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Men now “topping chart” in fertility issues as sperm quality declines – Urologist warns
A urologist and fertility specialist, Dr Yaw Amoah, has raised concern over a growing global trend showing a decline in male fertility, stating that men are increasingly accounting for a higher proportion of infertility cases than previously recognised.
Leadership of 48 Colleges of Education protest in Accra over limited teacher recruitment slots
The leadership of the 48 Colleges of Education across the country has taken to the streets of Accra to present a petition to government over what they describe as inadequate recruitment opportunities for trained teachers. The group is protesting the decision by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to limit recruitment to...
‘Biodiversity is not a luxury’: Ghanaian scientist warns Africa’s future depends on protecting nature
Food security, clean water, public health and economic growth across Africa are increasingly at risk as biodiversity comes under mounting pressure from climate change, deforestation, illegal mining and habitat destruction, one of Ghana's leading conservation scientists has warned.
World Bank set to approve US$300m for expansion of Ghana’s school infrastructure
The World Bank is expected to approve a US$300 million facility on June 16 to support the expansion of educational infrastructure across Ghana, with plans to upgrade 50 senior high schools nationwide.
World Drug Day: UPSA-RCC, NACOC study reveals high substance use among youth in La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality
As Ghana joined the rest of the world to mark World Drug Day on June 26 under the theme “World drug problem: Persisting issues, new challenges, innovative responses,” stakeholders renewed calls for stronger action to protect young people from the growing threat of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. World Dru...
NPP to stage ‘Yen Suro Ahunahuna Demo’ in Sunyani over arrest of party officials
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to hold a demonstration in Sunyani on Wednesday, April 22, in protest against what it describes as the unwarranted arrest of some of its officials. The party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, made the disclosure during an interview on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News. H...
Remove ‘justified sureties’ requirement – Martin Kpebu calls for bail reforms
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has criticised the bail conditions imposed by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Dennis Miracles Aboagye, describing them as too difficult for many Ghanaians to satisfy.
Return to duty: suspended KATH CEO makes direct appeal to striking staff
The suspended Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has appealed to striking staff to return to work, saying the “supreme interest of Ghanaians and our valued patients” must come first. In a letter dated 8 June 2026 addressed to “All Staff Members” of KATH, Dr. (Med) Paa Kwesi Baidoo thanked...
I will lead Ashanti with less speeches and more work – COKA optimistic of victory in NPP chairmanship race
Aspiring Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, says he is committed to reclaiming parliamentary seats lost to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the previous elections if elected to lead the party in the region. He believes this will be complemented by increased votes...
Abronye DC’s bail restored after surrendering passport to court
An Accra Circuit Court has restored the bail conditions of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, after he complied with a directive to surrender his passport. The court had on June 4, 2026, remanded Abronye in police custody for failing to hand over his passport as required under his b...
University of Ghana suspends lectures as flooding prompts emergency safety measures
The University of Ghana has temporarily suspended lectures and directed students to remain indoors following the torrential rains that triggered widespread flooding across Accra on Monday.
NPP National Council dismisses petition seeking to bar Afoko from chairmanship race
The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the party’s second-highest decision-making body, has unanimously dismissed a petition seeking to prevent former National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko from contesting the party’s upcoming national chairmanship election. The petition, submitted by unidentified indivi...