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Ablekuma North Assembly supports 61 PWDs with tools, cash
The Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region has presented working tools and GH¢142,500 in financial support to 61 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the municipality to enhance their livelihoods and promote economic independence. The support, provided through the Department of Social Welfare and...
Education Minister to outline mid-year performance, unveil GH¢3bn plan to end double track
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, is expected to present a comprehensive mid-year assessment of Ghana's education sector on Monday, July 20 as part of the Government Accountability Series, with a major announcement on the government's plans to eliminate the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs).
Apostle Nyamekye calls for teaching of ethics from primary school to tackle corruption
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, has proposed the introduction of compulsory anti-corruption education across all levels of Ghana’s education system as part of efforts to curb the canker.
ECG says it is working to restore vending systems and PowerApp services affected by floods
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that recent flooding in Accra has affected some of its vending systems and payment platforms, including the ECG PowerApp. In a statement, the power distributor said the disruptions were caused by the flooding that followed heavy rains in parts of the capital, impacti...
Mahama has spoken – NDC’s James Agbey urges supporters to drop third-term campaign
NDC’s James Agbey has called on supporters of President John Mahama to immediately end public discussions about a possible third presidential term. He insists the President has made his position clear and that the debate risks undermining his political legacy. In an opinion article, Mr Agbey argued that recent calls by...
I’ve invested heavily in education across Northern Region – Amin Adam responds to critics over mosque project
Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has defended his commitment to education and community development, insisting that his investment in human capital extends beyond his constituency to other parts of the Northern Region. According to him, education remains one of the str...
16,000 more teachers to be recruited in two phases starting November 2026
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu has said approval has been given for the recruitment of 16,000 teachers more teachers in two phases, starting in November 2026. This is coming after a recent recruitment of 7,000 teachers. He said the move is aimed at helping to reduce teacher shortages, especially in underserv...
Gov’t revokes Adamus Resources Limited leases over breaches; military secures sites
Government has revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited over alleged illegal mining activities and regulatory breaches, with security forces deployed to take control of its concessions as the company rejects the decision. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources said the revocation covers the Akango, Sa...
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I drove around and felt ashamed — Anthony Nukpenu laments power outages [Audio]
Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anthony Nukpenu, has expressed concern over the widespread power outages affecting parts of the Greater Accra Region, describing the situation as worrying and unproductive. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, he said...
GES, UMA-Subika hold reading competitions to boost literacy in Asutifi North
The Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Asutifi North district of the Ahafo region, in partnership with the Underground Mining Alliance (UMA) Subika, has organised a major reading festival competition to boost basic literacy standards among basic school students.
NPP declares Wontumi a ‘political prisoner’, vows to appeal conviction
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, as a 'political prisoner'.
NDC suffering from the ‘curse of majority’ in Parliament – Baffour Awuah
Vice-Chairman of Parliament's Subsidiary Legislation Committee and member of the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of allowing its parliamentary majority to undermine the principles of accountability and transparency it pro...