The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has announced that no new schools will be added to the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) this year due to financial limitations under the 2026 budget allocation. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, Dr. Lartey explained that while government remains committed to strengthening and...
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NDC Must Raise Governance Standards — Tsatsu Tsikata
Legal luminary and statesman, Tsatsu Tsikata, has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to uphold higher standards of governance and public service in honour of the legacy of its Founder, former President Jerry John Rawlings. He said the party risked betraying the ideals on which it was founded if it became complacent and measured...
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ECOWAS Court dismisses Torkornoo’s human rights claims against Ghana
The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed all allegations of human rights violations raised by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo over her suspension and subsequent removal from office. In an abridged judgment delivered today (June 24, 2026), the court held that Ghana did...
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Formalise NAIMOS With L.I. To Fight Galamsey — Minority
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Mampong, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, has called for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to be formalised through a Legislative Instrument (L.I.) to strengthen the fight against illegal mining (galamsey). Mr Ampratwum-Sarpong, who is the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources,...
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Police Special Operations Team Records Major Breakthrough Against Organised Crime
The Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team (SOT), working in collaboration with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, has announced a major breakthrough in the fight against organised crime following a series of intelligence-led operations across the region. The operations, conducted between 8th and 17th June 2026, targeted criminal networks involved in human trafficking, sexual exploitation,...
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Three Students Arrested for Destroying School Property
The Volta North Regional Police Command has arrested three former students of Hohoe E.P. Senior High School after they were captured in a viral video destroying school property shortly after completing their final examinations. According to the Police, the incident occurred on Friday, June 19, 2026, when about five immediate past students allegedly damaged the...
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GES Outlines Recruitment Timeline, Successful Applicants to Assume Duty August 31
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the schedule for its ongoing recruitment process, assuring applicants of transparency and timely updates. In a statement issued by the Service’s Headquarters, management expressed appreciation to all applicants for their interest in serving the nation through education. It noted that applications are currently under review to ensure compliance...
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First Deputy Speaker Urges MPs to Strengthen Data Literacy
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, has called on Members of Parliament to strengthen their data literacy skills to enhance decision-making and improve oversight responsibilities. He made the appeal at the opening ceremony of the International Data Masterclass for Members of Parliament, held under the theme “Advancing Evidence-Based Parliament: Leveraging Data for...
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Health Minister Calls on CHAG to Lead Free Primary Healthcare Delivery
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has urged the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) to take a frontline role in advancing the government’s Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) agenda, describing the faith-based network as a vital partner in expanding equitable access to quality healthcare nationwide. Speaking at the CHAG Annual Conference 2026, themed...
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Ghana Marks National Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to advancing disability inclusion, accessibility, and equal participation in national development as the country commemorated the National Day of Persons with Disabilities. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Public Affairs Unit, government highlighted key initiatives including the increase of the District Assemblies...