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Abraham Koomson is the General Secretary of the GFL The Secretary General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has cautioned that recent comments by the General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, describing calls for a third presidential term for President John Dramani Mahama as “sycophancy,” could undermine unity within the party.Koomson said the remarks were ill-advised and poorly delivered, warning that they risk deepening internal divisions at a time when cohesion is critical for the governing party.Speaking on Ahotor FM on Saturday, January 1, Koomson argued that there was nothing wrong…
Ruben Amorim is a former Manchester United manager Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim’s controversial post‑match comments after Manchester United drew 1–1 with Leeds United in the Premier League on January 4, 2025, was a leading factor in his dismissal.Following the disappointing result, journalists questioned the coach’s ability to manage the Red Devils after recording inconsistent performances since assuming the role.This did not sit well with Amorim, who responded that he was the manager of the club and that he had a say in the affairs of the team.Anthony Joshua’s coach and close friend among accident fatalities – ReportsHe further stated that…
THE Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU-Ghana) has urged the government to formulate practical and workable economic policies and interventions that promote business and industrial growth.The formulation of such policies, the ICU-Ghana, in its New Year message by its General Secretary, Mr Morgan Ayawine, and copied to The Ghanaian Times yesterday, said would help address the unemployment situation in the country.According to Mr Ayawine, he indicated that it was important for the government to ensure that the positive atmosphere that it had created through its economic recovery efforts under its reset agenda was sustained. This, he emphasised, could be achieved…
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has foiled a planned robbery operation along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta stretch, following intelligence that a gang of armed robbers had positioned themselves in a bush to attack commuters.Acting on the information on December 31, 2025, a police team moved to the area where they encountered four armed suspects. Upon sighting the police, the suspects opened fire and attempted to flee, prompting officers to return fire.During the exchange, two of the suspects, identified as Usmaro Mohammed and Yaw Frimpong, also known as Nana Yaw, sustained gunshot injuries, while two others escaped into the bush.A subsequent…
Wendy Shay is a Ghanaian singer Ghanaian singer and songwriter Wendy Shay has detailed some of the challenges of mentoring another person’s child.In a post she made on her official TikTok page, the singer wrote; “The hardest part of mentoring someone else’s child is often the parents’ interference. What’s all this?”Wendy Shay outdid herself in 2025 – Roselyn FelliThe post has since sparked conversations online, with some suggesting that she should lets go and allow the child be mentored and natured by their parents. Others, however, believe that if the singer is doing it well, then the parents wouldn’t interfere.…
THE Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged students to shun dishonesty and commit themselves to disciplined learning as future leaders of Ghana.She made the call at the 2026 Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) Gospel and Power Conference, which brought together thousands of young Christians from across the country. The atmosphere at the event was both vibrant and reverent, with participants engaging in songs of praise and worship that reflected the unity and diversity of the youth of the Church of Pentecost, the organisers of the conference.Addressing the gathering, Professor Opoku-Agyemang encouraged the students to see themselves…
Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine is the Attorney General and Minister of Justice The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has cautioned members of National Democratic Congress (NDC) against engaging in early internal maneuvering over the party’s future flagbearership, describing it as a needless distraction from national development.According to him, the immediate priority of government officials and party members should be the effective delivery of governance programmes, rather than premature debates about succession.Speaking in an interview on Bolgatanga-based A1 Radio, Dr Ayine stressed that President John Dramani Mahama has served only one year of his mandate and…
Popular Nigerian TikToker and online streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, Peller, has expressed regret over his inability to speak fluent English, revealing plans to return to school to improve himself academically. Naija News reports that Peller made the disclosure during a recent live-stream session with fellow content creator, Enzo, in a conversation that has since gone viral on social media. During the live interaction, Enzo asked Peller to formally introduce himself in English. “Just tell them in English that your name is Peller,” Enzo requested. However, the TikTok star declined, admitting his discomfort with the language. “In English? E no go go,”…
