President John Mahama has called on international oil firms to accelerate crude oil production in Ghana before the global transition to renewable energy makes the country’s petroleum resources economically irrelevant.

Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff.

“I too address the world's great powers by repeating the ever-present call ‘never again war,’” Leo said from the loggia of St Peter’s Basilica.

It was the first time that Leo had returned to the loggia since he first appeared to the world last Thursday evening following his remarkable election as pope, the first from the United States. Then, too, he delivered a message of peace.

Reigning TGMA Artiste of the Year, King Promise has pledged to sponsor his Public Relations Officer, Tilly Akua Nipaa's master's degree programme as a token of appreciation for her efforts in promoting his work during the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged President John Dramani Mahama to uphold the principles of the recently launched Code of Conduct for government appointees by taking a decisive action against the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi.

This follows Gyamfi’s act of gifting dollars to Nana Agradaa.

The NPP argues that this public display of wealth not only violates the provisions of the new Code of Conduct but also contravenes the Foreign Exchange Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act, insisting that Sammy Gyamfi must face repercussions as outlined in these laws.

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over the absence of President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman and the Speaker of Parliament Alban S.K. Bagbin from Ghana.

According to the Minority, the absence of the three from the jurisdiction had created a power vacuum and a potential constitutional breach.

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has received a formal petition asking that Sammy Gyamfi, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board should be investigated for corruption.

The sharp increase in vehicle prices in Ghana has become a major concern for both consumers and car dealers alike. 

Criminal charges have been filed against Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi a former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) and Solomon Asamoah a former GIIF Chief Executive over the Sky Train deal.

Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, an Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has been selected as one of the top 10 finalists for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025, which comes with a $250,000 cash prize. She was chosen from more than 100,000 nominations submitted across 199 countries.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested by the police for possessing a cache of ammunition and other suspicious items.

A police statement said Yussif Mohammed was apprehended on May 8, 2025 near the Asankare Police barrier. He was arrested with a backpack containing the ammunition and other materials.

The Bank of Ghana has announced plans to commemorate 60 years since the introduction of the Cedi as Ghana’s official currency, with a series of nationwide events scheduled between July and December 2025.

As the global trade landscape undergoes significant transformation, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which has been the lifeline to many African economies, has not been spared.

Ghana is exploring the return of a national airline with help from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following talks between senior government officials in Abu Dhabi.

A former Deputy North East Regional Minister, Tahiru Tia has been enskined as the Chief of Gambaga. 

The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonou, is urging the government to introduce a national policy to regulate the use of mobile phones by students on the campus of senior high schools.

Consumers can expect to see a significant drop in the prices of products on the market by the end of May, the President of the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG), David Kwadwo Amoateng.

Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has pledged to return an $800 cash gift she received from the Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, in response to growing public criticism and calls for his sacking.

Players in the business community have explained that the appreciation of the Ghana cedi against the dollar will not immediately translate into a significant reduction in the prices of goods and services.

President John Mahama has called for a united Africa to enable the continent to address its escalating debt crisis, adding that unsustainable borrowing risks undermining development gains and sovereignty.

A 23-year-old cashier has been sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labour by the Kaneshie District Court One after pleading guilty to stealing GH¢8,575.00 from his employer and using it for sports betting, which he eventually lost.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a two-day schedule of planned maintenance works in parts of the Greater Accra and Tema regions, aimed at improving service reliability and ensuring stable electricity supply across affected communities.

Eyewitnesses have told Graphic Online/Daily Graphic that the sober mood and the demeanor with which, Mr Sammy Gyamfi, the acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board left the Presidency on Monday after the Chief of Staff had summoned him to a meeting over the dollar notes gift to Agradaa, was an indication of the gravity of the discussions. 

The Presidency on Monday summoned Sammy Gyamfi, over the incident.

The Power and Politics of Naming

In Ghanaian society, names carry deep meaning, not just physical identity, but spiritual, cultural, and strategic significance. From a Christo-traditional worldview to modern branding practices, names reflect purpose, values, and legacy.

Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has said his fight with Kennedy Agyapong, the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central has not been about the money, but, a fight for truth and justice.

Tiger Eye PI headed by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has confirmed that the US$18 million damage awarded against Kennedy Agyapong, a former Member of Parliament for Assin Central in the defamation suit in the United States of America (USA) has been reduced to $500.