The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association of Ghana has declared a nationwide strike beginning June 2, 2025, over the government’s failure to disburse their long-overdue allowances. Members of the Association are reportedly owed 12 months’ worth of unpaid allowances. After issuing a 14-working-day ultimatum to demand action, the group says their appeals have been ignored…
The Ghana Police Service has initiated a new strategy to curb drug trafficking and abuse by integrating neighborhood watchdog groups into its operations, with a strong focus on Zongo communities. The initiative follows a directive from the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, during his recent visit to Sabon Zongo in Accra. The Minister…
The Ghanaian Embassy in Washington, D.C., will temporarily shut down starting Monday, May 26, 2025, to facilitate a comprehensive restructuring and systems overhaul in response to a significant corruption scandal. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the closure, citing findings from a special audit that exposed fraudulent operations within the embassy’s IT department. He…
The Ghana Hajj Taskforce has confirmed the deaths of two Ghanaian pilgrims in Mecca during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. Around 6,000 Ghanaian Muslims travelled to Saudi Arabia to partake in this year’s religious rites. In addition to the fatalities, five pilgrims have been repatriated to Ghana due to complications related to their travel visas. According…
The National Hajj Task Force has issued a formal apology to Ghanaian pilgrims who were unable to participate in this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca, attributing the unfortunate situation to circumstances beyond its control. Speaking on behalf of the Task Force, Head of Corporate Affairs Alhaji A.B.A Fuseini expressed deep regret over the challenges, particularly visa-related…
Parliament is set to resume its sittings on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, after a recess, as lawmakers return to continue with legislative duties. Speaker Alban Bagbin has formally announced that the Second Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic will commence on the stated date. The announcement, made in…
Two young men have been handed five-year prison sentences with hard labour for stealing firearms and ammunition belonging to an immigration officer in Walewale. The convicts, 18-year-old Mustapha Basit and 22-year-old Baba Rashid, admitted guilt to charges of conspiracy to steal and stealing. Their sentencing took place on Thursday, May 22, at the Walewale Circuit…
On the occasion of Africa Day, the Dean of the Group of African Ambassadors in Ghana and Ambassador of the Royal Kingdom of Morocco, Imane Ouaadil, has called on African leaders to place unity, peace, and cooperation at the forefront of their agenda. She emphasised that these values are essential for fostering development and securing…
The Government of Ghana has received a shipment of 450,000 barrels of fuel aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing power supply challenges and stabilising electricity delivery across the nation. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition confirmed the fuel delivery on Thursday, noting that the consignment, which arrived at the Tema Port, will be distributed…
The Amasaman Circuit Court has sentenced a 21-year-old man, Baba Hardi, to five years of imprisonment with hard labour after he pleaded guilty to stealing a car. According to court proceedings, Hardi unlawfully entered the home of Mr. Emmanuel Gideon Debrah, an Information Technology Specialist living in Amasaman, and stole a Toyota Corolla S valued…
