GENERAL NEWS

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor has been appointed as the Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness at the Presidency. Dr. Otokunor shared the news of his appointment on his Facebook page on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He expressed gratitude …

The Minority in Parliament has refused to attend a 3-day orientation programme for Members of the House ongoing at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho. According to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, the Minority, through a notice, protested the cost of the event hence their withdrawal. The cost of …

A Bronx-based former immigration attorney, Kofi Amankwaa, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in a multi-year immigration fraud scheme involving fraudulent filings under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced the sentencing on Wednesday, …

Six constituency executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Pusiga Constituency have been suspended by the party. In a letter dated February 20, 2025, and signed by Upper East Regional NPP Chairman Anthony Namoo, Esq., the affected executives have been directed to step aside and appear before the …

The Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET) has welcomed President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to addressing the funding shortfall caused by the recent USAID funding freeze. In a statement responding to the President’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), GHANET acknowledged his pledge to cover the financial gap, describing …

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has released an update on the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of Joana Deladem Yabani, a student whose passing has shocked the university community. In a statement issued by the Office of the Registrar, the university revealed that significant progress …

The First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency, John Kwame Duodu, also known as Sir John, has extended warm and heartfelt wishes to Ghana’s Muslim community and beyond as they begin their Ramadan fast. Sir John’s goodwill message expressed his solidarity and …

PROPOSAL FOR ENHANCED SAFETY AND DISCIPLINE IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THE HONORABLE MINISTERS OF EDUCATION AND INTERIOR SUBJECT: URGENT NEED FOR INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES IN SCHOOLS Dear Honorable Ministers, I am writing to bring to your attention the growing concern of violence and clashes among students, between students and their immediate …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that an extra public holiday will be observed in honour of the Muslim celebration of Eid ul-Fitr.   This decision aligns with his campaign pledge and serves as a recognition of the significant contributions of the Muslim community to national development.   Speaking at …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of provisional results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, Second Series. A total of 38,316 candidates participated in the examination, including 17,596 males and 21,131 females. However, 1,354 registered candidates were absent. According …