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July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Government Clears Capitation Grant Arrears for Basic Schools — GES Confirms

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the government has cleared all outstanding Capitation Grant arrears owed to public basic schools from 2023 to date. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 23, the GES described the payment as a

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Asabee Declares Intent to Lead NPP, Urges Stronger Party Structure Before 2028 Elections

Former Minister for Chieftaincy and seasoned politician, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has reaffirmed his commitment to helping rebuild the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following its defeat in the 2024 general elections. Speaking on two Kumasi-based radio stations on Wednesday evening, Asamoah Boateng

July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah Launches National Anti-Corruption Strategy Development Working Group

In a decisive move to reinforce Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has officially launched the National Anti-Corruption Strategy Development Working Group, signaling a renewed national commitment to integrity, accountability, and good governance. The formation of this Working Group

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Russia Warns U.S. Against Striking Iran, Citing Risk of Nuclear Catastrophe

Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States, cautioning that any military strike against Iran could spark severe instability in the Middle East and potentially lead to a nuclear catastrophe. Speaking at an economic forum in St. Petersburg, Russian

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Mahama Announces GH₵25 Million Allocation for Every District Assembly in 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across Ghana will each receive no less than GH₵25 million in 2025 to support community-level development. Speaking at an orientation and training program for district leaders in

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

NPP Advances Constitutional Reform Proposals to National Council for Final Review

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken a major step toward internal reform, as its National Executive Committee (NEC) formally passes a set of proposed constitutional amendments to the National Council for review. The proposals—developed by the party’s Constitution Review Committee—will

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

Mahama Hails Fitch Credit Upgrade as Sign of Ghana’s Economic Revival

President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed the recent upgrade of Ghana’s credit rating by Fitch Ratings, describing it as a clear sign of the country’s economic recovery and renewed investor trust. On Tuesday, June 17, Fitch raised Ghana’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

“Let the Judiciary Retain 70% of Its Own Funds” – Justice Mensah Urges

Supreme Court nominee Justice Philip Bright Mensah has proposed that Ghana's judiciary be allowed to retain a significant portion—between 50% to 70%—of its Internally Generated Funds (IGF). He argues this would drastically improve the judiciary's operational efficiency and lessen its reliance

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

Headmaster Allegedly Locks Up BECE Candidates Over Unpaid Fees

Two Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates were reportedly prevented from taking their first paper, Mathematics, after allegedly being locked in a room by their headmaster. The incident occurred at Big Six International School in Meduma. The students were scheduled to

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Chairman Wontumi Expected to Appear Before Police CID Today

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is scheduled to report to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service today, Monday, May 26, 2025. This development