The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially responded to concerns raised by newly posted teachers who picketed its headquarters early Monday morning, June 23, 2025. The teachers, who assumed duty in September 2024 picketed at the GES head office in Accra to demand payment of 10 months salary arrears and the issuance of Staff IDs. In a statement released on Tuesday, June 24, GES reiterated its commitment to addressing the matter urgently. “We acknowledge and deeply empathise with the concerns of the newly posted teachers,” the statement read. “Their welfare is a top priority, and we are working diligently to...
I am jealous of NDC creatives in Mahama’s government – Socrate Safo
Ghanaian filmmaker and staunch New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, Socrate Safo, has expressed frustration over what he describes as the NPP’s lack of appreciation for creatives within the party. Speaking with Halifax Ansah-Addo on Okay FM in Accra, Safo, who is also a former Director for Creative Arts at the National Commission on Culture, said he envies how the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has consistently recognised and elevated creatives and cultural figures. “I jealous them. Let me confess. I jealous them. I feel that the NDC is respecting the mental fortitude of the creatives. They are listening and they have...
Your social media activity can affect your student visa application – U.S. Consul General
The Consul General at the United States Embassy in Ghana, Mr Elliot Fertik, has cautioned that an applicant’s social media activity can influence the outcome of their U.S. visa application. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Tuesday, June 24, Mr Fertik revealed that, under current U.S. immigration policies, consular officers are authorised to review an applicant’s digital footprint, including content shared across social media platforms, as part of routine background checks. He said this new regulation is likely to affect student visa applicants the most.”Under the new policy, we are engaging the social media and online presence of all student...
NIA workers begin indefinite strike over unpaid allowances
Operations at the National Identification Authority (NIA) have come to a standstill as members of the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) officially commenced an indefinite strike today. The industrial action follows months of delays and what the union describes as “broken assurances” from the Ministry of Finance regarding the payment of their Operational Support Allowance. The allowance, introduced in August 2024 after extensive negotiations with the Ministry of Finance, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and the PSWU, was designed to supplement the relatively low basic salaries of NIA staff. However, payments were abruptly halted in January 2025 without explanation,...
Israel agrees to ceasefire with Iran as Trump tells both countries ‘do not violate it’
The Israeli government says it has agreed to Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal. In a statement, it says: “Israel will respond forcefully to any violation of the ceasefire.” Israel agrees ceasefire after ‘eliminating Iran’s nuclear and missile threat’ More now from Israel’s statement. The Israeli government says it agreed to the ceasefire proposal after “achieving the objectives” of its attacks on Iran. According to the statement, Israel has removed Iran’s “dual immediate existential threat” from nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. It also says Israel has “inflicted severe damage on the military leadership, and destroyed dozens of central Iranian government targets”. The...
Police in A/R arrest 5 Nigerians, 1 Ghanaian for attack and robbery of bank customers
The Ashanti regional police command has arrested five Nigerians and a Ghanaian for their alleged involvement in the attack and robbery of customers in some banks in Kumasi. Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, says the suspects follow their victims after they withdraw large sums of money from financial institutions. They then break into their vehicles to rob. Their operations have been going on for the past month. Source: joy news
Ex-President Kufuor alarmed by NPP’s internal turmoil – Patrick Boamah claims
Okaikwei Central MP, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has disclosed that former President John Agyekum Kufuor is increasingly uneasy about the direction and internal discipline of the NPP. He described the party’s current state as a matter of serious concern for the elder statesman. In an interview on Channel One TV on Monday, June 23, Mr Boamah recounted a recent conversation with the former President during the funeral of retired Justice Sulemana Gbadegbe. He revealed that Mr Kufuor’s first concern was about the well-being of the party. “He is worried about the state of the party, that I can tell you for...
NACOC raids Akyem Oda and Akroso; arrests 14 for illegal drug activities
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has conducted a major operation in the Eastern Region, targeting illegal drug activities in Akyem Oda and Akroso. During the raid, 14 suspects were arrested in connection with the possession and distribution of illegal drugs. The swift operation carried out followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance on suspected individuals and businesses. As part of the crackdown, three licensed chemical stores were shut down after being found to be selling unregistered and controlled substances without proper authorization. Large quantities of illegal drugs and suspicious pharmaceutical products such as red and cannabis among others were seized...
Govt to launch ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ pilot in Northern region next month – Agric Minister
Government is set to launch the pilot phase of its flagship poultry initiative, Nkoko Nkitinkiti, next month in the Northern Region. The project aims to reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported poultry products—especially chicken and eggs—and create sustainable employment opportunities for young people. Twelve districts in the Northern Region have been selected for the pilot rollout. Once fully implemented, Nkoko Nkitinkiti is expected to benefit at least 55,000 households nationwide and significantly boost youth employment in the agricultural sector. Speaking at the three-day AgriFair organised by Channel One TV, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revitalising...
TOR to commence refinery operations in October 2025 – Managing Director
The Managing Director (MD) of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Edmund Kombat has disclosed that the Oil Refinery will commence operations in October 2025. Edmund Kombat made the disclosure when appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Energy together with other officials of TOR to brief the Committee on their mandate, work plans for the year 2025 as well as their operational challenges. In his presentation, the MD indicated that they will continue with the Gantry and Terminal upgrade. In addition, TOR intends to also complete ongoing projects commenced by the previous administration as well as work on their debt and financial...