This is a slight increase from the GH¢10.45 to $1 rate recorded on January 2, 2026 The cedi opened the first trading Monday of the new year at an average selling rate of GH¢10.5053 to the US dollar on the Bank of Ghana’s interbank foreign exchange market.This is a slight increase from the GH¢10.45 to $1 rate recorded on January 2, 2026.Data released by the Bank of Ghana on Monday, January 5, 2026, showed the dollar buying at GH¢10.4948 and selling at GH¢10.5053 to US$1. The euro traded at GH¢14.1574 (buying) and GH¢14.1726 (selling), while the pound sterling was quoted…
The South African rand was steady in early trade on Monday, as investors considered the implications of U.S. military action in Venezuela, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand.At 0657 GMT the rand traded at 16.5050 against the dollar , a whisker away from Friday’s closing level of 16.5075.The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend to face drug-trafficking charges, while President Donald Trump announced that he was putting Venezuela under temporary American control.Trump said as part of the takeover, major U.S. oil companies would move into Venezuela, which has the world’s largest oil reserves, and refurbish…
I have always found Brigadier-General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah (Ret) to be peevishly funny, if also because the Winneba native, from the Central Region, has always come off to me as an old man who is so scandalously out of touch with the practical reality on the ground not to recognize the stark fact that he lost his relevance in Ghanaian political and public life and culture well over two decades ago.And this was primarily because even as a senior military officer, the former Chief of the Defense Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) so woefully lacked a moral and…
ZEN Petroleum Limited has announced the appointment of seasoned corporate leader Frank Adu as its new Board Chairman, effective January 1, 2026. The appointment was disclosed in a press release issued on Monday, January 5, 2026. Mr. Adu succeeds Tutu Agyare, who steps down after nine years of service as Board Chairman. Mr. Adu brings decades of executive and board-level leadership experience to ZEN Petroleum, particularly within the financial services sector, where he is widely regarded for his strategic insight, disciplined approach to corporate governance, and people-centred leadership style. He served as Managing Director of CAL Bank PLC for 20…
Wizkid is a Nigerian singer Nigerian singer Wizkid has shared how being broke almost ruined his confidence as a young and upcoming artiste in the music industry.In a video shared on Instagram on January 5, 2025, Wizkid recounted how people did not believe in him despite his talent and vision.According to Wizkid, despite the life-troubling challenges he was battling, he remained focused on his vision, hoping that the universe would align in his favour.“Being broke almost killed my confidence, but it never killed my dream. There was a time I had nothing but belief; no money, no connections, just hunger.“I…
President John Dramani Mahama is at the 2025 GNAT conference President John Dramani Mahama is in attendance at the 2025 National Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in Accra on January 5, 2025.The conference, which is the 50th, is expected to deliberate on issues pertaining to education, including policies and other matters that need to be addressed.Discussions will also focus on the welfare of teachers, with the aim of improving their working conditions.Dignitaries such as President Mahama, Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu, his Deputy Dr Clement Apaak, and others are present to address the delegates.Watch the…
2026 Ghana enters 2026 with households confronting the stark arithmetic of January finances as festive spending gives way to immediate obligations spanning school fees, rent payments and transport costs that arrive simultaneously while salaries remain unchanged from December. The month functions as an annual financial pressure point where delayed price adjustments take effect after traders, transport operators and service providers hold back increases through the holiday period. University of Ghana students face fee increases exceeding 25 percent for the current academic year, with College of Humanities freshers now paying 3,110 cedis compared to 2,319 cedis previously. Continuing students at the…
Residents of Ehiamenkyene in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region have renewed calls for the leadership of the Ghana Police Service to intensify its investigations into the murder of Evelyn Osakonor, a popular food vendor, whose prime suspect remains at large months after he allegedly committed the crime. Evelyn, also known as Koyor, a popular food vendor and mother of a three-year-old, was allegedly murdered on November 13, 2025, with her body later found at a guest house linked to her boyfriend, popularly known as James Bond, who has since gone into hiding. The appeal was made on…
