More than 250 music insiders and six New York Times critics weighed in on who defines the new American songbook. Here, in an unranked list, are the artists they chose.

The longevity of an institution is not, in itself, remarkable; what invites reflection is whether it has remained faithful to the purpose for which it was established.

A district court in the Western North Region has remanded a pastor and two others into custody over allegations that they attempted to bury a five-month-old baby alive at a refuse dump near Abofrem, a community in Bibiani.

Oil prices have jumped to their highest since 2022 after a report that the US military is set to brief President Donald Trump on new plans for potential action in the Iran war.

The Central Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has launched a formal probe into the death of a pregnant woman at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital, following mounting public concern over the circumstances surrounding the case.

Business magnate Sir Sam Jonah has asserted that the world would be in a better place with more leaders like the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) staged one of its most spectacular single-day rallies in recent memory on Wednesday, as investor wealth surged by 2.22 billion cedis in just one trading session.

The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has cautioned Ghanaian nationals to exercise heightened vigilance following an ongoing protest in the Central Business District (CBD) of Johannesburg.

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has dismissed as “false and malicious” reports alleging that military lands have been handed over to Ibrahim Mahama, the brother of President John Dramani Mahama, for development.

Following the mysterious disappearance of a couple identified as Jesse Amuah and Elizabeth Esi Amuah in Accra, police investigations has led to the arrest of two suspects.

A police statement indicated that a report about the missing couple was filed on April 22, 2026, complaining that they had not been seen or heard from since March 23, 2026. 

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of a senior lecturer and his teaching assistant who were killed in a road accident on Tuesday.

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Wesley Girls’ High School seeking to strike out a suit challenging the constitutionality of some of its religious directives, clearing the way for the substantive case to proceed.

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has clarified the rationale behind ongoing fundraising efforts ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating that the initiative goes beyond travel arrangements to also support ticket access for Ghanaians abroad.

Speaking on Asempa FM on Tuesday, April 28, he explained that the drive is intended to ensure strong Ghanaian representation at the tournament, particularly among diaspora communities who often face high ticket costs.

Scancom PLC, the owner of MTN Ghana, has delivered an impressive set of first-quarter results, propelled by a stunning 35.7 per cent surge in service revenue and a radical overhaul of its dividend policy that will see shareholders receive payments every three months going forward.

The Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has explained that the intermittent water shortages experienced by residents in Tema and Accra East regions were due to unstable power supply to the Kpong Water Treatment Plant and the influx of aquatic weeds.

The police have killed two suspected armed robbers who led them to a site at Yizesi, near Fumbisi in the Upper East Region, to retrieve weapons hidden underground only to be fired upon by unknown persons in nearby bushes.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) posted a strong financial performance for the year 2025, recording total revenue of GH¢5.55 billion, an operational surplus of GH¢909.71 million.

A total GH¢57.2 million unearned salaries has been recovered from public sector workers who remained on government payroll despite being absent from post or failing mandatory validation checks, the Auditor-General has revealed.

The US will soon begin issuing passports featuring an image of President Donald Trump inside, a State Department official said Tuesday.

Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the United States, citing "unhealthy concerns" about terms requiring the sharing of sensitive health data with American counterparts.

Lovers of smooth, soulful music now have a new midweek escape as Soho Bar & Lounge rolls out a weekly jazz experience aimed at mature audiences and music enthusiasts.

Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector is set for a fresh boost as Tullow Ghana Limited has outlined plans to bring four additional wells on stream in the coming months.

The Black Stars’ technical bench for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been strengthened with the addition of experienced goalkeeper trainer Dan Gaspar, who is set to join Ghana’s backroom staff as preparations intensify for the global tournament.

The Minority in Parliament has launched a critique of the government’s handling of Ghana’s ongoing power challenges, accusing the administration of mismanaging the sector and attempting to deflect attention from deeper systemic failures.

The National Service Authority (NSA) has opened a new registration window for Ghanaian graduates who failed to undertake their mandatory national service, targeting defaulters, private candidates and foreign-trained graduates for the 2026/2027 service year.