“Police Arrest Six, for Staging a PRESEC Student’s Kidnapping
The Ghana Police Service has arrested six individuals, including four juveniles who are students at Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC) in Legon, Accra, following an intelligence-driven operation. The arrests were made in connection with various illicit activities. Authorities are collaborating with PRESEC to address the situation and maintain discipline. This highlights the importance of […]
Upper East and Upper West Regional Ministers reshuffled by Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced a reshuffle in the regional composition of his government, which is set to take effect today, April 4, 2024. This information was conveyed in a statement signed and issued by Eugene Arhin, the Director of Communication at the Office of the President, on Thursday, April 4th. The statement indicated that […]
Pig kidney transplant patient leaves hospital
The pioneering recipient of a genetically modified kidney transplant from a pig has been discharged from the hospital. The 62-year-old individual was released on Wednesday, marking two weeks since the groundbreaking surgery took place at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Previous attempts at organ transplants from genetically modified pigs have encountered failures. However, the success of […]
Akufo-Addo appoints Joseph Abuabu Dadzie as CEO of GNPC
President Akufo-Addo has named Joseph Abuabu Dadzie as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). Before this appointment, Dadzie held the position of Deputy Chief Executive (DCE), overseeing Commerce, Strategy, and Business Development within the corporation. He steps into this role succeeding Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, who took over as CEO […]
IMF staff arrive in Ghana for second review, third tranche talks
Ghana is entering its second review of the three-year, $3 billion IMF-supported Program for Economic Growth (PC-PEG), which was established to address challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The review begins on April 2, 2024, following a successful initial assessment in January. IMF mission staff arrived over the weekend to evaluate Ghana’s progress over the […]
Celebrating World Autism Day: Embracing Differences
Every year, on April 2nd, the world comes together to celebrate World Autism Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of individuals with autism. This global initiative aims to foster understanding, acceptance, and support for those living with autism and their families. Autism, […]
Fella Makafui blocks Medikal after announcing their split
Ghanaian celebrity couple, Medikal and Fella Makafui, have captured the attention of social media once again with news of their split following Medikal’s announcement via Twitter that Fella Makafui is no longer his wife but rather his co-parent. The news of their separation has come as a shock to numerous fans who have closely followed […]
NSS will no longer be mandatory in my tenure – Bawumia
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has made a significant announcement, stating that national service will no longer be compulsory during his tenure. The decision represents a departure from the longstanding tradition in Ghana, where graduates are typically obligated to participate in a year of national service upon completing their tertiary education. Vice President Bawumia made this […]
Passport application fees Increased by 400%
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made a notable announcement regarding adjustments to the fees for passport applications, revealing substantial increases in the charges. The fee for the 32-page booklet under the standard service has been raised from GH¢100 to GH¢500, while the 48-page booklet will now cost GH¢644. Individuals selecting expedited service will also […]
Arrest Gborbu Wulomo over marriage to 12-year-old girl – Kofi Asare to Police
Kofi Asare, the Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, has strongly urged law enforcement to take action against Gborbu Wulomo for his alleged involvement in the unlawful marriage of an underage girl. Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, known as the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, has sparked widespread backlash following the circulation of a video depicting his marriage […]