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NCCE Urges Ablekuma North Constituents to Embrace Official EC Election Results

May 9, 2025

Kathleen Addy, the Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has urged the residents of Ablekuma North to maintain their composure and accept the official results of the 2024 parliamentary elections once they are announced by the Electoral Commission (EC). Months after the general elections, Ablekuma North stands as the only constituency without...

Local Development at Risk Due to MMDCE Rejections, Warns Linda Ocloo

May 9, 2025

Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has expressed concern that the ongoing rejection of nominees for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) roles could hinder progress in the affected regions. Her remarks came in the wake of the Ada East District Chief Executive nominee’s failure to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority vote. In...

Afua Asantewaa’s Second Attempt at Guinness World Record ‘Singathon’ Ends in Disqualification

May 8, 2025

Afua Asantewaa has announced that her second attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon by an individual has been disqualified. She shared the news on social media on Thursday evening, May 8, 2025, along with a screenshot of the official response from Guinness. “It’s been a challenging yet rewarding journey,...

Google Messages Introduces Custom Icons for Group Chats

May 8, 2025

Google Messages is set to enhance user experience by allowing customization of group chat icons, a feature long requested by users. The new functionality, currently being tested, enables users to select their own icons for RCS group chats instead of relying on the default grid of participants’ initials or profile pictures. This development comes in...

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II Offers Office Space to Ghana Tourism Authority in Palace

May 8, 2025

His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the GA Mantse, revealed on May 7, 2025, his plans to allocate office space within his palace for the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) this year. This announcement came during a strategic meeting with GTA officials, including the newly appointed CEO, Maame Efua Houadjeto, focused on collaboration for...

First American Pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost, Takes the Name Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

A Milestone in History: Cardinal Robert Prevost from the United States has been elected as the first American pope, adopting the name Pope Leo XIV. In his inaugural address from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he called for global peace and honored the legacy of the late Pope Francis, eliciting cheers from the gathered...

White Smoke at Vatican as New Pope Elected

May 8, 2025

Cardinals have chosen a new pope, indicated by white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney. The identity of the next pontiff is expected to be revealed shortly when he appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, where he will be introduced to the world with the traditional declaration: “Habemus Papam” – Latin for...

The Ghanaian Cedi Named the World’s Best-Performing Currency

May 8, 2025

The Ghanaian Cedi was named the world’s best-performing currency by Bloomberg, appreciating nearly 16% against the US dollar since April 2025. The surge was contributed to Ghana’s lowest inflation rate in eight months, dropping to 21.2% in April from 22.4% in March. Key Factors Driving the Cedi’s Appreciation: – Reduced Import Costs: The cedi’s strength...

Ghana’s Cedi Shows Modest Gains Against Major Currencies as of May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

On May 8, 2025, Ghana’s national currency, the cedi, experienced a slight appreciation against several key international currencies, reflecting a sense of cautious optimism regarding the nation’s economic prospects. The Bank of Ghana reported the following interbank exchange rates: These rates serve as a standard for foreign exchange dealings within the country. However, it is...

Kwesi Pratt Jnr: We Will Confront Mahama Directly If He Seeks a Third Term

May 8, 2025

Kwesi Pratt Jnr, the managing director of Insight Newspaper, has made a firm declaration that former President John Dramani Mahama will face significant opposition should he attempt to run for a third term in office. Justin Frimpong Kodua of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has suggested that the recent move to remove Chief Justice Gertrude...