News of Wednesday, 4 June 2025

June 3 disaster was avoidable – Prof. Gordon

Ablekuma North protest: IGP should’ve dismissed petition and arrested NPP MPs – Tanko

GH₵1 per litre isn't small money – GPRTU slams gov't over new fuel levy

Family of late PURC Board Chair pays courtesy call on President ahead of final funeral rites

Interior Ministry warns public against fake security services recruitment

GCB Bank to launch special ‘Hajj Account’ as part of inclusive financial offerings

Court orders destruction of $350m cocaine intercepted in Ghana

Education Minister announces resumption of 9 stalled TVET school projects

NEIP CEO, Eric Adjei Provides Support To June 3 Fire Victim Solomon Akugru

Call off ‘illegal’ strike immediately – NLC directs nurses and midwives

Channel One TV celebrates 7 years of impactful broadcasting

Mechanising the cashew economy of Ghana to rake in more profits

Minority criticises govt over GHC1 fuel hike

Withdraw ‘unjust and misguided’ fuel levy hike – Institute of Energy Sustainability to govt

Govt allocates GHS50m to national research fund to boost innovation

GH₵1 per litre isn't a small money – GPRTU slams gov't over new fuel levy

Sam George outlines evidence-based plan to reduce mobile data costs

AT Ghana gets Canadian investor, Rektron Group

Mahama to set up inter-ministerial committee to implement economic dialogue recommendations

Terminate SML downstream petroleum contract – Importers and Exporters demands

Rektron moves to acquire 60% stake in AT Ghana, eyes telecom growth

GH₵1 fuel levy is ‘regressive’ – Green Tax Youth Africa

Fix the root, not the symptoms – ASEC condemns GH¢1 fuel levy

Chief Imam calls for peace in Bawku

GCB Bank pays courtesy visit to National Chief Imam ahead of Eid al-Adha

Moses Asaga sworn in as PURC Board Chair

GHS1 fuel levy hike won’t affect pump prices – Mahama

Ghanaian students abroad call off planned demo, cite pressure from Embassies

V/R: Police intercept GH¢1m hidden in fertiliser bags on bus

Bosome Freho: Police allege some teachers are secretly fueling drug abuse in schools

From 3rd World To 1st World. Why Singapore is ahead & why it would take Ghana up to 70 years to catch up

We'll audit funds regularly and make reports public – Mahama on GH₵1 fuel levy

'What at all is holding up Ablekuma North results?' – Samuel Jinapor fumes

Mahama to set up inter-ministerial committee to drive Nat’l Economic Dialogue implementation

Revealed – 33 corruption cases being prepared against former Akufo-Addo appointees

Watch – Afenyo Markin accuses Parliament cameraman of politicizing his work

We are only asking for just 1 cedi so we can end dumsor – Mahama Ayariga

Explainer: Why petrol and diesel just got GH₵1 more expensive

President Mahama justifies new petroleum levy as "difficult but necessary"

Afanyi Dadzie writes: Heartbreak can turn deadly; choose wisdom over sentiment

From gags to glory: How Joy Prime’s "On A More Serious Note" became Ghana’s top comedy show

JICA signs grant agreement to support Human Resource Development in Ghana

Ahafo Region: Police seize firearms, ammunition, and excavators in major anti-galamsey raid

Time to Rebuild: Bryan Acheampong presents vision of jobs, unity, and youth empowerment

Dumsor levy is e-levy Promax – Minority on GH¢1 fuel levy

GH¢1 levy not meant to pay for the Energy Sector’s legacy debts but…- John Jinapor

Discontinue this immediately – Franklin Cudjoe on ¢1 dumsor levy

Dumsor levy 8 times the E-levy – Dr Bawumia fires NDC gov’t

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh confirms NIB interrogation over his tenure as Education Minister

Ghana Water Limited to prosecute over 800 illegal water users in Accra West

Yaw Nsarkoh speaks: Iniquities of Inequity in Our Santa Claus Democracy

Minority vows to resist rerun Ablekuma North, demands immediate conclusion of election results

Explainer | Can the restructured energy sector levy solve Ghana's power crisis?

