The first day of voting in the conclave to elect a new pope concluded on Wednesday with no result, as black smoke rose from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling that no candidate had secured the required two-thirds majority. At around 9 p.m. local time, the dark smoke drew a wave of reaction from […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has officially revoked 701 unreturned diplomatic and service passports, citing non-compliance with earlier directives to return such documents. In a statement dated May 6, the Ministry announced that “Diplomatic and Service passports issued to the underlisted category of persons have been CANCELLED and are Not Valid for […]
Users of the X platform are berating the Minority Leader in Parliament and legislator for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin for striking a police officer during interactions between demonstrators and security personnel at the May 5 protest, which was organized in response to what the New Patriotic Party (NPP) described as the politically motivated suspension of Chief […]
A major INTERPOL-led operation across West Africa has uncovered approximately 150 stolen vehicles and resulted in the seizure of over 75, marking a significant step forward in international efforts to combat organized vehicle crime. Codenamed Operation Safe Wheels, the initiative brought together national law enforcement agencies from 12 West African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, […]
The National Identification Authority (NIA) is set to expand its premium registration services to five additional regions starting 5th May 2025. The move is part of efforts to improve access to expedited Ghana Card services for applicants across the country. In line with this expansion, the NIA will relocate its premium centre at the Shiashie […]
Ghana earned a total of US$1,357,793,869.40 in petroleum revenue in 2024, representing a 27.8% increase over the previous year’s figure of US$1.06 billion, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has disclosed in its 2024 Annual Report. “This performance, mainly due to an increase in global oil prices, is the second highest annual petroleum revenue […]
MTN Group has disclosed that a cybersecurity breach may have compromised the data of approximately 5,700 customers in Ghana, even as its platforms continue to function without disruption. In a statement dated April 28, the telecom giant said, “We are mindful that our stakeholders may have concerns. While at this early stage of the investigation, […]
The Ministry of Health has introduced an upgraded mobile application to facilitate the sale of admission forms for Health Training Institutions nationwide, aiming to improve the accessibility, convenience, and transparency of the application process. This new digital platform will enable prospective applicants to purchase their forms remotely, saving them time and money previously spent on […]
Ghana’s education system is set for a major shift as government plans to make the study of a foreign language compulsory for all Senior High School (SHS) Form Two students. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu made this known at the launch of the free sanitary pad programme in Accra on Thursday, April 24, describing it as […]
Governments in Sub-Saharan Africa are bracing for a steep increase in interest payments on their external debts, with the World Bank estimating a total of “about US$20 billion” due in 2025. In its latest Africa Pulse Report (April 2025 edition), the World Bank revealed that a significant share of these obligations are linked to private […]