A journalist with the Class Media Group has reportedly been assaulted by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service while covering events at the Kasoa New Market. The incident is said to have occurred when the reporter was filming a confrontation between firefighters and traders at the market, following a recent fire outbreak. Information available indicates that the journalist was attacked while attempting to record the exchange between the firefighters and the traders. MyJoyOnline also understands that some residents at the scene were also allegedly assaulted during the confrontation. As of the time of filing this report, the Ghana Police…
The show is scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026 Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie will take his flagship Rapperholic concert to the United Kingdom for the first time, marking a major milestone for the annual event that has become a staple of Ghana’s music calendar.The show, scheduled for the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London on Friday, March 6, 2026, would be produced in partnership with Bizzle Entertainment and Kilimanjaro Live. Sarkodie, one of Africa’s most decorated hip-hop artistes, said the move represents a cultural shift and feels timely. “This is more than just a concert; it’s about expanding the culture beyond…
Moses Tangwam is a geomatics engineer A geomatics engineer has broken down why many utility databases fail, how QA/QC changes everything, and what Ghana’s power sector should do next to keep asset data alive.Speaking with GhanaWeb in an interview, he shared details of how this ca be achieved. The following is a transcript of his responses to questions posed by GhanaWeb to him. GhanaWeb: Moses, you were previously featured by Vanguard for your work in power-sector digitization. Since then, you have worked on large infrastructure projects in both Ghana and the United States. What’s the one lesson that follows you…
Nigerian skitmaker, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has defended TikTok sensation, Peller, following his breakup with fellow influencer, Jarvis, in December 2025. Naija News recalls that Peller was involved in a deliberate car accident to end his life over breakup threats from Jarvis. He was hospitalised and later arrested by the authority “in accordance with extant traffic laws.” However, speaking during a TikTok livestream on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Peller announced that he and Jarvis are just friends and pleaded with netizens not to bully anyone. Peller added that he also apologised to Jarvis’ family, and they have…
I.K. Gyasi (Ibrahim Kwaku Gyasi), a respected Ghanaian educationist and former headmaster of T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School (AMASS) in Kumasi, has passed on. He was 87 years old. As a prolific newspaper columnist, he authored the “Bluntly Speaking” column in The Chronicle newspaper for over 20 years and retired from his column in August 2016 at the age of 80 after 50 years in the media industry. He shared sharp insights on education and other national issues. As a former headmaster of his alma mater, T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School in Kumasi, he served from 1990 to 1998. He was an honorary…
File photo of a worried woman Dear GhanaWeb,My son has a new teacher now. My husband hired him last month because the teacher he had earlier resigned. The teacher was getting married and relocating.I don’t know what’s wrong with me but I’ve fallen completely in love with this new teacher. The way he looks, speaks, teaches, and everything about the guy is on point. I don’t know if it’s love or if I just want to have him sleep with me.I haven’t seen a young man looking so lovable like this before. I literally dream about him. I am always…
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah is the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has cautioned Ghanaians to pay close attention to proposals to amend key constitutional provisions, warning that some of the recommendations could quietly clear the path for future extensions of presidential term limits.Writing on Sunday, January 4, 2026, on the work of the Professor H Kwasi Prempeh Committee, the MP argued that the suggested changes to Article 290 of the 1992 Constitution, alongside the proposal to extend the presidential term from four to five years could fundamentally alter…
Ruben Amorim has been sacked from Manchester United English football club Manchester United has sacked its manager, Ruben Amorim.The decision came after the former manager met with Director of Football Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada on January 5, 2026.Darren Fletcher, who previously served as an under-18 coach at Manchester United, will take over as the new manager of the English side.Ruben Amorim’s dismissal follows a dramatic press conference on January 4, 2025, in which he claimed to have joined Manchester United as their manager, not head coach.Meanwhile, United is sitting in sixth position on the Premier League table after a…
