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Education Ministry Confirms Approved Fees for University of Ghana

Education Ministry Confirms Approved Fees for University of Ghana

The Ministry of Education has released a statement outlining the approved fees and charges for students of the University of Ghana for the 2025/2026 academic year. Signed by Hon. Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Builsa South, the statement emphasized that the listed fees apply exclusively to the University...

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Police Arrest Taxi Syndicate Over Phone Theft

Police Arrest Taxi Syndicate Over Phone Theft

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects believed to be part of a criminal syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting passengers. The suspects — Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe, Richard Osei, and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor — were picked up on 12th...

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Tema Police Intercept Over 1,600 Parcels of Suspected Narcotics

Tema Police Intercept Over 1,600 Parcels of Suspected Narcotics

The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a major intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road. The operation, which took place at Agomeda Junction around 12:45 a.m. on 11th January 2026, followed actionable intelligence received a day earlier indicating that narcotics were being...

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High Commission Hosts East Hampshire Councillor

High Commission Hosts East Hampshire Councillor

The Ghana High Commission in London on 12th January 2026 welcomed Cllr Adeel Shah, Town and District Councillor in East Hampshire and Cabinet Member at the East Hampshire District Council, at the Chancery. During the courtesy call, Cllr Shah and H.E. Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana’s High Commissioner, discussed opportunities for advancing community development in...

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Supreme Court Adjourns Kpandai Election Case to January 28

Supreme Court Adjourns Kpandai Election Case to January 28

The political fate of the Kpandai constituency remains uncertain after the Supreme Court deferred its ruling on a crucial election dispute to January 28, 2026. A five‑member panel chaired by Justice Gabriel Pwamang fixed the date after hearing submissions from both parties. The courtroom was filled with senior figures from the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

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GRA Engages Taxpayers on VAT Reforms

GRA Engages Taxpayers on VAT Reforms

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has engaged taxpayers in Accra to explain recent reforms to the Value Added Tax (VAT) regime and address concerns about its implementation. The session, held at the Airport View Hotel, brought together business owners, professionals, and other stakeholders to discuss the new VAT Act and its implications for compliance. Officials...

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TUC, PUWU Insist ECG Can Thrive Without Privatization

TUC, PUWU Insist ECG Can Thrive Without Privatization

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Public Utility Workers’ Union of Ghana (PUWU) maintain that the sharp rise in revenue at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) proves the utility can be revitalized without privatization—provided workers are adequately supported and management is held to clear, enforceable targets. Speaking at a press briefing on the...

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Vice President, Sunda Group Back 24-Hour Economy to Drive Industrial Growth and Jobs

Vice President, Sunda Group Back 24-Hour Economy to Drive Industrial Growth and Jobs

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has met with the management of Sunda Group, led by Ghana Director Mr. Michael Ye, to discuss investment opportunities, industrial expansion, and social initiatives that align with government priorities. Mr. Ye expressed appreciation for the Vice President’s presence at the commissioning of the company’s new production line and reaffirmed Sunda’s...

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Health Minister Urges Alignment with NDC Manifesto at MFA Retreat

Health Minister Urges Alignment with NDC Manifesto at MFA Retreat

Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has charged management of the Ministry and its agencies to align their operations with the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto, which outlines key reforms and priority interventions for the health sector. Speaking at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ two-day retreat in Accra, the Health Minister emphasized that...

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Charts Path for 2026 at Strategic Retreat

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Charts Path for 2026 at Strategic Retreat

The management of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has concluded a two-day retreat at its headquarters in Accra, aimed at reviewing the Ministry’s performance in 2025 and setting out a collective agenda for the year ahead. The retreat, held over the weekend, brought together senior officials and departmental heads to assess achievements, identify challenges, and...