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Minority welcomes security recruitment increase but calls for proper funding

Minority welcomes security recruitment increase but calls for proper funding

Bimbilla MP and former Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, has expressed support for the government’s decision to expand recruitment into the country’s security services, but has urged that adequate resources be provided to make the exercise effective. His comment comes after President John Dramani Mahama ordered a significant increase in the ongoing security services recruitment. Following a meeting...

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First Batch of Ghana Armed Forces Recruits Set to Begin Training

First Batch of Ghana Armed Forces Recruits Set to Begin Training

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced the commencement of training for the first batch of 2,000 newly selected recruits, marking a significant milestone in its nationwide recruitment exercise. According to a press release issued by the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters in Burma Camp, Accra, the selected recruits are expected to...

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CLOGSAG Suspends Nationwide Strike After Government Appeal

CLOGSAG Suspends Nationwide Strike After Government Appeal

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has put its nationwide strike on hold after the government requested additional time to negotiate salaries and conditions of service. In a press release dated March 17, the association announced that its National Executive Committee (EXECO) had resolved to pause the industrial action for two...

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False News Publication Leads to Arrest in Accra

False News Publication Leads to Arrest in Accra

 The Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team has arrested 20-year-old Promise Yayra Asamani for publishing false information on social media that wrongly implicated an Uber driver in criminal activity. On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, a 43-year-old Uber driver, lodged a complaint after discovering a viral Snapchat post that featured his...

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Investigative Committee Submits Findings on “Medical Kalabule” Allegations

Investigative Committee Submits Findings on “Medical Kalabule” Allegations

 The Ministry of Health has formally received the report of the investigative committee tasked with probing allegations of “medical kalabule” — claims of unethical practices and extortion schemes involving the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, received the findings on behalf of Minister Hon....

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Ghana’s Foreign Minister Makes Historic Visit to Kyrgyzstan

Ghana’s Foreign Minister Makes Historic Visit to Kyrgyzstan

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made history as the first African Foreign Minister to be hosted on an official visit to Kyrgyzstan. During the visit, Mr. Ablakwa expressed gratitude to President Sadyr Japarov and Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev for their warm invitation and hospitality. He noted that both nations are eager...

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Human Trafficking Secretariat Strengthens Staff Capacity with Specialized Training

Human Trafficking Secretariat Strengthens Staff Capacity with Specialized Training

 The Human Trafficking Secretariat (HTS) of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has successfully conducted a comprehensive training session aimed at enhancing the capacity of selected staff to combat human trafficking more effectively. Organized in collaboration with the law firm Zoe, Akyea & Co., the initiative forms part of the Secretariat’s broader strategy...

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Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings Calls for Affordable Food Services in Institutions

Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings Calls for Affordable Food Services in Institutions

The Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle, Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has highlighted the urgent need for affordable food services within large corporate and institutional premises such as hospitals, banks, ministries, and major private-sector establishments. Presenting a statement before Parliament, she noted that many workers struggle to access reasonably priced meals during working hours. She explained...

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MP Abdul-Khaliq Calls for Urgent Action on Emergency Care Deficit

MP Abdul-Khaliq Calls for Urgent Action on Emergency Care Deficit

 The Member of Parliament for Nanton, Hon. Dr. Mohammed Sherif Abdul-Khaliq, has raised alarm over Ghana’s growing emergency care deficit, urging government to take immediate steps to strengthen the country’s emergency healthcare system. Making a statement on the floor of Parliament, he highlighted critical challenges including inadequate ambulance services, poorly equipped emergency units, and a...

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Deputy Defence Minister Clarifies Microlight Crash in Tema

Deputy Defence Minister Clarifies Microlight Crash in Tema

 The Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Brogya Genfi, has issued a statement following reports of a fatal crash involving a microlight aircraft at Tema Community 1 on Monday afternoon. In a Facebook post shared late in the day, the Deputy Minister confirmed that the aircraft involved was privately owned and not part of the Ghana...