Bawumia slams NDC, says they've told a lie by introducing 'dumsor levy' after removing E-levy

Lawrence Tetteh appointed to serve on Sale of State Lands Committee

Over 1,000 killed in road crashes between January and April – NRSA

Wontumi’s aide convicted in galamsey bribery case, fined GH₵200K

Let’s embrace positive lessons of June 4 – Fifi Kwetey urges Ghanaians

You promised to produce Ken Ofori-Atta in May, where is he? – Ayariga quizzes Afenyo-Markin

Take advantage of digitisation to engage Ofori-Atta – MP tells OSP

“Bleeding the poor” – Financial Analyst reacts to ¢1 dumsor levy

High Court convict’s Wontumi’s aide in Galamsey Bribery Case

Cedi will remain stable against major foreign currencies – Ato Forson

Cyber defence system fully delivered and operational, says insider in Adu-Boahene case

Wontumi to report to EOCO today over fraud, money laundering probe

Wontumi’s aide convicted in galamsey fraud case, fined GH₵200k

Energy sector woes can't be fixed through new taxes – Duncan Amoah

GH¢1 fuel levy necessary to address legacy energy debt and under-recovery – Dr Kwabena Donkor

Healthcare services disrupted nationwide as nurses and midwives strike

OSP withdraws charges against Owusu Andy Thomas

Inflation falls sharply to 18.4% in May as transport cost eases

OPD services halted at Korle Bu as nurses and midwives strike enters day 3

Gov’t taking GH¢2 fuel levy, not GH¢1 as claimed – Energy Analyst Kwadwo Poku alleges

IEAG calls on President Mahama to terminate SML contract

Dr Kwabena Donkor backs GH¢1 fuel levy, but says it shouldn't be in isolation

Mahama has introduced Dumsor Levy – Netizen reacts to ¢1 fuel levy

You have blocked me, so what? – Appiah-Kubi fires back at Gary Nimako

“That quick? Fastest pickpocketing ever!” – Franklin Cudjoe on parliament passing ¢1 fuel levy

National Economic Dialogue Committee to present final report to Mahama today

GH¢1 Fuel Levy to raise GH¢5–6bn, still not enough – Jinapor

Jinapor explains purpose of GHC 1 fuel levy amid energy sector challenges

Five excavators, guns seized in joint anti-galamsey raid in Ahafo Ano South West

Mahama gives ORAL update, says 33 corruption cases against Akufo-Addo appointees

The majority of Ghanaians still have confidence in Ghana's democracy, study shows

Climate Talks Dialogue moves to Keta to integrate indigenous knowledge into coastal resilience strategy

Religion had minimal impact on voter behaviour in 2024 elections- research

Video: June 4 uprising commemorated in Agomanya amidst rain

A/R: 2 Indian illegal miners arrested as MDF intensifies efforts in Atwima Nwabiagya South

GH¢1 per litre levy not an effective way of addressing energy problem - ACEP’s Ben Boakye

Ghana takes step towards aluminium-led industrialisation with new GIADEC board

Ghana signs major energy agreement to extend oil production licences to 2040

We’re taking the ECG container case seriously – Energy Minister

Home search of Ernest Addison justified and lawful – Interior Minister asserts

Scholarship Secretariat awards full scholarship to brilliant but needy student to study Medicine

Ghana’s small-scale gold exports surpass large-scale for first time: $4 billion windfall boosts cedi

I go to the bank with a big Ghana MUST Go bag for the money – Adu Boahene’s errand boy tells court

Why is the OSP declaring Ofori-Atta wanted without adding a bounty – Franklin Cudjoe

Cedi at ¢4 to $1 unrealistic, ¢10–12 more sustainable – Mahama burst Ghanaians bubbles

Lawyers for Bright Simons have thrown a challenge to Ibrahim Mahama & E&P to accept or deny clear facts about their finances.

