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‘I thought he was my father until 16’ — Dr Darius Osei shares emotional childhood story
The Founding Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Dr Darius Kofi Osei, has opened up about a deeply personal chapter of his life, revealing how a childhood shaped by quiet sacrifice, family complexity and resilience is now captured in his forthcoming book.
Suame MP John Darko rates NDC government’s fight against galamsey 1/10
The Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, has dismissed the government's efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, describing the campaign as ineffective and rating its performance just one out of ten.
Parliament approves establishment of National Defence University
Parliament has passed the National Defence University Bill, 2026, clearing the way for the establishment of a dedicated institution to consolidate and coordinate tertiary education programmes of the Ghana Armed Forces. The proposed National Defence University is expected to become a centre of excellence for defence and...
High Court quashes GTEC directive derecognising UNEM degrees
The High Court in Adentan has set aside a controversial directive issued by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) that sought to derecognise qualifications awarded by the Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM), ruling that the regulator acted unlawfully and failed to observe the principles of natural jus...
GES releases 2026/2027 academic calendar for basic schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the approved 2026/2027 academic calendar for all basic schools across the country, outlining reopening and closing dates for the three academic terms as well as the schedule for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). In a circular dated May 6, 2026, and signed...
Gov’t to build new Community Day SHSs in Nima, Ayawaso and Kasoa – Education Minister
The government is planning to establish more Community Day Senior High Schools in selected peri-urban communities as part of efforts to expand access to secondary education.
Children’s Heart Foundation Ghana funds life-saving surgeries for two children at Korle Bu
A Ghanaian non-profit organisation has funded life-saving heart surgeries for two children suffering from congenital heart defects, offering renewed hope to families and highlighting the continuing need for support for paediatric cardiac care in the country. The intervention by the Children’s Heart Foundation Ghana was...
Parliament ratifies air services agreements with six countries to boost trade and tourism
Parliament has ratified bilateral Air Services Agreements between Ghana and six countries: Benin, Saudi Arabia, Mauritius, Guyana, Luxembourg and Qatar, to strengthen international air transport cooperation and improve connectivity. The agreements establish a comprehensive framework to regulate and promote air services...
NPP demands justice for jailed TikToker, announces appeal
A Ghanaian TikToker sentenced to one year in prison for publishing false claims about President John Dramani Mahama is preparing to appeal her conviction, as New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, accused the government of suppressing free speech and violating her rig...
Kofi Bentil opposes proposed porn ID verification, warns against ‘morality police’
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has criticised the government’s proposed mandatory identity verification system for access to pornographic websites, warning that the move could lead to abuse and unnecessary state intrusion into citizens’ private lives. Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, Mr Bentil argued tha...
No food hygiene permit, no business: FDA shuts Osu eateries
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has closed several food service establishments along Oxford Street in Osu for operating without the mandatory Food Hygiene Permit Certificate. The enforcement exercise, conducted on Thursday, 16 July, forms part of the FDA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen compliance with food safety re...
Minority demands Attorney General’s removal over unlawful disbursement of GH¢350 million to support flood victims
The Minority in Parliament has demanded the immediate dismissal of Attorney General and Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine over what it describes as his role in the alleged unlawful disbursement of GH¢350 million to support flood victims. According to the caucus, the money was approved by Parliament to be withdrawn...