Bawumia to go into elections with support of 88 minority in Parliament
By: Umaru Sanda Former Vice President and flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has shown his readiness to work with the grassroots of the party with support from the 88 mighty minority in parliament. He affirmed it after he filed nomination to contest in the upcoming national election. This happened […]
Committee report on alleged assault at Ridge Hospital highlights gaps in security, staffing, and equipment
A committee tasked with investigating the alleged assault of a nurse at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) has presented its findings to the Minister of Health, Mr Mintah Akandoh, revealing shortcomings in security, staffing, and emergency care infrastructure. At a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the Committee chairman, Dr. Lawrence […]
GES opens 2025 BECE Placement Review Window from September 1–8; Warns against fraud
By: Belinda Nketia The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced a new review period to allow candidates who sat for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to verify their details before school placements are finalized. From September 1 to September 8, students will be required to log into the Computerized School Selection and Placement […]
Ghana’s Former Tourism Minister Catherine Afeku appointed World Tourism Forum’s Brand Ambassador for Africa
Ghana’s Former Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Madam Catherine Afeku, has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Africa by the World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI). The appointment, effective July 29, 2025, celebrates her outstanding leadership, global stature, and unwavering commitment to using tourism as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and […]
Computerized School Placement to begin September 17 – Ministry of Education
By: Belinda Nketia The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2025 Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) will officially begin on September 17. The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Professor Ernest Davis, made the announcement during a press briefing at the ministry on 27th August 2025. He assured parents, students, and other […]
FWSC Chief Executive suggests change in negotiation cycle for conditions of service
By: Doreen Ampofo The Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Dr George Smith-Graham, has proposed a change to the negotiation cycle for conditions of service. The proposal aims to address challenges of managing conditions of service in the public sector and providing fiscal space for government planning and stability. Speaking in […]
He is in the right frame of mind – GFA explains Thomas Partey’s inclusion in Ghana’s squad despite off-field legal issues
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association has expressed confidence in Thomas Partey’s mental and physical preparedness to play a crucial role in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, despite ongoing off-field legal issues. The 32-year-old Villarreal player faces a pending sexual assault court case in London just days before Ghana’s pivotal match against Chad. […]
Derrick Kohn: What you need to know about Black Stars new boy
By: Kwame Bediako Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has unveiled his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, setting the stage for intense battles against Chad and Mali. These fixtures are crucial for Ghana’s hopes of securing a spot in the global tournament, and Addo’s selection reflects his strategy to blend experience with fresh […]
GES denies reinstatement of Teacher Kwadwo
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed reports circulating in sections of the media claiming that Mr. Michael Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Teacher Kwadwo, has been reinstated into the Service. In a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, the Service clarified that the reports […]
CAF WAFU B Champions League Q: Police Ladies bounce back with 3-1 win over Sam Nelly
By: Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Police Ladies FC delivered an impressive performance on Wednesday August 27, 2025, claiming a 3-1 victory over Benin’s Sam Nelly in their second group match at the WAFU B qualifiers for the CAF Women’s Champions League. The win was a crucial response following their narrow 2-1 loss to Nigeria’s Bayelsa Queens […]
Cedi records marginal depreciation against dollar; pound appreciates against euro
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana cedi showed mixed performance against the major international currencies at the close of trading on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, according to the latest interbank exchange rates published by the Bank of Ghana (BoG). Against the US dollar, the cedi traded at a buying rate of GH¢10.9745 and a […]
No fracture, no dislocation – Committee report on Ridge Hospital nurse assault case
By: Ruth Serwaa Asare The report from the committee set up by the Minister of Health to investigate the recent altercation at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital also known as the Ridge Hospital has revealed that the nurse at the centre of the incident did not suffer any fracture or dislocation, as earlier reports suggested. […]
Finance Minister inaugurates technical committees on agriculture financing and economic crops
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has inaugurated three Technical Committees to develop actionable policy frameworks aimed at boosting financing and productivity in Ghana’s agriculture sector. The first to be inaugurated was the Technical Committee on Agriculture Financing, tasked with developing a comprehensive policy framework within three weeks […]
I will curb election-year expenditure overruns because I am not running for office – President Mahama
By: Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his adherence to Ghana’s two-term presidential limit, stating that his absence from the 2028 ballot will put him in a stronger position to enforce fiscal discipline and curb the perennial election-year overspending that has fuelled cyclical economic crises. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Singaporean President, […]
