News of Friday, 16 May 2025

GAF commanders pledge entire month’s salary to Mahama Cares Fund

GAF commanders pledge entire month’s salary to Mahama Cares Fund

Undocumented migrants endure harsh weather awaiting repatriation

Makola Market traders educated on insuring goods against fire

AMA to begin decongestion exercise on May 20, orders all persons affected to vacate areas by close of May 19

Ghana Armed Forces donate one-month salary to Mahama Cares fund

Ghana Armed Forces donate one-month salary to Mahama Cares fund

Respect Supreme Court ruling on removal petitions – Amidu

Young woman dies after visiting TikTok friend

Prosecute agents using kids to beg – Child Rights International

DW Global Media Forum offers journalists platform to break barriers, build bridges

OPIT ready to train a generation of African AI champions

UG debunks claim of overstating employee compensation by GH¢59m

Seven-member committee submits report on the death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun

Accountability must be sincere—Hamza Adam takes on NPP over Sammy Gyamfi issue

Dollar gift not a crime—Hamza Adam rubbishes petition against Sammy Gyamfi

Don’t smuggle kola or drugs to Saudi – Hajj Taskforce warns pilgrims

Jinapor urges cost-cutting measures at COCOBOD amid financial challenges

A/R: Crows posing hazards to power distribution networks – ECG

National Sanitation Day to be enforced, offenders will face sanctions - Mahama

This Saturday on Newsfile: Looming power crisis, cedi depreciation and dollar gift saga

This Saturday on Newsfile: Looming power crisis, cedi depreciation and dollar gift saga

Cleanliness will determine whether you stay in office or are sacked – Mahama tells MMDCEs

Cleanliness will determine whether you stay in office or are sacked – Mahama tells MMDCEs

Ntim Fordjour dismisses reports of defamation suit from Dafeamekpor

Energy Minister inaugurates new Go Energy Company Limited Board

Energy Minister inaugurates new Go Energy Company Limited Board

Mahama announces new city to deal with Accra’s congestion

Mahama announces new city to deal with Accra’s congestion

Cabinet will meet on sanitation budget decentralisation soon - Mahama

Cabinet will meet on sanitation budget decentralisation soon - Mahama

Tsatsu Tsikata, Thadeus Sory, and Vormawor representing petitioners in the suspended CJ probe

I feel sad when I look at the list of Mahama’s appointees – Deputy Minority

The E-Levy still exists in disguise – Deputy Minority Leader boldly claims

Money sent back home in Africa is under attack – Gabby fires shots at Trump’s US remittance tax

Mahama, the way your gov’t is handling me is not right – Wontumi ‘cries out’

Cedi appreciation against the dollar is temporal – Kennedy Agyapong

Suspended CJ Torkonoo request for committee hearing to be made public rejected

Absa expects cedi to eventually settle at GHS14 per dollar by year-end

Key figures consulted by Constitution Review Committee so far

Kasoa sanitation crackdown: 7 arrested as MCE issues stern warning

Cedi to return to GH₵14.00 to a dollar by end of 2025 after aggressive rise – Absa report

Useless Column: ‘Faster..harder…faster…faster…faster’

OSP calls for stronger collaboration with CHRAJ in anti-corruption drive

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang has recovered, she's set to resume duties – Mahama

Ahanta West MCE strengthens ties with traditional leaders to spur development

Immigration service shares details of swoop on street kids, over 2,000 detained

Karpower withdraws May 18 shutdown notice – Energy Minister

More good news coming in August with the mid-year budget – Mahama

Notorious Kumasi-based armed robber sentenced to 120 years in prison with hard labour

Expect more good news in mid-year budget – Mahama

Ntim Fordjour: I’m yet to be served Dafeamekpor’s defamation suit

Govt to acquire 200,000 hectares for cocoa revival – Ato Forson

GNPC CEO unveils strategy to reverse Ghana’s Oil Production decline

Ghana Immigration Ladies Association warns against online love scams 

A toast to motherhood and legacy: Standard Chartered celebrates mothers

Dr Joseph Danquah leads University of Bradford alumni to pay a courtesy call on GETFund Administrator

1,332 children among 2,241 foreign beggars arrested in Accra swoop

Cedi’s rally overshoots fundamentals — ABSA warns of imminent correction

Calls for CJ appeal rights are politically motivated – Martin Amidu fires at Sophia Akuffo

Absa forecasts cedi to end at GHS14 per dollar by year-end

Galamsey: Enforce laws against foreign nationals – Ambassador Johnson urges govt

GA/R: Tema railway workers decry harsh conditions amid ongoing nationwide strike

GIS arrests 2,241 foreign nationals for street begging in Accra

UG overstated its employee compensations by GH¢59.2m between 2022 and 2024 - Auditor General’s Report

GIS detains 2,241 undocumented migrants in Accra; medical screening underway ahead of repatriation

