The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has revealed plans to introduce an HIV preventive drug in 2026 as part of its strategy to reduce the spread of the virus, which saw over 15,000 new infections recorded last year. Speaking on Tuesday, September 30, the Commission’s Director-General, Dr. Prosper Akanbong, said the initiative is designed not only to strengthen prevention measures but also to enhance Ghana’s capacity for local pharmaceutical production. “As a country, we have already put the vaccine as a main component of our HIV prevention programme. Initially, we will secure it from outside, but with the pharmacy organisations that...
Ghana’s U.S. Mission Urges Citizens to Respect Immigration Rules
Ghana’s Embassy in the United States has advised nationals to strictly comply with American immigration laws and avoid overstaying their visas, cautioning that any misuse of the recently reinstated visa benefits could negatively affect the broader Ghanaian community. Speaking on behalf of Ghana’s Ambassador to the U.S., Victor Emmanuel Smith, the Deputy Head of Mission, Jane Gasu Aheto, delivered the message during the 40th anniversary celebration of the GaDangme Association in Washington. She revealed that the U.S. has relaxed its visa restrictions for Ghanaians, allowing qualified applicants to now secure multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years. This marks...
Abronye honours NPP summons, demands live telecast to prove Ken Agyapong’s ‘anti-Christ’ conduct
The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, has confirmed that he has been invited to appear before the party’s National Disciplinary Committee. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Mr. Abronye disclosed that the invitation was extended by the General Secretary of the party, Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua. According to him, the summons is in connection with allegations he has made against Assin Central MP, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, which he insists have the potential to undermine the cohesion and integrity of the party. Mr. Abronye, who signed the statement in his capacity...
NPP Refers Abronye DC to Disciplinary Committee Over Misconduct Allegations
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially referred its Bono Regional Chairman, Mr. Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, to the National Disciplinary Committee over allegations of misconduct, defamation, and gross indiscipline. In a statement issued by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP explained that a petition had been submitted outlining various actions by Abronye DC that the party considered not only unbecoming of a senior member but also harmful to the image and unity of the organisation. Key AllegationsThe petition cites three major concerns: Defamation of a Senior Party Member – Abronye DC is alleged...
Daily Feeding Rate for Inmates Increased from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5
The government has approved an increase in the daily feeding allowance for prisoners from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5, the first upward adjustment in 15 years. The Minister for the Interior, Mr. Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, announced the decision when he appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He explained that the new rate had received presidential approval and would be reflected in the 2026 Budget, with GH¢10 million expected to be released to cover the last quarter of this year. Members of the committee described the GH¢1.80 allocation, which has remained unchanged since 2010, as...
Deputy Finance Minister Assures Newly Recruited Teachers of Salary Payment
Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has assured newly recruited teachers that their delayed salaries will be addressed in the upcoming national budget, which is scheduled to be presented to Parliament within the next 30 days. Mr. Ampem gave the assurance on Tuesday, September 30, after receiving a petition from the aggrieved teachers at the Jubilee House. The group, made up of the 2022 batch of College of Education graduates and university-trained teachers, is demanding the payment of 13 and 9 months of salary arrears, respectively. “The Finance Minister wants me to tell you that he sympathises with you. And...
Former Energy Minister Declares Bid for NPP National Chairmanship
Former Energy Minister, Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement released on September 30, 2025, Mr. Agyarko explained that his decision came after “extensive consultations” with his family, close associates, and party members who, he said, would be most directly affected by his political choices. He emphasized that the move followed deep personal reflection and a sense of responsibility to heed the calls from within and outside the party for him to take up a leadership role at the national level. “I...
Road Accidents Claim Nearly 2,000 Lives in Ghana in 2025
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has revealed that 1,937 individuals lost their lives in traffic collisions across Ghana between JanuarnAugust 2025. During this timeframe, 16,348 vehicles were involved in various road incidents, leading to 10,957 people sustaining injuries and 9,626 cases being officially recorded. The vehicles breakdown includes: 5,515 commercial vehicles 6,647 privately owned vehicles 4,186 motorcycles These figures were shared by Abraham Amaliba, the Acting Director-General of the NRSA, during a visit by Deputy Transport Minister Dorcas Affo-Toffey, who was acquainting herself with the Authority’s operations. Mr. Amaliba highlighted excessive speeding as the primary factor behind most crashes,...
ACHPR Delegation Calls on Speaker Bagbin, Urges Ghana to Submit Outstanding Human Rights Report
A delegation from the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) on Monday paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, at Parliament House in Accra. The team, led by Hon. Commissioner Janet Ramatoulie Sallah-Njie, informed the Speaker that they were in Ghana to undertake a Promotion Mission aimed at creating awareness on the implementation of human rights and to explore possible areas of collaboration with government and its agencies to ensure compliance with the African Union Charter on Human and People’s Rights. Commissioner Sallah-Njie, however, expressed concern that Ghana has not...
Government Secures Major DSTV Price Relief for Ghanaian Households
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation has announced a landmark agreement with MultiChoice Africa to ease the financial burden of pay-TV services on Ghanaian households. Following extensive stakeholder engagement, DSTV subscribers in Ghana will now enjoy between 33% and 50% more value on their subscriptions beginning October 1, 2025. At a press briefing, the Director of Innovations, Mr. Emmanuel Okori, alongside MultiChoice Africa CEO Fulu Badugela and National Communications Authority (NCA) Director General Edmond Pianku Yerenchi, confirmed the details. Under the new arrangement, each bouquet will be automatically upgraded to the next higher package. For instance, subscribers paying...