”Poor WASSCE results are due to neglect in basic education”-President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has attributed the recent poor performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to long-standing neglect of basic education. Speaking at the National Launch of STEMBox for Basic Schools on December 4, President Mahama described the WASSCE results as a matter of national concern, stressing that parents, the government, […]
2026 Budget: Parliament approves GH¢5.3bn for Roads Ministry
Parliament has approved GH¢5.3 billion for the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval forms part of broader government efforts to enhance the country’s transportation infrastructure. In addition to this allocation, GH¢30 billion from oil revenue has been earmarked under the Big Push Programme to support nationwide road development initiatives. […]
Adams Mahama murder case : Gregory Afoko, Asabke discharge by court
The High Court in Accra has discharged Gregory Afoko, the man accused of murdering Adams Mahama, a former Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in a trial that lasted for nearly eleven years. Afoko had been accused of conspiring with Asabke Alangdi, who had already been convicted, for the murder of […]
2025 WASSCE results reflect true student performance — GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has rejected what it describes as misleading claims surrounding the 2025 WASSCE results, insisting that the examination outcomes credibly reflect students’ academic performance. The 2025 results recorded a significant decline, with nearly 6,295 candidates having results cancelled for bringing foreign materials—including prepared notes, textbooks, and printed sheets—into exam centres. Additionally, […]
SEC flags 33 TV stations for airing suspected ‘money-doubling’ scams
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning to the public after identifying 33 television stations airing suspected fraudulent “money-doubling” investment schemes across the country. In a public notice, the Commission said these schemes promise unusually high returns at little or no risk — a classic tactic used to deceive unsuspecting Ghanaians. […]
IGP orders release of Kwahu queen mother, launches probe into police operation
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has ordered the immediate release of the Queen Mother of Kwahu, Nana Adwoa Gyamfua III, following a controversial dawn police operation that triggered tension in the Kwahu Traditional Area on Monday. In a statement, the Ghana Police Service said the IGP has also directed the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) […]
2026 Budget must be roadmap for self-reliance – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has delivered a powerful and critical assessment of the proposed 2026 Budget Statement, cautioning that the fiscal plan must serve as the primary catalyst for fundamentally transforming Ghana’s economy and dismantling the nation’s reliance on perpetual external financial support. Speaking at a crucial Post-Budget Workshop in Accra on Saturday, […]
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie approve as Ghana’s new Chief Justice
Parliament has approved Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the Chief Justice of Ghana following his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, November 10. His approval on Thursday, November 13, comes after the Committee, by a majority decision, recommended the adoption of the report on the vetting of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice. “The […]
Mahama visits 37 Military Hospital following El-Wak stampede that claimed 6 lives
President John Mahama has visited the 37 Military Hospital in Accra to obtain further information regarding the tragic stampede that occurred on Wednesday, November 12, during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, the acting Defence Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, and other government officials accompanied […]
Six dead in El-Wak Stadium stampede during military recruitment
At least six people have been reported dead following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, during an ongoing military recruitment exercise. Reports indicate that thousands of young Ghanaians had thronged the stadium in a desperate bid to secure enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The large […]
