The government has approved an increase in the daily feeding allowance for prisoners from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5, the first upward adjustment in 15 years. The Minister for the Interior, Mr. Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, announced the decision when he appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He explained that...
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Deputy Finance Minister Assures Newly Recruited Teachers of Salary Payment
Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has assured newly recruited teachers that their delayed salaries will be addressed in the upcoming national budget, which is scheduled to be presented to Parliament within the next 30 days. Mr. Ampem gave the assurance on Tuesday, September 30, after receiving a petition from the aggrieved teachers at the...
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Former Energy Minister Declares Bid for NPP National Chairmanship
Former Energy Minister, Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement released on September 30, 2025, Mr. Agyarko explained that his decision came after “extensive consultations” with his family, close associates, and party members who, he said, would...
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Road Accidents Claim Nearly 2,000 Lives in Ghana in 2025
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has revealed that 1,937 individuals lost their lives in traffic collisions across Ghana between JanuarnAugust 2025. During this timeframe, 16,348 vehicles were involved in various road incidents, leading to 10,957 people sustaining injuries and 9,626 cases being officially recorded. The vehicles breakdown includes: 5,515 commercial vehicles 6,647 privately owned...
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ACHPR Delegation Calls on Speaker Bagbin, Urges Ghana to Submit Outstanding Human Rights Report
A delegation from the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) on Monday paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, at Parliament House in Accra. The team, led by Hon. Commissioner Janet Ramatoulie Sallah-Njie, informed the Speaker that they were in Ghana to undertake a Promotion...
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Government Secures Major DSTV Price Relief for Ghanaian Households
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation has announced a landmark agreement with MultiChoice Africa to ease the financial burden of pay-TV services on Ghanaian households. Following extensive stakeholder engagement, DSTV subscribers in Ghana will now enjoy between 33% and 50% more value on their subscriptions beginning October 1, 2025. At a press briefing,...
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Relief for Ghanaian DSTV Subscribers as MultiChoice, Government Strike Deal
After years of complaints over rising pay-TV costs, Ghanaian DSTV subscribers are set to enjoy significant relief. Beginning October 1, 2025, customers will receive up to 50% more channels at no extra cost, following a new agreement between MultiChoice and the Government of Ghana. Speaking at the press briefing, Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and...
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Ghana Armed Forces Cautions Public as 2025 Recruitment Exercise Begins
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that its 2023 enlistment and recruitment exercise will officially commence in the coming days across all 16 regional capitals. In a statement issued by the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters, Burma Camp, the GAF emphasized that the recruitment process will be conducted physically at designated...
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Ghana Water Limited Joins Forces with Security Agencies to Combat Illegal Connections
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has unveiled plans to deepen its collaboration with security services and the judiciary in a bid to clamp down on illegal water connections and other practices that are draining the company’s revenue. The announcement was made at a high-level stakeholder meeting held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, where the...
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Support Fund for August 6 crash victims’ children hits GH₵7.2m and $20k
The Children’s Support Fund, set up to provide long-term care for the children of those who died in the August 6 helicopter crash, has so far raised GH₵7,292,135 and US$20,000. The amount reflects fresh contributions received between September 12 and 24, 2025. An update from managers of the fund noted that both organisations and individuals...