4 d. ago BoG data: 66% of current national gold reserves amassed through Bawumia’s gold purchase programme

Data released by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) via its official social media channels have underscored the substantial impact of the Gold Purchasing Scheme initiated by former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

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5 d. ago Former Love Island USA contestant apologises for using slur in post

Love Island USA's Cierra Ortega has apologised for old social media posts including a derogatory term for Asian people, following her sudden removal from the hit TV show.

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6 d. ago Finance Minister congratulates new CBG board, reaffirms support for bank recapitalisation

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has extended his warm congratulations to the newly inaugurated Board of Directors of Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG), while reaffirming government’s commitment to recapitalise the bank in the coming year. In a social media post on Wednesday, July 9, Dr Forson said, “I extend my warm congratulations to the […]

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1 week ago UPSA condemns staff misconduct in viral altercation with student

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has condemned the behaviour of a staff member involved in a widely shared social media video showing an altercation with a Level 100 female student.

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1 week ago Internal investigation launched into UPSA ‘indecent dressing’ saga, lecturer calls for calm

The Head of the Marketing Department at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Dr Ibn Kailan Abdul-Hamid, has responded to a viral video that has sparked widespread discussion on social media regarding its dress code policy.

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2 w. ago Musk’s X appoints ‘king of virality’ in bid to draw in younger users

Elon Musk has appointed a product developer responsible for several successful youth-focused social media apps to a senior role at X.

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2 w. ago SEC warns public against unlicensed investment platforms on News GH, Ghana News

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against some unlicensed investment products advertised by News GH and Ghana News on various social media platforms. A statement issued by SEC on July 1, 2025 warned the general public to be vigilant and to desist from investing in the unlicensed products. “News GH – […]

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2 w. ago Ransford Gyampo: Responding to baseless allegations against me

My attention has been drawn to some allegations made against me on some radio stations and on social media. I wish to thank all my admirers for calling on me to ignore and not respond.

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2 w. ago What made President John Mahama’s GAVI speech in Brussels so powerful?

It is five days after the speech. Its effects linger. Quotable quotes roll off the tongues of listeners. Social media is ablaze. And John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s President, is an unmistakable toast of the fans. In my view, five features helped to make the President’s speech unforgettable: the high stakes platform on which it was […]

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2 w. ago Dr. Kofi Amoah calls for National Rescue Fund, pledges GH₵100k to kickstart initiative

Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Kofi Amoah, has called for the creation of a National Rescue Fund (NRF) aimed at supporting vulnerable citizens, particularly as the country’s newly installed government works to navigate the enormous economic challenges it inherited from the previous administration. In a message on social media platform X, Dr. Amoah underscored the […]

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2 w. ago Mr Ibu’s wife shares emotional tribute to mark one year of his passing

One year after the burial of beloved Nigerian comic actor Mr. Ibu, his wife, Stella Maris Okafor, has taken to social media to honour his memory with a deeply emotional tribute. Borrowing lyrics from Michael Bolton’s classic How Am I Supposed to Live Without You, she shared videos of herself and their three children in […]

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2 w. ago Bright Simons: Ghana looks on as its brand appeal of its higher

Lady Christabel George-Didia, a nominee for a public commission in Nigeria, says that the Bachelor's degree she acquired from a KNUST affiliate in Ghana turned out to be a scam. Over the last couple of years, stories about "degree mills", "fraudulent certificates", and "fake universities" linked to Ghana have been appearing regularly in mainstream and social media in Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Afia Ayiwah’s ‘Testify’ wins hearts as gospel fans embrace uplifting new single 

Gospel music lovers in Ghana and beyond are gravitating towards Afia Ayiwah’s latest single, ‘Testify’, which is quickly gaining traction across streaming platforms and social media.

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2 w. ago Ghana risks U.S. visa sanctions over high student overstay rate – Ablakwa confirms

At a press conference in Accra on Thursday, June 26, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that U.S. authorities had formally notified the government of the warning, citing a 21 per cent student visa overstay rate, well above the acceptable threshold of 15 per cent.

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2 w. ago GETFund warns public against fake recruitment and contract scams

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has issued a strong warning to the public over the circulation of fake recruitment and contract advertisements on social media, describing them as “cleverly designed” scams targeting unsuspecting individuals.

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3 w. ago Police rescue abused boy in viral video; arrest two for assault

Police in the Half Assini Division have rescued a 12-year-old boy who was brutally assaulted and tied with a nylon rope in a disturbing video that has since gone viral on social media. The incident occurred in the New Ankasa community near Elubo in the Western Region, after the boy was allegedly accused of stealing […]

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3 w. ago US visa tips: 10 key insights revealed by the US Consul General on Joy FM’s SMS

The United States Embassy in Ghana is stepping up its visa vetting processes following extensive revised guidelines by the Trump administration, particularly for students, while addressing persistent concerns about application success rates, visa fixers, and social media scrutiny.

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3 w. ago Rehoboth Properties responds to allegations of power theft at Kweiman Estate

Rehoboth Properties Limited has rejected recent media reports alleging power theft at its social housing estate in Kweiman, Accra, describing the claims as misleading and damaging to its reputation. In a statement issued by the company, management said the allegations of illegal electricity connections involving hundreds of homes at the estate had been exaggerated and failed to consider critical facts, including the status of many of the properties.

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3 w. ago Your social media activity can affect your student visa application – U.S. Consul General

The Consul General at the United States Embassy in Ghana, Mr Elliot Fertik, has cautioned that an applicant’s social media activity can influence the outcome of their U.S. visa application.

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3 w. ago Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to ‘complete and total’ ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has announced a "complete and total" ceasefire between Israel and Iran on social media.

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