the chamber when...

Ghana Receives $220 Million from Newmont’s $1 Billion Akyem Mine Sale

May 21, 2025

The Ghanaian government has secured a capital gains tax payment of $174 million from Newmont Corporation, following the company’s sale of its Akyem Mine, which was valued at nearly $1 billion. This amount represents a considerable portion of the estimated $220 million tax obligation arising from the transaction. In addition to the tax payment, Newmont...