Rising fuel prices could threaten Ghana’s inflation outlook for 2026, according to the latest monthly inflation report by Deloitte. The report warns that higher fuel costs are likely to push up energy expenses and transport fares, increasing pressure on consumer prices. Deloitte believes the Bank of Ghana may adopt a more cautious approach to monetary…
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dissolved the national working committee led by David Mark and declared Dumebi Kachikwu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The move was confirmed on Sunday during the group’s convention and primary election in Abuja, where delegates backed Kachikwu through a voice vote. Following the…
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo has asserted that freedom of speech must have constraints, emphasising that no nation permits unrestricted speech. The NPA chief contended that even the most developed democracies impose regulations on speech in specific circumstances. “Speech has limits everywhere,” he stated. – Advertisement –…
Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, has announced that the first group of Ghanaians being evacuated from South Africa is expected to arrive in Accra on Wednesday, May 27. The evacuation follows growing concerns over the safety of foreign nationals after renewed xenophobic attacks in some parts of South Africa. Speaking in an…
Ghanaian singer and songwriter Fameye has made a surprising revelation about the cost of releasing his next song. In a brief but intriguing Facebook post, the ‘Praise’ hitmaker wrote: “I need 1 million dollars to release my new song!! #myown” — a statement that has since generated mixed reactions from fans and industry watchers. While…
Former Chelsea captain César Azpilicueta has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a remarkable career that lasted more than 20 years. The 36-year-old Spanish defender confirmed his decision in an emotional farewell message shared on social media, where he thanked the clubs, teammates, coaches, and fans who supported him throughout his…
The Ogun State Police Command has reportedly arrested a man over claims that he staged a fake bandit attack and shared the video online to attract attention. A counterinsurgency platform, Zagazola Makama, said the case came to light on May 23 when a resident, Ayinla Sodiq from Obasanjo Ota, brought the suspect, Qowiy Oloyede of…
A man has died after being attacked by a shark off the coast of the north-eastern Australian state of Queensland, police have confirmed. Emergency services were called to a boat ramp on the Cassowary Coast, between the cities of Cairns and Townsville, just before noon local time on Sunday, following reports of a 39-year-old being…
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged African financial market stakeholders to place human empowerment at the centre of efforts to develop resilient and inclusive markets. She said sustainable market growth depended on empowering the people who built, regulated and participated in the financial ecosystem, while preparing the workforce to navigate modern trading systems…
Ghanaians residing in South Africa have urgently requested evacuation due to escalating fears associated with renewed xenophobic tensions, expressing that they no longer feel secure in the country. They made the appeal during a gathering at the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, where distressed citizens recounted experiences of intimidation, fear, and economic difficulties while urging…