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PRETAG calls on government to commit to a firm salary arrears payment schedule

The Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) has added its voice to growing demands from teacher groups across the country, calling on the government...

Ghana risks losing billions yearly if dumsor crisis persists, ASEC warns

Ghana could lose up to $2 billion annually if the country fails to address the recurring power outages popularly known as “dumsor,” the Africa...

Military deployed to UDS as vice chancellor selection crisis sparks security concerns

Tension has escalated at the University for Development Studies as security forces, including military personnel, have reportedly been deployed following a dramatic disruption of...

IGP Yohuno promotes seven officers after daring Tema robbery response

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted seven officers from the Tema Regional Police Command following what authorities describe as a swift...

Ghana partners Sentuo Group to end fertilizer imports

Ghana has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its agricultural sector after the Ministry of Food and Agriculture signed a major agreement with Sentuo...

Ghana police deploy armed escorts for Premier League clubs after Dominic Frimpong killing

Ghana’s security authorities have moved swiftly to tighten protection for domestic football teams after the fatal attack on a team bus that claimed the...

Ghana to absorb part of fuel price hikes as gov’t moves to cushion economic pressure

The Government of Ghana has announced a temporary intervention to absorb part of rising petroleum prices, stepping in to ease the growing financial strain...

EOCO raids Kofi Jumah’s residence in renewed anti-corruption probe operations

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has reportedly carried out a raid on the home of former government official Kofi Jumah as part...

Ghana insists “no foreign troops or military bases” under EU defence partnership

The Government of Ghana has firmly rejected claims that its newly signed security agreement with the European Union will allow foreign military bases or...

Pastor and two others remanded after alleged attempt to bury baby alive

A court in Ashanti Region has remanded a pastor and two other individuals into custody over an alleged attempt to bury a five month...

Anita Kiki Gbeho appointed UN mission chief in South Sudan

The United Nations has appointed Ghanaian diplomat Anita Kiki Gbeho as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of...

85% of Ghanaians reject government LGBTQ stance

A new nationwide survey by Africa Policy Lens (APL) has found that an overwhelming majority of Ghanaians are dissatisfied with the government’s handling of...

UTAG gives government 14 days to sack GTEC leadership

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a firm 14 day ultimatum to the government demanding the removal of the Director General...

Hawa Koomson enters NPP race as party rebuild turns inward

Former Awutu Senya East MP and ex-Fisheries Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson has formally declared her intention to contest for the New Patriotic Party’s National...

Fuel cost debate heats up as CEMSE pushes to scrap BOST margin

The Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy has intensified pressure on the government to abolish the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation margin, arguing...

Mahama signals readiness to sign anti LGBTQ bill as Ghana’s political direction sharpens

Ghana’s legislative battle over the controversial anti LGBTQ bill has taken a decisive turn, with Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin indicating that President John...