The University of Ghana has pushed back against the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s (GTEC) published fees for the upcoming academic year, stating they contradict agreements reached at a high-level stakeholder meeting chaired by the Deputy Minister of Education. According to GTEC, publicly funded universities cannot review student fees without adhering to proper procedures, including seeking […]
The Lead Advocate of the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, Moses Foh-Amoaning, has called for the establishment of an independent investigative body to examine Ghana’s curriculum development process. His comments follow the withdrawal of a controversial Senior High School (SHS) teacher manual by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment […]
The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a well-coordinated operation along the Akosombo-Tema road. The breakthrough, which occurred in the early hours of 11th January 2026, is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb drug trafficking in the region. The […]
Independent Power Generators (IPGs) in Ghana have commended the government for settling a significant portion of legacy arrears owed to power generation companies, describing the move as a major step towards stabilising the country’s energy sector. The government says it has paid a total of US$1.47 billion within its first year in office to clear […]
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has cautioned the public against a fraudulent message circulating on social media, which claims the government has introduced a GH¢1,350 National Family Support Allowance. In a statement issued on Thursday, January 8, the MoGCSP said it has not launched any programme known as the “National Family […]
President John Mahama has announced that his government has commissioned a Singaporean company to construct housing units for Ghana’s security services. This includes the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prison Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and the Ghana Armed Forces. He revealed that the partnership was sealed during his visit to Singapore in 2025, where he […]
A group of young people from Tema Manhean in the Greater Accra Region has protested the takeover and redevelopment of the defunct Tema Meridian Hotel site by a private developer. Expressing opposition to what they described as the “indiscriminate sale” of a site with deep cultural and historical significance to the people of Tema, they […]
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has stressed that the true measure of effective law enforcement lies in preventing crime before it occurs, rather than reacting after damage has been done. According to him, societies must invest in values, discipline, and cultural responsibility as the first line of defence against crime. “The greatest victory of […]
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said the 2025/2026 academic calendar for senior high schools remains unchanged. In a press release dated January 2, the GES Management outlined provisions for off-campus learning for students in transition schools during scheduled online periods. For single-track schools, Form 1 and 2 students will be in school from January […]
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said the nationwide teacher promotion examinations will proceed on Monday and Tuesday next week, issuing stringent guidelines that bar any candidate without an official index number from writing the test. In a statement dated December 26, signed by the Ag. Deputy Director-General, Prof. Smile Dzisi, the Service assured the […]
The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with an alleged arson incident at Oyarifa Anointed Down in the Greater Accra Region. In a press statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, on December 27, the Police confirmed the arrest of a Canadian national, Jennifer Mae […]
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has carried out a series of intelligence-led operations across the Eastern and Greater Accra regions, dismantling several drug dens as part of a festive-season crackdown dubbed “Operation White Ember.” The coordinated raids targeted known drug hubs stretching from Mamfe and Tutu in the Eastern Region to Madina Redco Flats, Zongo […]
