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The Ministry of Health has announced the successful disbursement of GHS 462 million in training allowances to 120,000 nursing trainees across the country, covering a six-month period. This major intervention underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting students in Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges with financial assistance throughout their academic journey. According to the Ministry,...

A police officer captured in a viral video physically assaulting a journalist during the Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run is set to face criminal prosecution, the Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed. The unfortunate incident occurred on Friday, July 11, amid heightened tensions and pockets of violence that disrupted voting activities at several polling centers. In...

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has issued a strong warning to Nigerian national Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, following viral reports of his alleged intention to establish an “Igbo Kingdom” within Ghana. In a diplomatic engagement held in Accra, the minister reminded Mr. Ihenetu, and all foreign nationals, that while Ghana remains a proudly Pan-African nation...

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed criminal charges against the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others for allegedly orchestrating a GH¢280.51 million extortion and money laundering scheme targeting bulk oil transporters and oil marketing companies (OMCs). In a release dated Thursday, July...

Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has paid tribute to Nigeria’s late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, lauding him as a principled, forward-thinking, and compassionate statesman who left a lasting impression on Ghana’s political landscape. During a visit to the Nigerian High Commission in Accra to sign the condolence book, Mr. Ablakwa commended Buhari’s steadfast dedication...

The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has assured residents of Bawku that the vandalized statue of the Bawku Naba will be fully restored. Describing the destruction as “regrettable and unacceptable,” Dr. Boamah revealed that reconstruction efforts are already underway, with firm commitments to hold the perpetrators accountable. He also condemned the recent shooting...

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has reinstated Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all public pre-tertiary schools across the country, effective immediately. This follows a policy directive by President John Dramani Mahama aimed at boosting stakeholder involvement and improving educational outcomes nationwide. In a statement released on Thursday, July 17, GES emphasized that the renewed PTA structure...

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has declared a halt to its proposed strike action following deliberations with prominent government representatives on Monday, July 15, 2025. The Association’s President, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, stated that discussions with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Ministry of Finance resulted in assurances from the government...

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has introduced a revamped billing platform as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational performance and curb revenue losses, according to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor. Speaking during the Government’s Accountability Series held at Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 16, Mr. Jinapor stated that the...