The Bank of Ghana has signalled that strengthening economic resilience, rather than relying on volatile foreign capital inflows, is becoming the central policy priority for emerging economies as geopolitical tensions, rising inflation risks and tighter global financial conditions reshape international markets. Speaking at the 64th ACI Financial Market Association (FMA) World Congress in Accra, First…
A former staff orchestrated the stealing of N457,508,645.00 from the Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State. The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Oyesoji Aremu disclosed this in a statement on Monday, May 25, 2026. He said the female ex-staff, who is an alumna of the institution, collaborated with others to hack into the…
The Ghana Police Service has intensified its fight against drug trafficking and violent crime in the Upper East Region following the arrest of 74 suspects in two separate intelligence-led operations carried out by the Inspector-General of Police’s (IGP) Special Operations Team. The operations, which targeted criminal hideouts and suspected narcotics distribution centres, were conducted in…
Mexican President, Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday, May 25 her government agreed to allow the Iranian national football team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup, adding that the United States did not want to host the team. Sheinbaum said football’s governing body FIFA approached her government after the U.S. said it did not…
Nigerian social media influencer, Emmanuel Obruste, popularly known as GehGeh, has criticized Nigerian youths and the police over how they handle bad governance and insecurity in the country. The influencer shared his thoughts in a post on X, comparing the behaviour of citizens in South Africa to that in Nigeria. He said that South African…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has cautioned against renewed pressure on the apex bank to return to intervention programmes previously deployed by the institution, warning that such measures distorted the bank’s financial position and weakened the effectiveness of monetary policy. Cardoso spoke on Thursday at the opening session of…
The family of late Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo has called on the public to stop sharing inaccurate stories and speculation surrounding her passing. In a statement issued by her sister, Elorm, the family expressed concern over the circulation of false narratives on social media regarding the actress’s health, treatment, and circumstances leading to her death….
At least one person has been severely injured after a 20-ft container fell on a commercial bus at Second Rainbow inward Oshodi, Lagos state today May 25. According to the Lagos state Traffic Management Agency LASTMA, the driver of the container lost its brake control and eventually fell on the mini yellow bus. …
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, says he is waiting for the approval of the Federal Government to dislodge terrorists and other criminals from the South-West. Igboho said his security outfit, Iru Ekun Security Network, is ready to begin operations to flush terrorists and other criminal elements out of forests across the South-West. Igboho disclosed this…
The National Film Authority (NFA) has expressed deep sorrow over the reported passing of Ghanaian actress and creative industry stakeholder, Beverly Afaglo. In a statement, the Authority described Beverly Afaglo as a vibrant and respected figure within Ghana’s film and entertainment space, whose talent, dedication, and contribution played a significant role in promoting Ghanaian storytelling….