🆔 The “Ghana Card” Price Hikes
Starting today, the National Identification Authority (NIA) has officially activated its new fee structure. This is the #1 trending topic on social media as people react to the increased costs for essential ID services:First-time Registration: Now GH₵30 for anyone aged 25 and above (remains free for those under 25).
Card Replacement: The cost for a lost or damaged card has jumped to GH₵200.Renewal/Updates: Annual renewals are now GH₵150, and nationality updates cost GH₵200.
Premium Services: If you are using a Premium Center, be prepared to pay up to GH₵520 for a replacement.
🗳️ Politics: The NPP’s New Chapter
The dust is settling after Saturday’s high-stakes NPP Presidential Primary.Bawumia Takes the Lead: Provisional results confirm Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the flagbearer for the 2028 elections. Concessions & Unity: His main challengers—Kennedy Agyapong, Bryan Acheampong, and Kwabena Agyepong—have all officially conceded. The “Unity and Discipline” message is the current political buzzword as the party tries to heal internal rifts after their 2024 defeat.
Presidential Travels: President Mahama has trended today for his trip to Dubai in a special UAE aircraft, a move being watched closely by diplomatic analysts ahead of his state visit to Zambia.
📈 Economy & Finance
New Stock Market Rules: The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has implemented new listing rules today, replacing the old 2006 framework. This is a major move to modernize the market after the GSE ended 2025 as one of Africa’s top-performing exchanges.
ECG Franchise Officers: As part of a new strategy to improve revenue collection, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) begins deploying franchise officers nationwide today.
⚽ Sports: Premier League Stalemate
Fans are waking up to a somewhat frustrating Monday after a goal-shy Sunday in the Ghana Premier League:
Hearts of Oak 0-0 Bechem United: The Phobians dominated but couldn’t find the net, leaving them 4th on the table.
Aduana FC 0-0 FC Samartex: A missed opportunity for Aduana to close the gap on league leaders Medeama SC.
The Winner: Bibiani Gold Stars were the big winners of the weekend, securing a 1-0 victory over Swedru All Blacks with a dramatic stoppage-time goa
