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Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started reducing prices of petroleum products at the pumps from this morning June 16, 2025. Market leader Star Oil is selling a litre petrol at GH¢11.57. However, that of diesel remains unchanged at GH¢12.49. Some selected stations are also quoting a litre of petrol at GH¢10.99  There are indications that Star Oil could carry out further reviews in the coming days at the pumps. Another major player, Shell is also selling a litre of petrol at GH¢11.98 a litre from its old price of GH¢12.98 quoted on June 3, 2025. A litre of diesel…

Once upon a time in this tropical theatre of dreams, men paid with their lives for the faint smell of wrongdoing. Not proof—just the scent. Today? One can walk away with enough public funds to sponsor a moon landing, and all the Republic offers is a standing ovation… and sometimes even a Plea Bargain & Chill combo.We are a curious people. When the coup came once upon a decade, it came with cleaning brooms, revolutionary slogans, and a sudden hatred for wristwatches above one’s pay grade. People were shot for less than the price of a KFC bucket. But today,…

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric OpokuMinister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has ordered the immediate deployment of earth-moving equipment acquired under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) for the construction of farm roads nationwide.In a decisive move to prioritize the development of agricultural infrastructure, Mr. Opoku announced that all districts will receive fuel support to power the DRIP machines, ensuring they are put to their intended use without delay.Speaking to journalists in Kumasi on Sunday, June 15, the Minister disclosed that the government is placing a temporary moratorium on awarding new road contracts in rural areas in order…

Tensions are mounting within the Wulensi branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Northern Region, as a group of suspended members has launched a protest against what they describe as an unconstitutional and unjust action by local party executives, according to a citinewsroom.com report. At a press conference held in Kanjo on Sunday, June 15, 2025, the group calling itself the Concerned Suspended Loyal Members demanded the immediate reversal of the suspension of 96 members and issued a call for a public apology.“The illegal suspension violates Article 48 Clause 123 of our party constitution, which mandates fair hearing,…

President John Mahama has ordered the military to ensure the safe passage of goods and passengers along the Bolgatanga–Bawku–Pulmakom road in the Upper East Region. This is a vital trade route linking northern Ghana to Burkina Faso and Togo. The directive follows rising security threats and disruptions on the corridor. The President’s order responds to concerns raised by the Overlord of Mamprugu, Naa Bohaga Abdulai Mahami, during Mahama’s recent visit to the region. The Overlord expressed frustration over the absence of security escorts for Mamprusi residents and traders travelling to Bawku, contrasting it with the heavy military presence accompanying Kusasi…

The highly anticipated Ghana-China Business Summit is slated to take place from Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 28, bringing together top executives from leading Chinese firms and Ghanaian investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. The summit aims to unlock new opportunities, foster strategic partnerships, and capitalize on Ghana’s growing role as a gateway to the West African market.Held under the theme: “Synergizing Opportunities: Strengthening The Ghana-China Business Relationship and Fostering a 24 Hour Economy,” the summit will spotlight bilateral economic cooperation, with a focus on investment, innovation, and sustainable trade.According to Mr. Dennis Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World…

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has issued a nationwide strike threat over delays in the implementation of its conditions of service agreement, signed on December 20, 2024 under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration. While the agreement remained unenforced for eight years, CLOGSAG now expects the newly inaugurated Mahama administration to fulfill it within just five months, raising pertinent questions about governance continuity, labor policy, and leadership accountability.Public sector labor agreements should transcend political transitions rather than become battlegrounds for partisan maneuvering. Leadership must ensure equitable policy execution, balancing the legitimate concerns of workers with the realities of fiscal…

“Teaching children to code is like teaching them to read in an era when the world is already speaking in algorithms.” Across Africa, education policymakers are proudly expanding coding programs in primary and secondary schools. From Lagos to Kigali, students are now learning how to write loops, build mobile apps, and understand the basics of computer programming. This progress deserves applause. But here’s the reality no one can afford to ignore: coding alone is no longer enough. The digital world is evolving faster than Africa’s classrooms can keep up. Around the globe, societies are no longer just coding — they…

play videoA photo collage of Bernard Ahiafor and Afenyo-Markin The Minority Leader of Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin issued a caution to First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, amid discussions in Parliament concerning the arrest and detention of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.During his submission on the floor of Parliament at the time of Wontumi’s arrest, Afenyo-Markin criticised what he described as the biased and capricious conduct of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), warning against the selective persecution of political opponents.He urged the Deputy Speaker, who was…

The ongoing public discourse surrounding the National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal is fundamentally a matter of public interest rather than political manoeuvring, Professor Sharif Mahmud Khalid, Economic Adviser to the Vice President, has said. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, June 14, Prof. Khalid underscored the importance of transparency and accountability in addressing the alleged irregularities that have plagued the vital national programme. The NSS has been embroiled in a significant scandal involving suspected 81,885 “ghost names” on its payroll, with reports suggesting potential losses of tens of millions of Ghana Cedis monthly to the state. The Attorney General, Dr…