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GH¢780m down the drain? How Ghana spent millions on COVID-19 fumigation deemed unnecessary by science

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has revealed that Ghana under the Akufo-Addo government spent approximately GH¢780 million on fumigation exercises during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to curb the spread of the virus. However, questions have since emerged over the scientific basis, effectiveness and...

“You lied” – Accra Mayor clashes with Nitiwul over 24-hour market rollout at Konkomba Yam Market

Dominic Nitiwul, the Member of Parliament for Bimbilla and the Accra Mayor, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, have clashed over plans to demolish parts of the Konkomba Yam Market at Agbogbloshie for the rollout of...

“National Cathedral is not dead” – GPCC president says

Rev Prof. Paul Frimpong-Manso, the President of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), has said the idea of Ghana’s National Cathedral is not dead. According to the GPCC president, the renewed debate should...

High Court remands 4 Ghanaians fingered in alleged €225m cocaine export to France

Four Ghanaians have been remanded by the High Court in Accra over their alleged involvement in a plot to export about four tonnes of cocaine from Ghana to France. The four were remanded after they were...

“Bolle Jos” massive cocaine consignment allegedly stuck in Ghana

According to The Herald, a massive consignment of illicit drugs allegedly linked to Dutch drug kingpin Jos Leijdekkers, alias “Bolle Jos,” remains in Ghana, amid reported attempts to smuggle it to Europe and...

‘Let’s be frank, Chief Justice praising gov’t problematic’ – Kwesi Pratt

Kwesi Pratt, the Managing News Editor of the Insight Newspaper, has said a Chief Justice, whether past or present, praising government policies is problematic. The veteran journalist argued that a Chief Justice publicly praising...

‘Ghana’s economy used to stand on broomsticks; today it is standing on concrete pillars’ – Mahama brags

President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana’s economy is resilient and capable of withstanding external shocks. According to John Mahama, Ghana’s economy used to stand on broomsticks; but today it is standing on concrete pillars. Mahama noted that in the past Ghana’s economy was vulnerable to developments in the global economic environment, but argued that today the economy is stabilised despite international challenges. Speaking during his accountability engagement in Wa at the weekend as part of his #ResettingGhana Tour of the Upper West Region, Mahama stated, “In the past, Ghana’s economy used to stand on broomsticks. As soon as something happens in the world, it comes crashing down. Today Ghana’s economy is...

BREAKING – Nigerian Veteran Actor, Olu Jacobs is dead

Veteran Nollywood actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, known professionally as Olu Jacobs, has died at 84. Reports of Olu Jacobs' death emerged on Wednesday, September 16. Olu...

‘Beasts of No Nation’ star Strika sentenced to 7 years in prison

Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye, popularly known as Strika, a Ghanaian actor who starred in...

BREAKING: Gospel musician Bernice Offei is dead

Bernice Offei, a Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician, has died at the age of 63. According to reports, Bernice Offei died on Saturday morning, September 12, 2026. Bernice Offei was a respected figure in Ghana’s gospel...

‘I am still determined to break the NPP and NDC duopoly’ – Alan Kyerematen

Alan Kyerematen, the Founder and leader of the United Party (UP), has renewed calls for an alternative political force to break the dominance of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic...

Gov’t to name agencies for 1-3-3 shift system by end of 2026

Lamtiig Apanga, the acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Gaming Commission of Ghana, has revealed that government will...

Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei found

Bernice Offei, a Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician, has been...

BREAKING – Legendary Ghanaian Gospel musician Bernice Offei missing

Ghanaian Gospel musician Bernice Offei has been reported missing...

‘Beasts of No Nation’ star Strika caught attempting to steal footbridge railings

Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye, popularly known as Strika, a...

“Govt owes me GH₵5 million for Black Stars’ World Cup promo” – Shatta Wale fumes

Shatta Wale, a Ghanaian dancehall artiste, has alleged that...

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