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Journalism’s future demands wisdom, not just skills — UniMAC-IJ Rector
The Rector of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) Institute of Journalism, Professor Christiana Hammond, has urged journalism educators and media professionals to rethink how future journalists are trained, arguing that technical competence alone will no longer be enough in an increasingly complex...
2026 GSTEP Awards: Dr Apaak urges greater investment in young innovators
Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has called for increased investment in young innovators, stressing that providing students with the right opportunities and resources is critical to Ghana's future development.
Poor maintenance undermined $250m health equipment investment under Atta Mills administration – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a stronger maintenance culture in Ghana’s health sector, warning that investments in critical infrastructure and equipment could lose their value without proper care.
NDC to honour Jerry Rawlings with headquarters naming and bust unveiling on 79th birthday
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), in collaboration with the J.J. Rawlings Foundation, will honour the party's founder, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, with a series of commemorative events to mark what would have been his 79th birthday on Monday, June 22, 2026. The celebration, themed "From Revolution to Fourth Repub...
Ghana, Cambridge University agree to strengthen education
The Ministry of Education and the Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore closer collaboration on strengthening the country’s education system. The MoU provides a practical framework to support Ghana’s education reform agenda through targeted, colla...
Kpandai MP disburses GH¢100,000 to 100 students from education support fund
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpandai, Mathew Nyindam, has disbursed GH¢100,000 from his Educational Support Fund to 100 students in the constituency to help them pay their school fees. The initiative is aimed at easing the financial burden on students and their families while improving access to education in the a...
Akufo-Addo gov’t took difficult decisions that protected Ghana’s economy – Egyapa Mercer
Former Sekondi MP Andrew Egyapa Mercer has defended the economic record of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, arguing that his administration took critical decisions that helped Ghana navigate one of its most challenging economic periods. Mr Mercer made the comments after Ghana officially completed its IMF E...
Court of Appeal adjourns indefinitely ruling on Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu stay application
The Court of Appeal has adjourned indefinitely without ruling on the State’s application for a stay of execution in the appeal involving former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu. A three-member panel, presided over by Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko-Essah, with...
Western North: Confusion erupts over NPP chairmanship election results
Confusion has erupted at the Western North Regional elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after provisional results reportedly tipped Pious Vincent Abekah as the winner of the regional chairmanship race. The development triggered disagreement at the collation centre, resulting in the chairmanship ballot box being...
Spike in homosexual HIV infections sparks grave concern from Ghana AIDS Commission
The Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), Ahmed Ibrahim Bambilla, has bemoaned the rapid spread of new HIV infections in the gay community in the Bono Region. He said presently the region’s HIV prevalence among homosexuals stood at 26 per cent, implying that out of every 100...
Mid-Year Budget Review: Abuakwa South MP challenges gov’t’s silence on major hospital projects
A Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has criticised the government for failing to provide updates on major healthcare infrastructure projects outlined in the 2026 Budget.
Gov’t to expand medical education to improve doctor-to-patient ratio – Education Minister
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, says government is aggressively decentralising and expanding medical education across the country as part of efforts to improve Ghana’s doctor-to-patient ratio. Speaking at the commissioning of a new hostel facility at Wisconsin International University College at Feyiase in t...