Fuel Prices Rise Amid Global Oil Supply Constraints

Apr32025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Fuel Prices Rise Amid Global Oil Supply Constraints

Ghanaian consumers will see a slight increase in fuel prices at the pumps starting today, April 2, 2025. Petrol and diesel prices are set to rise due to increasing global crude oil prices. However, not all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) will adjust their rates, as competition in the market forces some to hold prices steady to retain customers. Petrol prices are expected to increase by 2%, bringing the cost per liter to GHC 15.20, while diesel prices will see a 1.1% rise to GHC 15.35 per liter. In contrast, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is set for a slight reduction of 0.3%, selling at GHC 17.30 per kilogram. The primary reason for this increase is the rising cost of crude oil on the international market, driven by supply disruptions linked to U.S. sanctions on major oil-producing...

Apr32025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

New Chapter Opens, As Pent Media Centre Begins Autonomy

Pent Media Center, the officially recognized media wing of the Church of Pentecost, has as of April 1 started operations as an independent organization. As a media conglomerate, the Pent Media Center seeks to address current affairs, social issues, human interest stories, and many others from a Christian perspective. Speaking earlier today on the Asembi, some major stakeholders shared what viewers are to expect. News flooded the airwaves earlier today on the Asembi morning show as the Pent Media Center Board Chairman, Apostle Samuel Yaw Antwi, announced the autonomy of the Center from the Headquarters of the church of Pentecost. In line with the vision to become global, Apostle Yaw Antwi, shared that although still linked to the church, the center will be operating with its insti...

Apr32025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

President Mahama Orders Probe Into Suspicious Flights At KIA

General News, Ghana News

In a swift response to allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering, President John Dramani Mahama has directed a full-scale investigation into two suspicious flights that recently landed at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The directive follows concerns raised by Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, a Member of Parliament for Assin South, who highlighted the suspicious nature of these flights during a press conference. The President emphasized that his administration takes all such allegations seriously and has tasked key investigative agencies, including the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Police CID, the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and the National Security Coordinator, to collaborate with Rev. Fordjour to gather necessary information and conduct a tho...

Apr32025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Roads Minister Orders Urgent Repairs On Ashaiman-Afienya And Tema Motorway To Dawhenya Stretches

General News, Ghana News

Roads Minister, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza, has directed two local contractors, First Sky and Ozwald Investments Limited, to immediately begin construction on the Ashaiman-Afienya and Tema Motorway to Dawhenya stretches. This move aims to address the poor condition of these key roads and ease the burden on commuters. During an emergency inspection, the roads and highways minister Hon Kwame Governs Agbodza emphasized the government’s commitment to road safety and infrastructure improvement. He called the condition of the roads a pressing concern and expressed confidence that the contractors would complete the work efficiently to improve travel conditions. Hon. Agbodza assured the public that the government remains focused on addressing infrastructure challenges across the co...

Apr32025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

2 Dead, Many Trapped In Galamsey Pit Collapse At Mpasatia

General News, Ghana News

Two people have died following the collapse of an illegal mining pit at Mpasatia Yaw Nkwantah in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region on Tuesday morning. Rescue efforts are ongoing to retrieve others believed to be trapped in the pit. The identities of the deceased and those trapped remain unknown. Residents, along with police and security agencies, are working together to recover the bodies of the deceased.

Apr32025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Prez. Mahama Assents To Amended Bills Abolishing E-Levy, Betting Tax, And Others

General News, Ghana News

President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law amended bills that abolish the betting tax, e-Levy, emissions tax, and others. This marks a significant step in his administration’s effort to ease the financial burden on Ghanaians and promote economic growth. The repeal of the e-Levy has been widely welcomed, especially since it had faced strong opposition from the public. Introduced in 2022 by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, the e-Levy imposed a 1.5% tax on electronic transactions, including mobile money transfers, bank transfers, and online payments. Since its introduction, levy has sparked protests and public outcry, with critics arguing that it disproportionately affected low-income earners and the unbanked population. The signing of these bills signals a...

Apr32025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Tamale Area Holds Special Leadership Development Training

Ghana News, Pentecost News

The Tamale Area of The Church of Pentecost, under the leadership of Apostle John Budu Kobina Tawiah, recently held a special leadership training programme, dubbed ‘The Leadership Challenge.’ The impactful training event, conducted on March 29, 2025, revolved around the theme, ‘Unleashed to Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling as a Leader.’ It was intended to deepen participants’ understanding of their roles in fostering church growth while equipping them with essential skills for ministry, leadership, and personal development. The programme brought together district ministers, Central Presiding Elders, District Executive Committee Members, and District Women’s Ministry Leaders from across the area. Key topics covered included COP In Focus - Vision 2028, COP Distinctiveness, Team Manage...

Apr32025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Ashaiman Area Organises Comprehensive Media Training Programme

Ghana News, Pentecost News

The Ashaiman Area Media Ministry of The Church of Pentecost has successfully conducted an intensive media training programme aimed at equipping media team members with essential skills for effective gospel communication. Held on April 29, 2025, at the Pentecost International Worship Center (PIWC), Michel Camp, the training brought together 138 participants from various local and districts. Designed to enhance their proficiency across diverse media platforms, the programme covered key areas such as news and report writing, media ethics, digital communication, social media engagement, live streaming, projection, video editing, and graphic design. Led by seasoned media professionals, the interactive sessions featured group discussions and practical exercises, fostering knowl...

Apr32025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

PIWC-Ho Observes Cultural Sunday As Part Of Heritage Month Celebrations

Ghana News, Pentecost News

The Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) in Ho marked a vibrant Cultural Sunday on March 16, 2025, as part of the Heritage Month celebrations. The intergenerational service brought together children and adults dressed in diverse cultural attire to worship. A highlight of the event was a captivating dance performance by the Volta Regional Centre for National Culture, which received thunderous applause from the congregation. Eli the Poet also graced the occasion, delivering a poem emphasising the harmony between tradition and Christianity, with the memorable line: ‘In the embrace of our culture, we should worship God.’ Deaconess Lydia Nyarko-Ampomah, who serves as both a church leader and Volta Regional Director for the Centre for National Culture, delivered an inspi...

Apr22025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Chairman Nyamekye Urges Christians To Understand Structural Authority Of The Church

Ghana News, Pent TV, Pentecost News

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has called on Christians, especially leaders of the Church, to understand the structural authority to avoid comparisons and conflicts within the Church. In a live broadcast of the Special Sunday Evening Service on Pent TV on March 30, 2025, Chairman Nyamekye spoke on “The Two Kinds of Kingdom Authority,” highlighting structural and spiritual authority as two distinct forms of authority in God’s Kingdom. Focusing on the structural authority, he explained that it pertains to special envoys in the body of Christ sent to the local church. He referenced Ephesians 4:8, 11-12 and Acts 13:1-3, describing those in structural authority as diplomatic agents and accredited messengers who are set apart unto God for specific tasks. He...

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