Parliament has approved the repeal of the controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy), marking a significant policy shift in the country’s digital taxation. The decision follows the passage of the Electronic Transaction Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The E-Levy, which was first introduced in March 2022 under the previous New Patriotic Party […]
British actor and filmmaker Idris Elba has made a return to Ghana, where he was honoured as a son of the Ga land under the reign of King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II. His homecoming on March 25, 2025, was celebrated with a grand ceremony at the Ga Mantse Palace in Accra, recognising his contributions to […]
President John Mahama has begun consultations with the Council of State following the submission of three petitions seeking the removal of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo. According to a statement from Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the three petitions have been forwarded to the Council of State, in line with the constitutional […]
The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has reassigned 84 senior police officers across the country, with some sent out of the Police Headquarters to outstations and vice versa. Those reposted include Superintendent Emmanuel Eric Gyebi and Superintendent George Lysander Asare, who have been sent to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters and the […]
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 72 individuals for the position of District Chief Executive (DCE), pending approval from their respective District Assemblies. According to a statement issued on March 26 by the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, the nominations are in line with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution […]
Lawyers for one of the accused persons in the ongoing criminal trial of former Sanitation minister’s domestic workers has forcefully suggested to Madam Cecilia Dapaah that the jewelry she reported to the police as stolen, were jewelries belonging to the wife of Otumfuor Osei Tutu I and have been returned to the Manhyia palace following […]
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, very low-carbohydrate diet that aims to shift the body’s metabolism into a state called ketosis (this is how the diet derives its name). In ketosis, when carbohydrate intake is low, the body shifts from using glucose to burning stored fat for energy. This process involves breaking down fat into […]
In a compelling display of skill and determination, the Ghana Black Stars of Ghana delivered a resounding performance, securing a pivotal 3-0 victory against Madagascar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This decisive win, occurring amidst the fervent anticipation of a global audience, carries significant weight not only for the Ghanaian national team but […]
Lawyers for Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), and his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, have accused Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine of violating their clients’ rights by publicly declaring them guilty before trial. Their concerns follow a press conference held by the Attorney-General on March 24, 2025, where Dr Ayine linked […]
The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested Nii Baah Afful, the man captured in a viral video assaulting a young woman carrying a baby. The widely circulated footage sparked public outrage, showing the suspect repeatedly striking the woman with a stick after she told him she had found a new partner who was “more […]
Ghana and Morocco have reached an agreement to initiate moves toward waiving visa requirements for all categories of travellers between the two countries, a move aimed at fostering closer diplomatic and economic ties. Announcing the development, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, stated that the agreement would be presented to both nations’ parliaments […]
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been plunged into mourning following the untimely passing of veteran actress Nkechi Nweje. Known for her compelling performances and motherly roles in Nollywood, her death has sent shockwaves across the industry, leaving many heartbroken. While details surrounding her demise remain undisclosed, her passing marks the end of an era for one […]
