Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has called for renewed efforts to make the Aayalolo Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system faster, more reliable and more attractive to commuters as part of measures to decongest Accra’s roads. The Minister made the call during a working visit to the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) to assess its operations and explore practical interventions to improve urban mobility. Hon. Ayariga stressed that the Aayalolo service must provide commuters with a clear advantage over private vehicles by offering faster and more predictable journeys, particularly during peak hours. He proposed...
GES Moves to Address Salary Arrears for 2024 Recruited Teachers
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has responded to growing concerns over outstanding salary arrears for teachers recruited in 2024, assuring affected staff that steps are underway to resolve the issue. In a statement issued on 8 September 2026, the Service acknowledged receipt of a petition from the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers and confirmed that while most arrears have been processed, some individual cases require further verification. To expedite resolution, GES has established a dedicated Help Desk at its headquarters in Accra. Teachers with unresolved concerns are advised to report to Room 305 with supporting documents for verification. Those unable to...
Israeli Academia Accused Of Systemic Apartheid Against Palestinians
A new legal report details how universities established a two-track disciplinary system to suppress Palestinian expression.One Palestinian student found herself facing permanent expulsion and the revocation of all her academic credits at Zefat Academic College in Israel, after posting a video of a religious preacher praying for the people of Gaza. Another Palestinian student, at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, was suspended for posting a Quranic verse. Adalah received more than 130 inquiries from Palestinian students facing disciplinary proceedings across approximately 40 institutions. More than three in four of the targeted students were women. The report concluded that...
Kenya Offers Amnesty For Migrants After Burundians Rush To Leave
Kenya has offered a temporary amnesty to undocumented East African migrants after hundreds of Burundians rushed to their country’s embassy in Nairobi seeking travel documents to return home. Kenyan President William Ruto’s government last week ordered authorities to close small businesses run by foreigners, starting on Monday. The order, which Kenya’s Ministry of Trade said applied to foreigners operating without work permits, led to chaos outside Burundi’s embassy on Monday, with some Burundians saying they had been threatened by neighbours since Ruto’s remarks. Kenya has long drawn migrants from the East African Community, an intergovernmental organisation that allows freedom of movement for...
Christian Council Commends GoldBod’s Transparency and Sustainability Efforts
The Christian Council of Ghana has paid a courtesy call on the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), lauding the institution’s initiatives to promote transparency, responsible gold trading, and environmental sustainability. Leading the delegation, Dr. Joyce Laco Steiner, Director of Programmes and Advocacy, described Ghana’s mineral wealth as a divine endowment that must be managed with integrity and accountability for the benefit of present and future generations. Welcoming the Council, GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., outlined the Board’s mandate under Act 1140 and its contributions to foreign exchange generation and macroeconomic stability. He highlighted ongoing initiatives in local gold refining,...
Antoine Semenyo misses out on Ballon d’Or Shortlist After Difficult World Cup with Ghana
Ghana star Antoine Semenyo has missed out on the 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist despite an impressive club season that saw him win two trophies with Manchester City. Semenyo was widely regarded as Ghana’s strongest hope of making the 30-man shortlist after an outstanding 2025/26 campaign. The forward scored 17 goals and provided four assists in 37 Premier League appearances for Bournemouth and Manchester City, before playing a role in City’s trophy-winning campaign. He won both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup with Manchester City and scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final. However, his omission from the Ballon...
Jordan Ayew Joins Sheffield United on One‑Year Deal
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has completed a move to Sheffield United, signing a one‑year contract with the Championship club after leaving Leicester City at the end of last season. The 34‑year‑old forward arrives as a free agent and immediately links up with Chris Wilder’s squad, filling the Blades’ 25‑man roster. Ayew’s last competitive outing came at the FIFA World Cup, where he started all four of Ghana’s matches, including the goalless draw against England that secured the Black Stars’ place in the knockout stage. Wilder expressed delight at securing the experienced striker, noting his versatility and pedigree. “We’re talking about...
NACOC Shuts Down Amsterdam Pub Over Narcotics Activities
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has shut down the Amsterdam Pub at Laboma following an overnight intelligence‑led operation targeting suspected narcotic‑related activities at the facility. According to officials, the raid formed part of NACOC’s intensified crackdown on entertainment venues believed to be facilitating the distribution and consumption of illicit substances. The operation, conducted under cover of darkness, resulted in the immediate closure of the pub and the seizure of evidence linked to narcotics use and trafficking. NACOC stressed that the action was necessary to safeguard public health and protect communities from the growing threat of drug abuse. The Commission reiterated...
Court Rejects Mustapha Abdul-Hamid’s Adjournment Plea, Orders Trial To Resume Tomorrow
The Accra High Court has rejected an open-court plea by lead counsel for former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, seeking a long adjournment of the trial. Joseph Kpemka, lead counsel for Abdul-Hamid, had prayed the court for an adjournment on the grounds of ill health, exhaustion, and the upcoming bar conference. However, the court directed the parties to return tomorrow for the continuation of the case management conference. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and seven others are standing trial over allegations of extorting monies from players in the petroleum sector. The accused persons had previously attempted to...
PTA council demands technical review of 2026 BECE results
The National Council of Parent-Teacher-Association (NCPTA) has called for a technical review of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) assessment and results-processing. It said the process should involve qualified independent assessment experts and appropriate stakeholders. The exercise, it said, should examine marking and moderation, score processing, grade conversion, standardisation, unusual patterns and anomalies. Moreover, it said it should look at school-level performance patterns and the integrity of the electronic processing system. Objective “Our objective is not to undermine WAEC. Our objective is to strengthen public confidence in WAEC,” the General Secretary of the NCPTA, Raphael Kofi Gapson, said at...