Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in Atlanta car break-in ahead of Cowboy Carter tour stop
Unreleased music by global superstar Beyoncé has reportedly been stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta just days before the launch of her four-night Cowboy Carter tour stop in the city, according to local authorities. The theft, which occurred on July 8—just two days before Beyoncé's first Atlanta show—involved a rental vehicle used by her choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre...
Mahama’s fuel allowance scrapping a “Populist PR Gimmick”- Sammy Awuku slams Prez. Mahama
The Minority in Parliament has criticized President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to scrap fuel allowances and allocations for all political appointees, describing it as a populist gesture and a mere public relations tactic. On July 15, President Mahama announced the cancellation of fuel payments and distributions to political appointees as part of government efforts to reduce spending and promote fiscal...
Revised Energy Sector Levy begins today to support debt repayment and infrastructure
The implementation of the amended Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141) officially begins today, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The updated levy, administered by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), had been previously postponed to allow for an assessment of global market trends and to safeguard recent improvements in domestic fuel prices. Following consultations with the Ministries of Finance and Energy,...
Gov’t rolls out 23,500 solar streetlights to cut grid pressure and boost energy efficiency
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has unveiled a nationwide initiative to install 23,500 solar-powered streetlights in a bold effort to reduce strain on Ghana’s national grid and promote renewable energy solutions. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Mr. Jinapor announced that the new all-in-one solar streetlights will span a total of...
Gov’t rules out ECG sale, clarifies reforms aim at boosting efficiency
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has reaffirmed the government’s stance against selling the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), amid mounting concerns about the utility’s future. Addressing the media on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, during the Government Accountability Series, Mr. Jinapor stated that recent cabinet decisions are focused on enhancing operational efficiency by involving the private sector...
Man City agree record £1bn kit deal with Puma
Manchester City have extended their partnership with Puma in a landmark £1 billion deal that will run until 2035, setting a new standard for kit manufacturer contracts in English football. The agreement, worth £100 million per season, represents a major upgrade from their previous £65 million-a-year deal signed in 2019. It now surpasses Manchester United’s £900 million contract with adidas...
Amasaman High Court denies bail request for Agradaa pending appeal
The High Court in Amasaman has denied a bail application filed by the legal team of Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, as she awaits the outcome of her appeal against a recent conviction. Dr. Bernard Kofi Asamoah, a member of her legal team, confirmed the court’s decision on Tuesday, July 15. According to him, the court refused the...
Akufo-Addo denies allegations of interference in NPP’s early primaries decision
The Office of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has categorically denied allegations suggesting that he attempted to overturn the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision to hold early primaries ahead of the 2028 elections. In a statement released on Monday, July 14, the President's office described the claims as “completely false” and politically motivated. The statement emphasized that President Akufo-Addo had not...
Hawa Koomson defends use of pepper spray during Ablekuma North rerun chaos
Former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has defended her use of pepper spray during a violent incident that disrupted the parliamentary rerun in the Ablekuma North Constituency last Friday, insisting her actions were in self-defence. The rerun, held on Friday, July 11, descended into chaos after a group of unidentified men reportedly overpowered police...
Two persons arrested for defiling 14-year-old girl in Madina
Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu, has disclosed that two suspects have been arrested over the alleged defilement of a 14-year-old girl by 18 men in Madina, Accra. According to the MP, the victim was discovered to be pregnant following the assault. In a statement on the floor of Parliament on Monday, July 14, Xavier Sosu expressed outrage over...
