The University for Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) has appealed to the government to increase funding, improve infrastructure, address staffing shortages and resolve outstanding administrative and land compensation issues to support the institution’s growth and enhance medical education. The appeal was made by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Emmanuel Deribile Kankyibe, when members...
The Minority in Parliament has renewed calls for decisive government action over alleged irregularities in visa arrangements linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that all those found culpable should be held accountable. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has also reiterated calls for the resignation of the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, over...
Nearly two million young Ghanaians aged between 15 and 35 were neither employed nor engaged in education or training during the first three quarters of 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The figures, published in the latest edition of Ghana in Numbers 2025, underscore the growing challenge of ensuring productive economic participation for...
Ghana and Poland have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with both countries identifying trade, investment, industrial development, technology transfer, education and security as key areas for enhanced cooperation. The commitment was made during a meeting between the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament, Hon. James Gyakye Quayson, and the Undersecretary...
The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has cautioned traders against paying money to individuals claiming to be registering names for shop allocations at the redeveloped 31st December Material Stores, describing reports of a GH¢10,000 registration fee as fraudulent. The warning came during an inspection tour of the ongoing four-storey 31st December Material Stores...
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned the new public service pay agreement for 2027 and 2028, calling the increase “an insult” to workers at a time of mounting utility tariffs and household costs. In a press statement dated October 30, the Minority Caucus on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions said it received the details...
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Africa’s firm commitment to ending the longstanding dependency on foreign aid and raw material extraction, urging global partners to embrace investment models that deliver equitable, long-term returns for all parties. Speaking during a high-level roundtable at the 3rd Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, the President said the primary objective for...
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has dismissed reports suggesting that it is considering changes to its parliamentary leadership, insisting that no discussions have been held regarding the replacement of Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin or any member of the current leadership team. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, October 29, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua...
At least two people have been killed in the latest Israeli attacks on Gaza, as the Ministry of Health in the strip calls for the Rafah crossing to be opened to allow sick and wounded Palestinians to leave for treatment. Israeli attacks across Gaza continue at a “very high pace” on Thursday, with drone strikes...
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has introduced a mandatory GH¢2,000 declaration fee for all prospective parliamentary candidates, including incumbent Members of Parliament, seeking to contest the party’s parliamentary primaries ahead of the 2028 general elections. The announcement was made by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, at a press conference on Thursday, describing the...