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced that road construction activities will be significantly intensified… Read moreDetails
By Benjamin A. Commey Accra, Jan. 5, GNA – Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor, President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has led a Christmas outreach that brought relief to more than 500 households in Accra. The outreach, dubbed “Sharing of Love,” covered Alajo, Kotobabi Down and Newtown Down, and formed part of activities marking the Christmas season. Beneficiary households received assorted items, including rice, cooking oil, mackerel and tomato paste, to ease their burden during the festive period. Addressing residents, Mr Dwumfuor described Christmas as a season of giving, rooted in Christian values and exemplified by God’s gift of His only begotten Son. “Christmas is about giving, and giving comes from love. When we show love to the needy…
Prophet Eric Boahen Uche is the founder and leader of Reign House Chapel It appears one of the prophecies of the founder and leader of Regin House Chapel, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, popularly known as Prophet Uche, for the year 2026 has come to pass.Speaking at his church’s Watch Night Service on December 31, 2025, the renowned prophet, who is regarded as a spiritual protégé of Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah, the founder of Glorious Word Power Ministries, prophesied that there was going to be a vacant seat in the Parliament of Ghana.He urged Ghanaians to pray for their relations in…
Ajagurajah is a self-acclaimed Ghanaian prophet Leader of the Ajagurajah Movement, Prophet Kwabena Asiamah, popularly known as Prophet Ajagurajah, has shared his side of the story regarding the deteriorating health condition of self-acclaimed critic Young Don.It may be recalled that Young Don, who previously lived in the United States, recently took to TikTok to solicit funds after disclosing that his health is deteriorating.Young Don, who was seen on several social media platforms verbally abusing the prophet, among other prominent individuals in the country, detailed how he was deported to South Africa, adding that he is currently battling several health conditions…
play videoChildren underwent training during the Danny List Junior Golf Clinic The Danny List Foundation successfully organised a golf clinic for Ghanaian kids at the Achimota Golf Practice Range on January 4, 2025.The event was attended by numerous children who practised playing golf under the guidance of coaches.Some of the kids quickly picked up the training and successfully executed solid strikes by teeing off and hitting the ball.Danny List, the founder of the foundation that organised the event, expressed delight at the performances of the children during the training.2025 AFCON: Late Appollis penalty fires South Africa into knockout stagesThe Ghanaian-Australian…
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Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo is the President of Equatorial Guinean Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has affirmed the relocation of the capital city from Malabo, located on Bioko Island, to the mainland city of Ciudad de la Paz [City of Peace] in Djibloho Province, according to the state-run Information and Press Office of Equatorial Guinea.Obiang signed the decree on the relocation plan on Friday, January 2, 2026, during a ceremony attended by top government officials.Ciudad de la Paz, which means “City of Peace,” aims to improve accessibility and address logistical and security issues associated with island-based Malabo.“The relocation…
Ibrahim Adjei, a former Assistant Secretary at the Office of the former President of Ghana, Akufo-Addo, has described the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a justified consequence of a disputed election, while raising concerns about the political implications of the United States’ method of intervention. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Monday, January 5, Adjei argued that Maduro’s removal aligns with the will of the Venezuelan people, which he said was undermined during the country’s most recent election. He stressed that democracy must produce tangible outcomes for citizens rather than exist merely as a concept. “I…
Rev Owusu-Bempah (L) takes subtle swipe at former President Akufo-Addo (R) The founder and leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, Rev Isaac Owusu-Bempeh, had nothing but praise for President John Dramani Mahama while speaking to his congregation on Sunday, January 4, 2025.He said that he would continue to pray for Mahama so that he can continue the good works he has started, which every Ghanaian can attest to.He asserted that the thing he admires about Mahama the most is the president’s humility, citing a viral video of him (Mahama) sitting among the worshippers at his church.“When I speak about…
