In recent years, Ghana’s health sector has made commendable progress toward universal health coverage. Landmark initiatives such as the expansion of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the deployment of the District Health Information Management System 2 (DHIMS2), and the introduction of e-Tracker platforms signal a clear policy shift toward digital health. However, despite these … The post Digitizing

The Ashanti Regional Parliamentary Caucus of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected claims by Mr. Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko that Members of Parliament from the region chose community roads over flyovers, leading to the region’s current infrastructure challenges. In a statement released on Monday, October 6, the caucus described the comments as false, inaccurate, and … The post Ashanti

The United Kingdom branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP-UK) has clarified remarks made by Mr. Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko at the party’s Birmingham Chapter event, stating that he never claimed Ashanti MPs preferred community roads over flyovers. This clarification comes after widespread reactions to comments Mr. Otchere-Darko made during an interaction with members of the … The post NPP

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has praised the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Police for arresting 12 people accused of destroying sections of the railway line at Akyim-Bonsawere. Speaking to the the media during a visit to the affected area, the minister said the suspects must be prosecuted quickly to serve as a deterrent to others. He also … The post Western Regional

Former Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has revealed that the government has used more than four billion dollars from the country’s reserves to help stabilise the Ghanaian cedi. He explained that the government released the money onto the market to control the exchange rate and reduce pressure on the local currency. According to him, … The post Government

The Advocacy and Youth Coordinator at Marie Stopes Ghana, Henrietta Kaakyire Ataah has urged young people not to keep their sexual and reproductive health concerns to themselves but to seek help from trusted adults, Ghana Health Service facilities or Marie Stopes clinics where youth-friendly providers are available. At the premiere of the second season of … The post Youth

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has called on residents to support efforts to protect the environment by reporting any illegal activities that threaten forests and water bodies. He made the call after a joint task force acted swiftly on a midnight whistle-blower report about suspected illegal mining activities along the Offin river. According … The post Ashanti

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2028 elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged delegates not to hold him responsible for the actions of members of his campaign team who may have offended others in the party. Dr Bawumia explained that he had no personal issues with anyone and appealed to delegates … The post Don’t punish me for someone else’s action – Dr Bawumia

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has declined an invitation from the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to participate in a public hearing on proposals to increase electricity and water tariffs for the 2025–2029 period. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party explained that there was no justification for any … The post NPP turns down

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has announced that senior high schools across the country will not take part in the 2025 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). In a letter dated October 3, 2025, and addressed to the Managing Director of Primetime, organisers of the competition, CHASS explained … The post CHASS withdraws

The Minority in Parliament has clarified that the Kumasi Inner Ring Road Improvement Project was started under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, not the current government. In a statement issued on October 5, 2025, the Ranking Member on the Roads and Transportation Committee, Kennedy Nyarko Osei, explained that the project began with preparatory … The post Preparatory

The Bono Regional Police Command has restored calm at Sampa after a violent clash broke out between two rival groups, Sammordua and Samgba Gyafla, at the town’s main market on Sunday, October 5, 2025. In a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service in Sunyani and signed by Chief Inspector … The post Police restore calm after violent clash at Sampa main

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has postponed the commencement of the third meeting of the first session of the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic. In a notice issued on Monday, October 6, 2025, the Speaker explained that the decision was due to circumstances beyond his control. The meeting, which was originally … The post Third

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Alison Raji Atuluk of the Ghana Police Service has been honoured for her outstanding contribution to peace and security in the Central African Republic (CAR). ASP Atuluk, who is serving with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), received a Certificate of Recognition from … The post Female

The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) has announced the temporary closure of the Anyinam Bypass on the Accra–Kumasi Road. According to the Authority, the closure is to allow the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to relocate some of its transmission towers along the line corridor. The GHA said the closure will take effect from Sunday, October … The post Anyinam Bypass

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced that it will begin issuing Ghana Cards to children aged 6 to 14 years from Monday, October 6, 2025. According to the Authority, the exercise will cover children who have already registered and will take place at the same schools where the registration was done. It will start … The post NIA to issue Ghana Cards to children today appeared first

The long-running legal battle involving South African athlete Caster Semenya and sex eligibility rules in athletics is drawing to a close, despite a partial legal victory earlier this year. Patrick Bracher, one of Semenya’s lawyers, confirmed in an email to The Associated Press on Thursday that the case had run its course.“Caster Semenya’s legal challenge … The post Semenya closes book on

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will expand from 12 to 16 teams beginning with the 2026 edition, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced. Next year’s tournament in Morocco had initially been set to feature 12 teams, and qualification for the finals has already reached the second and final round. However, the … The post WAFCON expands to 16 teams for 2026 finals appeared

Registration for pre-sale tickets for the 2026 Commonwealth Games opened on Thursday and will run until October 16. Priority is being given to fans from the host city and country, with general public ticket sales scheduled to begin on October 30. The countdown has already begun for the United Kingdom’s biggest sporting event next year, … The post 500,000 tickets available for Glasgow 2026 appeared

Kpando Heart of Lions held Kumasi Asante Kotoko to a pulsating goalless draw in their Ghana Premier League Match Day 4 fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi yesterday. Kotoko, buoyed by their recent CAF Confederation Cup success, entered the match eager to secure all three points. Led by their talisman Albert Amoah, … The post Hearts of Lions Hold Kotoko in Pulsating Draw appeared