GENERAL NEWS

The head of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Mrs. Wendy Enyonam Addy-Lamptey, has revealed that about three (3) teachers have been arrested in Obuasi and  Bekwai of the Ashanti Region for attempting to help students answer some questions during the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Two invigilators in …

The Organizers of the National Youth Premier Awards have officially opened nominations for the 3rd Edition of the National Youth Premier Awards. The nominations start from 8th July 2024 to 8th August 2024. According to the Executive Board, they are targeting young Ghanaians who have made an impact with their …

The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has raised significant concerns over the government’s plan to introduce a Free Senior High School (SHS) Bill. They are calling for a cautious approach and urging for comprehensive stakeholder consultations before the bill is laid before Parliament. In a statement, GNAPS highlighted …

The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers’ Association (GPMA) has called off its planned demonstration and production shutdown in response to the government’s proposal to impose a 5% excise tax on locally manufactured plastics. In a press statement issued on Monday, July 8, the plastic manufacturers said they have suspended the protest action …

Liberia’s President, Joseph Boakai has announced that he will slash his salary by 40 percent. His office said he hoped to set a precedent for “responsible governance” and demonstrate “solidarity” with Liberians. Government salaries have been under intense scrutiny recently as Liberians complain about the rising cost of living. Around …

Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a right winger for Premier League club West Ham United and the Ghana national team, Mohammed Kudus has calmly addressed recent transfer rumors linking him to clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United, and Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad. Speaking to The Athletic …

The Ghana Police Service has arrested one Judith Trisy for her suspected role in the attack on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) office in Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency on Sunday, July 7. In a statement released on Monday, July 8th, the police confirmed that the suspect is currently in custody, …

  The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has a rich political history in the Bongo Constituency and the Upper East Region, dating back to the 1990s. Although the party has not traditionally held a strong grip on the region, it has made significant inroads in recent years. In the 1992 presidential …

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has thrown down the gauntlet to the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP), challenging them to prosecute him for corruption if they have any evidence against him. Speaking at a media event held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has clarified that it has not taken any decisions regarding a potential increase in transport fares. This announcement is to quell recent rumours and speculation suggesting that the union would be increasing transport fares. According to the union, despite the recent surge in …