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Address youth unemployment to save democracy - Expert urges government
Government must urgently address youth unemployment, strengthen anti-corruption measures and deepen citizen participation in governance to restore public confidence in democracy, a governance expert, Kwaku Antwi-Boasiako, has said. He said growing citizen apathy, driven by unemployment, corruption, economic hardship an...
Anti-LGBT bill: NDC has been courageous – Majority Chief Whip fires back at critics
Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has defended President John Mahama and the NDC government against criticism over the controversial LGBTQ bill.
Speaker Bagbin: I was 'surprised' LGBTQ+ Bill was passed last Friday
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has said he was surprised that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, was last Friday passed by Parliament. Speaking to the press in Parliament, Speaker Bagbin said he had left specific instructions for the Bill to go t...
Too young for sugar sickness: The rise of diabetes among children in Ghana
In today's competitive job market, many parents have to wake up early to prepare their children for school while also getting ready for work. After school, these children often have to wait for their parents, who may return home late, making it a tiring cycle for the young ones. Unfortunately, the eating habits of thes...
Quality education depends on strong literacy skills – World Vision Ghana
The Kete-Krachi Cluster Manager for World Vision Ghana, Augustine Nyaaba, has stressed that quality education cannot be achieved without strong foundational reading skills among children. According to him, literacy is not merely an additional component of learning but the foundation that enables children to understand...
GES temporarily closes Yendi schools to observe funeral rites of late Yaa-Naa Abukari II
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the temporary closure of all public and private schools in the Yendi Municipality to allow students, teachers and other staff participate in the funeral rites of the late Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa-Naa Abukari II. In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 14, the Service said th...
NDC lawyer Victor Adawudu says speech-related prosecutions rarely go anywhere
A member of the NDC’s legal team, Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu, says prosecutions under the Criminal Code provisions often used in speech-related cases rarely result in meaningful outcomes, arguing that many simply “fizzle out” after suspects are granted bail.
Education Minister directs GETFund to allocate GH¢100 million annually for special needs education
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to allocate GH¢100 million annually to support special needs education, with the policy set to take effect from 2027. The directive was announced during a meeting with the heads of 39 special and integrated schools across...
Ghana must balance Climate Action with Energy Security – Experts urge
Ghana has been urged to pursue a balanced energy transition that protects jobs, strengthens energy security and sustains economic growth while fulfilling its climate commitments. A Policy Lead for Climate Change and Energy Transition at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Charles Gyamfi Ofori, speaking at a sem...
Inusah Fuseini defends NDC Council of Elders’ intervention to safeguard party unity
Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament, Inusah Fuseini, has defended the recent involvement of the NDC Council of Elders in internal party matters, stressing that the move is necessary to maintain discipline and keep the party focused on governance.
Parliament defers debate on the 2026 mid-year budget review to Tuesday
Parliament has postponed debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Tuesday, July 28, giving legislators additional time to study the fiscal policy document presented by the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.
‘Stop the propaganda and release GARID funds to save lives’ – Oppong Nkrumah to gov’t
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has launched a scathing attack on the Mahama administration over the implementation of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project.