- The “Super Clash” Victory
Social media is buzzing after Hearts of Oak defeated their rivals Asante Kotoko with a 1-0 victory at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Despite playing with 10 men for a significant portion of the match, the “Phobians” ended Kotoko’s home dominance, sparking massive celebrations among fans. - Fuel Price Hikes & Cedi Pressure
Ghanaians are waking up to higher fuel costs. Effective today, February 16, petroleum prices have increased marginally:
Petrol: Now selling at approximately GH¢ 11.97 per litre.
Diesel: Increased to roughly GH¢ 13.09 per litre.
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) attributed this to the recent depreciation of the Cedi and rising international crude prices.
- The “Russian National” Controversy
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and the Ministry of Communications are trending following the fallout from a Russian national (identified as Yaytseslav) who allegedly filmed and shared intimate videos of Ghanaian women online.
Update: MP Sam George has stated that the government is working to extradite the suspect, even if he is tried in absentia. Meanwhile, the public has been cautioned that sharing these videos is a punishable offence under the Cybersecurity Act
