GENERAL NEWS

China has announced a new 125% tariff on US imports, marking a sharp increase from the 84% rate introduced on Wednesday, April 9. This move brings China’s tariff level in line with the current US tariff on Chinese goods. This latest development follows US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of …

Stakeholders in the energy sector are urging the government to establish a clear and enforceable timeframe to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. They believe that holding key authorities accountable within a defined period is essential to effectively tackling the issue. Some stakeholders argue that individuals with political connections …

Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today   The Daily Searchlight             Daily Graphic             Daily Guide     WATCH: Kumasi Gets New Mayor After KMA Assembly Members Endorse …

The government, through the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP), has paid the 31 days arrears owed to caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) for the First Term of the The School Feeding Programme Secretariat extended its appreciation to the government for the timely release of …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, is leading a high-powered team of operations, investigation, and intelligence officers to Bawku in the Upper East Region to assess the security situation on the ground. This move follows a violent confrontation between some youth and the police, during which one …

Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi has been confirmed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA). He previously served as the Municipal Chief Executive Officer (MCE) of Obuasi under the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. Following President John Dramani Mahama’s nomination, Boadi’s recent victory comes after a …

The Ghana Cocoa Board is urging the general public, stakeholders, and members of the media to disregard any statements or reports suggesting that a decision has been made regarding the announcement of a new producer price for cocoa. In an official statement, COCOBOD clarified that these claims are false, as …

The National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has issued a strong warning to the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, demanding that he ensures the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, is presented to the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) by …

Kwabena Frimpong, a respected expert in Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Management and a politician , has issued a powerful open letter to President John Dramani Mahama, expressing grave concern over the escalating impact of illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, on Ghana’s environment, public health, and social fabric. With …

In a move to further distance itself from its colonial past, the government of Niger has officially adopted the Hausa language as the nation’s national language. In a new charter released last week and published in a special edition of the government’s official journal, the military government announced that the …