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GES warns schools to desist from PTA levy collection
No second-cycle school has been authorised to collect parent-teacher association (PTA) or development levy, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has warned.
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100DegreesX live show hits National Theatre tonight
Ghana’s vibrant music and entertainment industry is set for a new experience with 100DegreesX, a creatively curated live show that blends music, performance, and ‘djing’ (disc jockeying) into one electrifying night.
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11-year old boat ‘pilot/captain?’
Week two of September 2025 was eventful both at home and internationally. “
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Mahama, Otokunor’s plan to revive OFY - Enimil Ashon writes
On the occasion of this year’s World Food Day, I attended an indoor rally organised by The Church of Pentecost Men’s Ministry (PEMEM) on October 16 at Nsawam.
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President declares 3 days mourning in honour of late former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings,
President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning following the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
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Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings passed away 25 days shy of her 77th birthday
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the longest-serving First Lady of Ghana, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She died in Accra at the age of 76 (25 days shy of her next birthday on Monday, November 17).
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Akufo-Addo, wife eulogise late former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his wife, Rebecca, have paid tribute to the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, celebrating her legacy of leadership, advocacy, and commitment to women’s empowerment in Ghana and across Africa.
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See list of 278 small-scale mining licences revoked by Minerals Commission
The Minerals Commission has revoked 278 small-scale mining licences across Ghana for breaches of regulations and the expiration of some permits.
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Otumfuo's commemorative gold coin presented to Commonwealth in London
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has applauded the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for making peacebuilding a central focus in his illustrous reign.
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Government revokes 278 small-scale mining licences over regulatory breaches
The Minerals Commission has revoked 278 small-scale mining licences across Ghana for breaches of mining regulations and the expiration of some permits, the government has announced.
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The British Museum’s New Book on Asante Jug
The British Museum's Object in Focus series has published The Asante Ewer that unpacks the history of a fascinating vessel and its journey from medieval England of the fourteenth century to West Africa and back to England.
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All public universities renamed by Akufo-Addo to have names reversed - Ayariga reveals Cabinet decision
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has said the Cabinet has directed that all public universities in Ghana that were renamed by the President Akufo-Addo administration are to have their names reversed.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Bawku Central MP said a bill will soon be presented to Parliament to formalise the reversal of those changes.
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Robbery suspect slips through police 'grip' during washroom break at Weija police station
Two suspected armed robbers have been remanded in police custody for allegedly attacking passengers at Mallam Junction in Accra.
However, a third suspect, who had been arrested with the others and was at the police station at Weija, slipped through the police grip during a toilet break.
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Ghana's Data Harmonisation Bill 2025 to be opened for public consultation from Nov 19 to 27, 2025
A newly drafted NITA Data Harmonisation Bill 2025, developed to establish a comprehensive legal framework for data sharing, standardisation, and interoperability across public and private institutions is to be put up for public consultation.
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Trapped in Accra: Study sheds light on harsh realities facing Kayayei
A new study has shed light on the grim experiences of young girls who migrate from northern Ghana to Accra in search of better opportunities, revealing widespread exploitation and poor living conditions among female head porters, known as Kayayei.
The findings were presented at an event in Accra on Thursday, dubbed Dunk It Up (DIU).
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See the list of 63 NPP MPs who have pledged support for Dr Bawumia’s flagbearer bid
The flagbearer campaign of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has received a major endorsement from 63 Members of Parliament of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who have reaffirmed their commitment to back his candidacy ahead of the party’s upcoming primaries.
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Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the Red Beret: A symbol of power, purpose
In Ghana’s political and cultural history, few images are as striking as that of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, poised, confident, and crowned with her trademark red beret.
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Six chiefs, 28 others face court over deadly Ahwerase festival clash
The Eastern Regional Police Command has arraigned 34 suspects, including six chiefs, over a violent incident in Ahwerase that left one person dead and three others injured during a ceremony linked to the annual Odwira Festival.
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NAIMOS raids Tano Anwia Forest Reserve, arrests armed galamsey syndicate and Chinese operator
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has intensified its campaign against illegal mining, recording what the government describes as major successes in two coordinated operations in the Western North and Ashanti Regions on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings (1948-2025): The trailblazer who redefined women’s leadership in Ghana
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the founder and leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), was one of Ghana’s most influential political figures and a trailblazer for women’s empowerment in Africa.
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King Ayisoba wants diplomatic passport (VIDEO)
Legendary Ghanaian musician, King Ayisoba, has expressed his desire to be considered for a diplomatic passport. The musician believes his international recognition and contributions to Ghanaian music warrant such an honour.
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Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings dies
Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the longest-serving First Lady of Ghana, has passed on. She died on Thursday morning [Oct 23, 2025] in Accra.
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Central Region horror: Woman, 65, allegedly murdered and beheaded by nephew
A 65-year-old woman, Madam Abena Gladys, has reportedly been murdered by her nephew in the Breman-Benin community of the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District in the Central Region.
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VIDEO: ORAL data included ‘garbage’ entries collected without verification – Domelevo
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has said when he worked with the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, they collected and compiled data without verification — including entries he described as “garbage.”
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Prof. Oquaye proposes service contract approach to manage natural resources
A former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has called for a new model that prioritises the national ownership of natural resources for sustainable development.
