Vice President calls for professionalism and investment to elevate African film industry globally
By Sarah Baafi Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has challenged African filmmakers to embrace greater professionalism and strategic storytelling during the inaugural Regal Film Festival and Awards (REFFA) 2025, positioning the continent’s cinema for global competition. Speaking at the festival in Accra, she emphasized that African narratives must balance cultural authenticity with international appeal. […]
GTEC tightens oversight as probe uncovers widespread use of unaccredited Doctorate titles
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has intensified regulatory oversight of academic qualifications after uncovering widespread use of doctorate degrees awarded by unaccredited foreign institutions. Director-General of GTEC, Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, says investigations by the Commission reveal that many doctorate certificates held by Ghanaians were issued by institutions whose […]
Ghana deploys sanitation personnel and equipment nationwide ahead of Christmas
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Government has announced a full nationwide deployment of sanitation personnel and logistics as part of intensified efforts to improve environmental cleanliness ahead of the Christmas festivities. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, confirmed that waste trucks, sweepers, and ‘borla taxis’ will be fully operational across […]
Gov’t declares December 13–20 as National Sanitation Week ahead of Christmas
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has declared December 13 to 20, 2025, as National Sanitation Week – Christmas Edition, as part of efforts to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment ahead of the festive season. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed […]
Ghana considers using Ghana Card to regulate children’s access to online adult content
The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations is exploring measures to regulate children’s access to social media and online adult content, Communications Minister, Samuel Nartey George, has said. Speaking to the media after honouring 17 teachers in the Ningo-Prampram District for their service, Mr George cited growing online distractions as a major challenge for […]
Presidency Hosts GSS Presentation on Governance Series Wave 2 National Anti-Corruption Findings
The Jubilee House on Friday, 12th December 2025, hosted the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) as it presented the findings of the Governance Series Wave 2 survey, focused on bribery, corruption, and public sector accountability. Professor Francis Dodoo, Presidential Adviser for the National Anti-Corruption Programme, welcomed participants and underscored the need for stronger inter-sectoral collaboration in tackling corruption. […]
‘Person of interest’ detained over Brown University shooting, police say
A person of interest has been detained in connection with a shooting at Brown University in the US which left two people dead, police said. Nine others were injured after a gunman opened fire at the university in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday. Police said the detained suspect was in his 20s, but have not named him. […]
No $300 daily allowance: GAF explains real UN peacekeeping pay
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed claims that the United Nations pays Ghanaian peacekeeping troops $300 per day, describing the assertions as a deliberate attempt to incite personnel against the military high command. Speaking at a press conference in Accra today, the Acting Director-General of Public Relations of the Ghana Armed Forces, Captain Veronica […]
Social media use distracting children from classroom – Sam George
The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says today’s children face unprecedented distractions from the internet and technology, which can pull them away from the classroom. He emphasised the need for patience and strategies to keep children engaged in learning. Speaking to the media after the Ningo-Prampram District Education Directorate of […]
University of Ghana moves course registration forward for 2025/26 academic year
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The University of Ghana has announced an adjustment to the start date for undergraduate course registration for the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year, bringing it forward to Monday, December 15, 2025. In a statement, the Academic Affairs Directorate said the change is intended to give students additional time […]
Only 10% of Ghanaian drivers attend accredited driving schools, GNADS warns
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana National Association of Driving Schools (GNADS) says only 10 per cent of drivers in Ghana acquire their driving skills through accredited driving schools, raising concerns about road safety and the prevalence of preventable traffic accidents. The Chairman of GNADS, Emmanuel Danso, described the figure as “staggering” during an […]
Ghana’s Phygital Basketball team depart for Abu Dhabi
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Esports Federation has propelled the nation into esports history, as its National Phygital Basketball team left Accra for Abu Dhabi. Fueled by ambition, the squad heads to the Phygital Games of the Future 2025, competing from December 17 to 24 in a clash of athleticism and tech. Four elite players […]
Unemployed Environmental Health Officers to demonstrate on December 15
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Unemployed Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) and assistants have announced plans to stage a demonstration on Monday, December 15, 2025, to protest prolonged unemployment and what they describe as years of neglect by the state. In a statement, the group said the demonstration is intended to press for immediate employment, official […]
Gov’t to build 2,000 housing units for Ghana Armed Forces – CDS
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has announced that the government will construct 2,000 housing units nationwide to address accommodation challenges within the Armed Forces. Speaking at the GAF end-of-year non-denominational religious parade at Burma Camp on Sunday, 14th December […]