A/R: Man found dead in stream after heavy rains at Oforikrom

Adu Boahene has not requested plea bargaining – Atta Akyea insists

Mahama: Attorney General compiling 33 corruption cases against former officials

Prof. Bokpin backs GH¢1 fuel levy as necessary support for energy sector

Police foil armed robbery attack on Kumasi-Bibiani Highway 

GNAT rejects proposal to extend Free SHS to private schools

Ato Forson Pays GH¢2.7bn Into GETFund

Krobo Chief Appeals To Ghacem To Complete Odumase-Tema-Akosombo Highway Project

A-G Files Key Disclosures in alleged GH¢49m Cybersecurity Fraud Trial

Electricity sector showing positive signs – John Jinapor

Armah-Buah lauds IGP for helping to fight galamsey

Government Imposes GH¢1 Levy On Fuel To Solve Dumsor

Sammy Gyamfi Warns Nation Wreckers: I Don’t Care Whose Ox Is Gored! … Gold Smugglers Will Be Dealt With Decisively

I’m here to thank you like the leprosy man in the Bible – Wontumi tells Bryan Acheampong

We’ve seen this playbook before – Energy Analyst on gov’t GHȼ1 fuel levy

Parliament passes GH¢1 fuel levy to solve dumsor

If Ofori-Atta were your relative would you advise him to return for treatment? – Dr Nsiah-Asare quizzes

Please don’t sell state assets to politicians – Ato Forson warns SSNIT board

$3.7bn needed to clear the current energy sector debt – Ato Forson

NIB has summoned me for questioning – Napo reveals

Ghana fake credential allegation unmasks global elite deceit

Ntim Fordjour inspires Assin South BECE candidates, donates 3,400 mathematical sets

2 men imprisoned for stealing television 

Tobacco-related diseases kill 8m people annually –WHO

Review pricing, lending metrics and publish blacklisted loan defaulters – BoG directs banks

GHȼ1 fuel levy unjustified and burdensome – Energy Analyst cautions

Govt to establish TVET Fund to tackle skills gap – Haruna Iddrisu

Education Minister urges CIHRM governing council to prioritise protection of women in the workplace

Nearly GH¢1bn released to District Assemblies for Q1 - Finance Minister

Ken Ofori-Atta’s lawyers are dictating the pace - Baffour Awuah tells OSP

Japan backs Mahama’s Volivo Bridge dream under $10bn 'Big Push' plan

BoG Governor targets single-digit lending rate in four years

GNAT opposes inclusion of private schools in free SHS Programme

Don’t rely on Ken Ofori-Atta to incriminate himself - Manhyia South MP tells OSP

If Ofori-Atta’s presence is crucial, then OSP’s case is weak – Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah

OSP flew out to meet Samuel Mahama; same approach should apply to Ken Ofori-Atta - Baffour Awuah

OSP declaring Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive violates constitution - Prof Ansa-Asare

'Ken Ofori-Atta is not a fugitive' - Prof Ansa-Asare

OSP is terrorising Ken Ofori-Atta - Prof Ansa-Asare

Asantehene blames corruption, political missteps for galamsey surge

National Security warns axle weight station staff against extortion and corruption

Energy sector at risk of collapse as debt hits $3.1 billion – Finance Minister warns

Ofori-Atta’s legal team losing public sympathy - Prof Ansa-Asare 

Parliament approves new GH¢1 fuel levy after minority walkout

Parliament approves GHS1 fuel levy hike to address energy sector debt

Woman arrested for alleged acid attack on ex-boyfriend in Accra

Two granted GH¢800,000 bail each for causing damage 

Effia MP slams GHS1 fuel levy hike, cites 400% jump

GH¢1 fuel levy eight times worse than scrapped E-Levy - Bawumia

Bawumia slams NDC over 'dumsor levy'

GPRTU fumes over new GHS1 fuel levy, cites lack of consultation

I pray a future NPP gov't will end politically-motivated justice

National Economic Dialogue committee presents final report to Mahama

Chairman Wontumi rules out retaliation amid EOCO storm

GHC1 fuel hike: Bawumia slams Mahama over ‘Dumsor’ Levy

It’s a tough call, but it’s necessary to save our power sector – Mahama defends GH¢1 dumsor levy

