Eight Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates from Nangbagu Yapala M/A JHS in the Northern Region were involved in a road accident on their way to write Tuesday’s paper at the Tamale Secondary School (Tamasco) examination centre in the Sagnarigu Municipality. The tragic incident occurred about 5km from the exam …

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has cautioned all radio stations affected by a shut down to take full advantage of a 30-day clemency granted by President John Dramani Mahama to rectify regulatory breaches or risk losing their broadcast licenses permanently. His warning follows the President’s …

In a significant move, President John Dramani Mahama has waded into the ongoing crackdown on non-compliant radio stations by the National Communications Authority (NCA), directing the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation to engage the NCA on restoring the broadcast of 64 affected stations.   Balancing Regulation and Press …

The Office of the President has officially responded to a petition by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, confirming that the contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and waste management firm Zoomlion Ghana Limited has expired and will not be renewed.   In a letter dated June 11, 2025, and …

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has directed scores of FM broadcasting stations across the country to immediately suspend operations over what it describes as persistent and serious breaches of regulatory requirements. They include Happy FM, Asaase Radio, and Wontumi FM, all based in Accra. In a statement issued on Wednesday, …

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has fined 22 commercial transport operators for flouting the 15% reduction in transport fares ordered by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), and has warned that further violations will result in legal action. Following a special operation on Tuesday, June 10, the KMA impounded …

Renowned economist Kwame Pianim has commended President John Dramani Mahama for what he described as exceptional and responsive leadership, declaring the President as the only Ghanaian capable of “resetting Ghana” in these challenging times. Pianim made the remarks during a courtesy call by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) …

Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.       The Daily Searchlight       WATCH: Akyem Adjobue Chief Donates Mathematical Sets & Sanitary Pads To BECE Candidates In His Community             The …

The Health Committee of Parliament is expected to meet with the leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) today, Thursday, June 12, in an effort to resolve the ongoing industrial action by the association. The GRNMA declared a strike earlier this week to demand the implementation of …

Government has approved the payment of Book and Research Allowances for senior members of public universities and colleges of education for the 2024/2025 academic year. Under the approved structure, academic staff will receive $1,500 as Book Allowance and $1,600 as Research Allowance. Non-academic senior staff will receive $1,500 as Book …