Okronkronyi Nyame Somafo Yawoh presenting the citation to Akosua Agyapong In an industry long dominated by men, Akosua Agyapong stood her ground and carved a lasting legacy for herself. The celebrated Highlife musician and television personality has been honoured for her remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to Ghana’s music industry.Akosua Agyapong rose to prominence in the 1990s at a time when very few women dared to venture into hi-life music. Her bold entry into the genre not only challenged stereotypes but also paved the way for many women to follow their musical dreams.Now 56 and a mother of six, Akosua…
Ghana Immigration Service handed over the suspect to the Ghana Police Service The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of AICO1 Ahmed Abdul Samad, an officer of the Ghana Immigration Service, who is suspected of being behind the transportation of over 2,000 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition and bulletproof vests recently intercepted in the Ashanti Region.According to a statement by the police cited by GhanaWeb, the Upper East Police requested the release of AICO1 Samad from the Ghana Immigration Service after its investigations pointed to him as the main suspect in the illicit transfer of the ammunition.It said that…
Precious metal prices have risen after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro increased investors’ concerns about geopolitical risks.In Monday morning trade in Asia, gold was about 1.8% higher at around $4,408 (£3,282) an ounce, while silver was up close to 3.5%, as money was moved into so-called “safe-haven” assets.Meanwhile, crude oil prices were little changed and share prices in the region were mostly higher.Both gold and silver hit record highs in 2025 before losing ground in the last few days of the year.Despite dipping at the end of last year, gold still saw its best annual performance since…
More than four decades after his death, General Ignatius Kutu Acheampong remains one of the most debated figures in Ghana’s political history. To some, he was a nationalist soldier-statesman who restored pride, discipline, and self-reliance after economic decline. To others, he presided over economic hardship, corruption, and an ill-fated attempt to dilute democratic rule. Yet even his critics concede one fact: Acheampong’s era left deep and lasting imprints on Ghana’s national life.The question many Ghanaians still ask, quietly or openly, is whether Acheampong belongs in the company of Ghana’s great leaders, perhaps even as primus inter pares after Kwame Nkrumah.…
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced that road projects affected by Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) are being reactivated following the near completion of the country’s debt restructuring process.He said several major road projects were stalled under the previous government due to the debt restructuring exercise, citing the Pokuase–Amasaman road project and other critical roads across the country as examples.Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, January 5, 2026, Mr. Agbodza said the government had made significant progress in resolving the financial constraints that halted the projects.“We are almost 100 per cent through…
‘James Bond’ is currently on the run after allegedly killing his fiancée Correspondence from the Eastern RegionThe grieving Ehiamenkyene community on Saturday, January 3, 2026, turned the burial of Evelyn Osakonor into a public appeal for justice, accusing the police of delays and warning of rising fear and tension as the prime suspect in her November murder 2025 murder remains at large.The Borboryo family and residents of Ehiamenkyene in the Fanteakwa District of the Eastern Region have renewed calls on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to urgently intervene in the investigation into the murder of…
Economic analyst and president of policy think-tank IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe Economic analyst and president of policy think-tank IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has lauded GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and BoG Governor Dr Asiama as “true patriots”, noting the substantial foreign exchange reserves Ghana has accumulated through their efforts.In a series of posts on X on January 4, 2026, Cudjoe acknowledged improvements in economic policy compared with past initiatives such as the Gold-for-Oil (G4O) strategy and policies implemented by the three key figures.He singled out Dr Forson, particularly, for his efforts in reducing the debt…
The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has asserted that Ghana’s economy has undergone a significant turnaround within President John Dramani Mahama’s first year back in office. He argues that the country is now in a far healthier position than it was at the time the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed power. Speaking in an interview on TV3 on Sunday, January 4, Mr Kwakye Ofosu said key economic indicators show consistent improvement, reflecting stronger performance and renewed stability. According to him, economic management was the foremost concern of voters during the 2024 general elections, making recent gains particularly important.…
