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Big Push: Rehabilitation of 81.3km of roads in Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam reaches 73% completion
The rehabilitation of 81.3 kilometres of roads across the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District in the Central Region has reached 73 per cent physical completion under the Government's Big Push Programme, the Ministry of Roads and Highways announced.
CHAG indispensable to Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare rollout – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) as a critical partner in the successful implementation of government’s flagship Free Primary Healthcare programme, citing the association’s extensive rural presence, decades of community service and trusted relationships...
Kenya police shake up president’s protection team after security breach
Kenya’s police chief has ordered a major shake-up of President William Ruto’s security team after a man evaded his protection service to reach the head of state as he was addressing supporters at a thanksgiving event in the east of the country on Sunday. In footage widely shared online, a man holding what appears to be...
Parliament urged to enforce mineral royalty disbursements
Ghana’s Extractive Sector Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) has urged Parliament to summon State agencies over delays in disbursing mineral royalties to mining host communities.
Parliament ratifies bilateral air service agreements with six nations
Ghana’s Parliament has ratified Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs) with the governments of Benin, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Guyana, Mauritius and Luxembourg, following the adoption of the Roads and Transportation Committee’s reports.
NPP should not let Wontumi’s conviction block his chairmanship bid – Paul Yandoh
Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Kwabena Yandoh, has urged the party not to allow the conviction of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to prevent him from contesting the party’s upcoming national elections. According to h...
I will lead Ashanti with less speeches and more work; COKA optimistic of victory in NPP Chairmanship race
Aspiring Chairman of the NPP in the Ashanti Region, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, is committed to winning back seats lost to the incumbent NDC in the previous elections if voted as Chairman of the party.
Democracy is under pressure globally, Ghana must strengthen inclusion — Goosie Tanoh
Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority, Goosie Tanoh, has cautioned that the world is experiencing a profound political transformation marked by the retreat of democratic values, the rise of authoritarian leadership and growing instability, urging Ghanaians to remain committed to inclusive governance and...
Ebola’s mortality rate stands at 30–50% – Health Minister urges early reporting
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has cautioned the public over Ebola preparedness, stressing that the disease carries a mortality rate of between 30 and 50 percent, making early detection and reporting critical to saving lives.
UBIDS secures accreditation to run Pre-Bar programme, graduates 70 LLB students
The University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) has been accredited by the General Legal Council to offer the newly introduced one-year Pre-Bar Professional Law Course under the Legal Education Act, 2026, becoming one of only 19 institutions nationwide approved to run the programme. The university...
University of Ghana suspends lectures as heavy rains and flooding batter Accra
University of Ghana has suspended lectures and urged students to remain indoors following heavy rainfall and widespread flooding across parts of Accra
Bryan Acheampong to donate 50 computers to UniMAC students after AI lecture pledge
The Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency, Bryan Acheampong, is set to donate 50 computers to students of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), following a pledge he made during a public lecture at the institution. The donation stems from his participation in a Faculty of Business and Strate...