National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has officially resigned from his position to pursue a national executive role within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). The resignation was announced in a signed statement, in which Vanderpuye said his decision was motivated by a desire to continue serving the party…
The price floor for petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for the second pricing window of June has been reduced, reflecting favourable international market developments and changing market dynamics. This is according to the latest release by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The benchmark price floor for diesel has been set at GH¢15.11 per…
Residents and business owners along the Weija to McCarthy Junction stretch have expressed growing concern over what they describe as a worsening public health and environmental nuisance caused by hundreds of refuse-laden tricycles parked along the outer lane of the road. The tricycles, which transport waste to a nearby dumping site, have reportedly occupied a…
The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has announced that the producer price of cocoa will remain unchanged for the 2026 Light Crop Season despite a decline in global cocoa prices. Purchases for the 2026 Light Crop Season are expected to begin officially on Thursday, June 18, 2026. A statement signed by…
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is set to miss the Black Stars’ opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama after reportedly being denied entry into Canada. According to a report by The Athletic, FIFA has confirmed that Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana’s team base in the United States to Toronto…
The collapse of buildings in Ghana has become an alarming and recurring tragedy that continues to claim lives, destroy property, and expose deep weaknesses within the country’s construction and regulatory systems. Every collapsed structure leaves behind a trail of grief, yet the underlying causes remain largely unaddressed. From residential buildings and churches to commercial structures…
South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing a crucial victory after a spirited second-half comeback. The match was largely dominated by South Korea, particularly in the opening half, but the Asian side struggled to convert their chances into goals. Captain…
Ghana’s industrial sector recorded stronger growth in the first quarter of 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising by 3.2% year-on-year, up from 1.9% in the final quarter of 2025, according to the first quarter IIP report from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The improvement reflects increased production activity across key industrial sectors,…
The accusation was simple. Mahama’s Presidency was bloated. The number 808 was paraded across television studios, radio stations and social media timelines as though it were evidence recovered from a financial crime investigation. The implication was clear: too many people, too many appointees, too much government. Felix Ofosu Kwakye was accused of hypocrisy. Case closed….
The disbursement to Ghana’s senior national football team, authorised by the Ministry of Finance, comes in two parts and is aimed at ensuring the team’s smooth participation in the tournament, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.Ghana Prisons Service The first tranche, amounting to GH₵58.9 million, the cedi equivalent of US$5…