For decades, the continent’s leading nations have debated pathways toward genuine economic sovereignty. Today, amid Washington’s aggressive displays of power, the case for unity, financial, monetary, and political, has never been stronger. The Venezuelan episode is more than a regional crisis as it represents a contemporary expression of a long historical pattern in which global powers leverage economic and military might to shape resource distribution, political alignment, and global governance. For Africa’s heavyweights, this moment demands reflection and action to break the structural constraints of economic dependency, particularly on the United States dollar and Western financial institutions, while striving to…
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Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, Head Coach of Hearts of Oak is perturbed for failing to harvest a point away in Tarkwa against Medeama SC on Sunday.Medeama SC stunned the Phobias to remain top of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier league table. A scoreline of 1-0, kind courtesy Salim Adams, in the second department was brilliant to guide the host over Accra Hearts of Oak SC. Medeama SC midfielder Salim Adams find the net against his former club, Hearts of Oak in the 74th minute to silence them.The Continental Club Masters who are amongst the few teams to record wins at the Tarkwa…
The recent enactment of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, signed by President John Dramani Mahama on December 29, 2025, represents a definitive transition from reactive monitoring to active sovereign regulation. This move officially integrates digital assets into the national financial framework, providing a structured “reset” for a sector that has operated in a legal gray area for nearly a decade. By codifying these activities, Ghana is not merely legalising a trend but is asserting its authority over a market that has already reached critical mass. Economic Necessity Drives Legislative Action The scale of Ghana’s digital economy made formalisation…
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has come to the defence of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), describing recent criticisms of the central bank’s monetary operations as lacking context and technical understanding, while crediting BoG’s policies for the strong recovery of the Cedi and improved trade conditions in 2025.Speaking at a media get-together and New Year engagement in Accra on Saturday, January 3, Executive Secretary of the Association, Samson Asaki Awingobit, said some public commentary surrounding alleged losses by the Bank of Ghana and the Gold Board had “clouded public appreciation” of the central bank’s role in stabilising…
President John Dramani Mahama has stated that his team had built a solid economic foundation in 2025 and pledged to work hard to accelerate and expand it in 2026.“My dear compatriots, as satisfying as our achievements of 2025 are, they are but the foundation. The architecture of the Ghana we want must now be built on this foundation. In 2026, we shall accelerate and expand,” President Mahama declared.This optimism was contained in his televised New Year’s message he delivered on January 1, 2026.Since taking over the helm of affairs on January 7, 2025, inflation has declined from 23 per cent…
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has sparked reactions from netizens after a video of her and a male colleague, Oluwole Akeem Cole, also known as Baraka, surfaced online. Naija News reports that the movie stars attended the All-White New Year Party Fest of the Fuju musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, better known as K1 De Ultimate. In the video shared by CityEdgeTV on Instagram, Baraka, popularly known for rugged and street-style roles in Nollywood movies, was seen hugging Iyabo Ojo before engaging in a conversation with her. During their discussion, Baraka wrapped his arms around Iyabo Ojo’s waist and, at some…
Nana Amponim Abo-Dade III is said to have been destooled after he criticised the NPP and Akufo-Addo The Mmerewasan royal family of Akyem Asuom in the Eastern Region has refuted claims that Nana Boadi Amponim Abo-Dade III has been destooled as Krontihene of Asuom.The royal family, therefore, urged the people of Asuom and the general public to disregard such information, stressing that Nana Boadi Amponim Abo-Dade remains the legitimate Krontihene in the community.Nana Abo-Dade (known in private life as Kwasi Raingold) is alleged to have been destooled by the Chief of Asuom, Osabarima Ofosuhene Apenteng II, after expressing disappointment in…
The Bank of Ghana has issued comprehensive new regulations governing the registration and operations of all International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs), facilitating money flows into the country. The “Guidelines for the Registration and Operations of International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in Ghana,” dated December 2025, establishes a rigorous framework aimed at strengthening oversight, consumer protection, and the integrity of the vital remittance sector. Citing remittances as “a vital pillar of Ghana’s socio-economic development,” the Central Bank states the evolving digital landscape necessitates a “robust regulatory framework” to uphold public trust and safeguard financial stability. The guidelines apply universally to IMTOs,…