President John Mahama paid a visit to the home of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings to express his sympathies and pay tribute to her distinguished career in public service. During his visit, President Mahama spoke about her remarkable contributions and enduring impact. He further revealed that the former First Lady will receive a state funeral...
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Gun Amnesty Programme to Be Declared Soon – NACSA
The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry for the Interior and the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), has announced plans to roll out a Gun Amnesty Programme aimed at reducing the proliferation of illicit firearms and curbing gun-related violence across the country. In a press release issued in Accra and signed...
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GOLDBOD Jewelry Unveils Bola Ray And Joselyn Dumas As Brand Ambassadors
In a bold move to elevate Ghana’s gold narrative on the global stage, GoldBod Jewelry, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, has officially unveiled celebrated broadcaster Kwabena Anokye Adisi, popularly known as Bola Ray, and award-winning actress Joselyn Dumas as its brand ambassadors. The announcement was made at a colourful ceremony held at the...
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Tolon MP Petitions President Mahama Over Delay in Helicopter Crash Report
The Member of Parliament for Tolon and First Deputy Minority Whip, Alhaji Habib Iddrisu, has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama, requesting an update on the investigation into the tragic helicopter crash of August 6, 2025, which claimed the lives of eight high-ranking government and military officials. In a letter dated October 27, 2025, Mr....
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Four Arrested Over Shooting During Burial at Asamankese
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested four persons in connection with a shooting incident that disrupted a burial and funeral ceremony at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The incident, which occurred during the burial of six family members, resulted in injuries to six civilians and three police officers....
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Cabinet Warn Ministers Against Announcing Unapproved Policies
The Office of the Cabinet Secretary has issued a formal reminder to all Ministers of State to strictly comply with established Cabinet protocols before making any public declarations regarding government policies or initiatives. This advisory follows a rising pattern where certain Ministers have unveiled significant programmes in the name of the Government without prior consultation,...
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CETAG Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Allowances and Unfulfilled Arbitration Ruling
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has issued a strong warning that it will initiate a nationwide strike if the government does not settle outstanding payments and fully enforce an arbitral decision made by the National Labour Commission (NLC) in May 2023. In an interview with Joynews, CETAG President Maxwell Bunu stated...
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TVET Service Suspends Three Principals Over Alleged Extortion and Unauthorized Fees
The leadership of the Ghana TVET Service has promptly initiated disciplinary measures against three Principals of Technical Institutes following substantiated reports of unauthorized fee imposition and extortion within their schools. The institutions involved are Agona Swedru Technical Institute in the Central Region, Sunyani Technical Institute in the Bono Region, and Madina Technical Institute in the...
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‘Free Tertiary Education for PwDs– an act of justice and equality’ – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama, speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disability on Friday, described the policy as a moral responsibility rather than an act of charity. “Each student supported under this policy becomes an asset to our nation. A potential engineer, a teacher, an entrepreneur, a farmer or an...
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Former President Akufo‑Addo, Dignitaries Pay Tribute to Late Nana Konadu Agyeman‑Rawlings
Former President Nana Akufo‑Addo, accompanied by his wife Rebecca Akufo‑Addo, joined a host of former senior government officials today to honour the memory of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman‑Rawlings. Among the dignitaries in attendance were the former Chief of Staff and past Ministers of Defence, Interior, Transport, and Lands. The gathering followed the passing of...