They lied to Ghanaians – Bawumia slams NDC over ‘dumsor levy’

GHS1 fuel levy hike ‘difficult but necessary’ – Mahama

Economic dialogue report will be useful to Resetting Ghana Agenda – Yamson to Mahama

Opinion: Unlike E-levy, this fuel tax comes with clarity

NPP must learn from 2024 loss – Acheampong warns

Strong cedi backed by gold, not austerity – Ato Forson

Jinapor Justifies Fuel Levy, Says Govt Still Needs More To Power Plants

Razak Kojo Opoku slams Mahama over

Afenyo-Markin slams gov’t over ‘backdoor’ return of e-levy through fuel tax

Opposition parties plan Kumasi protest over ‘wicked’ GHC 1 fuel levy

Minority MPs March to Police HQ Over Delay in Ablekuma North Election Results

OSP is terrorising Ken Ofori-Atta – Prof. Ansah-Asare

Energy levy bill is unfair to Ghanaians – ICEG

Ablekuma North results delay: Minority MPs march to police HQ to demand action

IGP must respect electoral will – Annoh-Dompreh warns over Ablekuma North

Do what’s right or never know peace – Annoh-Dompreh warns IGP

Bryan Acheampong urges unity in NPP as he awaits committee report on his political future

”I almost gave up” Amenfi Central MP opens up about emotional struggle ahead of election victory

Goosie Tanoh urges NDC to uphold probity and accountability to sustain leadership for the next 50 years

Minority MPs march to Police Headquarters over delay in Ablekuma North election results

Minority marches to police headquarters over delay in Ablekuma North election results

Why introduce fuel levy after campaigning against taxes? - Adomako-Mensah questions NDC's u-turn

'A bunch of clueless people' - Miracles Aboagye slams gov't over energy sector levy

Fidelity Bank champions youth entrepreneurship and gender inclusion at Ghana-EU Business Forum

Minority Leader demands immediate action over delay in Ablekuma North election results

Fuel Levy lacks strong accountability mechanism; funds may be misapplied—Steve Manteaw

Fuel Levy may undermine gov’t call on traders to reduce prices—Dr Steve Manteaw

New Fuel Tax More Draining Than E-Levy’ – Kennedy Osei Nyarko

Fuel Levy: It’s only Ghc 1 you’re contributing to support the reset agenda – Shamima Muslim

Fuel Levy strong accountability mechanism; funds may be misapplied—Steve Manteaw

33 corruption cases uncovered by ORAL team ready for prosecution – Mahama

Ernest Addison’s home raid was lawful and warranted — Interior Minister

Parliament approves Ghc 1 Fuel Levy

I’ve been invited by NIB twice to account for my stewardship at Education Ministry – Napo reveals

ORAL Team report: AG preparing 33 corruption cases against former appointees – Mahama

Align central govt and DACF projects to avoid waste – Adjei-Mensah Korsah to Gov’t

Radio Univers’ Dr. Sidick Ahmed bows out; grand send-off slated for June 6

Suhum MP calls for reduction in electricity tariffs amid Cedi appreciation

Researchers explore water access challenges among Kumasi’s urban poor amid climate change

Police intercept GH¢1m cash hidden in fertiliser bags at Juapong

Man found dead in Susan River in Oforikrom after downpour

Gov't imposes temporary fishing ban in Ellembelle after fish disease outbreak

Intruder arrested in Windsor Castle grounds

Photos: Nurses and midwives' strike leaves some hospitals empty

NLC declares midwives and nurses' strike illegal, orders them to call it off

Prudential Bank Declares June Health Screening Month

Ghana’s Dr. Delese Mimi Darko elected first Director-General of African Medicines Agency

Strike by nurses disrupts healthcare services across Ghana

Pharmaceutical sector responds to Cedi stability, announces price cuts to support public health

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