The Minority Caucus in Parliament has thrown its support behind the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s nationwide anti-galamsey campaign, describing the initiative as a timely intervention in the country’s battle against illegal mining and urging the government to adopt a more institutionalised approach to combating the menace. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 […] The post Galamsey

The reported death of a final-year student of Mfantsipim Senior High School has sent shockwaves across the country and reignited concerns about the welfare and mental health of students in Ghana’s educational institutions. Mfantsipim, popularly known as Kwabotwe or Botwe, occupies a special place in Ghana’s educational history. As the nation’s first secondary school and […] The post Editorial:

Some commentators have suggested that consent may constitute a defence in the case involving the Bole SHS teacher and the student. However, the law is clear that consent obtained through the undue exercise of authority or influence is void. Undue influence arises where a person exploits a position of power, trust, or authority over another […] The post NUGS

The Paramount Queen Mother of Cape Coast, Nana Ekua Abookye VI, has called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of a student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. The Queen Mother, in a statement issued on Tuesday, expressed shock and […] The post Cape Coast Queen Mother Demands

The Mayor of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA), Frederick Faustinous Faidoo, has strongly defended his administration’s handling of waste management challenges in the metropolis, rejecting suggestions that he should take responsibility for the deteriorating sanitation conditions that have attracted criticism from government officials. Addressing a news conference in Sekondi on Wednesday, Mr. Faidoo spent more […] The post Sekondi-Takoradi

The Federal Ministry of Education has denied reports that the Nigeria Education Management Information System was hacked, describing the report as “inaccurate and misleading.” In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, the ministry insisted that the platform remains secure and that no cyberattack occurred. […] The post Government

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called reports of a leaked memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran “false” and said the U.S. would not be giving Iran any money as part of the ceasefire framework. Asked by Fox News’ Peter Doocy about reports of a $300 billion investment and reconstruction fund funded by Gulf […] The post Trump

Switzerland meet Bosnia-Herzegovina at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for matchday two of this summer’s FIFA World Cup campaign. In their opening game, Schweizer Nati were pegged back late on to draw 1-1 with Qatar, while Zmajevi were held by the same scoreline against hosts Canada. Favourites to top the group, Switzerland got off to a slow start in their […] The post Switzerland

As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) begins rebuilding following its 2024 electoral defeat, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has restructured his office and named former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Chief of Staff, in a move widely seen as laying the groundwork for the party’s 2028 campaign. The move comes as the NPP seeks […] The post Bawumia

The Ministry of the Interior has announced the immediate lifting of restrictions on the use of motorbikes in Binduri Township and its surrounding communities in the Upper East Region. A statement published on the Ministry’s website said the decision followed a review of the security situation in the area. The restriction on motorbike use was […] The post Gov’t Lifts Motorbike Ban In Binduri appeared

The World Bank has approved a US$300 million financing package under the International Development Association (IDA) to support Ghana’s efforts to improve access to quality secondary education and better prepare young people for higher education and employment opportunities. The funding will be channeled through the Ghana Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance, and Results for […] The post World

There is a version of climate diplomacy that lives entirely in conference rooms, negotiating texts, and high-level bilateral meetings. And then there is the version that Mr. Liam Cosgrave, Australia’s Counsellor for Climate Change in Africa, was practising in Ghana earlier this month. Over the course of his visit to Accra, Cosgrave convened a dialogue […] The post From

The World Bank has approved a US$300 million financing package under the International Development Association (IDA) to support Ghana’s efforts to improve access to quality secondary education and better prepare young people for higher education and employment opportunities. The funding will be channeled through the Ghana Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance, and Results for […] The post World

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have renewed their commitment to building a sustainable cocoa economy, with a strong focus on improving the livelihoods of farmers and strengthening cooperation across the sector. The commitment was contained in a Joint Declaration issued after the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana High-Level Summit on the Future of the Cocoa Economy, held in Abidjan […] The post Ghana,

Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Awentami Paul Afoko, has expressed confidence that the party is well-positioned to reclaim power in the 2028 general elections. According to him, the NPP has a unique opportunity to return to government because for the first time in several election cycles, former President John Dramani […] The post Afoko

Fresh questions have emerged over the actual cost of running of government despite claims of a leaner administration, with Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, arguing that staffing figures alone do not provide a complete picture of the burden placed on the public purse. According to him, the true size of government should […] The post JDM’s ‘Lean Government’ Heavy On

The KGL Foundation has commissioned a newly renovated Out-Patient Department (OPD) at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, a move aimed at improving mental healthcare delivery and enhancing the experience of patients seeking treatment. The project, which involved a comprehensive refurbishment of the facility, has transformed the OPD into a modern and patient-friendly space. The upgraded facility […] The post KGL

The United States Immigration Court’s approval of the permanent resident petition by former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, does not provide immunity from extradition. According to US law 18 U.S.C., on extradition, the United States can legally extradite persons, including lawful permanent residents (LPRs or Green Card holders). Chapter 209 of the statute 18 U.S.C. […] The post Ofori-Atta

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted a teacher of Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region, following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing him engaged in a sexual encounter with a female student on the school’s premises. According to a statement issued by the GES on June 16, 2026 the teacher […] The post Editorial: Indiscipline In Our Schools Getting

From the last quarter of last year till date, the topical issue in the public transport, health, safety, national security equation has been a Toyota brand dubbed, Voxy. This Toyota brand has become so notorious and a household vocabulary for everything bad, unfortunate, gory, misfortune on our road network – from Accra to Paga, Aflao […] The post NRSA/MoT, Where Is The “White Paper” On Voxy?