In the age of hyper-digital illusion, Africa stands at the crossroads once again.

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako a.k.a Chairman Wontumi’s hope of spending the weekend outside of the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) was  on Friday blighted with an application for bail variation at the High Court. 

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George has issued a stern warning to telecommunication companies operating in Ghana, threatening fines and sanctions by the end of 2025 if quality of service do not significantly improve.

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Friday evening called on supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to remain calm as efforts were being made to execute the bail conditions granted to Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who is being investigated on suspicion of money laundering and causing financial loss to the state.

Some supporters and members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Friday gathered at the frontage of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) where the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako also known as Chairman Wontumi was being held and was expected to meet his bail conditions so he could go home.

Parliament has approved GH¢10.10 billion for the year 2025 along with a distribution formula to enable the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to undertake its activities earmarked for the year.

The 37 Military Hospital has announced the temporary closure of its Medical Emergency Unit from Wednesday, June 4 to Saturday, June 14, 2025, to allow for a scheduled fumigation exercise.

Once seen as the stuff of sci-fi movies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation have quietly made their way into boardrooms, banking halls, hotel systems, and customer service centres across Ghana. And for forward-looking businesses, they are proving to be a game-changer.

Some Ghanaians have called for either the abolition or drastic reform of the Council of State, citing its limited influence on governance and a lack of transparency in its composition. 

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has denied reports that new individuals have been recruited to replace staff at Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C., following its recent reopening after a temporary shutdown due to alleged misconduct.

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has expressed its readiness to make significant contributions to the country’s development agenda as a financier and a long-term driver of structural transformation. 

The Ministry of Education has signed a partnership agreement with an educational consortium and other partners to provide $118.8 million grant to support foundational learning. 

The former Head of IT at Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C., Fred Kwarteng, has denied allegations of financial impropriety and abuse of office, insisting that his actions were transparent and delivered tangible benefits to Ghanaians both in the United States and at home.

The government of Ghana has cleared $904,561.31 in outstanding salary arrears owed to both current and former coaches of the senior national football team, the Black Stars. 

The Member of Parliament for  Klottey Korle, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for an honest national conversation about the dangers gaming and betting addiction are posing to the youth in Ghana.

The Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, Dr Valerie Sawyerr, has expressed unwavering confidence in the government’s ability to deliver on all its policies.

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has released a second batch of individuals who have defaulted on the repayment of their student loans, as part of an ongoing effort to recover outstanding debts owed to the state.

Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana has been honoured with the 2024 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, becoming the latest Ghanaian peacekeeper to receive global recognition for exemplary service in advancing gender equality within peacekeeping operations.

The Government of Ghana has declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a statutory public holiday in observance of Eid-Ul-Adha, one of the most significant festivals on the Islamic calendar.

Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a technology and innovations hub to boost Ghana’s digital transformation and position it as a leading centre for artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. 

After 24-hours of securing bail pending investigations, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, is still in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). He is expected to spend Thursday night in custody.

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi is under investigations for multiple criminal offences including fraud, money laundering and causing financial loss to the state, a Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai has said.

Members of Parliament from the Minority side on Thursday afternoon boycotted sitting in solidarity with the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, who has been arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on charges of causing financial loss to the state.

Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah has been elected as the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), securing the mandate of the institution’s highest decision-making body during its ongoing Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

One in six Ghanaians who interacted with public officials in 2024 paid bribes to access services, according to a newly launched report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The findings, published as part of the Governance Series Wave 1 Report, indicate that 18.4 per cent of individuals engaging public officials admitted to paying bribes, with the majority of such payments made in cash.