Following consultations with stakeholders in the cocoa industry, the government has raised the producer price for cocoa, setting it at GHC2,070 per bag, effective from Friday, April 5. This adjustment will remain in effect for the remainder of the 2023–2024 cocoa season. The announcement of this new price was made …

A Ghanaian journalist and former board member of the National Media Commission, Lawyer Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie has announced his intention to run as an independent in the Okaikoi North Constituency parliamentary election. The Daily Searchlight Newspaper’s editor, argues that responding to a clarion call from the constituency’s residents played a …

The Founder of the National Interest Movement (NIM), Dr. Abu Sakara Foster, has explained that the statement declaring the finalization of an agreement forming the basis of an Alliance led by the Movement for Change (M4C) in collaboration with his National Interest Movement was premature. Dr. Foster stated that the …

Immigration officers stationed at Kotoka International Airport have received a strong warning from Interior Minister Henry Quartey, saying that staff members who are discovered to be aiding visitors would be promptly suspended from duty. Quartey made the declaration when he visited the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) headquarters in Accra. In …

The Government of Ghana, in collaboration with stakeholders, has announced an upward adjustment in the Producer Price of cocoa for the remaining period of the 2023/24 crop year. The new Producer Price reflects a significant increase of 58.26%, raising it from GH¢20,928 per tonne to GH¢33,120.00 per tonne. This revision …

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Krachi East in the Oti region, Bernard Aborkugya Mensah has passed on. Adom News‘ Obremponba K. Owusu reports that the unfortunate incident occurred on Friday afternoon. Mr. Aborkugya Mensah is said to have fallen unconscious while speaking at a matriculation programme at Dambai College …

Petroleum consumers in Ghana are expected to pay more for fuel following the decision by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to suspend the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products. In a directive dated April 3, 2024, and distributed to various stakeholders within the oil marketing and distribution sector, …

National Democratic Congress (NDC) communicator in Asante Mampong has reportedly been stabbed to death by his wife on Thursday night. The deceased, 45-year-old Osei Yaw Akoto popularly known as ‘Borga’ was stabbed while fighting with his wife. His friend who only gave his name as George confirmed this on Adom …

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the former President, Mr. John Dramani Mahama, has announced plans to dissolve the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources due to its perceived ineffectiveness if he becomes president in 2025. In addition, he has suggested consolidating several other underperforming ministries, including …

Ghana has suffered another drop in the latest FIFA World Rankings following their recent games during the March international break. The Black Stars faced Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Cranes of Uganda during last month’s break losing the first game game before settling for a 2-2 draw. Ghana, who previously …