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March 1, 2024March 1, 2024

AG Justifies GH₵10tn Judgement Debt Savings

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, yesterday provided evidence to show that his Office indeed saved Ghana from paying over GH¢10 trillion in judgement debts. Mr. Dame disclosed that the figure mentioned by the President was even

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

Let’s Protect The Peace In Ghana – Chief Imam

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has urged Ghanaians not to downplay the peace and security the country enjoys but to endeavour to live harmoniously to maintain democracy. The Chief Imam’s call comes on the heels of the approaching December

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Passed

Parliament has passed the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values commonly called the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill is now waiting for Presidential Assent into law. The bill proscribes LGBT activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy and funding. According to

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Kumasi International Airport To Be Named After Nana Agyeman Prempeh I

The first international airport in the Ashanti Region is set to be named after the Asante Kingdom’s 13th monarch, Nana Agyeman Prempeh I. This was announced by President Akufo-Addo during his penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament. The

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Zelenskyy In Albania To Drum Up Support

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has traveled to Albania to co-host a summit with Prime Minister Edi Rama involving leaders from the Balkan region, with talks coming just after the second anniversary since Russia launched its invasion. Wednesday's talks will focus on defense and political cooperation along with Zelenskyy’s peace formula, according to

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Police Probes Death Of Ejura Govt Hospital Worker

The police at Ejura in the Ashanti region have commenced investigations into the death of a 56-year-old worker at the Ejura government hospital whose body was found hanging on a mango tree on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The deceased, identified as

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Trump Courts Christians At NRB Convention, Promises To Defend Faith and Religious Liberty

Former President Trump says he will defend Christianity and religious liberty if he wins the White House in November. On Thursday, he addressed the National Religious Broadcasters convention where his words were met with enthusiasm. This year marks the 80th

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

2024 SONA: Let’s Find Ways To Improve Free SHS – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for a comprehensive solution to address the teething challenges associated with the Free Senior High School policy. The government’s educational policy has faced various difficulties, with the opposition National Democratic Congress and other stakeholders

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024

Free SHS: Annual Budgetary Allocation Increased By 639% Since 2017 – Report

The annual budgetary allocation for the implementation of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy has increased 639% since its implementation, a report by the Africa Education Watch has stated. According to the “Financial Burden Analysis of the free SHS policy

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

University Of Ghana Revises Plagiarism Policy To Include AI

The University of Ghana has amended its academic integrity framework, particularly in its approach to plagiarism. A notice signed by the registrar, Emelia Agyei Mensah and dated February 26, 2024, revealed that the University Council and the Academic Board have greenlit