Two civil society organizations (CSOs) have raised concerns over the potential costs to the state if the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) decides to replace its late presidential candidate, Akua Donkor, on the 2024 ballot. Dr. Kojo Asante, Director for Policy Engagement and Partnerships at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), and Albert Arhin, National…
In a bold move to combat parasitic infections, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched a nationwide deworming campaign targeting approximately 2.6 million school-aged children. The campaign, which started yesterday, will continue through Sunday, focusing on children aged five to 14. This initiative is geared toward eliminating schistosomiasis and controlling soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, conditions…
A groundbreaking study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that a single genetic variant in the APOL1 gene significantly raises the risk of chronic kidney disease, particularly among individuals of West African descent. The study’s findings underscore the urgent need for increased awareness of genetic risk factors and early intervention…
The Supreme Court of Ghana has dismissed an objection from the legal team of Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, challenging Justice Yao Gaewu’s presence on the panel hearing the case on the four disputed parliamentary seats. Speaker Bagbin’s counsel argued that Justice Gaewu’s alleged affiliation with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could influence his impartiality….
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…
