The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has officially called off its planned strike following discussions with the government. Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Ibrahim Moru Abass, said that the decision came after the government postponed the commencement of the GHC1 fuel levy to June 16, 2025. “We have …

The family of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is accusing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of abusing its administrative powers and violating Mr. Ofori-Atta’s fundamental human rights in an ongoing investigation. They are demanding the immediate withdrawal of an INTERPOL Red Notice issued against him and have submitted …

The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised the government’s decision to proceed with the controversial Energy Sector Recovery Levy, warning of a sustained nationwide campaign to resist what they describe as a “draconian” and unjust tax measure. In a press briefing on Monday, June 9, the caucus stated that it …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for both school and private candidates will be held from Wednesday, 11 June to Wednesday, 18 June 2025. In a statement issued by the Council on Monday, June 9, WAEC disclosed that a total …

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), and the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) have expressed their deep concern and discontent over the undue delay in releasing the exchange rate for the book and research allowance and payment. According …

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Kwahu East District in the Eastern Region, Hon Samuel Asamoah, has paid a visit to Kwahu Ankomah to inspect the collapsed Ankomah Bridge, a vital link between the farming communities of Ankomah and Oframase. The bridge’s collapse has had a profound impact on the …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has revised the implementation of the controversial Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy following stiff resistance from oil marketing companies. Originally scheduled to take effect on Monday June 9, the new GHC1-per-litre levy faced rejection from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), who …

A Colombian presidential candidate remains in intensive care after he was shot three times – twice in the head – at a campaign event in the capital, Bogotá. Miguel Uribe Turbay, a 39-year-old senator, was attacked while addressing supporters in a park on Saturday. Police arrested a 15-year-old suspect at …

Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.      The Daily Searchlight               The Informer           The Ghanaian Times         WATCH: Ken Agyapong Drops Bombshell At …

Former Member of Parliament and former NPP presidential aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong says the party has never made it a practice to reward poor performance with a second shot—particularly in the selection of its presidential candidate. Speaking at Mampong in the Ashanti Region during a visit to mourn the late Mamponghene, …