The Ghana Education Service (GES) has ordered the temporary closure of schools in the Upper East Region following a series of violent episodes. Institutions such as Bawku SHS, Nalerigu SHS, and Zuarungu SHS were among those affected, with incidents resulting in student fatalities, multiple injuries, and extensive damage to property. The violent outbreaks, which occurred between July 20 and 26, severely interrupted academic progress and left students, staff, and families shaken. In an official statement released Tuesday, July 29, 2025, GES labeled the events as “tragic” and issued a strong condemnation of the attacks against the educational institutions. “GES expresses...
Militant Attack on a Military Base in Burkina Faso kills 50 Troops
A devastating assault has shaken a military base in Dargo, a town located in the northern region of Burkina Faso, claiming the lives of approximately 50 soldiers. Eyewitnesses report that around 100 heavily armed militants stormed the base on Monday, engaging in a fierce battle with troops. The attackers reportedly overran the base, looting and pillaging equipment before setting the facility on fire, sending shockwaves throughout the region. The suspected masterminds behind this atrocity are believed to be members of Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), a group linked to numerous recent attacks across West Africa. Although the military has not...
EX Blackstars Goalkeeper Ali Jarrah Laments 32 Years Of State Abandonment
Ali Jarrah, once the trusted goalkeeper for Ghana’s national football team, has expressed deep sorrow over what he describes as three decades of abandonment by the state following the injury that prematurely ended his sporting career. In a poignant message shared on Facebook, Jarrah looked back on the 32 years since a devastating incident during a match left him paralyzed. “It has been 32 long years since the unfortunate event that changed my life forever while serving in the line of duty,” Jarrah wrote. “I’ve carried the pain, the sacrifice, and the silence yet through it all, the state has...
PNP Calls for Nationwide Audit of Certificates Held by Mahama Appointees and Public Workers
The People’s National Party (PNP) has officially petitioned the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to conduct a full-scale audit of academic certificates held by appointees in former President John Dramani Mahama’s administration and all public sector workers. In a strongly worded letter addressed to the Director-General of GTEC, Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, PNP Chairperson and Leader, Madam Janet Nabla, urged the Commission to verify all qualifications from diplomas to PhDs with special attention to degrees obtained from foreign institutions. The party expressed deep concern over the growing trend of certificate fraud in the public sector, describing it as a serious...
National Debt: Ghana Slashes GH¢139BN In First Half Of 2025 – Bank Of Ghana Data
Ghana’s overall public debt saw a notable reduction during the first six months of 2025, based on fresh figures released by the Bank of Ghana. The nation’s debt burden shrank by GH¢139 billion, decreasing from GH¢752.1 billion in January to GH¢613.0 billion by the close of June. This reflects a major shift in the country’s debt outlook, although a slight increase was observed in May, when the total reached GH¢612.1 billion. Government representatives credit the decline to an effective debt management framework, supported by relative currency steadiness, expansion in nominal GDP, and stricter oversight of domestic borrowing. However, external debt...
Forestry Raid: GCAG Demands Probe Into National Security Attack On Ashanti Offices
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) is demanding swift action following what it describes as a “shameful and unlawful” raid by National Security operatives on three Forestry Commission offices in the Ashanti Region. According to eyewitness accounts, more than 15 armed agents stormed the Bekwai, Nkawie, and Offinso district offices, forcibly locking the facilities, damaging property, and intimidating staff on duty. The affected personnel are believed to have been playing active roles in recent clampdowns on illegal mining across seven forest reserves. Describing the incident as a “grave breach of the rule of law,” the GCAG is urging President John...
Parliament Approves Four Deputy Minister Nominees
Parliament has given the green light to four Deputy Minister nominees following the adoption of the Appointments Committee’s report. The House, acting on a consensus recommendation from the Committee, approved the appointments of: Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, MP for Jomoro – Deputy Minister for Transport Hon. James Gyakye Quayson, MP for Assin North – Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Mohammed Adam Sukparu, MP for Sissala West – Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Hon. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, MP for Essikado-Ketan – Deputy Minister for Health Presenting the Committee’s findings to the House, Chairman Hon. Bernard Ahiafor explained that...
NPP Willing to Support Government in Resolving Bawku Crisis – Frimpong Kodua
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has affirmed that the Opposition New Patriotic Party is fully prepared to collaborate with the government in addressing the persistent conflict in Bawku. During a press briefing held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Accra, Mr. Kodua who previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency under the NPP government expressed the party’s deep concern over the ongoing loss of lives in Bawku, particularly among innocent students and civilians caught in the crossfire due to their geographical location or ethnic identity. “The Bawku crisis is...
Minority Rebuts Forex Claims: “Cedi no apicki, But Abochi get the Dollars”
The Minority in Parliament has contested assertions made in the mid-year budget presentation concerning Ghana’s foreign currency reserves and balance of payments status. The caucus accused the government of trying to claim credit for progress that was actually achieved under the previous administration. “The Minister’s attempt to disassociate today’s gains from yesterday’s effort is both analytically flawed and institutionally damaging,” the press statement noted. They alleged that the reported US$11.12 billion in foreign reserves includes US$8.9 billion handed over by the NPP administration in 2024. Additionally, they highlighted discrepancies between statements made by the Finance Minister and former President Mahama...
Three File to Contest NDC Primaries in Akwatia Constituency By Election
Three aspirants have picked up nomination forms to contest the forthcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Akwatia Constituency. The aspirants include former legislator Henry Boakye, current NDC Akwatia Constituency Secretary Bernard Bediako Baidoo, and Erasmus Koney Ali. Per the party’s official schedule, these candidates along with any others who file nominations before the deadline on Wednesday, July 30 will be vetted on Thursday, July 31. A ballot draw will be conducted immediately afterward to determine their placement on the ballot paper ahead of the primaries, slated for Monday, August 4, 2025. This internal race follows the death...