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TUSAAG declares indefinite strike over 17-month unpaid research allowance

The Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has announced an indefinite nationwide industrial strike set to commence on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The...

Driver dead, 2 injured in accident at Adansi Akrokerri Junction

A tragic road accident at Adansi Akrokerri Junction on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, has left one person dead and two others seriously injured. The crash...

Mali recovers $1.2bn in arrears from miners, eyes annual windfall under new code

Mali has recovered 761 billion CFA francs ($1.2 billion) in arrears from mining companies following a sweeping audit, its finance minister said, marking one...

Osu Children’s Home gets newly renovated boys’ dormitory

Karpowership Ghana has handed over a fully renovated boys’ dormitory to the Osu Children’s Home in Accra, marking a significant investment in the welfare...

Kofi Tutu Agyare denies claims of endorsing Ken Agyapong; remains committed to Bawumia’s campaign

Former Board Chairman of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Kofi Tutu Agyare, has dismissed claims circulating on social media that he has endorsed Kennedy...

Kpandai re-run: Final gazette decides all – Dafeamekpor dismisses claims of late filing

Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor, says the controversy over timelines in the Kpandai election petition is already settled by one decisive fact: only...

Man arrested for allegedly abusing victims at Gomoa Ekwankrom

Police in Agona Swedru have arrested a Nigerian national suspected of sexually abusing multiple victims after luring them with small cash incentives and food...

Two trucks overturn in crash at Kibi Junction

Two trucks overturned near the Kibi Junction stretch of the Accra–Kumasi highway early this morning following a collision that left the busy corridor heavily...

Thief nabbed after returning to shop he stole from

A young man has been arrested at Kumasi Magazine following a failed attempt to steal a mobile phone while purchasing a vehicle starter. According to...

Electricity tariffs up 9.86%, water by 15.92% effective January 2026 – PURC

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced upward adjustments to electricity and water tariffs following the completion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review...

Fire Service Jama Group wins big at Central Music Awards

The Kunamas Jama Group of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in Agona Swedru has earned major recognition at the 2025 Central Music Awards. They...

Fire destroys high-tension pole at Okorase

Firefighters from the Koforidua Metro Fire Station swiftly contained an electrical fire that destroyed a high-tension pole at Okorase Amertey Junction. According to the Ghana...

Dzindziso JHS shutdown over shit bombing and rituals

Teaching and learning at the Dzindziso D/A Junior High School (JHS) have been brought to an immediate and indefinite halt after unknown perpetrators staged...

Foreign Affairs Ministry offers free visas for Diaspora Summit 2025 attendees

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that participants of the upcoming Diaspora Summit 2025 will receive free visas to attend the event, scheduled...

Health Minister gives newly posted doctors one-week deadline to report to duty

Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has issued a one-week ultimatum to newly posted medical officers who have failed to report to their assigned...

Parliament approves GH¢5.3bn allocation for Roads Ministry despite funding gap concerns

Parliament has approved GH¢5.3 billion for the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the 2026 financial year, marking a key step in government’s push...

Premium Boss Ladies set to host major community feeding event at Tema Community 1

Women’s empowerment group, Premium Boss Ladies, is set to host one of its largest community outreach initiatives, aimed at feeding and bringing joy to...

2026 Budget is the most people-focused in years – Health Minister

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has described the 2026 budget as “the most people-focused and health-centred budget” in recent years, emphasising government’s...

National Peace Council launches peace education programme in Senior High Schools

The National Peace Council (NPC) is set to launch a peace education programme in Senior High Schools as part of its 2025 capacity development...

US pledges $150m to expand Zipline’s drone deliveries across Africa

The United States Government has pledged up to $150 million to support Zipline International Inc. in scaling up its drone-enabled medical delivery operations across...

Weija Water Plant to shut down on December 4 for urgent repairs

The Management of Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) in the Accra West Region has announced a planned shutdown of the Weija Water Treatment Plant on...

Double-Track system not to blame for WASSCE decline – Former GES DG

Former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Prof. Kwasi Opoku-Amankwah, has defended the double-track system, dismissing claims that it is responsible for the...

Afenyo-Markin demands payment to road contractors

A heated debate erupted in Parliament on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, during the adoption of the appropriation for the Ministry of Roads & Highways,...

Roads Ministry to recruit 137 staff across five agencies in 2026

The Ministry of Roads and Highways is set to recruit 137 new staff across five agencies in 2026, including the Departments of Feeder Roads,...

Health Ministry inaugurates new reconstituted National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group

The Ministry of Health has officially inaugurated the newly reconstituted National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG-Ghana), aimed at reinforcing evidence-based vaccine policy and enhancing...

Prof. Opoku-Amankwa slams GES over ‘needless’ response to Dr. Adutwum on WASSCE debate

Former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Prof. Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa, has criticised the Service for issuing what he describes as an unnecessary and...

Free SHS not the problem, teachers must diagnose why students fail – Former GES boss [Video]

Former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Prof. Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa, has defended the decision to reduce student repetition under the Free SHS policy,...

Minority demands parliamentary probe into 2025 WASSCE mass failure

The Minority in Parliament says it will push for a full parliamentary inquiry into the widespread failure recorded in the 2025 West African Senior...

UG to maintain admission cut-offs despite poor 2025 WASSCE performance – Pro VC

The University of Ghana says it will not lower its admission cut-off points for the 2025/2026 academic year, despite the sharp decline in this...

Parliament approves GH¢5.3bn for Roads Ministry, but allocation ‘not enough’ – Agbodza

Parliament has approved GH¢5.3 billion for the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the 2026 fiscal year as part of efforts to boost the...

WAEC flags social media language, non-standard English in 2025 WASSCE answers

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has flagged several areas of concern in the performance of candidates who sat for the 2025 West African...

Nitiwul clarifies remarks on El-Wak GAF recruitment stampede

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has defended his remarks regarding the tragic stampede that occurred during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) 2025/2026 recruitment screening...

Agogo Presby Women’s College Students plead with Moderator to stop Principal from leaving

The campus of Agogo Presbyterian Women’s College of Education is in an emotional stir as the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) makes a heartfelt appeal...

NPP to officially launch amended constitution on December 3

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will officially unveil its amended party constitution on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the party headquarters in Accra. According to...

UG Nkabom deepens media partnerships through maiden media soirée

In a bid to foster a deeper understanding of its mission, raise awareness, and encourage engagement among stakeholders, the UG Nkabom Collaborative hosted its...

MCE warns youth on HIV/AIDS risk in Nkwanta South Municipality

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South, Joseph Antwi Awal, has cautioned that the spread of HIV/AIDS in the municipality could escalate if...

Fire razes Kadjebi-Asato SHS boys’ dormitory, several students recover after passing out

A Tuesday morning fire has ravaged a room in one of the boys’ dormitories at Kadjebi-Asato Senior High School in the Oti region, leaving...

Say sorry to your husband for us – Asante Akyem South NPP Chairman to Samira Bawumia

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairman for Asante Akyem South constituency, Kyei Noah, has extended an apology to Samira Bawumia to convey to her...

Abuakwa South MP slams GES over 2025 WASSCE commentary

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has strongly criticised the Ghana Education Service (GES) for its public statement on the...

Tamale Police launch special yuletide operation to curb crime

The Northern Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the IGP’s Special Operations Team, has launched an intensified security operation to curb criminal activities in...