The Council of State elections in the Ashanti Region descended into chaos as a group of unidentified thugs stormed the election center, disrupting the sorting and counting of ballots. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants forcefully entered the venue, overturning tables, destroying ballot boxes, and scattering voting materials, compelling Electoral Commission …
Read More »Council of State Election Results: Meet The Winners From Greater Accra, Upper East, Volta, Western, And Northern Regions
Nene Drolor Bosso Adamtey I has been elected as the Greater Accra Region’s representative on the Council of State after securing 40 votes in a closely contested election. The election initially featured 13 candidates, but before voting commenced, three aspirants—Obed Nyarko, Albert Borketey Naawu, and Musah Ziyad—stepped down, narrowing the …
Read More »UG Graduands To Receive Degrees Without Medals And Scroll Holders
Graduands of the University of Ghana’s February 2025 congregation will receive their degrees without their medals and scroll holders due to last-minute procurement setbacks. In an official notice dated February 10, 2025, the Academic Affairs Directorate informed graduands that the distribution of these items has been delayed. However, …
Read More »Ghana Falls In 2024 Corruption Perception Index, Scores 42
Ghana’s standing on the global Corruption Perception Index (CPI) has seen a slight decline, with the country dropping from a score of 43 to 42 in the 2024 rankings. This was revealed in a press release issued on February 11 by the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter …
Read More »Over 30 Sawla SHS Students Suspended Indefinitely For Indiscipline
Over thirty students from Sawla Senior High School (SHS) in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region have been suspended indefinitely. The majority of those suspended are girls, and they are accused of bringing mobile phones to school, in violation of the Ghana Education Service (GES) rules and regulations. …
Read More »Council Of State Elections To Be Held Today
A total of 155 candidates from all 16 regions of Ghana have filed their nominations to contest for positions in the upcoming Council of State elections, scheduled to take place today, February 11.Authentic Ghanaian cuisine recipes The highly anticipated elections, which serve as a crucial aspect of Ghana’s governance structure, …
Read More »Govt To Meet Transport Unions Over Fare Hikes
The government is set to engage in high-level discussions with transport unions today, February 11, regarding their plans to increase transport fares in response to the persistent rise in fuel prices. This engagement comes in the wake of growing concerns among commuters and transport operators about the economic burden of …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines; Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today. The Daily Searchlight Daily Graphic The Daily Dispatch …
Read More »ORAL Team Presents Report Containing 2,417 Suspected Corruption Complaints To Mahama
The Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) Committee on Monday, February 10 submitted its report to President Mahama containing 2,417 complaints of suspected corruption. The complaints, which were gathered from the public in response to the committee’s call for the public to report suspected corruption cases, were officially handed over to …
Read More »President Mahama Vows Swift Action To Address Pupils Dangerous River Crossing To Access Education [VIDEO]
President John Mahama has assured Asuokow residents in the Eastern Region of swift intervention to resolve pupils’ challenges of risking their lives crossing a water body daily to access education. In a Facebook post on Sunday, February 9, he revealed that the affected community had been identified and that immediate …
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