GENERAL NEWS

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the arrest of six teachers and invigilators for their involvement in malpractices during the ongoing examinations. The Council also reported that numerous students have been arrested for similar offences. John Kappi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, stated that the teachers were …

The Parliament of Ghana has confirmed that no casualties were recorded during the fire incident at the Job 600 building early Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Fire gutted parts of the building, causing damage to a storeroom, although the exact cause of the fire remains unknown. Personnel of the Ghana National …

Three Teacher Unions, comprising the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), have expressed deep concern over the government’s failure to address their longstanding grievances. The unions have warned that the government’s inaction is causing significant unrest …

Tensions flared in Upper Manya Krobo on Monday as supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) stormed a hotel owned by Joseph Tetteh, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate, over the controversial use of equipment from the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). The dispute arose when a fleet of …

Mr. Henry Quartey, Minister of Interior and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central, has issued a warning to Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC),, according to a  report. The warning comes after Gbande is reported to have accused the Minister of conspiring to rig …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.        The Daily Searchlight       Daily Graphic       Daily Guide       The New Crusading Guide           The Anchor     …

In a significant milestone for Ghana’s infrastructure development, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the highly anticipated School Junction-Borteyman-Motorway project, marking a major achievement in the government’s efforts to improve mobility and connectivity in the country.   The 5.8km dual carriageway project, which was initiated in August 2022, aims …

A shocking display of political violence unfolded in Asesewa, in the Upper Manya Krobo Constituency of the Eastern Region, on Monday afternoon, leaving a trail of injuries and chaos in its wake. The incident occurred when New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters were attacked by opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) suspected …

Seven students at the Labone Senior High School were barred from taking part in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on Monday, August 26, 2024, due to lateness. According to the school authorities, this is the second time the students have arrived late for the exams. This information …

Ghana’s agricultural sector is on the brink of a crisis as severe drought conditions endanger the livelihoods of over 928,000 farmers and jeopardize the nation’s food security. In response, the government has launched an emergency relief package that includes a temporary ban on grain exports, cash transfers to affected farmers, …