National

BoG cautions: MTN Momo not authorized for cross -boarder transfers to Nigeria

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified that MTN Ghana has not been granted a licence to facilitate cross-border transactions with MTN Nigeria. The Central Bank emphasised that MobileMoney Limited, the operator of MTN MoMo, has not received the necessary authorisation to conduct such international money transfers. Addressing recent discussions in the fintech sector, the […]

Technology

Digitization: The key to unlocking Mahama’s ” Reset Ghana agenda – says Cpp Regional Organizer

Digitization: The Key to Unlocking Mahama’s ‘Reset Ghana’ Agenda, Says CPP Organizer. By King Amoah. As the global economy increasingly revolves around digital systems, prioritizing digitization is crucial for realizing President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to ‘Reset Ghana’ and transform the nation’s economy. This is according to Mr. Evans Kyei, the Eastern Regional Organizer of […]

Crime

IGP vows to bring galmsey operations to justice

Lawrence Odoom reports Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has declared an all-out war on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, citing its severe threat to national security and environmental sustainability. Speaking at the Regional Command Conference at the Police Headquarters on Friday, March 21, 2025, IGP Yohuno emphasized the gravity of the […]

Crime

Beware: Cyber fraudsters masquerading as internet loan operators are on the rise.

In recent weeks, a disturbing trend of internet crimes has emerged, raising serious questions about the oversight of online loan operators. These so-called lenders, often operating via apps on platforms like Google Play Store, are trapping unsuspecting individuals in a cycle of debt and harassment. Masquerading as legitimate financial institutions, they offer small loans with […]

Education

Mahama’s government prioritizes education with record school feeding budget

In a move signaling a strong commitment to education and child well-being, President John Dramani Mahama’s administration has allocated a significant GH¢1.788 billion in the 2025 national budget to the School Feeding Programme. This substantial increase over previous years underscores the government’s recognition of the critical role the programme plays in improving school enrollment, attendance, […]

International

A tale of two courts: How Ghana and America ruled differently on the same defamation case

By Nsiaba Nana Akwasi Kobi *Feature Article* 19 MAR 2025 The defamation battle between investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas and former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong has once again exposed the troubling inconsistencies in judicial rulings across different jurisdictions. While a Ghanaian court dismissed Anas’s case, citing a lack of evidence, a U.S. court found Agyapong’s remarks defamatory and awarded Anas a staggering $18 […]

General News

The galamsey protagonist in the midst of the silent plaster saints

By Abubakari Yakubu. I wholeheartedly express my dissent with the stance adopted by a segment of our populace, who have recently adopted a taciturn approach towards the rampant impunity enjoyed by the government in its illegal mining operations, commonly referred to as galamsey. I unequivocally reject the submission to this condescending and cowardly manoeuvre. Recently, […]

Politics

Npp ruling juicy institutions even in opposition

Compiled by Na Yaz ● Ghana Airport Company Ltd (NPP CEO)- NDC Deputy ● Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (NPP CEO) ● VRA (NPP CEO), NDC Deputy ● Minerals Commission (NPP CEO) nd even Technical Committee Member of the New Goldbod, NDC Deputy ● Ghana Hydrological Authority (NPP CEO), NDC Deputy ● Forestry Commission (NPP CEO), […]