Google will not have to sell its Chrome web browser but must share information with competitors, a US federal judge has ordered. The remedies decided by District Judge Amit Mehta have emerged after a years-long court battle over Google’s dominance in online search. The case centred around Google’s position as the default search engine on […]
The crypto token backed by the Trump family has started publicly trading, giving the holdings owned by the US president and his sons a value of roughly $5bn (£3.7bn). The Trumps launched crypto firm World Liberty Financial in the middle of the presidential campaign last year, drawing questions about potential conflicts of interest as he […]
Burkina Faso’s unelected transitional parliament has passed a bill banning homosexual acts, a little over a year after a draft of an amended family code that criminalised homosexuality was adopted by the country’s cabinet. The new measure, unanimously voted through on Monday, imposes punishments of up to five years in jail, and has become part […]
Nestle has fired its chief executive after just one year in the job because he failed to disclose a “romantic relationship” with a “direct subordinate”. The Swiss food giant, which makes Kit Kat chocolate bars and Nespresso coffee capsules, said Laurent Freixe had been dismissed with “immediate effect” following an investigation led by Nestle’s chair […]
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun adjusting fuel prices in line with industry projections. At Goil, the price of petrol is now selling at GH¢12.90 per litre, up from GH¢12.88. Diesel, however, has been reduced from GH¢14.30 to GH¢13.90. Shell has also adjusted its prices, with petrol selling at GH¢13.59 per litre compared to […]
The Gushegu MP, Hassan Tampuli, has sharply condemned the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office by President John Mahama. He described the grounds for her dismissal as politically driven and “utterly absurd”. Justice Torkornoo was dismissed on Monday, 1 September 2025, pursuant to Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution. A […]
The Black Stars will depart Accra for N’Djamena on Tuesday, September 2, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad. Ghana has been training in Accra for the crucial match, with Otto Addo set to travel with all 24 invited players. The Black Stars need a win to further solidify their grip on Group […]
Police have arrested one person for allegedly removing a candidate’s posters at a polling station in Akwatia as the by-election takes place today. The swift intervention ensured that voting continued without disruption, and authorities warned that any interference with the electoral process, including acts of intimidation or violence, would be met with strict action. The […]
The Presidency has issued a stringent directive barring all government officials from attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York without prior written authorisation from the Chief of Staff. The directive, announced by the President’s Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, states that no Minister, Deputy Minister, Civil or Public Servant, CEO of a […]
The High Court in Accra has prohibited the people of Teshie from organising non-traditional outdoor or public events related to the Homowo Festival. The restraining order was procured by the Ghana Police Service after the sprinkling of kpoikpoi was marred by violent clashes which led to the death of two people and the injury of […]
More than 22 people have drowned in abandoned illegal mining pits in the Central Region over the past seven months, according to Kwesi Dawood, Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO). He said the deserted pits had claimed the lives of both illegal miners, commonly called galamseyers, and innocent individuals, particularly women and […]
Twelve aspirants seeking to contest the Tamale Central Constituency parliamentary seat have been cleared by the vetting committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This has paved the way for the primaries scheduled for September 6, 2025. The primaries will take place at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale. The vetting panel, chaired by […]
