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Kwabena Agyapong Sounds Alarm: NPP Faces 12-Year Opposition Stint Without Immediate Reforms

May 19, 2025

Senior member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, has issued a stark warning to his party, suggesting that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) could reclaim power in the 2028 elections with a new presidential candidate. He emphasised that this would likely result in the NPP remaining in opposition for at least the...

OKESS student, 16, arrested with locally manufactured firearm

May 19, 2025

The Tafo Pankrono Divisional Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old Form Two student of Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School (OKESS) for unlawful possession of a locally manufactured firearm. The arrest occurred following a routine dormitory inspection conducted by school authorities on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., during which the firearm was discovered....

24-Hour Economy Industrial Park launched in Volta Region

May 19, 2025

The Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, has announced the commencement of a strategic industrial park project in the region, aimed at accelerating socio-economic development and supporting the government’s 24-hour economy initiative. Speaking during an inspection of the 2,700-acre project site at Adaklu-Waya, Mr. Gunu emphasised the transformative potential of the industrial park. He called...

GHS confirms 3 Mpox cases in Ghana

May 19, 2025

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed three cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) in Ghana as of May 15, 2025. All cases have been mild, with no reported deaths. According to the GHS, the first case was identified in February, while the two most recent were detected earlier this month. The cases are...

Burkina Faso Commemorates Rawlings as Son Kimathi Advocates for African Unity

May 19, 2025

In a poignant ceremony highlighting the enduring ties between Ghana and Burkina Faso, a street in Ouagadougou has been named in honour of Ghana’s former President, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings. Following the event, his son, Kimathi Rawlings, spoke about his father’s legacy, the impact of Thomas Sankara, and the pressing need for unity across...

Bank of Ghana Defends Cedi’s Remarkable Recovery Amidst Criticism

May 19, 2025

Dr. Zakaria Mumuni, the First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has asserted that the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi is not only a significant turnaround from last year’s performance but also an extraordinary achievement since the country adopted a flexible exchange rate system. “Year to date, we’ve had the cedi appreciating by...

CID investigators demand Ntim-Fordjour from Speaker Bagbin

May 19, 2025

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has written to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, requesting the release of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, for criminal investigations. He is being sought in connection with a GH₵ 600,000, cash-for-contract scandal. He allegedly took money from...

FDA Issues Urgent Warning Against Two Cannabis-Infused Alcoholic Beverages

May 18, 2025

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a critical warning to the public regarding the sale and consumption of two alcoholic beverages: Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990. Both products have been found to contain cannabis extracts and are classified as unsafe for human consumption. The FDA has highlighted that these beverages are...

Spare Parts Dealers Urged to Reduce Prices Following Cedi Appreciation

May 18, 2025

Vehicle owners and transport operators are set to benefit from a potential price drop in spare parts, as the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association in the Greater Accra Region has directed its members to lower prices in response to recent gains by the cedi against major international currencies, particularly the US dollar. This decision...

I Spoke To Dada KD The Same Day He Died – BullGod

May 18, 2025

BullGod, artiste manager and former confidant of Dancehall dragon, Shatta Wale has expressed shock over ace musician, Dada KD’s death. On UTV’s United Showbiz dated March 17, 2025, BullGod stated that he is still taken aback by the musician’s sudden death. BullGod disclosed that the very day Dada KD died, he spoke with him on...