Ghanaians seeking to visit or study in the United States are now confronted with tighter visa restrictions and new financial obligations following recent policy changes under the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump. A controversial new immigration law, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, signed on July 4, introduces a non-refundable “visa integrity fee” […]
Zuarungu Senior High School in the Upper East Region has been closed indefinitely after a violent altercation broke out between students from the Gurune and Kusasi ethnic groups. The clash, which occurred on Sunday, July 20, reportedly stemmed from allegations of theft involving a missing mobile phone. The confrontation escalated into a brawl, during which […]
The Wa Circuit Court has sentenced Issahaku Waris, a 31-year-old resident of Wa Zongo, to seven years imprisonment for defiling a 5-year-old female child. The court presided over by His Lordship Jonathan Avoogo gave his ruling on Friday, July 18. The unlawful act, according to the Ghana Police Service, occurred on Thursday, April 24. The […]
Aide of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed the passing of the statesman. The family of the former president announced that the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, passed away this afternoon in a clinic in London. “May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin,” the aide wrote in a post on X. INNA LILLAHI WA […]
Three individuals believed to be involved in a robbery incident that occurred at Nyanikrom near Shama Junction on Wednesday, July 9, have been apprehended. The arrested suspects have been identified as Francis Mensah, alias Francis Kwaw (34), Ebenezer Cofie (32) and Samuel Bentum (35). The arrest was effected by the Western Regional Police Command following […]
The 1XBET Dashiki Fest ’25 wrapped up to resounding success after five electrifying days of community action, sportsmanship, and cultural celebration. Hosted by the ever-energetic MJ the Comedian, the festival brought people together in the spirit of unity, pride, and Afrocentric style—all while showcasing local talent and promoting social impact. Day 1 – Giving Back […]
A total of 40,648 visas have been issued by Ghana’s missions in Washington, D.C., and New York from January 2025 to date. Out of this, 28,626 are multiple-entry visas to Ghana. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made this information known while debunking reports that it is responsible for the United States government’s revision of the […]
Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazil’s national football team, has been handed a one-year prison sentence by a Spanish court for tax fraud linked to his time as manager of Real Madrid in 2014. The court in Madrid also ordered Ancelotti to pay a fine of 386,000 euros (roughly $452,000) after finding him guilty of […]
President John Dramani Mahama has finalized his list of ministerial appointments with the nomination of four additional deputy ministers, bringing the total number of ministers and deputies in his administration to 60. This includes 46 ministers (regional, and ministers of state) and 14 deputy ministers. The President made the announcement in accordance with Articles 78(1) […]
The United States has introduced a significant change to its visa policy, limiting Ghanaian non-immigrant visa applicants—including those seeking B-class visas for business or tourism—to single-entry visas valid for just three months. This marks a departure from the previous five-year, multiple-entry visa arrangement many Ghanaians were accustomed to. The updated guidelines, announced by the U.S. […]
