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Ghana has secured a major diplomatic breakthrough as the United States has reversed the visa restrictions imposed on the country in July this year. The development means Ghanaians are now eligible for five-year multiple-entry visas, along with other enhanced consular privileges. The announcement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on his Facebook page on Friday, September 26. He said the information was communicated to him by the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, during a bilateral meeting with Ghana’s delegation on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New…

The Gomoa East District Health Directorate has denied reports of a diarrhoea outbreak in the district, dismissing claims that more than 20 cases had been linked to water supply disruptions. In a statement signed by Mercy Dennis Yamoah, Senior Human Resource Manager, on behalf of the District Director of Health Service, the Directorate insisted that no such outbreak has been recorded. “We can affirm that no such cases were reported at the Fetteh CHPS Compound on Friday, September 19, 2025, as erroneously stated,” the statement clarified. The Directorate explained that while there is currently an acute disruption in potable water…

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has issued a strong caution to party members, stressing that President John Mahama’s performance will determine the party’s fortunes in the 2028 elections. Gbande made it clear that he would not be part of the next campaign if Mahama fails to deliver on his mandate during an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen program. “Anybody who thinks Mahama’s success is not their success is being delusional. If he fails, the NDC will go into opposition because I will not go for the campaign. “My principles will not allow me…

The Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has commended the latest engagement between the Constitution Review Committee (CRC) and the Judiciary, describing it as frank, constructive, and reform-oriented. The long-anticipated meeting was held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Conference Room of the Judicial Service Administration and was chaired by Acting Chief Justice and Chief Justice-nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. In a statement after the engagement, sighted by MyNewsGh, Prempeh highlighted the significance of the discussions. “The long-awaited engagement between the Constitution Review Committee and the Judiciary was held yesterday… Chaired by Acting…

Bitcoin ETFs swung back into the red with $258 million in outflows, while ether ETFs marked a fourth consecutive day of withdrawals with another $251 million. Heavy exits from Fidelity and Bitwise dominated the carnage. ETF Pain Deepens: Bitcoin Funds See $258 Million Outflow, Ether Loses $251 Million The crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) markets are in damage-control mode this week. What started as a tug-of-war between inflows and outflows has tilted sharply to the downside, with both bitcoin and ether ETFs suffering heavy redemptions on Thursday, Sept. 25. Bitcoin ETFs registered a $258.46 million outflow, breaking their short-lived rebound from…

The cryptocurrency climbed to $110K after the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis published its personal consumption expenditures report on Friday. BTC Inches Upward After Tepid Inflation Report The Bureau of Economic Analysis released a relatively uneventful personal consumption expenditures (PCE) report on Friday, showing a 0.3% rise in prices for August, bringing the annual inflation rate to 2.7%, in line with economists’ predictions. July’s rate was 2.6% and bitcoin reacted little if at all to the news at first, but eventually cleared the $110K threshold later in the afternoon. (Inflation for August 2025 changed little but remained sticky / U.S.…

Kraken, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly closed a $500 million funding round, reaching a valuation of $50 billion. The raise, which had participation of Arjun Sethi, co-CEO of Kraken, and Tribe Capital, a venture capital firm founded by Sethi himself, has fueled speculation about Kraken going public soon. Kraken Closes $500M Funding Round Successfully, Reaches $15B Valuation Kraken, one of the household crypto names in the U.S., has reportedly closed its latest funding round successfully in preparation for an upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) move. Fortune, citing “a person who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly” as…

Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has strongly denied allegations that he sexually assaulted one of his former domestic workers. He has also announced plans to take legal action against the individual who made the claim on social media. The controversy began after photos from the 25th birthday celebration of Rudeboy’s wife, Ivy Ifeoma, were shared online. Initial reactions focused on their 18-year age gap, but things escalated when a social media user accused Rudeboy of raping or coercing a domestic worker, whom they described as significantly younger. The person also alleged that Rudeboy asked his wife and…

The Railway Workers Union of Ghana has suspended its planned strike action scheduled for September 30, 2025, following a directive from the National Labour Commission (NLC). The union had earlier announced its intention to embark on a strike and peaceful picketing over delays in the payment of salaries and other legitimate entitlements, citing severe financial and health hardships faced by its members. In a letter dated September 24 and addressed to the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, the union confirmed the suspension, noting that the NLC has intervened and scheduled a negotiation meeting for September 30 the same day the…

Ghanaian music star Krymi, real name Henry Nuamah, has officially tied the knot, sending his fans into a frenzy by sharing beautiful photos of his wedding. The singer, famous for hits like “Party Gbee” and “So Damn Fine,” announced his new marital status on Thursday, September 25, 2025, posting two elegant portraits of himself and his bride on social media. He captioned the photos simply with “#NewBeginning #HENESI25,” a move that immediately set off speculation among his followers. Fans quickly theorized that “HENESI” is a blended name from Henry and “Esi,” likely revealing his wife’s name. The announcement triggered an…