The family of former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Adwoa Safo, has expressed deep concern over her condition following an alleged shooting incident, describing her chances of survival as “50/50.” According to the family’s spokesperson, Dr. Emmanuel Boakye, Ms. Safo sustained multiple gunshot wounds while seated in her vehicle as she reportedly attempted to serve her…
The Government of Ghana has reached an agreement with the Ghana Chamber of Mines to acquire 30 per cent of the gold output from all large-scale mining companies operating in the country, effective July 1, 2026. The agreement was facilitated through the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) under the joint supervision of the Ministry of Finance…
The Ministry of the Interior has announced that Friday, July 3, 2026, will be observed as a statutory public holiday in commemoration of Republic Day. Republic Day, which is traditionally marked on July 1, falls on a Wednesday this year. However, in line with Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, 2001…
The government has increased the School Feeding Programme grant from GH¢1.50 to GH¢2.00 per pupil, according to the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey. Dr. Lartey made the announcement while responding to questions on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, June 24, during a briefing on the activities and…
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has announced that the government has successfully registered the company established to operationalise the Women’s Development Bank, marking a significant step toward the launch of the initiative. According to him, the project is currently awaiting an operating licence from the Bank of Ghana before it can commence…
The World Bank has emphasized that Ghana’s economic future will depend largely on the country’s ability to create jobs for young people and ensure a smooth transition from education to employment. This message was delivered at the 2026 Africa West and Central Youth Forum on Jobs, held in Accra on Monday. Speaking at the event,…
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has raised concerns over the increasing prevalence of drug-related activities in both second-cycle and tertiary institutions, warning that substance abuse among students is becoming a major challenge. According to the Commission, intelligence gathered through recent operations indicates that the use and distribution of illicit drugs are becoming more widespread within…
Henrietta Glikpo, Director of the Yilo Krobo Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has expressed concern over the increasing incidence of child prostitution in Somanya and other communities within the municipality. She raised the issue during a one-day sensitization programme on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) held in Somanya in the Eastern Region….
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The Ministry for the Interior has cancelled all firearm permits nationwide and directed licensed gun owners to undergo a new registration process as part of enhanced measures aimed at improving public safety. Announcing the directive, the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, explained that the decision was prompted by a growing number of suicides involving…
