GTR News, Sports and Entertainment Digest

Good afternoon and welcome to the midday news broadcast. Here's what's happening in the world, straight from our newsroom."

ECG Launches 100-Day Maintenance Drive to Boost Power Supply

Ghana Boosts Automotive Industry with Investment Incentives

Ghana's Judicial Crisis Deepens as CJ Fights Back On Her Dismissal

Presidential Staffer Warns Against Gender-Based Leniency"

Elvis Darko Caution Against Politicization Of Constitutional Matters

"Kabiru Tia Mahama Credits NPP for Ghana's Reserve Growth"

Shipping Lines use port of origin exchange rates, not BoG – Imoro Ayana

If Manchester United don’t want me, i’ll go tomorrow – Ruben Amorim on future

Decathlon marks 8 years in Ghana with renewed commitment to grassroots and national sports development

Hajia4Reall expected to be released from US prison today after fraud conviction

Court ruling boost's President Mahama bid to Remove CJ

Ghana moves closer to Abolishing Death penalty

NDC Advised NPP to change tactics in their approach

Western Region craksdown on illegal mining

IMF conditionalities limited use of gold reserves under Akufo-Addo – Dr. Kabiru

Title Wait Over: Tottenham Hotspurs beat Man United to win Europa League

Universities Teachers Association of Ghana-UG demands Auditor-General’s resignation over “unethical” audit report

MP for Effia Tells Constituency Govt to Dissolve Scholarship Secretariat"

Food and Drugs Board Authority destroys GH¢522k worth of products in Upper East

Teachers And Education Workers Union calls for steps to replace over 600 members due for retirement by end of year

Tullow Ghana begins two-year drilling in Jubilee Field

New Insurance Commission Board to champion bold reforms for national development

Ho Central MP supports sports contingent

GFAF gets a boost as Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah joins Coaches Clinic in Accra

Bulldog: Black Sherif will win TGMA 2026 Artiste of the Year hands down

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly begins crackdown on street trading in Accra’s Central Business District

The NDC Criticized Dr. Bawumia's Apology as Vague and Insincere"

Manhyia South MP Criticizes Electricity Tariff Hike On Ghanaians

Nsawam Prisons seek urgent aid over medical debt and legal gaps

MP For Okaikoi South Unveils Plan to Combat Flooding with Sanitation Task Force"

Retailers dismiss reports of drop in cement prices

Africa Sustainable Energy Dialogue unpacks root causes of energy access crisis

Man City won the Community Shield; other teams didn’t win trophies- Pep Guardiola dismisses trophyless talk

Lali X Lola petitions Communications Ministry over alleged unpaid streaming revenue by 

Ghana Police Service partners YEA to recruitv 12,000m youth

Over 3,000 Affected by floooding  in Korle Klotey

Movement For Change decries lack of progress in mitigating Floods

Ghana Water Company Limited Eyes Public Plastic meaters to Deter Thefts

Ato Forson: Ghana Cedi’s turnaround signals economic progress

Dumsor: No need for load-shedding timetable – Energy Ministry

Emmanuel Annor scores against Legon Cities; ditches “Religious” celebration after getting fined

Netflix strikes deal to bring Sesame Street to streaming giant

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Bawumia Apologizes to Ghanaians for Failing to Fulfill Their Promise

NPP Revamp Leadership  to reclaim Ahafo strongholds –  Ahafo – Ex-Vice Chair"

Court of Appeal dismisses NAM1’s application to halt criminal trial

National Security officials storm Lakeside after Sunday’s deadly floods

Prepare for more heavy rains – GMet tells Ghanaians

Ga Traditional Council summons 15 churches for violating noise-making ban

Transport fares: GPRTU hints at imminent reduction

Ghana’s non-traditional exports hit $3.8bn in 2024 despite slight dip

Junior Athletics Competitions to serve as a funnel for national team – Bawa Fuseini

Grand P reveals new partner, 'dumps' curvaceous longtime partner

President Mahama Pledges to Tackle Flooding in the  Greater Accra Region

Second Deputy Majority Chief Whip Urge Authorities to Target Human Traffickers, Not Begging Victims"

Eastern Region Records Alarming Surge in Breast Cancer Cases Due to Illegal Mining"
Dr. Ken Ashigbey Demands Action Against Akonta Mining"

Savannah Region Women Urge Investors to Help Fight Poverty"

Telecom chamber seeks legal backing to prosecute fibre optic cable vandals

Old Mutual, GUBA strike partnership to provide unique insurance for Diasporans

EPL on Citi: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta calls on board to sign players this offseason

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Juliet Ibrahim earns her first Bachelor’s degree

Assurance Comittee to Hold Office Holders Accountable

Former MP For Tamale Blames ECG Board For It's Performance

Africa Education Watch Sounds Alarm On School Feeding Program

 
Accra Traders Cry Out For Market Facilities Amid Street Vendor Crackdown
Addressing Street Beggars Needs a Long Term Approach

Downpour triggers widespread flooding in Accra; residents cry for help

Spare Parts dealers order price reductions as Cedi strengthens

Cedi stability eases pricing pressure – Importers and Exporters Association

Mohammed Kudus should be playing for a club closer to the top- Jamie Carragher

German Development Cooperation inaugurates Ghana’s first female scrap

 dealer association into the Suame Magazine Industrial Development Organization

Ghana Highway Authority condemns Achimota-Ofankor underpass vandalism

Accra Mayor gives pavement traders May 20 deadline to vacate streets

Minority petitions authorities to probe Sammy Gyamfi dollars saga
Samuel Adongo confirmed Juaben North MCE

Railway strike hits vendors hard as livelihoods hang in the balance

Non-traditional export dips by 2.87% in 2024 — GEPA  

 
Florence Adei Ohene appointed second Deputy MD of CBG

Women’s FA Cup Final: Winning title won’t turn season into a success- Faith Ladies PRO

‘5 years prayer answered in a day’ – Tilly Akua thanks King Promise for pledge to sponsor her Master’s

Newscenta Editor Urges President to  Pass Conduct of Public Officers Bill into Law

NDC Alleges NPP Behind Dollar Gift Controversy to Distract from National Issues"

Africa CDC Hails Ghana's Innovative Healthcare Fund"

DVLA Issues 2-Week Ultimatum for Registration of Mining Equipment

Infrastructure Woes Hit Gyamfi Kumanini SHTS and Nearby Basic Schools, Calling for Urgent Action"

High Court convicts six in GES payroll fraud case, over GHc106k recovered

No ban on over-the-counter dollar withdrawals – Bankers Association

GRA refutes claims of SML mandate expansion in petroleum, minerals sectors

My goal is to make it to the EPL just like my brother Kamaldeen- Hakim Sulemana

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele listed among Hollywood’s “Most Influential Women in International Film”