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Entertainment Published May 27, 2026 at 6:04 PM Share Copy link Copied! Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Telegram Nigerian entrepreneur and celebrity barman, Chief Priest, has opened up on his rift with Afrobeats star, Burna Boy. Chief Priest claimed that Burna Boy attacked him because of his close relationship with Davido. Naija News reports that the businessman made the claim during an appearance on The Beat 99.9 FM on Wednesday. Speaking during his interview, Chief Priest disclosed that his journey to success began with an apprenticeship and years of hard work, adding that fame and financial growth often attract envy and…
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed that 26 Ghanaian prisoners were among the first batch of 300 evacuees repatriated from South Africa on Wednesday, May 27, following recent xenophobic attacks in the country. Speaking after the evacuees arrived at the Accra International Airport, Mr Ablakwa expressed gratitude to the South African authorities for allowing the prisoners to return home alongside the other evacuees. According to him, the individuals had been detained for violating visa and stay permit regulations in South Africa. “Let me welcome the 26 Ghanaians, whom we negotiated with; they were in prison, they had been…
By Iddi Yire Accra, May 28, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Ghana National Hajj Board and all stakeholders for their dedication and hard work in ensuring a smooth and successful 2026 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “This year’s Hajj operations has been largely successful. About 6,900 Ghanaian pilgrims were lifted to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to undertake the sacred pilgrimage.” President Mahama made the remarks during the 2026 Eid al-Adha National Prayer Session held at the Black Star Square in Accra. He noted that he had received encouraging reports regarding accommodation, feeding arrangements, transportation,…
Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has announced the arrival of approximately 1,000,000 barrels of Bonga Crude Oil aboard the MT Cap Felix as part of its ongoing refinery revitalization and crude processing program. The crude oil cargo was purchased from Shell and supplied through TOR’s tolling partner, Fujeirah/Triangle Commodities Trading (TCT), under an arrangement aimed at supporting the refinery’s operational recovery and ensuring sustained petroleum product supply to the Ghanaian market. In a statement, the oil refinery said the receipt of the Bonga Crude marks another significant milestone in TOR’s efforts to restore stable refining activities, improve national energy security, and…
By Hannah DadzieMinister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced that the first batch of Ghanaian health professionals is expected to depart for Jamaica in June 2026 following the signing of a bilateral agreement between the two countries.The agreement, signed during the third session of the Ghana-Jamaica Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation in Accra, is aimed at facilitating the structured recruitment and deployment of Ghanaian health workers to Jamaica.Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr Akandoh described the agreement as a major milestone in the longstanding relationship between Ghana and Jamaica, built on shared history, heritage and South-South cooperation.According to him,…
JOHANNEBURG (AP) — The first group of around 300 Ghanaian nationals flew to their country on Wednesday as their government started a voluntary repatriation program for its citizens in response to anti-immigration tensions in South Africa.Families and travelers gathered at the Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg with their luggage as officials and police coordinated the departure process.The repatriation follows renewed demonstrations over illegal immigration in parts of South Africa, where frustrations over unemployment, crime and access to services have fueled tensions.Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, told reporters at the airport that more people than those on the…
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, is pushing for aggressive local processing of Ghana’s natural resources, warning that the country has delayed for too long in adding value to key exports such as gold, cocoa and oil.According to him, processing these commodities locally could trigger a major turnaround in Ghana’s balance of payments while boosting government revenue, creating jobs and improving oversight across the value chain.Dr. Asiama made the remarks at the signing ceremony of the second gold refining partnership between Ghana Gold Board and Royal Ghana Gold Limited.“For us, processing our national resources is a…
