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In an era marked by the fragility of global supply chains and rising geopolitical risks, few episodes better capture the intersection of energy and insecurity than the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel in mid-2025. The reverberations of this standoff have quickly rippled into global oil markets, prompting leading energy executives to refrain from making any long-term predictions about oil prices. At the center of this uncertainty lies one of the world’s most crucial energy corridors: the Strait of Hormuz.On June 15, 2025, Israeli airstrikes hit several strategic targets in Iran, including the Shahran oil depot and Tehran’s key refining…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the finance minister and the Minister of Energy and Transition, to keep a close eye on the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and its implications on the energy sector.The President gave the directive at a durbar of the chiefs and people of the Savannah Region at Damongo, during his Thank You Tour of the Region.He said despite the work the Government had done in stabilizing the economy, Ghana was not immuned from the shocks of global events.“Recent events in the Middle East, which involves an exchange of missiles between Israel and Iran, have started to escalate…

Ebenezer Nii Narh Nartey is a former Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central Former Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central, Ebenezer Nii Narh Nartey, has criticised former officials of the National Service Authority (NSA) over the alleged misuse of National Service Scheme (NSS) funds, describing the conduct as shameful and exploitative.Speaking on Joy Prime on Monday, June 16, 2025, and monitored by GhanaWeb, Nartey questioned the rationale behind the purchase of a luxury watch allegedly bought by former Deputy Director of the Authority, Gifty Oware-Mensah.“If not to impress people, why would anyone buy a watch for $100,000? If it’s true,…

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Sir Dennis Adjei, says Ghana’s mandatory retirement age of 70 for judges should not be extended, citing the intense workload on the bench and its toll on the health of justices. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, June 17, Justice Adjei dismissed calls for constitutional amendments to increase the retirement age for Supreme Court justices. “In Ghana, the 70 is okay, because people go home [after retirement] and within two years, they die because of the volume of work that we do,” he stated. Responding to a question on why…

Ghana stands at a pivotal moment in history. As global healthcare dynamics shift, the nation must take decisive steps toward self-sufficiency in medical solutions. Under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama and Honourable Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Ghana has the opportunity to set the pace for Africa’s healthcare independence. By investing in indigenous medical research, herbal medicine development, and locally controlled pharmaceutical industries, Ghana can lead the charge toward a self-reliant healthcare system that prioritizes African solutions.Historical Context: Lessons from the Past For centuries, Ghanaian civilizations thrived on natural healing methods, with plant-based medicine forming the backbone…

WhatsApp is launching three new ad features in a global roll-out across the messaging app. The Meta-owned platform says the new ads will not be shown in the same place as people’s private chats, nor will the contents of their messages, which are encrypted, be used to decide which ads to display. WhatsApp will instead use the country, city and language of the user, as well as how they interact with other ads and which channels they follow, to drive suggested content. But people who have chosen to link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see more personalised…

President John Dramani Mahama has given firm assurance to nursing trainees across the country that the government has established a new mechanism to guarantee the automatic monthly payment of their long-awaited allowances.Addressing a durbar of chiefs and people of the North East Region in Nalerigu as part of his nationwide Thank You Tour, President Mahama said the system was designed to ensure that once activated, trainees would receive their allowances regularly and without delays.“We have designed it such that your payment will come automatically every month. Every month you will receive your money,” the President said to applause from the…

Screenshots of the mansion, Joojo Rocky Obeng has donated to Kennedy Agyapong Former Western North Regional Minister, Joojo Rocky Obeng, has donated his East Legon mansion to New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong.Announcing the donation in a video shared on social media, Rocky Obeng said the gesture was a gift for Ken Agyapong’s 65th birthday.The former minister explained that the donation was to support Agyapong’s efforts to unite the New Patriotic Party (NPP).He also praised the presidential hopeful for his long-standing support of the party, especially at the grassroots level, describing him as a “generous giver to the…

Two-time World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua paid a courtesy visit to the Jubilee House, where he was warmly received by President John Mahama. The visit formed part of activities surrounding the “Battle of the Beasts” boxing event, hosted by Sharaf Mahama, CEO of Legacy Rise Sports and son of the President. President Mahama used the occasion to highlight the original vision behind the Bukom Boxing Academy, which was to discover boxing talents from across the country, providing them with a residential facility to live, train, and study. He expressed regret that the initiative was stalled after his tenure, but was…

The government’s recent announcement of plans to extend the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy to include private schools in Ghana has generated significant debate, especially among education stakeholders. While some hail it as a bold step toward inclusive education, others view it as an unrealistic burden on an already stretched national budget.The question on the minds of many is simple: Private schools are largely established for profit, so why should taxpayers foot the bill for students attending them? Beyond this, however, lies a more complex conversation about fairness, access, and the future of Ghana’s education sector.One major argument for…