The National Service Authority (NSA) has uncovered a shocking case of corruption, implicating a public university in the ongoing ‘Ghost names’ scandal that has rocked the institution. Speaking in an interview on TV3’s Hot Issues on Sunday, June 15, 2025, NSA Director-General Felix Gyamfi disclosed that the university submitted fraudulent lists of non-existent students for national service placement. However, he refrained from naming the institution, citing potential legal consequences and concerns about damaging its credibility. “I could say to you today that there’s a particular public university in Ghana where a lot of the malfeasance occurred under their watch more...
Ghana Begins Evacuation of Citizens from Iran Amid Escalating Conflict
The Government of Ghana has commenced the evacuation of its citizens from Iran following intensified hostilities between Israel and Iran. The announcement was made by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who stated that the evacuation is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of Ghanaian nationals residing in the region. The evacuation plan, coordinated by Ghana’s diplomatic mission in Iran, will facilitate the relocation of students, professionals, business personnel, and other Ghanaian residents to neighboring countries via land borders. Priority is being given to families and individuals in high-risk zones, as concerns mount over the rapidly deteriorating security situation...
EC Chair Jean Mensa to Appear Before Parliament Over Ablekuma North Election Dispute
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, is set to appear before Parliament’s Committee of the Whole this week to address the ongoing electoral dispute in the Ablekuma North Constituency. The dispute stems from irregularities in the collation of results during the December 7, 2024, parliamentary elections, leaving the constituency without a duly elected Member of Parliament. The situation has sparked controversy, with the Minority Caucus petitioning the Ghana Police Service to provide security for a transparent re-collation process. The opposition insists that resolving the issue will ensure fairness and credibility in the electoral process. Sources within Parliament...
Govt to deploy DRIP Machines for nationwide farm road construction – Agric Minister
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that earth-moving equipment procured under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) will soon be deployed to construct farm roads across the country. He said all districts will be provided with fuel to operate the DRIP machines to ensure they are used for their intended purpose. Speaking to journalists in Kumasi on Sunday, June 15, Mr. Opoku revealed that the government will temporarily halt all major road construction projects in rural areas to make way for the DRIP equipment to be utilized effectively. “What we intend to do is to provide...
Fuel Prices to Drop from June 16 Following Suspension of GH¢1 Levy – COMAC
Consumers can expect lower fuel prices at the pumps starting Monday, June 16, 2025, following the government’s decision to postpone the implementation of the GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy. Consumers can expect lower fuel prices at the pumps starting Monday, June 16, 2025, following the government’s decision to postpone the implementation of the GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has confirmed that petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will see price reductions across the country. According to COMAC’s Pricing Outlook Report, petrol prices are expected to drop by up to 2.2%, bringing the cost per...
List of 25 private schools added to free SHS programme for 2025 placement by Education Ministry
For the first time, 25 private senior high schools have been added to Ghana’s Free SHS programme under the 2025 school placement system, expanding options for BECE candidates nationwide. The Ministry of Education has released a list of 25 private senior high schools (SHSs) approved for inclusion in the 2025 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) under the Free SHS policy. This is the first time private SHSs have been incorporated into the Free SHS programme, a move aimed at increasing access to quality second-cycle education, particularly in areas where public SHSs are over-subscribed. The selected schools—labelled under Category...
AMA to soon commence a 24-hour city-wide cleaning initiative – Mayor
The Mayor of Accra has announced that the Assembly will soon commence a 24-hour city-wide cleaning initiative. He said the Borla Macho III tricycle, Anointed Engineering Services Ltd, will serve as a critical operational tool, and called on other businesses to support the city’s vision. The Mayor said this when the Anointed Engineering Services Ltd, a Ghanaian electro-mechanical engineering firm specialising in Perkins Diesel Generators, donated a ‘Borla Macho III’ tricycle to the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to support the city’s sanitation improvement drive. The donation, which was made on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the forecourt of the AMA...
Education Ministry Mourns Loss of 7 Lawra SHS Students in Black Volta Canoe Tragedy
The Ministry of Education has extended its deepest condolences to the families of seven students from Lawra Senior High School, who tragically drowned in the Black Volta River during a canoe accident on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The students, all members of the school’s cadet corps, were attempting to cross the river near Dikpe, a community close to the Burkina Faso border, when their canoe capsized. Rescue efforts led by the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), the Ghana Police Service, and the Ghana Education Service retrieved the bodies, comprising five girls and two boys. In a statement, the Minister of...
IMF considers revising Ghana’s programme targets amid cedi’s appreciation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated that Ghana’s sharp cedi appreciation against the US dollar in early 2025 could lead to a revision of key programme targets under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. IMF Director of Communications Julie Kozack stated that future programme reviews will assess macroeconomic and financial conditions, including exchange rate movements, to ensure that targets remain appropriate and achievable. The cedi’s appreciation—over 40% since the start of 2025—has significantly improved Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio, which now stands at 55%, ahead of the IMF’s 2028 target. Additionally, Ghana’s international reserves have exceeded expectations, reaching GH¢10.6 billion,...
Government to build modern markets across districts to boost 24-hour economy
Government has unveiled a nationwide plan to construct modern markets in all districts as part of its ambitious 24-Hour Economy Policy. The initiative, aimed at boosting local trade and job creation, will transform traditional markets into safe, fully serviced commercial hubs, allowing businesses to operate round the clock. Speaking at a press briefing, Minister for Local Government, Sanitation, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, stated that the government has allocated 25% of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF)—approximately GHC 24 million annually—toward the project. Each market will include essential infrastructure, such as schools, police stations, fire posts, and modern sanitary facilities,...