For more than a decade, Jeffrey Sarpong assumed that his education in Vermont would lead him to a career in health care. The 32-year-old native of Ghana was a teenager when his family moved to Montpelier in 2012; by the time the pandemic hit in 2020, he was on track to earn a nursing degree. But in 2023, Sarpong gave up what could have been a respected and lucrative profession back in his home country to pursue a career in the cannabis business, an emerging Ghanaian industry. This fall, he will be the first Ghanaian to complete the cannabis studies…
It’s Wednesday, 27 May, and this is News Bite with Marcelle Gordon.The first group of Ghanaian nationals accepting voluntary repatriation are on their way home after more than 800 Ghanaians registered for evacuation following weeks of anti-illegal immigration marches in South Africa. Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quashie, confirmed that the first group of 300 Ghanaian nationals left from OR Tambo on Wednesday, with another group expected to depart on Sunday.Also today, Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni’s extortion and money laundering case has been re-enrolled and moved to the Delmas Magistrate’s Court after the National Prosecuting Authority filed a complaint…
A leading international rights organisation has accused the United Arab Emirates of acting as a critical recruitment hub and transit point for foreign mercenaries. The fighters are allegedly deploying to Sudan to support a paramilitary group accused of widespread atrocities. Human Rights Watch released a comprehensive report on Tuesday detailing the accusations. The group alleges that a network of Emirati and Colombian security firms covertly recruited former Colombian soldiers. These contractors were reportedly funnelled through the UAE military infrastructure. They then arrived on the frontlines of Sudan’s civil war to bolster the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The UAE government has…
Entertainment Published May 27, 2026 at 2:12 PM Share Copy link Copied! Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Telegram Nigerian rapper Ice Prince Zamani has opened up about his struggle with addiction and what it cost him. Speaking during a recent episode of the Black Box podcast, he disclosed that smoking heavily cost him a fortune before he decided to quit. According to Ice Prince, he spent about ₦340 million on weed between 2020 and 2026 from just one dealer in Lagos. The rapper said the amount did not include what he spent through other suppliers in Abuja, Jos, Ghana and London.…
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaian youth to stay away from drug addiction, stressing that the safety and wellbeing of young people remain essential to nation-building. President John Mahama and National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu Thousands of Muslims observe Eid al-Adha 2025 at Independence Square. Credit: Myjoyonline.com
Ghana boxing Ghana’s boxing Interim Management Committee (IMC) has extended its professional boxer health screening deadline to Friday, May 29, after heavy rains disrupted the registration process at Jamestown Police Station in Accra. The IMC, operating under the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), launched the registration exercise on Monday, May 25, as part of what it describes as a wider reform agenda aimed at improving athlete welfare and professionalising the sport. Heavy rainfall during the week forced a revised timeline, with the planning committee pushing the final cut-off to accommodate boxers who have yet to complete the process. IMC Chairman Samir…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured evacuated Ghanaians from South Africa that the government remains fully committed to ensuring their safe return and successful reintegration into Ghana following rising xenophobic tensions in the Southern African country.Speaking ahead of the evacuation exercise on Wednesday, May 27, the Foreign Affairs Minister stressed that the government considers the welfare of Ghanaian citizens abroad a top national priority and has therefore put in place measures to support the returnees upon arrival.According to him, the evacuees will not be treated as abandoned citizens but rather welcomed home with dignity and honour…
Board Chairman of the Forest Plantation Development Fund, Prof. Martin Oteng‑Ababio, has cast doubt on the long‑standing practice of desilting the Odaw River, arguing that it is not a sustainable solution to Accra’s perennial flooding.For decades, successive governments have invested heavily in dredging sections of the Odaw around Circle, hoping to reduce the capital’s recurring floods. But Prof. Oteng‑Ababio says the strategy tackles symptoms, not causes.Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Tuesday, May 26, he stated bluntly:“The desilting of the Odaw River is not an antidote to the flooding situation in Accra. It’s…
”[The apology] reinforces the growing global understanding that confronting historical injustices demands truth-telling and moral responsibility as essential foundations for justice and reconciliation,” its statement, released late on Tuesday, said.
