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President John Dramani Mahama’s official X account (@JDMahama) has been hacked. This comes after the account was used to promote a cryptocurrency scam linked to Solanafrica, sparking mixed reactions. The fraudulent post claimed the project was “led by Ghana’s President John Mahama to make payments across Africa free using the …

The government has announced plans to reduce the cost of an ordinary passport from GH¢500 to GH¢350 in the coming days, representing a more than 25% decrease aimed at making passports more accessible while maintaining high security standards. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced while answering questions on …

This is an annual tournament played which started since the year 2022, and this year is the fourth edition , which started with total number of 56 players. Twenty three(23) different nationals including thirteen ladies, which is the biggest group ever so far. This year commencement is with representatives of …

Captain (Rtd) Alec Grant Sam, the first pilot to fly Ghana Airways DC 10 from London to Ghana has died in Accra, aged 94. The former Managing Director of Ghana Airways died on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at his residence in Teshie-Nungua Estates in Accra. “He passed away peacefully in …

The Foreign Affairs Ministry has issued a stern reminder regarding the recall of Diplomatic and Service Passports issued during the previous administration. This follows a directive from the Office of the President and a subsequent public announcement by the Ministry on 15th January, 2025. The Ministry notes that a total …

President John Dramani Mahama paid a working visit to Bamako, Mali on Saturday, where discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, addressing regional security concerns, and fostering economic growth.           Mr Mahama noted that the visit underscored the enduring friendship between the two nations, built upon a …

The First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, John Kwame Duodu, also known as Sir John, has extended warm and heartfelt wishes to Ghana’s Muslim community and beyond as they begin their Ramadan fast. Sir John’s goodwill message expressed his solidarity and …

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a stark assessment of Ghana’s economic situation, describing the nation as “broken on many fronts” due to staggering debt and financial mismanagement. Presenting his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term to Parliament in Accra on Thursday, February 27, he …

The 2025 Hajj Taskforce has announced that March 13, 2025, will be the final deadline for payment of the Hajj package. This announcement was made on February 26, 2025, at the Hajj Village, Kotoka International Airport. The Taskforce emphasised that no extension will be granted beyond this deadline and urged …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially informed the public of an export ban imposed by the Government of Burkina Faso on key agricultural commodities, including rice, millet, maize, sorghum, and white beans (cowpea). The restriction, outlined in a joint communique, dated 19th December 2023, prohibits the export of these …