The Central Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the suspension of all zonal inter-school sporting events among Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) following violent incidents at recent athletics competitions. According to a statement issued on February 22, the decision was taken after credible reports of clashes...
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GPL: Winning First Game as Kotoko Head Coach Means a lot- Prince Owusu
Interim head coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Prince Owusu says winning his first game in charge of the club means a lot to him. He shared this feeling after Kotoko beat Young Apostles 2-0 in Wenchi in the Ghana Premier League after losing 1-0 to arch rivals Accra Hearts of Oak in the previous round....
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Foreign Affairs Ministry Closes Premium Passport Centres in Accra and Kumasi
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the closure of the Premium Passport Application Centres in Accra and Kumasi, effective February 20, 2026. In a public statement issued on February 23, the Ministry explained that applicants with pending requests at the affected centres should now turn to the Regional Passport Application Centres for processing. Alternatively,...
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Education Ministry Condemns Student Violence in Central Region
The Ministry of Education has strongly condemned acts of violence involving students from two schools in the Central Region, following the circulation of viral videos capturing the incidents. In a statement issued today, the Ministry described the behavior as unacceptable and assured the public that swift action is being taken. The Director General of the...
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Ghana, Zambia Strengthen Ties Through Fugu & Kente Exhibition
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana has announced the upcoming Fugu & Kente Exhibition in Lusaka, Zambia, as part of efforts to deepen cultural and economic cooperation between the two nations. Scheduled for March 6–8, 2026, the exhibition will showcase Ghana’s iconic Fugu and Kente fabrics alongside Zambia’s rich cultural heritage,...
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“Macroeconomic Stability Restored” – Finance Ministry Reports Robust 2025 Gains
The Ministry of Finance has announced that Ghana recorded one of its most significant economic turnarounds in history during 2025, with fiscal discipline and structural reforms driving broad-based improvements across key indicators. In a press release issued on Monday, February 23, 2026, the Ministry highlighted that the overall fiscal balance on commitment basis recorded a...
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Police Probe Viral Video of Student Attack
The Ghana Police Service has launched investigations into a viral video circulating on social media in which a group of individuals are seen pelting stones at a student. In a statement, the Service strongly condemned the act of violence and assured the public that all perpetrators involved in the incident will be identified and brought...
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“We Will Not Allow Customs Regime to Be Exploited” – Finance Minister Warns
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has directed the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to undertake comprehensive investigations following the interception of eighteen articulated trucks suspected to be involved in a transit diversion scheme. On Wednesday night, the Customs Division of the GRA intercepted the trucks, which had been declared as goods in transit to Niger. Intelligence...
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Ghana, Burkina Faso Sign Seven Cooperation Agreements to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Ghana and Burkina Faso have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following a two-day official visit by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to Ouagadougou. During the visit, Mr. Ablakwa held substantive discussions with Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, His Excellency Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, and his counterpart, Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré....
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“Name Tags Are Non-Negotiable” – Health Minister Orders Strict Compliance After Baby Theft Incident
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has declared that the wearing of visible name tags by all health professionals on duty is non-negotiable, describing proper identification as a critical first step in strengthening patient safety and accountability across the health sector. He directed strict compliance with Ghana Health Service protocols and called for...