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NSA dismisses ‘special posting’ claims, warns public against fraudulent schemes

The National Service Authority (NSA) has dismissed claims that prospective national service personnel are being charged for “special postings” to preferred institutions, describing the...

NDC Candidate files contempt application against EC Chair over delayed Kpandai re-run

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Kpandai Constituency, Daniel Nsals Wakpal, has filed an application at the Tamale High Court seeking...

President Mahama calls for respect of religious diversity in faith-based schools

President John Dramani Mahama has called on faith-based schools to respect religious diversity, emphasizing that the recognition of different faith practices is already guaranteed...

Government introduces Okada Commercialization Bill to Parliament

The Government of Ghana has taken a major step toward legalising commercial motorcycle transport, popularly known as okada, by presenting the Road Traffic Amendment...

EC sets December 30 for Kpandai election re-run

The Electoral Commission has scheduled a rerun of the Kpandai Constituency Parliamentary Election for Tuesday, December 30, 2025. This decision comes after a ruling by...

NDC to file contempt of court against EC over Kpandai re-run

Deputy Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko Computer, has revealed that the party is preparing to file a contempt...

Kpandai Rerun: NDC will win the seat hands down – Rashid Tanko Computer

Deputy Director of Elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko Computer, says the party is fully prepared for the upcoming rerun of...

Education Plus Initiative: Let’s strengthen safe, inclusive school environments – Apaak

Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has underscored the need to empower adolescents across the country as a key driver of national development. Delivering...

Govt deports three Israelis in retaliation for mistreatment of Ghanaian citizens

Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in a reciprocal response to the alleged mistreatment and unjustified deportation of three Ghanaians by Israeli authorities. The three...

NAGRAT threatens nationwide strike over assault on teacher at Kade SHTS, demands justice in 14 days

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has issued a stern warning that teachers across Ghana may embark on a nationwide sit-down strike if...

Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children

A sperm donor who unknowingly harboured a genetic mutation that dramatically raises the risk of cancer has fathered at least 197 children across Europe,...

Nyindam’s Seat: Minority Caucus rejects EC letter, pledges full defense

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has firmly stated that the Kpandai parliamentary seat cannot be declared vacant while legal proceedings regarding the matter are...

It’s premature to call for the scrapping of OSP – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has described calls from the public and some leaders to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as premature. He...

Why am I treated differently from Gyakye Quayson? – Kpandai MP asks

The Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has questioned what he describes as deliberate political targeting by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), despite...

This is a planned action against me — Nyindam on Kpandai seat controversy

The Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Mathew Nyindam, has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of orchestrating a plan against him after his...

Australia becomes first country to ban social media for children under 16

Australia on Wednesday became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access in a move welcomed by many parents...

I’m not happy about this – Nyindam on NDC campaign moves in Kpandai

The Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has expressed frustration over what he describes as early and aggressive campaigning by the National Democratic...

Final funeral rites for Dr. Edward Omane Boamah set for December 13

Ghana will on Saturday, December 13, 2025, bid its final farewell to the former Minister for Defence and former Director of Elections and IT...

Vice-President inaugurates multi-million-dollar medical centre – Built to serve 9 regions

The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has inaugurated a multi-million-dollar KGL Eve Medical Centre in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital. The fully furnished centre, located...

Interior Ministry unveils paperless service portal, introduces $250,000 fee for foreigners seeking Ghanaian citizenship

The Ministry of the Interior has unveiled a new online service portal designed to streamline immigration and administrative processes for both foreign nationals and...

Transport Minister lays ‘Okada Bill’ in Parliament

The government has formally submitted to Parliament a bill to legalise commercial motorcycle and tricycle operations, popularly known as Okada. The bill was laid by...

President Mahama abolishes COVID-19 levy

President John Dramani Mahama has assented to the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act 2025, officially abolishing the 1% levy on goods, services, and...

AFTRA set to welcome Uganda, Tanzania, and Namibia: Ghana’s distinct contribution to teacher regulation in Africa

The drive for robust and transparent teacher regulatory frameworks has brought delegations from Tanzania and Namibia to Ghana, as both countries seek to establish...

Netherlands donates new scanners to boost Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking

The Netherlands government has donated advanced intrusive scanners to Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to strengthen efforts against transnational drug trafficking through the country’s...

Government withdraws revised Lithium Mining Agreement from Parliament for further consultations

The government has withdrawn the revised lithium mining agreement from Parliament to allow for additional consultations with key stakeholders. Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural...

Gov’t to roll out emergency bus support on major Accra routes to ease peak-hour woes

The Ministry of Transport has begun deploying additional buses on four major Accra corridors during peak hours to ease the worsening transportation challenges commuters...

No permanent staff terminated – GEA clarifies memo on expired project contracts

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has dismissed media reports suggesting that its Chief Executive Officer, Margaret Ansei, has sacked staff following the circulation of...

Forensic Audit to reveal full accountability on National Cathedral project – Kwakye Ofosu

Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has described the ongoing forensic audit of the National Cathedral project as essential...

Ghana Police honours 20 fallen officers at 2025 memorial ceremony

The Ghana Police Service has paid tribute to twenty officers who lost their lives in various incidents while on duty this year. A solemn roll...

Firefighters in Hohoe avert potential explosion after petrol tanker accident

Fire officers in Hohoe prevented what could have been a catastrophic explosion after a petrol tanker carrying approximately 54,000 litres of fuel veered off...

Bogoso–Prestea Mine: Over 400 sacked workers demand unpaid benefits

More than 400 former employees of the Bogoso–Prestea Mines are facing severe hardship months after their dismissal, following the takeover of the mine by...

Why is this an issue now? — Napo on Wesley Girls’ controversy [Video]

Former Manhyia South MP, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has expressed disappointment over the ongoing controversy involving Wesley Girls’ Senior High School, questioning why it...

Court sets January 4 to rule on Adu Boahen disclosure review

The Supreme Court has set January 14, 2026, to take a decision on a request by the Deputy Attorney-General for the Court to review...

GES condemns assault on Kade SHS teacher following viral video

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has condemned an assault on Mr. Michael Quayson, a teacher at Kade Senior High Technical School, after a video...

Supreme Court Judge urges pastors to study 1992 Constitution to avoid legal conflicts

Justice H.L. Akaa Boafo, a Supreme Court Judge and Deacon of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, has called on pastors to study the 1992...

Why I was honoured by UEW, UCC, and UPSA – Dr. Opoku Prempeh [Video]

Former Education Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has revealed that three top tertiary institutions — the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), the University of...

GES got it totally wrong on 2025 WASSCE commentary – Dr. Opoku Prempeh [Video]

Former Manhyia South MP, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has criticised the Ghana Education Service (GES) for what he describes as an unfortunate and misleading...

Supreme Court upholds High Court order for NAM 1 to open defence

The Supreme Court has rejected an application by Nana Appiah Mensah, popularly known as NAM 1, seeking to overturn previous rulings of the High...

Prof. Jane Naana began past questions training before I became Education Minister – Napo reveals [Video]

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has revealed that efforts to help students improve exam performance began before his tenure, led by...

I’m the only Education Minister who added Frafra to Ghana’s language of study – Napo

Vice-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former Education Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has revealed that he remains the only minister...