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BREAKING: Parliament finally passes controversial anti-Gay bill

  Parliament has passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, widely known as the anti-gay bill, after adopting a number of amendments to the proposed legislation. The bill, which seeks to criminalise LGBTQ-related activities and advocacy in Ghana, was approved with specific exemptions protecting certain professionals and institutions from prosecution under the law. Under the amended provisions, lawyers providing legal advice or representation to persons identified as LGBTQ will not face sanctions. Journalists and media organisations reporting on LGBTQ-related issues as part of their professional duties are also exempted from punishment under the legislation. In addition, healthcare professionals — including doctors, psychologists, counsellors and other medical practitioners offering healthcare services to LGBTQ persons — will not be penalised. The bill now awaits presidential assent before it can become law. Under the previous administration, former President Nana ...
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GN Savings and Loans to reopen with 10 branches — Nduom

  Businessman and President of Groupe Nduom, Papa Kwesi Nduom, has disclosed that GN Savings and Loans is preparing to resume operations, beginning with an initial rollout of 10 branches across the country. According to him, rehabilitation works on the company’s first branch in Elmina are currently underway and are expected to be completed within the next three weeks. Dr. Nduom made the announcement during a press conference on Friday, May 29, following the recent Court of Appeal ruling directing the Bank of Ghana to restore the licence of GN Savings and Loans. Ghana cultural insights We have been preparing since 2019. We know the former employees we can rely on, and we have buildings that are ready for use. On the human resource side, which is essential, we are prepared,” he stated. The Court of Appeal on May 21 ordered the Bank of Ghana to restore the licence of GN Savings and Loans, overturning an earlier High Court ruling that had upheld the revocation of the institution’s oper...
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Bright Scholarship: MTN Ghana Foundation Urges Students to Apply Before May 31 Deadline

  The MTN Ghana Foundation has reminded prospective applicants that submissions for its 2026 Bright Scholarship programme will close on May 31, 2026. In a statement issued in Accra on Friday, the Foundation urged eligible students to complete and submit their applications through the scholarship portal before the deadline. The scholarship programme is open to continuing students pursuing first degrees at public tertiary institutions, as well as students enrolled in vocational and technical skills training programmes. Teachers pursuing first degrees and postgraduate STEM-related programmes have also been encouraged to apply. Applicants are required to be Ghanaian, demonstrate good conduct and maintain strong academic performance. The MTN Bright Scholarship package covers tuition, accommodation, stipends for books and learning materials, as well as a device for each beneficiary. Commenting on the initiative, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa ...
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Cambodia denies ordering Ghanaians, other Africans to leave

  The General Department of Immigration under Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior has denied reports claiming that Ghanaian nationals and citizens of other African countries with expired immigration waivers have been ordered to leave the country by May 31, 2026. Ghana tourism packages The clarification follows the circulation of a statement on social media purportedly issued by Cambodian authorities, directing some African nationals, including Ghanaians, to leave the country by May 31, 2026, or risk arrest. However, in a statement issued on Friday, May 29, 2026, the General Department of Immigration described the reports as “completely untrue.” The General Department of Immigration of the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia wishes to clarify that the information published on those websites is completely untrue,” the statement said. The department urged the public to rely on official government communication channels for verified immigration information. “To obtain official ...
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Sekondi Central Prison floods, faces risk of jailbreaks — Prisons Director warns

  A Director of Prisons in charge of Operations and Facility Management, Benedict Bob Dery, has warned that continued flooding at the Sekondi Central Prisons could weaken the prison structure and potentially lead to prisoner escapes. Speaking during a briefing with the Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, on Friday May 29, he blamed the situation on ongoing road construction works in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis. According to him, contractors working on the Takoradi-Sekondi road connected a larger drainage system to a smaller gutter, causing water to overflow into the prison during heavy rains. The prison is old, and as water continues to enter the facility, it weakens the walls of the cells and could lead to escapes. Aside from that, it could also create serious health concerns,” he stated. Dery called for immediate intervention to address the flooding situation and prevent further damage to the prison infrastructure.
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Ghanaian Fragrance House Maison Yusif Debuts “The Beast” and New Jersey Boutique

  Ghanaian niche fragrance house Maison Yusif Fragrance has successfully concluded the New Jersey edition of its international “The Beast” World Tour, drawing fragrance enthusiasts, supporters, and members of the local community to experience the brand’s latest fragrance release, The Beast. The event forms part of a broader international tour designed to introduce the new fragrance to audiences across multiple cities in the United States, Europe, and Africa. The New Jersey stop follows the tour’s launch in the DMV area and marks another significant milestone in Maison Yusif’s growing international presence. Founded by master perfumer Yusif Jnr Meizongo, Maison Yusif Fragrance has become known for its artisan approach to perfumery, creating handcrafted fragrances inspired by culture, memories, and African storytelling. The brand has steadily expanded beyond Ghana, attracting customers from around the world who seek unique niche fragrances. In addition to celebrating the launch of Th...
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Elephant in the room: Are both Dr. Bawumia and Yayra Koku LIARS or TRUTHFUL?

  By Samuel Dowuona In February 2022, the then Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, a man widely designated as Ghana's digitalization champion, made a bold declaration that the Ghana Card is recognized in 44,000 airports across the world as a valid form of ID for Ghanaians traveling into Ghana.  This statement triggered a barrage of attacks on the Vice President. He was called a liar. In fact one of the attacks that easily comes to memory was from one NDC Communicator - Bernard Oduro Takyi during a talk show on Kesben TV. He described the Vice President as a "serial, chronic and supersonic liar." Take note that prior to that, the Vice President had been called a liar for several other statements he made in that past, so much so that even Google searches on "who is the biggest liar in Ghana" always threw up his name. So, the attacks on him with respect to the declaration on Ghana Card being recognized in 44,000 airports globally, perfectly fitted into t...
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