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Candidates, teachers excited over BECE results before SHS selection
Candidates and teachers are welcoming a new directive aimed at easing the stress associated with Senior High School placement. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced that, as part of efforts to reduce pressure during the placement process, candidates will be given a one-week window to review and adjust their s...
Probe Mugabe Maase statements linking Ashanti police to armed robbers – IGP petitioned
Two Ghanaian citizens have petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ghana Police Service, calling for an investigation and possible arrest of radio broadcaster Mugabe Maase over allegations that some police commanders were supplying firearms to armed robbers. In a letter dated 25 May and addressed to the IGP i...
Two St. Louis SHS students sanctioned for hiding in vehicle boot to leave campus
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has confirmed that disciplinary action has been taken against two students of St Louis Senior High School (SHS) who attempted to sneak out of campus by hiding in the boot of a vehicle. The incident, which occurred on June 30, has raised renewed concerns about student discipli...
Karpowership opens Powership to media, showcases role in Ghana’s power stability
Karpowership Ghana Company Limited has hosted a delegation of journalists on an exclusive tour of its powership facility, offering first-hand insight into its operations and contribution to the country’s energy sector.
Over 312,000 students benefit from ‘No Fee Stress’ policy at cost of GHS888.8m – Haruna Iddrisu
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that a total of 312,448 students have benefited from the government’s “No Fee Stress” policy across the 2024 and 2025 academic years, at a total cost of GHS 888.8 million.
2026 World Cup: Bagbin rallies nation behind Black Stars ahead of Panama clash
Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged the Black Stars to display pride, unity and determination as they kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama. In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday, June 17, the Speaker conveyed Parliament’s unwavering support for the national team,...
Ayariga, Jerry Ahmed Shaib trade jokes in Parliament after Black Stars beat Panama
Parliament was filled with light-hearted exchanges on Thursday after Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga referenced remarks by the Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, who had described the Black Stars’ previous match as a “litmus test” for government performance.
Iddrisu Sulemana edges Clifford Braimah to become NPP Savannah Regional Chairman
Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana has been elected Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Savannah Region after narrowly defeating former Ghana Water Limited Managing Director Clifford Abdallah Braimah in the party’s regional executive elections.
The role of the State is both Facilitative and Participative In the generation of wealth – Hon. Julius Debrah
The Chief of Staff of Ghana, Mr Julius Debrah, has indicated that the role of the state in generating wealth is both Facilitative and Participative through business policies and programmes.
Citizen sues the Government of Ghana over MPs’ share of District Assemblies Common Fund
A Ghanaian citizen, Dr Yaw Twerefour, has invoked the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the allocation and disbursement of District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) monies to Members of Parliament (MPs). The suit, filed against the Attorney-General, the Administrator of the D...
31 aspirants file nominations for Volta Regional NPP executive elections
A total of 31 aspirants have filed nominations to contest various executive positions in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Volta Regional elections. The aspirants are expected to undergo vetting in Ho, the regional capital, on Monday, July 20, after which successful candidates will be cleared to contest the elections. In...
Haruna Iddrisu announces revised basic school curriculum with artificial intelligence, coding and TVET
Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that Ghana's revised basic school curriculum, which introduces coding, artificial intelligence (AI), electronics and technical and vocational education and training (TVET), will be presented to the Ministry of Education this week.