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Opera, MTN Ghana extend partnership with new ‘free browsing’ programme
Norwegian browser developer Opera and leading telecommunication operator, MTN, have announced extension of their partnership in Ghana.
To celebrate the extended partnership, both organisations have re-launched a new Free Browsing programme that provides MTN customers in Ghana up to 1.5 GB of free monthly data when they browse with the popular Opera Mini browser.
“We are glad to extend our partnership with MTN in Ghana and look forward to bringing more people online in 2021”,
Jørgen Arnesen, EVP of Mobile Browsers at Opera, said “access to the web should be a universal right,” hence their decision to work with MTN in Ghana “under the shared vision of bringing more people online by offering affordable access to the web through the Opera Mini browser.”.
MTN Ghana, in a statement, said customers who have Opera Mini installed on their mobile devices will be able to “start browsing for free.”
“With free browsing, MTN customers can make more online purchases, check on the latest news or simply find entertainment content they want or are interested in. As MTN Ghana works to become a Digital Operator, we are conscious of the customer experience we deliver in our digital services,” it stated.
Sam Addo, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of MTN Ghana said the company, together with Opera, would provide customers access to more online content so they remain engaged with their devices “without worrying too much about data expenses.”
“We are excited about this partnership with Opera and we look forward to more offers to delight our customers”, he added.
Opera Mini is a small, fast and powerful browser. It comes with unique features such as Data Compression, Offline File Sharing and built-in Ad-blocker.
Opera Mini enables access to free eBooks through the Worldreader speed dial and the music catalogue of the Kenyan music-streaming service-‘Mdundo’, allowing users to stream or download music through the Opera Mini browser.
It has over the years become the browser of choice for over a 100 million people around the world who choose it over pre-installed browsers on Android mobile devices.
MTN said customers who were not yet Opera Mini users, could download the application for free on Google Play Store.
“The free browsing package is capped to 50MB per day and it covers browsing only. Video streaming and file download will attract normal data charges,” the statement added.
By Spectator Reporter
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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