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June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

BECE Candidates Barred Due to Accident: Minister Pledges Support for Affected Students

Ghana's Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the fate of eight BECE candidates who were barred from writing their English Language paper due to a road accident is currently under investigation. Despite the circumstances that led to their tardiness, supervisors

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

No Official Notice From U.S. On Travel Ban – Ablakwa Assures Ghanaians

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured Ghanaians that the government has not received any formal communication from the United States regarding reports that Ghana may be added to a new U.S. travel ban list. His comments come in

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

Four Public Officials Charged With Corruption Over Seized Rice Containers

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has formally charged four public officials, including a National Insurance Commission officer and a former Vice President’s staffer, following allegations of conspiring to steal 10 containers of imported rice at Tema Port. According to

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Kotoko Present MTN FA Cup Trophy to Life Patron Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

Asante Kotoko officially presented their 2024/25 MTN FA Cup trophy to the club’s life patron, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as a gesture of gratitude and loyalty. This presentation follows their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Golden Kick

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Three BECE Invigilators in Ashanti Region Granted Bail After Malpractice Arrests

Three invigilators in Ghana's Ashanti Region have been arrested and subsequently granted bail for their alleged involvement in examination malpractices during the ongoing 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The suspects were apprehended at various examination centers, including Twedie and Mampong,

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

MTN Ghana Trains Small Business Owners in Damongo on Digital Skills as Part of 21 Days of Y’ello Care

In an effort to close the digital divide and foster inclusive economic growth, MTN Ghana has launched a digital skills training program for small business owners in Damongo, the capital of the Savannah Region. The initiative forms part of MTN’s flagship

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 18, 2025June 18, 2025

University of Ghana Suspends 14 Students for Misconduct, Sanctions 97 for Exam Malpractices

The University of Ghana has suspended 14 students for two academic years due to disorderly conduct and violations of institutional regulations. This decision follows investigations by the university's Disciplinary Committee into various incidents of student misconduct. During their suspension, the affected

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Oppong Nkrumah: Energy Levy Suspension Must Spark Full Fuel Revenue Review

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, is urging the government to take advantage of the suspension of the Energy Sector Levy to conduct a broad review of Ghana’s fuel-related tax