National Peace Council and partners launch DRIVE Index to prevent violent extremism
By Angela Adu Asomaning The National Peace Council (NPC) has launched the Development and Resilience Index Against Violent Extremism (DRIVE Index), a new tool designed to prevent violent extremism across the country. Developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, the DRIVE Index aims to strengthen prevention efforts and guide targeted interventions. Speaking at the launch in […]
Interior Minister hands over 20 pickups to boost Immigration Operation
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has handed over twenty (20) Nissan Navara pickup vehicles to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) as part of efforts to strengthen the Service’s operational efficiency and nationwide mobility. The vehicles are expected to enhance border patrols, improve rapid response, and support the effective execution of […]
Korle Bu Lab workers to embark on strike today
Medical Laboratory Workers at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are set to go on strike from Wednesday, February 4, citing unresolved longstanding issues with hospital management. The move follows a statutory notice sent in late January to the Ministry of Health, hospital management, and the National Labour Commission, signaling the workers’ intent to protest longstanding issues. […]
Study urges blend of indigenous practices and science to revive Ghana’s fisheries
By Sarah Baafi A research study under the SANKOFA Project has called for stronger collaboration between indigenous fishing practices and modern scientific approaches to address the alarming decline in Ghana’s marine resources, using the fishing closed season as a key case study. The study, titled “Creating Synergies Between Indigenous Practices and Scientific Knowledge,” was presented […]
Bawumia visits Kufuor and Akufo-Addo after NPP flagbearer victory
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has visited former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo after winning the party’s 2026 presidential primaries. On Tuesday, Dr. Bawumia visited former President John Agyekum Kufuor to express his gratitude for his guidance and longstanding mentorship during his political journey. Discussions […]
GES orders tighter fire safety measures after three SHS fires in Northern Region
By Murtala Issah The Northern Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a directive to all Senior High School heads following a spate of fire outbreaks that have displaced more than one thousand students across three schools in the region within a week. The most recent incident occurred on the night of […]
Gospel legend Ron Kenoly dies at 81
Ron Kenoly, a worship leader who maintained a multi-decade career as a gospel singer, died Tuesday morning. The news about Kenoly’s death was confirmed by his friend, musician Bruno Miranda, who shared a post about the late singer on Instagram not long after he died. Kenoly’s cause of death wasn’t publicly revealed. View this post […]
Ghana records 13 new Mpox cases, tally rises to 993
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it has recorded 13 new cases of Mpox as of January 25, 2026, bringing the tally of confirmed cases nationwide to 993. However, the GHS says the number of deaths remains at seven (7), with no current admissions recorded. In a post on X on Tuesday, […]
A history of the NFL expansion teams
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Regional Working Group Meeting on good manufacturing practices for medicinal products
The West African Health Organization (WAHO) successfully convened the inaugural Regional Working Group Meeting on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Finished Pharmaceutical Products (FPP) for human use, held in Cotonou from January 19 to 21, 2026. This meeting marks a critical step in WAHO’s ongoing initiative to facilitate and advocate for the implementation of national […]
President Mahama directs NIB to probe alleged scholarship bribery claims
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to immediately investigate allegations of impropriety in the award of overseas scholarships. The directive follows a radio discussion aired on Sompa 106.5 FM, during which a panellist and former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Mr. Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, […]
SSA-UoG, TEWU and FUSSAG declare indefinite strike over unpaid obligations
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Senior Staff Association–Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU-TUC) and the Federation of University Senior Staff Associations of Ghana (FUSSAG) have declared an indefinite strike with immediate effect, citing unfair changes to their conditions of service and the government’s failure to settle outstanding financial obligations. The strike […]
Minority leader appeals for greater inclusivity as parliament resumes
BY VALENTIA TETTEH Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has appealed to the Majority Caucus in Parliament to allow more space for minority participation and legislative advocacy as the House resumes sitting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The appeal was made during a leadership media briefing ahead of Parliament’s resumption, where Mr. Afenyo-Markin underscored the need for […]
IGP Yohuno reshuffles senior command of Ghana Police Service
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH There is a major shake-up currently ongoing within the senior command of the Ghana Police Service (GPS). The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, as part of efforts to strengthen leadership and enhance the operational efficiency of the service, has effected immediate changes in the top ranks. An official posting […]
