The nation’s attention will be on Manhyia Palace for the next three days as mediation talks aimed at resolving the Bawku conflict begin in full today at the seat of the Golden Stool. Key stakeholders from the conflict area started arriving in Kumasi yesterday ahead of the crucial talks. The sessions are being hosted by […]
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“Who born dog!” Angry Kennedy Agyapong clashes with “ohiani” Abronye
Former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, clashed with New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe Abronye, at Berekum in the Bono Region during Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s national thank-you tour on Monday. The former Vice President’s tour reached the Bono Region on Monday, where Abronye is Regional Chairman, and the meeting was nearly […]
Just 22 staff supervising 5,000 students at Accra Academy – Headmaster laments
The management of Accra Academy Senior High School has cited a critical lack of on-campus staff accommodation as a major contributor to rising levels of student indiscipline. Headmaster Emmanuel Ofoe Fiemawhle disclosed that only 22 staff members currently reside on campus to supervise a student body of approximately 5,000. He described the shortfall as a […]
MTN Ghana confirms 5,700 customers affected by data breach
The MTN Group has revealed that approximately 5,700 MTN Ghana customers may have been impacted by a recent security breach. The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has initiated an investigation into a potential cybersecurity incident, following the unauthorised access of personal information belonging to certain MTN Ghana customers. MTN Group reassured the public that it is […]
Liverpool clinch English Premier League title with thumping win over Spurs
Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions in style – and drew level with Manchester United on 20 titles – as Tottenham Hotspur were demolished on a day of wild celebrations and emotion at Anfield. Arne Slot’s side needed only a point to complete the formalities of their coronation, although Spurs briefly threatened a plot twist […]
Ghana achieves 97% reduction in malaria deaths
The country has been able to reduce deaths caused by malaria by over 97 per cent between 2014 and 2024. In addition to this, outpatient department cases have also seen a three per cent decline, while hospital admissions due to malaria have fallen by 17 per cent. At an event to commemorate the 2025 World […]
Nigerian tribunal upholds $220m fine against Meta for violating consumer, data laws
A $220 million fine against Meta Platforms by Nigeria’s competition watchdog for violating local consumer, data protection and privacy laws has been upheld following an unsuccessful appeal, Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal said on Friday. Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) fined Meta last July for discriminatory and exploitative practices against Nigerian consumers, compared […]
Mahama to launch Adwumawura Programme today to tackle youth unemployment
President John Mahama is set to launch the government’s flagship programme, ‘Adwumawura’, in Kumasi today, April 28, at the Prempeh Assembly Hall. This is to mark the beginning of a bold new push to tackle youth unemployment and ignite entrepreneurial spirit across Ghana. The Adwumawura Programme is a special business start-up initiative crafted to facilitate […]
‘Ghana’s IMF Programme on track but future reforms will be the true test’, says Mission Chief
The IMF Mission Chief for Ghana, Stéphane Roudet, says Ghana’s economic programme is on track and should end successfully, achieving the targets and structural reforms outlined for the country. “Another thing that has given us some assurance is that necessary laws have been instituted to enhance fiscal discipline going forward,” Roudet stated during a media […]
President Mahama provides update on health of Vice President Opoku-Agyemang
President John Dramani Mahama has reassured the public that Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is recovering well and remains in good spirits, following a recent period of medical attention and rest. Speaking at the official launch of the government’s nationwide sanitary pad distribution initiative on Thursday, April 24, 2025, President Mahama addressed the Vice […]
Accra: 4 suspects arrested in connection with 73 slabs of suspected cocaine weighing 89.74kg
Four suspects have been picked up and are currently in custody at the Narcotics Control Commission following the interception of 73 slabs of substances suspected to be cocaine that weighed 89.74 kg. Officials from NACOC made the arrest on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 reports Kester Aburam Korankye. According to them, they intercepted a cargo, which was […]
FIC probes Akonta Mining, Wontumi
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has frozen all bank accounts of Akonta Mining and the owner of the company, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), over allegations of financial irregularities. Sources within the establishment confirmed to the Daily Graphic that the accounts of Akonta Mining […]