Pope Francis said in an interview published on Monday (30 January) that Africans were a “special case” in the opposition of bishops and many other people in the continent to homosexuality. But he said he was confident that, except for Africans, critics of his decision to allow blessings for same-sex …

Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today. 

Former President John Dramani Mahama is set to embark on a two-day ‘Building Ghana’ tour in the Eastern Region, starting on January 30, 2024. As part of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer’s itinerary, he will engage in various activities aimed at connecting with the people of the region. The …

The strange death of well-known Ghanaian herbalist and philanthropist Dr. Grace Boadu of Grace Gift Herbal Clinic has been announced. It has been reported that the herbal doctor passed away a few hours ago following a protracted illness. Her death has become a topic on social media, however, details of …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has disassociated itself from the purported outcomes proclaimed in the parliamentary election held in the Yendi constituency by the New Patriotic Party. At the Yendi voting center, violence broke out, interfering with the counting process. The poll was between incumbent Yendi MP, Farouk Aliu Mahama and …

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed that the government approved a budget of US$8.5 million presented by the Ghana Football Association for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. In a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter), Okudzeto Ablakwa explained that his revelation is an …

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has advised the general public especially persons with drug use disorders to refrain from using public schools for illegal activities, including smoking and as a place of convenience. The NCC, in a statement on Monday, January 29, 2024, stated that it has observed that some …

The Bank of Ghana has lowered its Monetary Policy Rate by one percent. In effect, the rate that commercial banks use as a reference for lending has been reduced from 30 to 29 percent after six months. The rate has remained at 30 percent since July 2023 to keep inflation …

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly referred to as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been exonerated of allegations that he disrespected Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II. It had been alleged that Chairman Wontumi had made disparaging remarks against Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the …

The communication team members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ejura-Sekyedumasi Constituency issued a notice of an indefinite strike to the party executive, which will take effect on Monday, January 29, 2024.   Members of the party’s disgruntled communication team asserted that they would be forced to …