120 Days of building The Ghana we want - The Reset Agenda is on course

Deforestation and household pollution: JoyNews and German Embassy Climate Talks targets Ghana’s clean cooking future

Ntim Fordjour denies receiving legal notice over Dafeamekpor's reported defamation suit

Constitution Review Committee intensifies public engagements, plans zonal hearings

Crows are causing power disruptions in Ashanti region, ECG rolls out preventive measures

New dawn for automotive journalism in Africa: AAAJ launches in Kigali

Photos from JoyNews and German Embassy Climate Talks 

Three casualties recorded after explosion at vulcaniser shop in Mfantseman

I’m here because you believed in me – President Mahama

We are gradually massaging the cedi to find its true level – Isaac Adongo

Why are most of your appointees Northerners? – Deputy Minority leader quizzes Mahama

Video – Ghana Immigration apprehend 2,241 undocumented street children and their guardians

ECG faces Parliament today over power supply challenges

Over 2000 foreign beggars arrested in Accra – GIS

Undocumented migrants lament hardships as Immigration Service begins crackdown in Accra

FDA to crack down on illicit drug importation in Ashanti Region

Pharmaceutical Society launches AGM, commits to strengthening primary healthcare 

Banned Sangria drink still on sale despite FDA recall

Mahama assures timely payments for Big Push contractors, unveils new expressway plan

Kasoa drivers welcome fuel price reduction, urges gov't to sustain progress

2025 AMC & TICON Africa conference launched

Odumase Police on manhunt for carjacking ringleader

Complete abandoned school projects to end double-track – Education Committee urges Govt

Power supply improves in Volta Region

Ofosu Ampofo chairs reconstituted Ghana Cocoa Board

Expect more good news in the mid-year budget - Mahama

Emirates inaugurates experiential Emirates Travel Store in Accra

The cedi would be sinking if the global economy were collapsing – Economist tackles Ken Agyapong

Mahama applauds Ato Forson and BoG boss for steering Ghana toward economic recovery

Why would you freeze my accounts? – Chairman Wontumi quizzes Mahama

Cedi appreciation is not due to any economic gurus in Ghana – Kennedy Agyapong

Volta Regional Minister inaugurates committee to probe Keta reclaimed land issues

GIS bares teeth at foreigners begging for alms at Obossey-Okai

National Security storms Kofi Jumah’s home over $100k state car he shockingly bought for GH¢4,943

Delegates walk out of Fifa congress after Infantino arrives late from Trump trip

Kenyans in Ghana bring the vibes: A day of games, giggles, and good times

Revive local refineries to cut fuel prices – COPEC urges govt

Private sector participation key to resolving ECG’s debts – Nana Amoasi VII

Ronaldo tops Curry, Fury on Forbes’ highest-paid list

Immigration clears street kids, guardians in massive operation at Abossey Okai

KATH lawyer under fire for failing to defend hospital in battle with Director of Finance

Jackie Appiah Bio: Age, Siblings, Husband

National security operatives raid Maxwell Kofi Jumah’s home over state vehicles

National security investigates Jumah’s son for using state vehicle

GIS removes street children and guardians in Kaneshie and Abossey Okai operation

Over 2,000 ghost names deleted from NSA payroll in fraud cleanup exercise

No need for panic; 450,000 barrels of fuel procured – Energy Ministry assures

Kidi Bio: Age, Siblings, Education, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Career,

Cedi surge fueled by reforms, gold program, and global trends – Economist

African diplomatic missions strengthen capacities to protect migrant workers in Arab States

Diesel prices expected to drop by about 8% – COPEC

CNC workers threaten strike over unpaid institutional-specific allowance

'If I were the president, I would have sacked Sammy Gyamfi right away' - Kennedy Agyapong

Mahama nominates 4 more MDCEs in Accra

GH¢1m saved as NSA purges payroll of 2,000 ghost workers

KNUST partners Oregon State University to study galamsey impact

Ghana Immigration Service carries out operation targeting undocumented migrants

Today’s Front pages: Friday ,May 16, 2025

Power outage scheduled for May 18 in Sowutuom, Ablekuma, and surrounding communities

Ghana could earn $30m from chilli exports in 3 years – GIRSAL

Immigration clears street children, guardians in massive operation at Abossey Okai

GH¢1m saved as NSA deletes over 2,000 ghost names from its payroll

Don’t panic, we will be okay – John Jinapor assures Ghanaians over potential power crisis

Ministries, Departments and Agencies are to pay their own electricity bills – Energy minister

“Good news”: Energy minister gives update on power crisis fears

PUWU urges government to renegotiate IPP contracts to curb revenue losses

Africa-CDC Director-General lauds Mahama’s leadership in healthcare delivery

Minerals Commission deploys Blue Water Guards to Wassa Japa  

Entrepreneur, Pastor Arraigned Over Alleged GH¢500k Visa Scam

Dollar Withdrawals: ‘Bolga Adam Smith’ lied?

