Gov’t imposes curfew on Sawla-Tuna-Kalba township over chieftaincy dispute
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Ministry of the Interior has imposed a curfew on Bole Township and its surrounding areas in the Savannah Region, effective Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am until further notice. The decision follows advice from the National Security Council, citing ongoing chieftaincy disputes that pose serious security […]
NITA confirms temporary outage on government email platform
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) has announced a temporary disruption in the Government of Ghana Email Platform, which has left several users unable to access the service. In a statement issued on Wednesday, 27th August 2025, NITA explained that its technical team has already identified the cause of the outage […]
BoG warns against dollar pricing, reiterates cedi as sole legal tender
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a strong reminder to the public, financial institutions, and businesses to desist from unauthorised dealings in foreign exchange, warning that such practices are illegal under the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006 (Act 723). In a public notice dated August 27, 2025, the central bank emphasised […]
KNUST expands computer-based exams to cover over 41,000 students
By Belinda Nketia The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has shifted more than 41,700 students onto computer-based examinations (CBE) this semester, more than double the fewer of 20,000 examined digitally last year. The expansion positions KNUST as one of the leading universities in Ghana to adopt large-scale digital assessments. The initiative, championed […]
South Korea bans phones in school classrooms nationwide
South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones and smart devices during class hours in schools – becoming the latest country to restrict phone use among children and teens.The law, which comes into effect from the next school year in March 2026, is the result of a bi-partisan effort to curb […]
Homowo 2025: Bridging tradition and modernity in Accra
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Homowo, which literally means “hooting at hunger” in the Ga language, has long been seen as a ritual festival, rooted in memory of famine, prayers for rain, and thanksgiving for harvest. But in 2025, Homowo has evolved into something bigger: a cultural bridge that connects the past with the present, […]
Pregnant women eating eggs will not give birth to thieves – Midwife dispels myth
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave A Principal Midwifery Officer at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Felicia Martey Dodoo, has debunked the myth that pregnant women who eat eggs are destined to give birth to thieves. According to her, eggs are highly nutritious and essential for foetal growth. She explained that poor nutrition during pregnancy could result […]
Midwife warns against bizarre pregnancy cravings including petrol and wet sand
By Ruth Serwaa Asare A Principal Midwifery Officer at Ridge Hospital, Felicia Martey Dodoo, has revealed some of the unusual cravings experienced by pregnant women, warning that indulging in such habits could harm both mother and baby. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show on Tuesday, Mrs Dodoo explained that cravings during pregnancy are triggered by […]
Chale Wote Festival 2025: From Jamestown streets to a global cultural stage
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei In 2011, a small group of artists and cultural activists, led by Mantse Aryeequaye and Sionne Neely, transformed the streets of Jamestown, Accra into a living, breathing canvas of murals, music, and performance. Fourteen years later, in 2025, the Chale Wote Street Art Festival has grown into West Africa’s most […]
Experts call for collaboration to ensure peaceful Akwatia by-election
By Rebecca Ekpe Beyond the Electoral Commission’s pivotal role in ensuring electoral decorum, political parties and their candidates also bear responsibility for making the upcoming Akwatia by-election free from rancour. Experts say this can be achieved by limiting activities that often heighten tensions, such as vote-buying and busing people to vote. Political parties and their […]
GFA and CID forge stronger alliance against football corruption and violence ahead of new season
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service have renewed their commitment to safeguarding the integrity and safety of Ghanaian football. This pledge was underscored during a meeting between GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku and CID Director-General Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaa Donkor on […]
DVLA partners with BuzStopBoys to register and train volunteers
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has entered into a partnership with environmental volunteer group Buzstopboys, committing to register and train members to boost both road safety and environmental responsibility. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, DVLA will register all vehicles and motorcycles used by Buzstopboys […]
PAC questions YEA over Gh¢5.5m rent payments to K&A facility manager
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has raised concerns over the sharp rise in rent expenditure by the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), following revelations in the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report. According to the report, YEA paid Gh¢5.5 million in rent in 2024, a significant jump from Gh¢3.2 million in 2023, […]
Health Minister pushes for Ghana to lead Africa in drug manufacturing
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has held a strategic dialogue with pharmaceutical manufacturers as Ghana intensifies efforts to become a leading centre for drug production in Africa. The engagement, held on Monday, August 25, 2025, brought together major players in the pharmaceutical sector to explore ways of boosting local […]
