Newly qualified doctors and dentists will, from October this year, undergo a Common Licensing Examination, the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed. Mr Akandoh explained that the examination would ensure that every practitioner licensed in the country attained a uniform national standard of knowledge and skill regardless of where each person was trained. … The post Newly

 The Global Evan­gelical Church (GEC) has ended its 2025 nation­al Synod on the theme: “Preaching Christ and His Second Coming”. It was attended by delegates from across the country to de­liberate on pertinent issues at the highest level of decision making for the growth of the church. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Moderator of … The post GEC urges govt not to be complacent

 A Sub-Divisional Chief of Dzagbaku-Akatorfeme of Mepe, Togbe Korsi Amekunutsi II, has called on the youth to cherish and protect the rich culture values of the country for the benefit of the present and future generations, and avoid the adoption of foreign culture which is strange to the Ghanaian. Togbe Amekunutsi said the growth of … The post Togbe Amekunutsi II urges

 Tears flowed, heads buried in hand­kerchiefs to mop the tears, as the nation gathered to lower into graves, the remains of Dr Ibrahim Murtala Moham­med, the Minister of Environment, Science and Technology and Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, the Acting Deputy National Se­curity Coordinator, who died in a plane crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. This … The post Murtala

As the upcoming election draws near, the promise of transformation in Maryland’s education system is more crucial than ever. The correlation between education and crime is an issue that cannot be overlooked. It’s often said that “happy wife, happy life,” and in this context, we can rephrase it: “a well-educated society is a safer society.” … The post GOP

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has brought three Ghanaian nationals to the United States over their roles in an alleged $100 million fraud scheme. The suspects , Isaac Oduro Boateng, Inusah Ahmed, and Derrick Van Yeboah arrived in New York on August 7, 2025. A fourth suspect, Patrick Kwame Asare, is still … The post FBI extradites three Ghanaian nationals

Road Transport Operators in Ghana have suspended a proposed 20 percent increase in public transport fares. The decision was made on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, after a meeting with the Ministry of Transport. According to the operators, the move follows concerns over the lack of wider consultations before the planned increment. In a joint statement … The post *Road Transport Operators suspend

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) says it has begun the process of developing the 2026 to 2029 budget statement and economic policy to be presented to parliament on November 15th, 2025. On the back of this, the ministry is calling on the general public to present requests for consideration in the 2026 to 2029 national … The post Finance Ministry urges public to submit inputs

The Asogli State Council has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of eight people in the recent military helicopter crash, describing them as national heroes who served Ghana with dedication and courage. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Stephen Tetteh, the Council said the Agbogbomefia, Togbe Afede XIV, and the chiefs and people of … The post Asogli State Council mourns

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has called for a cordial resolution to its ongoing dispute with the National Identification Authority (NIA) over alleged unpaid fees and service arrangements. In a statement, the GRA said it was surprised by recent claims from the NIA that the Authority owed money for services, which reportedly led to its … The post GRA calls for amicable resolution in dispute

Former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, claiming the lives of several Ghanaians, including personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces. In a heartfelt statement issued on Thursday, Nana Konadu described the incident as “a sad … The post Nana Konadu

 The Ghana Journalists As­sociation (GJA) has made a strong appeal to media practitioners and the general public to immediately cease the circulation of gory images of the recent helicopter crash. Two Cabinet Ministers and six others perished in the crash near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. The GJA, in a press release signed by its … The post Stop circulating gory images of helicopter

 A Circuit Court in Kumasi has affirmed the Huahi Achama Tutuwaa Royal Family’s allodial title to a substantial parcel of land in Benimasi-Boadi. The court, presided over by Justice Abdul Razak Musah awarded a cost of GHS 5,000.00 against the defendants, Nana Kwame Adu and a Mr Wobil. The court also made an order for … The post Huahi Royal Family Affirms

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Strategic Communications Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa) and Convener of the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement, Ms Esther A. N. Cobbah, said it is important for the country to be intentional about the green transformation of her urban environment. Ms Cobbah, in a press state­ment issued by Stratcomm Africa and … The post Let’s

 The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in the Upper West Region has elected region­al executives in Wa to steer the affairs of the association for the next four years. The elections took place at the Simon Diedong Dombo Univer­sity of Business and Integrated Studies (SDD-UBIDS) campus during the association’s 7th Qua­drennial Delegates’ Conference. The … The post GNAT

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, has stressed the need for agriculture to be prioritised in the utilisation of District Assembly Common Fund (DACF). He said the agenda of the government was to ensure that agriculture became a major source of livelihood to the people of the country. The Minister made the … The post Prioritise agriculture in utilisation of DACF –

 The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that it has postponed the National launch of the cedi’s 60th Anniversary programme scheduled for today. According to a statement issued by the Bank in Accra yes­terday, “this is due to the tragic death of five prominent Govern­ment Officials and three mem­bers of the Ghana Armed Forces in … The post BoG postpones launch of cedi’s

MTN Ghana has reaf­firmed its unwavering commitment to digital inclusion and female empower­ment with continued investment towards the National Girls-in-ICT Initiative. The Girls in ICT programme is a Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innova­tions flagship programme aimed at equipping young Ghanaian girls and their teachers with essential ICT/digital skills for the future. The initiative … The post MTN

 The Interim Country Director of Right to Play, Mr Evans Sinkari, has urged stake­holders in health, education, and other sectors to join forces in tackling the stigma faced by adolescents seeking information on sexual and repro­ductive health (SRH). According to him, SRH issues were rarely discussed openly, particularly in rural communities, leaving many adolescents unin­formed … The post ‘Let’s

 The President of the Ghana Football Associa­tion (GFA), Kurt Edwin Sime­on-Okraku, and the Executive Council (ExCo) is embarking on a working visit to the three clubs preparing to rep­resent the nation in the 2025/26 CAF Inter-Club Competitions. The three clubs, Gold Stars FC, Asante Kotoko SC and Police Ladies FC, have earned their places in … The post GFA ExCo