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Mastercard Foundation charges AIMS Ghana Class of 2026 to drive innovation, leadership and employment across Africa
A representative of the Mastercard Foundation has challenged the 130 graduates of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana's Class of 2026 to view their graduation not as the end of their academic journey, but as the beginning of a lifelong commitment to solving Africa's most pressing challenges. Sp...
No legal basis for Speaker to revisit passed bill — lawyer Adofo
A private legal practitioner, Kwame Adofo, has said there is no constitutional basis for the Speaker of Parliament to direct lawmakers to revisit a bill once it has been duly passed. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday (3 June), Adofo explained that Ghana’s constitutional framework clearly outlines the n...
Citizen sues 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...
Haruna Iddrisu vows to hike teacher recruitment numbers
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has pledged a government-led review of the recently announced teacher recruitment quotas, signalling a potential increase in the 7,000 slots currently available for the 2026 academic year.
‘Tax for Galamsey’: Prosecute illegal mining enablers – Ken Ashigbey urges Mahama
Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Kenneth Ashigbey, is calling for the prosecution of public officials who facilitate illegal mining, warning that the crisis has become an existential threat to Ghana’s survival.
EOCO raids home of ex-GIHOC boss Kofi Jumah
Personnel from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Tuesday (14 April) carried out a search at the Atonsu residence of former lawmaker and ex-Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah. The Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Yand...
We are guarding our economic achievements jealously – Deputy Finance Minister
Speaking before Parliament’s Committee on Economy and Development during a public hearing on the 2024 National Annual Progress Report, Mr. Nyarko Ampem said the Ministry of Finance is implementing deliberate measures to prevent a return to the economic challenges experienced between 2022 and 2024.
1,600 health workers under consideration for deployment this year – Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says government is intensifying efforts to strengthen Ghana’s health workforce, with about 16,000 health workers currently under consideration for deployment this year.
Only 11.8% of private schools in Ghana teach Ghanaian languages, raising cultural concerns, report shows
Only 11.8% of private and international schools in Ghana consistently teach a Ghanaian language, according to data presented at the launch of the Kids Discovering Ghana initiative, sparking renewed concerns about the preservation of the country's cultural identity. The findings also revealed that about 71% of private a...
Titus-Glover takes NPP national organiser campaign to Greater Accra constituencies
Former Member of Parliament for Tema East, Titus-Glover, has begun his nationwide campaign for the National Organiser position of Ghana’s governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), starting from his home region of Greater Accra. Titus-Glover officially launched his campaign on 27 July, with a two-day tour of the region, wher...
Keta MP donates relief items to Anlo Afiadenyigba SHS after dormitory fire
Member of Parliament for Keta, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, has donated relief items to Anlo Afiadenyigba Senior High School in the Volta Region following a fire outbreak that destroyed part of the boys’ dormitory block. The donation formed part of efforts to support affected students and help the school recover from the in...
School for Life condemns armed incident at Zohe E.P. School, demands urgent police protection
School for Life has condemned an alleged armed incident at Zohe E.P. Primary and Junior High School in the Yendi Municipality of the Northern Region, calling for an urgent investigation and immediate security protection for pupils and teachers.