We will make sure there is no Nigerian in our country – South African X users say after Nigeria cancelled Tyla

The Tyla-Lagos conversation isn’t cooling down anytime soon. Now, one post from a South African X user has reinforced the rivalry between social media users from both countries. Posting on X, the user identified as @Abahambekr said Nigerians should leave South Africa if Tyla’s planned Lagos performance does not happen. “If that happens, we want…

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I’ve been to about 12 hospitals, but no cure yet. All they do is to give me plenty medicines — Drogba sadly reveals

One thing actor John Peasah says he keeps searching for is a treatment that will finally improve his condition, and according to him, that journey has taken him to about 12 different hospitals. Speaking on Onua Showtime, the actor, popularly known as Drogba from the television series YOLO, opened up about living with Stiff Person…

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Fuel prices increase in Ghana: Major OMCs announce new petrol and diesel prices – See latest prices

Star Oil and GOIL have announced new fuel prices following the NPA’s revised August 2026 price floors. Here’s the latest prices. Motorists across Ghana will pay more for fuel from August 1, 2026, after major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) announced new pump prices following the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) upward adjustment of benchmark fuel price…

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Parliament passes Energy Sector Levies amendment; fuel oil levy rises to GH¢1.93 per litre

Parliament has passed the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing changes to the Energy Sector Levies Act, 2025, aimed at strengthening revenue mobilisation and addressing abuses within the country’s fuel subsidy regime. The amendment increases the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy on fuel oil from GH¢0.24 per litre to GH¢1.93 per litre,…

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Ghana spent ¢36bn importing chicken, rice and sugar in 2025

Ghana spent more than GH¢36.5 billion importing food products in 2025, with cereal grains, frozen chicken and animal products accounting for a significant share of the country’s food import bill. The latest Annual International Merchandise Trade Statistics Report by the Ghana Statistical Service puts the value of food imports at GH¢36.46 billion, highlighting continued dependence…

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EY urges continued reform as Ghana’s economy records strong mid-year performance

Ghana’s economic recovery is becoming increasingly entrenched, with stronger fiscal outcomes, moderating inflation, improving external buffers and resilient economic growth providing renewed confidence for businesses and investors, according to EY’s latest assessment of the Government’s 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. The analysis, published in 2026 Mid-Year Budget Insights, notes that Ghana has made significant progress in…

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Children of helicopter crash victims receive GH¢1m trust funds, GH¢3m health cover

Children of the eight state officials who died in the August 6 helicopter crash have received government support packages aimed at securing their welfare and future. The packages, presented on Thursday, July 30, include a legacy box containing a personal letter signed by President John Dramani Mahama, a Children’s Fund investment certificate, and a commemorative…

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