Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has justified the government’s decision to recruit 7,000 teachers, despite criticism that the figure does not fully meet the country’s educational demands. He explained that financial limitations have constrained the government’s ability to hire more teachers, even as schools across the nation face increasing pressure to expand staff. Speaking at...
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Police Declare Suspect Wanted in Connection with Missing Person Case
The Accra Regional Police Command has declared Wisdom Tetteh wanted in connection with the disappearance of Theophilus Ashitey Amarh. In a statement issued by the Regional Public Affairs Unit, police revealed that investigations uncovered suspected bloodstains at the missing man’s residence, raising concerns of foul play. Intelligence gathered by the Command further suggests that the...
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“Government Committed to Stronger Social Protection” — Minister Lartey
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strengthening social protection systems in Ghana. She made the remarks during a courtesy call by Mr. Robert S. Chase, the World Bank’s Social Policy Practice Manager for West and Central Africa, who is in the country to...
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Two Armed Robbers Shot After Attack on Mobile Money Vendor in Tema
According to police reports, the suspects targeted a Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor operating at Aba Fosuah Plaza. One of the men, riding as a pillion passenger on a motorbike, approached the vendor under the guise of making a cash-out transaction. As the vendor attempted to process the request, the suspect pulled out a pistol and...
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Ghana Engages GCC Envoys on Regional and Global Developments
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), on Monday received envoys of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) accredited to Ghana for discussions on evolving regional and global developments. The delegation included His Excellency Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Dakhel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Murad Suliaman Mohammed Al-Mandoos, Ambassador...
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Free Primary Healthcare Rollout to Begin in 150 Districts
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced that the Government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative will commence in 150 underserved districts as the first stage of a nationwide rollout. The official launch is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, the Minister explained that the policy will allow Ghanaians to access...
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Ghana and China Strengthen Strategic Partnership
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), held a high-level meeting with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Cong Song, to discuss ways of deepening the strategic partnership between Ghana and China. During the meeting, Honourable Ablakwa congratulated Ambassador Song on his appointment and highlighted ongoing projects initiated...
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At Least Six Killed In Israeli Strikes In Southern Lebanon
At least six people have been killed in a new wave of Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, state media reports, as the Israeli military claims to have surrounded a main town there. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said one person was killed and nine others injured when fighter jets attacked the town of Bazouriyeh. Elsewhere, Israeli...
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Former Arsenal Midfielder Pleads Not Guilty to New Rape Allegations
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two fresh allegations of rape, adding to a series of charges he already faces. Partey, 32, appeared at Southwark Crown Court where he denied twice raping a woman in London in December 2020. He was previously charged in July last year with five counts of...
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Health Minister Outlines Scope of Free Primary Healthcare Policy
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has described Ghana’s new primary healthcare policy as the backbone of a resilient health system capable of meeting most of the country’s medical needs. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, April 13, Mr. Akandoh said the policy is designed to guarantee that every Ghanaian visiting a...