The Director General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), Prof Samuel Ofori Obuobisah Bekoe, has publicly apologised following public outrage over controversial content on gender identity found in a Senior High School teacher manual. The content was withdrawn after nationwide distribution. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Prof Bekoe said […]
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has instructed the University of Ghana (UG) to adhere strictly to the fees approved by the Ministry of Education for the 2025/2026 academic year, cautioning that non-compliance will attract sanctions. In a statement released on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Commission stated that the approved fee structure, which had […]
Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT) has announced a temporary reduction in some intercity services to redeploy buses for intracity operations in Accra, as part of efforts to ease growing rush-hour congestion in the capital. The move is aimed at reducing pressure on commuters, particularly during peak morning and evening periods. Head of Communications at MMT, […]
Ghana’s Ambassador to the US, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has clarified that the United States’ temporary suspension of immigrant visa processing does not apply to non-immigrant visas for Ghanaians, including those for business and tourism. The clarification comes amid growing concern among prospective travellers following an announcement by the US government that it would pause immigrant […]
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has given notice of its intention to embark on an indefinite strike beginning Monday, January 19, 2026, over the non-payment of eight months’ salary arrears arising from the implementation of a 10 per cent base pay increase for 2025. In a statement dated January 12, 2026, signed […]
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 […]