GHA condemns vandalism of Tantra Hill Underpass 

Government to introduce Annual Performance Ranking Index for Agencies  

Human Beast Story: 4 Appear In Ho Court Today

Ghana ready to manufacture her own vaccines -Health Minister

Probe Sammy Gyamfi now –Minority

DCE Nominees For Ada East, West Confirmed

SML Positions Ghana As A Front Runner … to drive data sovereignty –Prof Boateng

OSP, CHRAJ to collaborate in fight against Corruption 

Non-traditional exports: Ghana records $3.83bn revenue in 2024 

KalyJay paid GHC300k to organise pre-budget workshop on X – Netizens alleges

Ken Ofori-Atta expected to report to OSP headquarters on 2nd June

If I were president I would have fired Sammy Gyamfi – Ken Agyapong boasts

Finance ministry refutes claims of paying Kalyjay GHC300k to organise a pre-budget workshop on X

Needless Immigration and Police Checkpoints crippling the Volta Region

Forestry Commission engages industry players ahead of timber licensing regime

Constitutional Review Committee engages journalists, social media community

Mahama unveils major road development plans for Upper West

Nalerigu/Gambaga MP: Mahama has become a clearing agent within four-months

Renegotiate IPP contracts to stop revenue leakages – PUWU to govt

Sammy Gyamfi did nothing wrong – Upper East NDC Communications Officer

JA Africa, Boeing launch STEM training for youth in Nigeria and Togo

NSA deletes over 2,000 ghost names, saves GH¢1m

I would’ve sacked Sammy Gyamfi if I were president – Ken Agyapong

Muntaka Mubarak hosts outgoing U.S. Ambassador Virginia Palmer

Mahama boasts about economic recovery as Cedi strengthens and market prices drop

Gov’t to introduce Annual Performance Ranking Index for agencies  

Social media is the most used platform for accessing gov’t services – Report 

Africa-CDC Director-General lauds Mahama’s leadership in healthcare delivery

Anti-Witchcraft Bill: Amnesty International Ghana urges swift passage  

Samira Bawumia Literature Prize Announces Call for Entries for 2025 Edition

Abesim murder case: Prosecution to call first witness June 3

Electrical technician jailed 5 years for cable theft at Achimota

Woman arrested with fake aphrodisiacs at Aflao appears in Court

GAF Commanders donate one-month salary to support Mahama Cares

He speaks without thinking – Asare-Bediako tears into Adongo

Over GH₵12.7bn recovered from disallowed expenditures – Auditor General’s report

Govt to roll out streetlights across Greater Accra – Mahama

Cabinet to consider decentralisation of sanitation budget – Mahama

Mahama gives dancer money; clarifies it’s GH₵500, not dollars

Vice President expected in Ghana next week – Mahama

NPP needs fresh leadership to reclaim Ahafo strongholds – Former China Vice Chair urges

Blossom Academy brings ‘GROW’ Programme to Kumasi to expand data skills

Council of State Member overstepped boundaries – Martin Amidu

I would have sacked Sammy Gyamfi immediately if I were president – Ken Agyapong

Otumfuo honours Hollard Group CEO with Millennium Excellence Award

CRC intensifies nationwide engagements in third month of consultations

GIS arrests over 2,000 undocumented migrants in street begging operation

Mahama Promises More Good News In Mid-Year Budget Review

11-member Ghana Cocoa Board inaugurated

Dr. Forson, Jinapor push for affordable, reliable power

You took an oath, respect it – Amidu rebukes Sophia Akuffo Over CJ removal remarks

Why now? – Martin Amidu questions Sophia Akuffo’s u-turn on CJ removal process

President Mahama begins Greater Accra tour with a grand durbar in Dodowa

Tema Mayor holds first management meeting, rallies Assembly behind transformational agenda

Mahama promises new Accra-Kumasi expressway to cut travel time by half

President Mahama completes 'Thank You Tour' in Wa

Dollar gift saga: I would've fired Sammy Gyamfi If I were president - Kennedy Agyapong

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES: Friday, May 16, 2025

Volta Regional Minister fulfils GH₵10k pledge to GJA Volta, inspires others to give back

Eastern region: All 33 MMDCEs receive one-touch endorsement

Minerals Commission deploys Blue Water Guards to safeguard water bodies in Wassa Japa  

Achimota-Ofankor underpass remains safe for road users – GHA

The Hidden Jewel: Unveiling the True Strength of Ghana’s Healthcare System

Swift action in the first minute after birth saves more newborn lives, KNUST study confirms

The Potential of Local Foods in Hypertension Prevention and Treatment

Long working hours can cause brain damage

FirstBank collaborates with Rotary Club to commission Berekuso Community Clinic   

Hypertension cases in Western Region increases 

Telecel Ghana Foundation expands connected health initiative with Mother’s Day outreach

Ghana is strategically positioned to manufacture vaccines – Health Minister