The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP, has directed the Technical Advisor to the Ministry, Dr. Korku Awoonor, to constitute a technical working group to undertake a comprehensive audit of all health facilities in the Oti Region. The audit will assess the structural integrity, operational capacity, and overall productivity of the facilities, with...
The Syrian army has declared Maskana and Deir Hafer in the eastern Aleppo countryside closed military zones, accusing Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) forces of regrouping in the area A military source told Al Jazeera on Tuesday that the SDF destroyed three bridges connecting areas under their control with government-controlled areas east of Aleppo, following days...
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has instructed all teachers holding hard copies of the Senior High School Physical Education and Health teachers’ manual to return them immediately. The directive comes in response to concerns over a contentious definition of gender identity contained in the manual, which is currently in use in schools....
The Ministry of Education has released a statement outlining the approved fees and charges for students of the University of Ghana for the 2025/2026 academic year. Signed by Hon. Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Builsa South, the statement emphasized that the listed fees apply exclusively to the University...
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects believed to be part of a criminal syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting passengers. The suspects — Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe, Richard Osei, and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor — were picked up on 12th...
The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a major intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road. The operation, which took place at Agomeda Junction around 12:45 a.m. on 11th January 2026, followed actionable intelligence received a day earlier indicating that narcotics were being...
The Ghana High Commission in London on 12th January 2026 welcomed Cllr Adeel Shah, Town and District Councillor in East Hampshire and Cabinet Member at the East Hampshire District Council, at the Chancery. During the courtesy call, Cllr Shah and H.E. Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana’s High Commissioner, discussed opportunities for advancing community development in...
The political fate of the Kpandai constituency remains uncertain after the Supreme Court deferred its ruling on a crucial election dispute to January 28, 2026. A five‑member panel chaired by Justice Gabriel Pwamang fixed the date after hearing submissions from both parties. The courtroom was filled with senior figures from the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has engaged taxpayers in Accra to explain recent reforms to the Value Added Tax (VAT) regime and address concerns about its implementation. The session, held at the Airport View Hotel, brought together business owners, professionals, and other stakeholders to discuss the new VAT Act and its implications for compliance. Officials...
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Public Utility Workers’ Union of Ghana (PUWU) maintain that the sharp rise in revenue at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) proves the utility can be revitalized without privatization—provided workers are adequately supported and management is held to clear, enforceable targets. Speaking at a press briefing on the...