Former President John Dramani Mahama, presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming 2024 elections, has directed a series of pointed economic questions toward Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. This follows mounting public concern over the recent exchange rate of GH¢17 to $1, a figure…
In a determined move to revolutionize basic education in Ghana, the Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has affirmed that the government is taking significant steps to enhance learning environments in schools across the country. This transformative effort includes the construction of modern classrooms designed to meet the needs of 21st-century students. Speaking at…
The Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has issued a stern warning to the factions involved in the ongoing Bawku conflict, urging them to avoid politicizing the sensitive matter and focus on peaceful resolution. This plea follows the recent killing of 16 people amid escalating violence in Bawku. The latest unrest was…
Residents of Ejuratia, a town in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region, are in mourning following the passing of Akua Donkor, the founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP). The late politician, widely recognized for her outspoken advocacy and community development efforts, hailed from Ejuratia, where she made lasting contributions…
The Ministry of Education has announced the release of the 2024/25 placement results for Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. In a recent statement, the Ministry disclosed that, of the 563,339 student results received from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), 553,155 candidates qualified for placement. Among these, 447,698…
Madam Akua Donkor, the presidential candidate for the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), has passed away. A family source confirmed that she died on Monday night at Ridge Hospital in Accra, where she had been receiving treatment for respiratory complications. Akua Donkor initially sought medical attention at Nsawam Government Hospital in the Eastern Region but was…
As of October 28, authorities are enforcing strict security curfews in multiple areas across the country to curb potential unrest and ensure public safety. The curfews limit movement in public spaces and strictly prohibit carrying weapons or ammunition during designated hours. Authorities may lift or adjust these restrictions without prior notice. Curfew hours vary by…
The 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) grand finale is set to be an exhilarating showdown as Mfantsipim School, St. Augustine’s College, and Keta Senior High Technical School secure their spots in the prestigious final round, edging out notable contenders along the way. In a high-stakes match, Mfantsipim School achieved a dramatic victory over…
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana’s foreign minister since 2017, has been appointed as the new secretary-general of the Commonwealth on the concluding day of the group’s summit in Samoa. Botchwey’s appointment marks a significant achievement for the seasoned diplomat and politician, who has long been a vocal advocate for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and…
In a ruling by the Tarkwa Circuit Court, Akwasi Isaac, a 22-year-old illegal miner, has been sentenced to 18 years of hard labor after being found guilty of inflicting severe harm on his friend, Kwaku Yeboah. Isaac, widely known as “Akwasman,” pleaded not guilty but was ultimately convicted of the offense. The prosecution, led by…
