The Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has received a delegation from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs and the Afife Traditional Council to deliberate on key educational development priorities in the region. Central to the discussions was the proposed transformation of Ohawu Agricultural College into a full-fledged university. The Minister reaffirmed Government’s commitment to...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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150 More Ghanaians Evacuated from South Africa
The Government of Ghana has successfully evacuated 150 additional nationals fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, bringing the total number of returnees since May 2026 to 1,324. The evacuees arrived at the Accra International Airport on Monday and were received by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP), alongside senior officials of...
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Local Government Minister Inspects Waste Facilities Following Presidential Directive
In line with President H.E. John Dramani Mahama’s directive of June 29 for swift evacuation of refuse, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has undertaken a working visit to waste management facilities in the Greater Accra Region to assess progress. During his inspection of Zoomlion’s Integrated Recycling & Compost...
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Gender Minister Extends Condolences to Bukom Tragedy Victim’s Family
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Miss Esther Panyin Arthur, who lost her life in a tragic road accident at Bukom on July 27, 2026. Represented by a delegation from the Ministry, Dr. Lartey’s sympathies were conveyed during the...
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WAFCON 2026: Black Queens Lose To Cameroon In Second Group Game
Ghana suffered their first defeat of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 loss to Cameroon on Sunday. A first-half penalty strike was enough for the tournament returnees as they defeated the Black Queens on matchday 2 in Group D. Cameroon were the first to strike in the game as Marie Gisele Ngah Manga...
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Minority Caucus Mourns Birimso Highway Tragedy, Urges Urgent Completion of Road Works
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed profound sorrow over the fatal accident that claimed at least 15 lives at Birimso Bridge on the Accra–Kumasi Highway, describing the incident as a painful reminder of the urgent need to address longstanding safety challenges on the corridor. In a statement signed by Hon. Kennedy Nyarko Osei, Ranking...
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Public Officials’ Bribe Demands Surge in Ghana — GSS
Nearly seven out of every ten Ghanaians faced demands for unofficial payments from public officials in late 2025, according to the latest Governance Series report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The findings reveal that while Ghana’s overall governance indicators improved compared to 2024, citizens’ direct encounters with bribery worsened sharply between July and...
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Ghana and Jamaica Forge New Path of Cooperation
His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s enduring solidarity with Jamaica, declaring that the Atlantic Ocean must serve as a bridge rather than a barrier between Africa and the Caribbean. During bilateral talks with Prime Minister Andrew Holness in Kingston on Monday, the two leaders renewed the strong historical, political, and cultural ties...
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Ghana Records GH¢148.3bn Trade Surplus in 2025- GSS
Ghana’s international merchandise trade performance in 2025 showed significant growth, with exports far outpacing imports to deliver a record trade surplus, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The 2025 Annual International Merchandise Trade Statistics Report revealed that total trade stood at GH¢654.7 billion (US$52.5 billion). Exports amounted to GH¢401.5 billion (US$32.0 billion), while imports...
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Energy Minister Engages NPA on Diesel Price Relief Directive
Following President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to cushion consumers through a temporary reduction of GHS2.00 per litre in the regulatory margin on diesel, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has met with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and key stakeholders to discuss implementation of the measure. Mr. Jinapor explained during the...