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GTEC rejects UPSA's appeal to retain two Pro-Vice-Chancellors, recommends position be declared vacant and advertised for interested applicants
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has rejected an appeal by the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) to retain two Pro-Vice-Chancellors. The Commission has recommended that the university should declare the position of Pro Vice Chancellor vacant and advertise for interested and qualified candidates to apply.
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Ghana Water Limited outlines treatment recovery plan to improve water supply
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has inaugurated a treatment recovery plan to stabilise the country’s major raw water sources, improve water quality and reduce treatment costs within 24 months.
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BoG to breathe life into Ghana Stock Exchange
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced new measures to put life back into the country’s capital market following concerns over the limited participation of banks on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).
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VIDEO: One injured as GNFS contains Kantamanto fire
Firefighters have successfully contained a major blaze that gutted several shops at Kantamanto Tazani Lane near Ecobank in Accra in the early hours of Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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VIDEO: Trump to Australian ambassador: 'I don't like you either'
“I don’t like you either. And I probably never will,” US President Donald Trump told Australian ambassador Kevin Rudd at the White House cabinet room table.
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Shareholders wait as regulator halts GCB dividend
GCB Bank PLC has announced it cannot proceed with the dividend payment approved by shareholders in May, citing a temporary regulatory non-compliance issue linked to restructured cocoa sector debts.
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President Mahama to cut sod for reconstruction of Cape Coast - Takoradi section of N1 Highway today
President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to visit the Western Region today, October 21, 2025, as part of a one-day working tour focused on development and accountability.
The announcement was made in a statement released by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Western Regional Communication Bureau, signed by Regional Communications Officer Richard Kirk-Mensah.
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang in US for Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue
The Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is in the United States of America to attend the 2025 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue organised by the World Food Prize Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Zenith Bank marks 20th anniversary with health walk
Zenith Bank Ghana last Saturday marked its 20th anniversary with a health walk through some major streets in Accra as it celebrates two decades of excellence, innovation and shared growth in the banking industry.
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Shatta Wale: I’m shocked at the crowd that turned up at ShattaFeast concert
Nonconformist Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has revealed that he is still shocked at the sea of patrons who thronged the Independence Square in Accra on Saturday, October 18 for Shattafeast, a concert in honour of his 40th birthday celebrations.
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Investigations take time - OSP's response to A-G on Ken Ofori-Atta's extradition request
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has responded to the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice on the investigations in relation to Ken Ofori-Atta, former Minister of Finance and the preparation of a request for his extradition to Ghana.
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Specialised courts to handle cases of persons indicted in Auditor-General's reports and 'galamsey'
Specialised financial courts will soon be established to deal with infractions in the Auditor-General's reports, the illegal mining (galamsey) menace and other environment-related crimes, President John Dramani Mahama has said.
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President Mahama directs extension of railway line from Tema Port to Dawa Industrial enclave
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ministry of Transport to facilitate the extension of the railway line from Tema Port to the Dawa Industrial Enclave in the Greater Accra Region.
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Garu: 4 people including NHIA staff, headteacher and chief killed as gunmen open fire at NHIA office
Fear and panic gripped residents of Garu in the Upper East Region on Monday morning when some gunmen launched a deadly daylight attack that left four people dead and several others injured.
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Senegalese goalkeeper found dead in Ghana after kidnapping by fake football scouts
Senegal is in mourning following the tragic death of young goalkeeper Cheikh Touré, who was found dead in Ghana after falling victim to a kidnapping scheme orchestrated by individuals posing as football scouts.
According to a statement from Senegal’s Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, the promising athlete was lured to Ghana under the false pretense of attending a professional trial with a top football club.
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A-G is 'only authority' that can make extradition request on Ken Ofori-Atta, OSP has not released complete docket to us — Justice Srem-Sai
Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai has said the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is yet to provide the investigative docket needed to begin extradition proceedings against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
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Scenes from late Apostle Kwadwo Safo 'Kantanka's' 40-day observance
The family of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo 'Kantanka', founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, on Monday, October 20, 2025, observed the 40 days after his passing at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
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At the installation and coronation of Oscar Mensah Kessie as the 26th Denkyirahene
Thousands of indegenes of the Denkyiraman and other traditional authorities from various places on Monday gathered at Jukwa, in the Central Region for the installation and coronation of the 26th Denkyirahene.
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Speaker Bagbin elected chair of Africa group of Inter-Parliamentary Union
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been elected Chairperson of the Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), a 52-member continental body representing Africa’s parliamentary interests within the global organisation.
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Haruna Iddrisu: School placement system not working well for Ghana, I’m reviewing it for credible alternative
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has said that Ghana’s Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) is not functioning effectively and needs to a review to restore fairness and merit-based admissions into senior high schools.
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Mustapha Hamid trial: OSP amends charge sheet, increasing extortion amount from GH¢280m to GH¢ 291m + $323,407.47
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has amended the charge sheet against former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and nine others in the criminal trial the extortion of GH₵280.51 million from oil marketing companies (OMCs) between 2022 and December 2024.
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No place for opportunists: Otto Addo pledges to reward loyalty
Black Stars coach Otto Addo has drawn a clear line in the sand — Ghana’s 2026 World Cup campaign will not be a platform for last-minute converts or opportunists seeking to ride on the nation’s success.
Instead, loyalty, form, and commitment will take precedence over “sudden availability,” as the coach builds a squad driven by pride and purpose.
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OSP increases charges against former NPA CEO Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and others to 54
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has amended the charges in the case of The Republic v. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and Nine Others, increasing the counts from 25 to 54 after the discovery of new evidence during ongoing investigations.
The case, which is being heard in court today Monday October 20, involves officials of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and several associated companies accused of large-scale extortion, abuse of public office, and money laundering.
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Ursula Owusu-Ekuful joins NPP General Secretary contest
Former Minister of Communication, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has declared her intention to contest for the position of General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
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See list of 50 unrecognised foreign universities in Ghana by GTEC
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a warning to all heads of tertiary institutions and the public against engaging with 50 foreign tertiary institutions that are not recognised by the Commission due to accreditation and quality assurance breaches.