Former Hearts of Oak defender Dan Quaye has defended former Hearts head coach Didi Dramani, insisting the club’s underwhelming season was largely the fault of the players rather than the technical team. Quaye made the remarks following Hearts of Oak’s decision to part ways with Dramani despite the club finishing third in the just-ended Ghana Premier League season. According to the former defender, coaches can only provide guidance and tactics, with the ultimate responsibility resting on the players to execute instructions on the pitch. “Every work has leaders. The leaders are only offering teaching to equip the subordinates. In football, I believe a…
Ghana welcomed 96,000 passenger arrivals in March 2026, reflecting sustained activity in the country’s travel and aviation sector despite global economic headwinds.The latest figures, captured in the Bank of Ghana’s Summary of Economic and Financial Charts, highlight continued demand for travel into the country and reinforce Ghana’s growing profile as a regional hub for business travel, conferences, tourism, and investment‑related activity.The March data also points to steady recovery across the aviation and hospitality industries, with rising passenger traffic expected to boost hotels, transport operators, restaurants, and other tourism‑linked businesses.Airlines continue to expand connectivity into Accra and other parts of the…
The primary mandate of Ghana’s security architecture is simple: to protect lives, property, and the territorial integrity of our nation. When a citizen or investor spots a police uniform or a military beret, it should evoke a profound sense of safety and order. However, a deeply unsettling trend threatens to dismantle this foundational public trust. The shocking revelation by the Ghana Police Service that three police officers and two military personnel were key operatives in a dangerous cross-regional gold robbery syndicate strikes at the very heart of national security.This incident is not an isolated modern anomaly; rather, it is a…
By James Amoh Junior, GNA Accra, May 27, GNA – The Government of Ghana has commended Pope Leo XIV for apologising over the historical role of the Holy See in legitimising and sustaining the transatlantic enslavement of Africans. It described the gesture as a significant contribution to global reparatory justice efforts. The Government said the apology represented an important moment in the international pursuit of historical truth, reconciliation, justice and human dignity, particularly at a time when the world was increasingly confronting the enduring consequences of slavery and colonialism. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency, said the Pope’s remarks demonstrated moral courage and…
Ghana recorded a strong trade surplus in April 2026, supported by high export earnings, according to the latest data from the Bank of Ghana. The data showed that total exports reached $11.15 billion cumulatively as of April 2026, while total imports stood at $5.87 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $5.28 billion. A breakdown of exports showed that gold remained the top export, bringing in $6.86 billion during the period. This confirms gold’s important role in Ghana’s exports. Cocoa exports brought in $1.86 billion, while oil exports earned $1.28 billion, showing that both commodities continue to support the country’s trade. Other exports…
The West African country has officially launched a new electronic visa platform designed to speed up visa approvals, simplify travel, and modernise immigration procedures, as governments across Africa compete to attract tourists, investors, global businesses and regional travellers. The move could significantly reduce paperwork, long embassy processes and travel bottlenecks that have historically discouraged movement across Africa, where visa restrictions remain among the highest globally despite years of African Union integration efforts. Mahama also announced visa fee waivers for African passport holders travelling to Ghana for tourism or business, a decision likely to strengthen Ghana’s appeal as…
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) is targeting a reduction in energy-related expenditure for businesses to about 20 percent as part of efforts to improve competitiveness, lower production costs, and strengthen Ghana’s industrial growth agenda.The Chamber says energy currently accounts for between 30 and 40 percent of operating costs for many businesses in Ghana, with manufacturers among the hardest hit.Through its newly launched Energy and Climate Desk, established in collaboration with GIZ, the Chamber hopes to support businesses in adopting more affordable and reliable energy solutions.Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, Mark Badu-Aboagye, speaking to the media…
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Accra — Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 28-man squad for the Black Stars’ final training camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as preparations begin in Cardiff with an international friendly against Wales scheduled for June 2.The provisional squad will be reduced to 26 players before Ghana submits its final list for the tournament, which will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. FIFA’s submission deadline is June 1. Experienced Core and Key ReturnsAthletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams and Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo headline Ghana’s attacking options, while Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew provide…
Entertainment Published May 27, 2026 at 8:39 AM Share Copy link Copied! Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Telegram Popular Nigerian music producer and record executive, Olumide Ogunade, better known as ID Cabasa, has reacted to the growing cases of killings, kidnappings and violent attacks across the country. Naija News reports that the veteran producer shared his concerns in an emotional video on his Instagram page where he spoke about how many Nigerians now seem used to disturbing incidents because such reports have become common in different parts of the country. According to him, the constant violence has made many people less…
