Author: SAMUEL

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama and a team from the Bank, have met with representatives of various Islamic groups led by the Office of the National Chief Imam. The meeting took place at Bank Square in Accra on September 3, 2025. The meeting was part of the broader consultations towards the establishment of non-interest banking and Finance in Ghana. Dr. Asiama emphasised at the meeting that non-interest banking would expand financial inclusion and create opportunities for all. Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, stressed that non-interest banking should be seen more…

The Cedi has depreciated again per the rate from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) on Friday, September 5. On Friday, it was selling at 11.9560 and buying at 11.9440 to the dollar. With the Pound, it was selling at 16.0617 and buying at 16.0456. The Euro was selling at 13.9170 and buying at 13.9043. On Thursday, September 4, the Cedi was selling at 11.9060 and buying at 11.8941 to a dollar. The recent marginal depreciation of the Cedi has raised concerns among the trading public. The central bank has, however, taken steps to strengthen the Cedi. The Bank of Ghana…

Ghanaian musician and producer, D-Black has dismissed claims that he had a privileged upbringing, stating that his childhood journey was far from privileged. Responding to a claim on X (formerly Twitter) about his background, the CEO of Black Avenue Muzik disclosed that his father’s passing when he was only 12 years old was a huge loss in his early years. He claimed that because of that tragedy, his mother was left to raise the family by herself, a challenge that shaped his ambition. “Town make hard oo. Or ebe me? Chale,” D-Black posted. His post was responded by one follower…

Bail has been granted to Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, a 29-year-old beautician, who are standing trial for allegedly making abusive statements against President John Dramani Mahama after the August 6 helicopter crash. The Adenta Circuit Court admitted each to bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties, one justified with property. Both pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. Prosecutors say the accused hosted a TikTok live where they remarked, “We would have been happier if the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, was involved in…

Three people, including a teacher and two university students, have been jailed for their roles in exam malpractice during the 2025 WASSCE. The Kasoa-Ofaakor District Magistrate Court handed them a combined 20-month sentence. Samuel Armah, a teacher at Ghana College SHS and an invigilator during the exams, was caught with leaked Social Studies answers on his phone, which he dictated to candidates. He was fined 80 penalty units and sentenced to eight months in prison. Two Level 100 students — Kwame Oteng Nkansah of Accra Technical University and Amedeka James of the University of Ghana — were each jailed for…

The Member of Parliament for Zabzugu, Alhassan Umar is supporting government’s decision to suspend the operations of MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, if the company fails to comply with directives to reduce subscription fees. Umar stressed that the government was acting within the law to protect consumers in an interview on Channel One Newsroom. “The basis of shutting it down is that when you look at the Electronic Communications Act, it states that the government, the NCA, will be protecting consumers,” he explained, noting that the National Communications Authority (NCA) has both the mandate and responsibility to act when companies…

The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the Oti Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument, renewed the Curfew hours for Nkwanta Township and its environs in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region from 6:00 pm to 5:00 am, effective Thursday, September 4, 2025. Government continues to urge Chiefs, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and People of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area. Meanwhile, there is a total ban on all persons in the Nkwanta Township…

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated Ghana’s readiness to collaborate with international partners in the area of trade, investment, energy and security. President Mahama said this on Thursday, September 4, when he bid farewell to the outgoing ambassadors of Angola, Malta, and France. He thanked them for their service and contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing economic cooperation with Ghana. Receiving the envoys separately at the Presidency, President Mahama highlighted expanded opportunities in trade, investment, energy, and security. “Ghana alone cannot fully leverage the investment opportunities available and is ready to partner with others to tap the huge potential,”…

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed Ghana’s interest in more collaboration with France, especially by tapping into its expertise in the aviation industry to equip the Ghana Air Force in terms of training and safety issues. This comes on the heels of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including the Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, on Wednesday, August 6. President Mahama said this on Thursday, September 4, when he bid farewell to the outgoing ambassadors of Angola, Malta, and France. TV3’s Komla Kluste reported that “President Mahama expressed Ghana’s interest in more collaboration with France, especially by…

The Tema Central Constituency Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ian Okwei Tabalor, has denied allegations made by the Tema Development Company (TDC) Limited that he illegally sold a public plot of land in Tema Community 5 to his wife for GHS2,000. This follows remarks made by TDC’s Managing Director, Courage Makafui Nunekpeku, who earlier told the press that the land had been sold to Mr. Okwei’s wife for GHS2,000 despite it being designated for a public toilet facility. Mr. Nunekpeku indicated that the plot had since been recovered as part of TDC’s ongoing efforts to reclaim illegally acquired…