The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially debunked claims that schools have been authorised to collect fees from students or parents, describing such reports as misinformation. In a statement released to clarify the service’s position on Thursday, May 7, 2026, the GES stressed that it has not sanctioned any charges under any … The post GES denies

The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has issued an urgent safety alert to Ghanaian nationals following a surge in harassment, intimidation, and forced shop closures targeting foreign-owned businesses. The warning specifically highlights volatile situations in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province and several townships across the country. According to the High Commission, Ghanaian citizens have reported … The post Ghana

The government has intensified efforts to boost vegetable production with the construction of 25 modern solar-powered boreholes across selected districts in the five northern regions. The intervention is being implemented under the Greater Rural Opportunities for Women 2 (GROW2) project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and executed by Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) in partnership … The post Gov’t

The government is sourcing new funding for resumption of works on the stalled Kejetia Market Phase II and the Takoradi Market redevelopment projects in the Ashanti and Western Regions respectively. He said discussions were ongoing with the Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders to secure the required funding, accelerate construction and strengthen project monitoring to … The post Gov’t

As part of the 50th celebrations of the EU Month, the European Union, led by its Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Rune Skinnebach, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sports and cultural engagements in Ghana. At the launch of the EU Month in Accra, Mr Rune Skinnebach highlighted sports as a unifying force in strengthening people-to-people … The post EU committed to sports dev’t, promotion

Former captain of the Achimota Golf Club, Sjoerd Grueter, shrugged off stiff competition from a field of cracked golfers to win the maiden 3i Africa Summit Invitational Golf Tournament played at the Achimota Golf Course on Tuesday. The one-day 18-hole Stableford event was organised to herald the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra and to … The post Grueter wins maiden 3i Africa Summit

Former super-featherweight world champion, Joe Cordina, will fight Abdullah Mason for the American’s WBO lightweight title on Saturday, July 4. Cordina lost his IBF 130lb world title in May 2024, a shock defeat by Anthony Cacace the only loss in the Welsh boxer’s 19-fight professional career. The 34-year-old from Cardiff has since beaten Jaret Gonzalez … The post Cordina to fight Mason

Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, says Michael Carrick has already shown he has all the qualities to be a great manager ?at the club and backed calls for the former England international to be given the role on a permanent basis. Carrick was handed the interim role until the end of the ?season after the club … The post Casemiro backs Carrick for permanent Man United manager’s

Argentina winger, Gianluca Prestianni, faces the prospect of missing his country’s opening World Cup matches after FIFA extended his six-game suspension for homophobic conduct yesterday to have worldwide effect. The Benfica player was handed the ban by UEFA following accusations he directed a slur at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr during February’s Champions League playoff clash, … The post FIFA

The 37 Military Hospital and its U.S. medical counterparts on Wednesday conducted journalists through various departments where the two teams work under the Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX), aimed at knowledge sharing and enhancing expertise to provide first-class medical care to patients. For the first time since the programme started in 2014, personnel allowed journalists to … The post MEDREX

The Ghana Chapter of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) has congratulated Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings on her election as Second Vice-President of the Pan-African Parliament. Dr Agyeman-Rawlings, who is the Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle in the Greater Accra Region, also serves as Co-Chair of AWLN’s Governance and Political Participation pillar. In a statement, the … The post AWLN

The Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, Mr Atta Issah, on Monday handed over a newly constructed two-unit kindergarten block with ancillary facilities to the Kpalsi A.E.M Zion School in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region. The project, funded from the MP’s share of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), is aimed at improving teaching … The post Sagnarigu MP hands

The United Arab Emirates denied allegations by Sudan that an Emirati drone had been used in an attack on Khartoum airport on Monday launched from Ethiopia, according to a statement by a UAE official late ?on Tuesday. Sudan has long accused the UAE of backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which have been fighting the … The post UAE denies involvement in Sudan airport attack appeared

In an unprecedented fashion, 14 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), including Imani Ghana, a non-governmental organisation, have filed separate notices at the Supreme Court to join the case challenging the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, May 6, the groups said their involvement is aimed at … The post 14

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for Prince Krah, a 30-year-old military officer, in connection with the brutal murder of a couple at Saki, near Tema Golf City. A GH?100,000 reward has been offered for any credible information leading to his arrest.The victims, identified as Ebenezer Kwabena Obiri, 45, and Mary Anim, 22, … The post Police declare

The minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for the immediate release of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Food Buffed Stock Company, NAFCO over what he describe as extra judicial harassment. In a statement by the minority leader, he noted that “I have become aware of the unwarranted arrest and incarceration of the former … The post Stop

A former Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the re-arrest and detention of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company, Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni. In a statement issued on May 6, 2026, he described the actions of … The post EOCO accused

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has apologised over comments she made suggesting that postings to northern Ghana could be seen as a form of punishment. In a press release issued on May 5, 2026, the Minister said the remarks, which were captured in a widely circulated video, were a “genuine slip … The post Greater

The Ministry of Health says efforts are ongoing to operationalise the Weija Paediatric Hospital following concerns raised during a demonstration at the facility on Monday, May 5, 2026. In a press release issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, the ministry explained that the hospital project is being funded by the World Bank and began … The post Health Ministry

Twenty-three (23) players have been called up for this month’s international friendly against Mexico. The squad is composed of star players from the domestic league and European leagues who are closely monitored by Coach Carlos Queiroz, as well as U-23 players who will soon represent Ghana in the upcoming Olympic Games qualifiers. Notable names include … The post Twenty-three players called