The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has revised the implementation of the controversial Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy following stiff resistance from oil marketing companies. Originally scheduled to take effect on Monday June 9, the new GHC1-per-litre levy faced rejection from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), who raised concerns over its timing and potential impact on fuel prices and consumer burden. In an interaction with Citi News, the GRA confirmed that after discussions “in the spirit of cordiality and partnership,” a new implementation date of June 16 has been agreed upon. “The Association has concerns with the…
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Billie Eilish has “confirmed” her romance with Hollywood actor Nat Wolff following months of rumours. The 23-year-old Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer and the 30-year-old Paper Towns alum were spotted sharing a kiss on the street, in photos obtained by Deux Moi. According to gossip website Deux Moi, the pair enjoyed a passionate kiss on a balcony in Venice, during a recent trip to Italy “The couple were locked in a passionate kiss on a balcony, a scene straight out of a romance novel,” a report from the outlet Deux Moi read. It continued: “Adding to the dreamy atmosphere, they…
The Liberia National Police has summoned several lawmakers of the House of Representatives in connection with an ongoing investigation into the fire that gutted the Capitol Building – the seat of the Liberian Legislature – in December 2024. In a communication addressed to the Speaker of the House, Richard Koon, the police requested a “meeting with the Honorable Representatives identified as persons of interest.” Amongst those invited is former Speaker Fonati Koffa. Speaker Koon, Koffa’s successor, mandated the House judiciary committee to accompany the lawmakers to the police station.
Ghana international Tariq Lamptey has committed his immediate future to Brighton & Hove Albion after signing a one-year contract extension, the Premier League club has officially announced. The deal will keep the versatile right-back at the Seagulls until the end of the 2025-26 season. The 24-year-old defender, who made his Albion debut in 2020, has become an important player over the years thanks to his blistering pace, defensive intelligence, and attacking contribution. Having previously been linked with a move away from Brighton this summer, the new deal puts to rest any speculation about his departure. An official club statement confirmed:…
Berekum Chelsea striker Stephen Amankona has retained the Ghana Premier League Golden Boot, finishing the 2024/25 season as the league’s top scorer with 15 goals. The 25-year-old forward edged out Asante Kotoko’s Albert Amoah, who ended the campaign with 12 goals. Although Amankonah fell four goals short of his tally last season, when he claimed the award with 19 goals, his consistency in front of goal once again stood out. It’s the second time in two seasons that Amankonah has emerged as the league’s leading marksman, cementing his reputation as one of the most reliable forwards in domestic football. This…
Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are again asking the judge overseeing his sex trafficking trial to declare a mistrial based on alleged prosecutorial misconduct. In a letter filed on Saturday, defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro alleged that federal prosecutors presented “demonstrably false” evidence related to the allegation that Combs dangled Bryana Bongolan — a longtime friend of Combs’ ex-girlfriend and star witness Cassie Ventura — off a 17th floor apartment balcony in Los Angeles in 2016. Combs’ lawyers are accusing Bongolan of perjury. While Bongolan testified that she was able to document her injuries from the attack on September 26, defense…
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has announced a landmark engagement with Zanzibar President, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, to revamp waste management and boost environmental sustainability. The high-level meeting marks a significant milestone in Zoomlion’s Africa Expansion agenda to deploy cutting-edge, sustainable sanitation solutions across the continent. It also reflects a shared commitment to tackling the growing waste management challenges in Africa through innovation, partnership, and long-term vision. “We had a very fruitful meeting with His Excellency President Mwinyi, where we discussed transformative approaches to waste management that are both practical and forward-looking,” said…
Editor of Newscenta newspaper, Elvis Darko, has criticised the newly introduced GHS1 fuel levy, warning that it will not resolve Ghana’s energy sector crisis and risks creating false hope among the public. Describing the measure as a “desperate revenue move,” Darko said it fails to tackle the deep-rooted inefficiencies crippling the sector. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Monday, June 9, he noted that although the levy is projected to raise GHS5.7 billion, it falls short of addressing structural problems such as ECG inefficiency, ballooning legacy debts, and mounting capacity charges. “The one-cedi levy, though painful, cannot fix the challenges. If people…
The Ghana Premier League has a new champion—Gold Stars FC, whose emphatic 4-0 victory over relegated Accra Lions on Sunday not only secured their first-ever league title but also marked a significant milestone for the Western Region. Gold Stars’ triumph crowns a remarkable three-year period of dominance by clubs from the Western Region, as they become the third team from the area to win the Premier League title in as many seasons. The Miners now follow in the footsteps of FC Samartex 1996, champions of the 2023/24 season, and Medeama SC, who lifted the trophy in 2022/23. Playing in front…
Burundians went to the polls to elect a new parliament in a vote the ruling party is almost certain to win after the main opposition National Freedom Council (CNL) was blocked from competing. The CNL, which came second in the 2020 election, amid allegations of widespread fraud, was suspended in 2023 by the Interior Ministry over alleged “irregularities” in how it held meetings. The vote, observers say, will likely reinforce the ruling party’s grip on power as it faces mounting internal pressure over economic mismanagement and political repression.