Author: Constance Awunor

Things could get a bit chaotic on Ghana’s roads if one transport company goes solo on fare hikes. The Head of Industrial Relations at the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, Alhaji Abass Imoro, has warned that drivers across the country might start setting their own prices if VIP Jeoun Transport pushes ahead with a reported 25% fare increase. The buzz started after reports suggested VIP Jeoun could roll out the new fares from April 8—without first sitting down with the Ministry of Transport Ghana. Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight, Imoro didn’t hold back. According to him, that kind of move…

Keir Starmer has welcomed a newly agreed ceasefire between Iran and the United States as he travels to meet Gulf leaders, saying the deal offers a moment of relief after weeks of escalating conflict. Downing Street said the prime minister will use the trip to discuss how international partners can help maintain and strengthen the ceasefire. He is expected to return to the UK on Friday. The agreement follows a stark warning from Donald Trump, who said “a whole civilisation will die” if Iran refused to end hostilities and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. In response, UK officials had…

The three-day Wireless Festival has been canceled after UK authorities revoked Kanye West’s electronic travel authorization, preventing him from entering the country, organizers Festival Republic a division of Live Nation Entertainment announced. In a statement, organizers said the UK Home Office withdrew Ye’s ETA, leaving them no choice but to cancel the event and issue full refunds. They added that multiple stakeholders had been consulted before booking him and that no concerns were raised at the time, while emphasizing that antisemitism is unacceptable and acknowledging its impact. The decision follows mounting pressure on the government to ban Ye from the…

NASA has released the first stunning images captured by astronauts aboard Artemis II during their historic flyby of the Moon. One of the standout photographs shows a breathtaking “Earthset,” with our planet appearing to sink behind the Moon’s rugged, cratered horizon. Another remarkable image captures a rare solar eclipse, as the Moon completely blocks the Sun, revealing its glowing corona. NASA did not specify which of the crew members took the images as they continue their journey back to Earth. The Earthset photo draws powerful comparisons to the iconic “Earthrise” image taken by William Anders during the Apollo 8 mission…

“This is not merely a legal issue; it strikes at the very core of our national values. Enshrining such provisions in the Constitution would have profound implications for our moral and cultural identity,” he stated. The Minority is also calling on President Mahama and the NDC to issue an apology to Ghana’s religious and traditional leaders, accusing them of reneging on commitments related to the anti-LGBT bill. According to Rev. Ntim Fordjour, assurances were previously given to churches, Muslim leaders, and traditional authorities that the bill would be given priority if the NDC came into power. However, he noted that…

While the maiden Gomoa Easter Carnival has been widely praised as a major success, experts say its long-term survival will depend on shifting control from political leadership to traditional authorities and the private sector. In an interview on Joy Prime on Saturday, April 4, 2026, historian and lawyer Yaw Anokye Frimpong and media consultant Francis Doku stressed that the event must evolve beyond the influence of its founder, Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng (A Plus), if it is to rival established celebrations like the Kwahu Easter Festival. Mr Frimpong noted that unlike Gomoa’s carnival, the Kwahu Festival was built…

VIP Jeoun Transport has announced a nationwide fare increase, effective Wednesday, April 8. The adjustment covers both its standard tour and executive coach services on major routes across the country. Under the new rates, passengers using standard services will pay GH¢120 for travel from Accra to Kumasi, GH¢170 to Sunyani, and GH¢290 to Tamale. Northern routes have also seen increases, with fares from Accra to Bolgatanga now GH¢330, and GH¢320 for trips to Wa. Executive coach fares have been revised as well. Accra to Kumasi trips will now cost GH¢150, while journeys to Sunyani and Tamale have increased to GH¢200…

Universal Music Group, the global entertainment powerhouse behind artists like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Kendrick Lamar, has received a takeover proposal valued at $64.3bn (£48bn). The offer comes from US investment firm Pershing Square, which plans to merge with Universal and list the combined company in the United States, according to billionaire CEO Bill Ackman. Universal, the world’s largest music company, not only manages a roster of top artists but also operates Abbey Road Studios and owns major labels including EMI and Island Records. Pershing Square already holds a stake in Universal and also invests in companies such as…

US President Donald Trump has warned that the US could strike Iran “in one night” if Tehran fails to meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies. The deadline for an “acceptable” agreement, which would ensure the free flow of oil through the Gulf, is set for 20:00 Washington DC time on Tuesday (00:00 GMT Wednesday). At a White House news conference with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, Trump expressed hope that “reasonable” Iranian leaders were negotiating in good faith but admitted the outcome…

American rapper Offset is in a stable condition in the hospital after he was shot outside a Florida casino on Monday. According to The Guardian, Offset’s spokesperson confirmed to media that the former member of the Atlanta hip-hop trio Migos, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot in a valet area outside the Seminole Hard Rock hotel and casino. He is being treated at a hospital and “being closely monitored”, the spokesperson reportedly said in a statement. Associated Press noted that the Seminole Police Department said a person sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. Although the police department…