The Ministry of Education will from next week begin stakeholder discussions on reviewing of challenges in the education sector. The discussions will focus on education financing and bridging the infrastructure gap as well as the role of teachers in transforming education for a sustainable future. Chairman of the education planningContinue Reading
A tragic incident occurred at dawn in Axim, Western Region, as a man believed to be 45 years old, Joseph Richard, allegedly set his lover, Betty Herman’s house on fire after she requested for a breakup. The fire left his lover’s two children with severe burns. The unfortunate incident happenedContinue Reading
Four people, including a child, were burned to death after gunmen attacked a commercial bus on the Walewale-Tamale highway. Authorities suspect links to the ongoing Bawku conflict. Security agencies in Walewale, North East Region, have confirmed the deaths of four people following a violent gun attack on a commercial busContinue Reading
The Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed allegations that he spent GHS173,940 on new office furniture and a fridge. In a Facebook post on February 15, Gyamfi described the claims as “totally false,” stating that he had not replaced any furnishings sinceContinue Reading
The envoys from China, Australia, and the United States of America (USA), have paid separate courtesy calls on Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, to express their support for the government’s mining sector policies. Mr Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, first to payContinue Reading
A 56-year-old farmer from Nyankamam in the Aowin Municipality has appeared before the Enchi District Magistrate Court for allegedly threatening to kill a miner over a piece of land. Joseph Amissah, alias ‘Alobo Ndaah’ pleaded not guilty to two counts of threat of death. However, the court presided over byContinue Reading
Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has called on President John Dramani Mahama to hold those responsible for the invasion of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s residence accountable. He stressed the need for the President to uphold the rule of law by ensuring that all individuals involved in the raid faceContinue Reading
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will invest in increasing food production in response to the suspension of USAID, which has long been a key source of aid for Africa. The move follows the decision by former U.S. President Donald Trump to shut down USAID, citing concerns overContinue Reading
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is lamenting the invasion of his mining concession by illegal miners, causing significant damage. He expressed his disappointment that despite efforts by the government to combat the problem, illegal mining continues to thrive. Speaking at a meeting with the Minister for Lands and NaturalContinue Reading
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the African Union (AU) Summit. The high-level gathering brings together African leaders to discuss pressing issues affecting the continent, including economic development, security, and regional cooperation. Upon his arrival, President Mahama was welcomed by Ethiopian government officialsContinue Reading