National Security personnel have withdrawn from the residence of Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following a dramatic standoff with his supporters. The security operatives arrived at Wontumi’s Paraku Estate home early Friday morning, reportedly to execute a search warrant. However, the operation quickly attracted a large crowd, including...
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to removing beggars and street dwellers from major cities across Ghana as part of a broader effort to restore order and public decency. During a working visit to the Northern Region, the minister announced that his ministry, in collaboration with security services, will...
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has commenced minimal spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam due to rising water levels caused by the ongoing rainy season. According to Stanley Martey, GWCL’s Communications Director, the water level of the dam has reached 44.4 feet, prompting the company to open two gates to allow controlled...
The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has declared his unwavering support for the ongoing decongestion exercise in Accra, urging Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey to take bold steps in restoring sanity and cleanliness to the city. During a meeting with the Ga Traditional Council (GTC) at Kaneshie on Wednesday, the Ga...
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has expressed disappointment over the ongoing strike by the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), despite multiple negotiations aimed at resolving their concerns. Background of the strike The strike, which began on May 21, 2025, was declared by SSA-UoG in collaboration with the Technical University Administrators Association...
Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government is set to significantly increase investment in educational infrastructure over the coming years, with a strong emphasis on basic education. Speaking at the 21st Annual Education World Forum (EWF) in London, the minister stated that a key part of this investment would go towards eliminating...
The Supreme Court of Ghana has ruled in a 4-1 majority decision to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Centre for Citizenship, Constitutional and Electoral Systems (CenCES), challenging the removal process of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The decision paves the way for the ongoing investigation into her suspension to proceed. Lawsuit Against Presidential Action The...
Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has revealed that over 41,647 students have successfully completed their registration on the No Fee Stress portal, which was launched to facilitate the absorption of admission and facility user fees for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions. Providing an update on his Facebook page on May 21,...
The District Director of the Bongo National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Mohammed Seidu Akugri, has been brutally murdered in Nangodi, near Bolgatanga. The shocking incident, which occurred on the evening of May 19, has raised concerns about escalating tensions in the Bawku conflict and the safety of public officials in the region. Details of the...
Thousands of Ghanaian pilgrims attending the 2025 Hajj in Mecca are struggling with poor living conditions, sparking frustration and disappointment among travelers. Sheikh Hashim Ibn, a renowned Islamic cleric from Tamale, Ghana, has voiced his concerns, revealing that the accommodations provided for pilgrims are far below expectations. Overcrowding and Unbearable Conditions Pilgrims have complained about...