Explainers

Controversy over Igbo ‘kingdom’ and cultural display in Ghana: What we know so far!

Introduction  In West Africa, there has been inter-country migration pre- and post-colonial times. Citizens from both Ghana and Nigeria have…

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Explainers

Explainer: Why U.S. slashed visa validity for Nigeria, Ghana, others

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the US Embassy in Nigeria issued a statement that announced a revised visa reciprocity policy…

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Economy

False! Mali has not paid up all its debt

Claim: Social media posts claim that Mali has paid up all its domestic and foreign debts and is the first…

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Education

How Telegram channels spread misinformation during BECE 2025

On the first day of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), a facilitator from a Telegram group was advertising…

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Explainers

Why Ghana’s ‘evangelist’ Nana Agradaa was sentenced to 15 years in prison for religious fraud

Introduction Nana Agradaa, born Patricia Asieduaa, was once a popular traditional priestess who later became a Christian evangelist. A circuit…

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Education

Dragged on camera: The UPSA ‘indecent dressing’ scandal explained

Introduction A brief student-staff encounter at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has sparked a nationwide debate on the…

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Explainers

Akwatia in limbo: What becomes of late Ernest Yaw Kumi’s seat after his sudden death?

Introduction  The Akwatia Constituency remains one of Ghana’s most hotly contested swing seats, with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and…

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Fact Check

Claims TikTok will be banned in Nigeria, Ghana are false

Claims: Viral videos circulating on TikTok claim that the social media platform will be banned in Nigeria and Ghana. Verdict:…

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Explainers

AI Fakes Flood TikTok: How Ghana Faces New Era of Digital Disinformation

Introduction AI continues to evolve and improve by the day, with both positive and negative implications. Social media, particularly TikTok,…

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Economy

Video of President Mahama promoting a malicious link is manipulated

Claim: A viral video shows President John Mahama urging Ghanaians to invest in a scheme to earn more money. Verdict:…

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