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 vibrant spirit of Ghana’s Muslim youth was on full display over the weekend as Baina TV held auditions for its upcoming reality programme, The Ummah Show. The two-day event, hosted at the Africana Guest House in Madina, Accra, drew young Muslims from across the capital and beyond, all eager to showcase their talents and...
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...
The updated Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141) officially comes into force today, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The revised levy framework, unveiled by the government and implemented by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), follows an earlier delay aimed at evaluating international market trends and safeguarding recent improvements in local fuel costs. The move...
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA) Jacob Adongo Atule, has called for the introduction of a Legislative Instrument (LI) that would require public and private sector organizations in Ghana to allocate at least 5% of job opportunities to persons with disabilities (PWDs). During a stakeholder dialogue held on Tuesday, July 15,...
The High Court in Amasaman has turned down a bail request submitted by the legal representatives of Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely recognized as Nana Agradaa, as her appeal remains under review. Dr. Bernard Kofi Asamoah, a member of her defense team, confirmed the court’s decision in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM on Tuesday, July...
The Ministry of Defence has announced the withdrawal of military protection for all civilians who are not legally entitled to such services. The directive affects public officials, former ministers, businesspersons, and other individuals previously benefiting from unauthorized military escorts. This action is part of the government’s plan to bring back order and responsibility in Ghana’s...
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the immediate cancellation of fuel allowances for all political appointees as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to reduce public spending and promote fiscal discipline. This move is intended to redirect public funds towards vital sectors critical to national development. The President emphasized that leadership must also share in...