By Yussif Ibrahim, GNA Agogo (Ash), May 26, GNA – The Erudite Women’s Empowerment Foundation (EWEF), in partnership with Plan International Ghana and the National Youth Authority, has launched a project aimed at advancing young women’s political participation and transforming harmful social norms in communities. The project, dubbed “Advancing Young Women’s Political Participation and Social Norms Change in Ghana,” seeks to strengthen the leadership, advocacy, and governance participation of young women through mentorship, capacity building and stakeholder collaboration. It is being implemented by EWEF with funding support from the European Union through UN Women and would run for 18 months in the Asante Akim North, Central and South Municipalities. Mrs. Constance Ohenewaa Ankoma,…
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Three persons, including a female, have been busted and arraigned over alleged SIM box fraud at Sakumono in Tema West. They are Olanrewaju Adedeji Segun, Timileyin Fakunle, and Olamide Roheemot, all data managers. Three other accomplices, Adebowole Pelumi, Michael Taiwo, and one Tommy, are said to be at large. The accused persons are said to have fraudulently obstructed the communication of victims and obtained funds from them through mobile money payments, then systematically converted the funds into cryptocurrency and transferred them outside Ghana. Further investigations also revealed that, from June 2025 to January 2026, the accused persons and their accomplices…
Italy’s highest court has ruled that a five-star Dolomites hotel was acting lawfully when it refused to provide tap water to a tourist. The woman unsuccessfully argued that “water is a natural resource and a universal human right” after a waiter only offered her €7 (£6) bottled mineral water at the restaurant of the five-star Hotel Sassongher in Corvara during the 2019 ski season. The Italian Supreme Court denied her request for €2,700 to compensate her for emotional distress and economic damage, Italian media reports. Silvio Belardi, the lawyer representing the hotel, is quoted in the newspaper Corriere Alto Adige…
Former Black Stars and Hearts of Oak defender Dan Quaye has expressed confidence in Ghana’s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging supporters to remain patient with the national team. Speaking to GhanaSportsPage.com, Quaye acknowledged the efforts being made behind the scenes by the Ghana Football Association and team management, insisting that the responsibility now lies with the players to deliver on the pitch. “The management and the leaders are doing their part. It’s up to the players to do theirs,” Quaye said. The former defender compared the current generation to his era, noting that the Black Stars once…
Ghana recorded estimated foreign direct investment inflows of US$2.61 billion in 2025 across 253 projects and existing companies. This is according to the latest provisional data from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre.The 2025 figures far surpass the US$652 million recorded in 2024, underscoring renewed investor interest in the economy following significant improvements in inflationary pressures and currency stability during the period under review.The figures, compiled from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Petroleum Commission, and Ghana Free Zones Authority, show that new projects registered under the GIPC accounted for the largest share of inflows at US$1.437 billion from 180 projects.Existing upstream…
Powering Ghana’s SMEs Through Green Financing Partnerships Peacefmonline.com
Senegal’s parliament elected Ousmane Sonko as its speaker on Tuesday, days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fired him as prime minister amid a deepening rift over the government’s reform agenda and how to resolve a worsening debt crisis. Political analysts said the speaker position could give the former premier, who was ousted on Friday, a platform to challenge Faye, though Sonko moved to downplay that prospect. “We are not here to fight against the president of the republic, but the assembly will fully play its role,” Sonko told lawmakers as he accepted the new post. International investors are likely to price in…
Ghana signed deals with local refiners to process more gold domestically GoldBod will supply up to one ton of unrefined gold weekly to Royal Gold Refinery Ghana aims to keep more gold revenues, jobs and refining profits in the local economy Ghana’s state gold regulator, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), signed an agreement Monday with local refiner Royal Gold Refinery to process gold mined in the country, as Accra steps up efforts to expand domestic refining capacity and capture more value from the sector. Ghana Expands Domestic Refining Capacity Under the partnership, GoldBod will supply Royal Gold Refinery with…
Pep Guardiola may leave Manchester City with 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles, but he insisted on Sunday that it was the memories and connections, not the silverware, that will define his decade in charge at the club.Guardiola, who gave his final post-game press conference as City boss after a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in a season finale that meant little for either side, spoke movingly about the bond he forged with players, staff, fans and the city.While his record speaks for itself, Guardiola said trophies alone could never capture what he experienced at the club.“The luggage of…
By Jean-Pierre A. Heads of State, Ministers of Health, multilateral institutions, philanthropic leaders, and global health experts recently convened at the Global Health Campus in Geneva for the Accra Reset High-Level Dialogue on Global Health Architecture, held on the margins of the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79). Member States of the World Health Organization convened to discuss the next era of global health. The event, titled Geneva Clarion Call: Rethinking Power, Financing and Global Health Delivery, brought together more than 250 high-level participants to advance discussions on sovereign, country-led approaches to global health reform and delivery. The Accra Reset, a head-of-state-led…
Getting Rejected By Clubs Was Frustrating – Antoine Semenyo Peacefmonline.com
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has entered into a strategic partnership with Rendeavour, Africa’s new city builder to support infrastructure-led industrialisation and trade development across the continent. The partnership makes Rendeavour the AfCFTA’s inaugural implementation partner for African industrialisation and trade infrastructure, according to a statement to the Ghana News Agency in Accra. Under the agreement, Rendeavour would support the AfCFTA Secretariat in advancing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as catalysts for industrialisation, mobilising private capital for trade-enabling infrastructure, and developing trade and industrial corridors linked to master-planned cities, logistics networks and integrated industrial hubs. The agreement was…
Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah received the donation The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has announced an ambitious government target to reduce maternal deaths by 20 per cent before the end of 2026, as authorities intensify efforts to improve maternal healthcare and save the lives of mothers and newborns across the country.The announcement was made during her working visit to the Awutu Senya East Municipal Health Directorate under Phase Three of the Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme (MMARP), a nationwide initiative designed to strengthen healthcare delivery and tackle preventable maternal deaths.Dr Ayensu-Danquah expressed concern over…
By Shine Esi KwawukumeyAccra, May 25, GNA – Youth participation, grassroots education and community action are critical to solving Africa’s growing sanitation and water management crisis, stakeholders at the 2026 African Academic Heritage Fair have said.The programme, organised by the Association of African Universities on the theme, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063,” brought together academics, researchers, students and policy experts from across Africa.Participants at the high-level dialogue stressed that governments alone could not solve the continent’s sanitation problems without active citizen involvement.Miss Rachel, a participant from a university delegation, said…
Prof. Martin Oteng-Ababio, Board Chairman of the Forest Plantation Development Fund, has called for the development of additional arterial and alternative roads in Accra to help ease the capital’s worsening traffic congestion.Speaking in an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, May 26, Prof. Oteng-Ababio said the city’s current road network places excessive pressure on a limited number of major routes, creating bottlenecks that worsen delays when incidents occur.“What we have not done best, from my perspective, is the arterial roads. We all have to use the same route from Achimata to Legon.…
Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has left his role as head coach of Hearts of Oak Ghana Premier League side Accra Hearts of Oak have officially parted ways with head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani and his technical team following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the club explained that the decision came after a detailed assessment by the Board as part of efforts to reshape the team’s future direction. Although Hearts of Oak finished third in the league standings, management believes changes are necessary to match the club’s broader ambitions and football philosophy.“The Board…
The Black Stars have opened camp in Cardiff ahead of next week’s international friendly against Wales.The team is being taken through training drills by head coach Carlos Queiroz.Thirteen players trained at Dragon Park on Monday, with others expected to join the squad on Tuesday.They include Ernest Nuamah, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Jordan Ayew, Caleb Yirenkyi, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Elisha Owusu, Gideon Mensah, Marvin Senaya, Jerome Opoku, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Solomon Agbasi, and Alidu Seidu.The Black Stars will train in Cardiff for one week ahead of the international friendly against Wales on Tuesday, June 2, before traveling to the United States of…
The defence in the ongoing trial involving Kwabena Adu-Boahene and others on Monday questioned Madam Mildred Donkor, third prosecution witness (PW3), over a series of bank transfers reflected in documents before the court. During further cross-examination by Samuel Atta-Akyea, counsel for the accused persons, the witness was taken through transactions allegedly involving transfers from the accounts of Advantage Solutions Limited. Counsel for the defence referred the witness to a transaction dated July 9, 2018, involving a transfer of GH¢1.7 million allegedly in favour of Mr Adu-Boahene. Madam Donkor responded that, per the document shown to her, it indicated a transfer…
Sempe Muslim Akwashongtse and Supreme Head of Gbese Sonmnena, Nii Doku III, Nii Adote Odaawulu IThe Sempe Muslim Akwashongtse and Supreme Head of Gbese Sonmnena, Nii Doku III, Nii Adote Odaawulu, has called on the youth to embrace education, discipline and hard work as essential tools for personal development and national progress.Delivering his Eid-ul-Adha message to Muslims in Ghana and across the world, the revered traditional leader urged young people to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills that would position them as responsible future leaders and agents of positive transformation in society.According to him, the significance of Eid-ul-Adha goes…
The Dean of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Volta Region, Hon. Jerry Ameko, has appealed to the National Identification Authority (NIA) to extend the ongoing registration exercise for children aged between 6 and 14 years, saying many school children in the region are yet to be captured.According to him, the 21-day exercise, which began on May 5, was expected to cover school communities across the region, but several schools were not reached before the official end of the registration period.Hon. Ameko explained that although the exercise was designed to ensure that children within the target age…
Ghana Cannot Progress on a Half-Day EconomyFor decades, Ghana has operated on a restrictive, post-colonial “9-to-5” economic clock. By 6:00 PM, major commercial hubs across Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale fall silent, production lines grind to a halt, and vital national assets sit idle for half the day. In a country where youth unemployment demands urgent action, we can no longer afford to let our economy sleep while the rest of the world moves forward.The introduction of the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+) represents a major shift in our national development strategy [24hplus.gov.gh]. Following the recent passage of…
High Court Adjourns Abronye’s Bail Application Peacefmonline.com