John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has asserted that every sector in Ghana is currently in distress and collapsing under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration. Addressing the Chief and people of Sefwi Wiawso in the Western North region, during his Building Ghana tour, the former President emphasized the urgent need for […] The post Every
President Bola Tinubu has again summoned the Ondo state deputy governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt Hon Olamide Oladiji, and others for another meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Vanguard gathered that the meeting is scheduled to take place today (Monday). The latest invitation may not be unconnected to […] The post Ondo Crisis:
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) leaders met for a summit in Nigeria’s capital Abuja with the region in crisis after coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Niger since 2020 and two attempted coups elsewhere in recent weeks. At Sunday’s summit, Ecowas decided to set up a committee of leaders from Togo, Sierra […] The post ECOWAS set conditions for lifting Niger
Donald Tusk is set to become Poland’s prime minister after current leader Mateusz Morawiecki lost a key vote in the country’s parliament on Monday. Mr Morawiecki’s populist Law and Justice (PiS) party failed to win a majority in October’s elections. President Andrzej Duda, a PiS ally, nonetheless nominated Mr Morawiecki to lead the government. His […] The post Donald Tusk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Washington DC to try to rescue an imperilled US defence package to Kyiv worth billions of dollars. The aid has become embroiled in US domestic, partisan politics, with Republicans demanding concessions on border funding in exchange. It marks Mr Zelensky’s third visit to the US since Russia’s 2022 […] The post Zelensky heads
The head of the Public Relations unit at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Cassandra Twum Ampofo, says the eleven Senior High School (SHS) heads interdicted by the Service blatantly ignored directives. Some eleven SHS heads have been asked to step aside for investigations to proceed for allegedly selling unapproved items and charging unauthorized fees in […] The post Interdicted
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted eleven Senior High School headmasters across the Greater Accra, Ashanti and Bono regions. According to the GES, they have been interdicted for allegedly charging unauthorised fees from Form 1 students. The GES accused the headmasters of charging students various unapproved fees, including house dues, books, calculators, admission process […] The post Editorial:
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has launched one of the Youth Employment Agency’s (YEA) flagship programmes, the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP), at Sunyani in the Bono Region. This initiative aims to nurture young entrepreneurs, empowering them to generate employment opportunities for the large pool of unemployed youth in the country. Speaking at the event, […] The post YEA
In an unprecedented move, Hon. Bryan Acheampong, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, has transformed Ghana’s agricultural landscape, making significant strides in innovation and development. Since assuming his role in February 2023, Hon. Acheampong has been pivotal in reshaping the way agriculture is perceived and practiced in the country. Under his leadership, the most significant […] The post ‘Bryan
Former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, has reiterated her stance on the Ghana-Barari DV Limited deal, arguing that the country will forever be entangled with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) if it continues to sign similar agreements on other natural minerals. She bemoaned the country’s penchant for loans from the IMF since independence, despite its natural […] The post Lithium
In a historic event, the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has conferred honorary doctorate degrees on three distinguished Ghanaian women for their remarkable contributions national development. The recipients Read More... The post UPSA
The Dunkwa Nursing and Midwifery Training College is to run BSc programmes in Nursing, Midwifery and Gerontology. The Principal of the College, Mr. David Ben Sampson, who disclosed this at the 13th Matriculation ceremony of the College, last Friday, said efforts to upgrade the College to run BSc programmes in Nursing midwifery and Gerontology through […] The post Dunkwa Nursing College to run BSc programmes
A Cape Coast High Court has dismissed an application, which prayed the court to cite the Odikro of Assin Andoe, Nana Kwaku Atta Banafo II, for contempt of court. According to Nana Ampomah Kubrah and Prince Charles Kojo Fosu who were the applicants in the case, the respondent, Nana Banafo II had disrespected an earlier […] The post Court dismisses contempt application against
Some parents, guardians, and stakeholders in the country have praised the Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, for an event-free Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) exercise this year. According to the concerned Ghanaians, the fact that no incidents have so far been recorded during the self-placement and the general admission process attests to […] The post Education
The Head of the Local Government Service, Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, has asked that all local government staff aspiring for assembly positions in the upcoming District Assembly Elections, scheduled for December 19, should immediately resign from their positions if they emerge victorious. Nana Ato Arthur, who urged all Ghanaians to participate in the District […] The post Resign
The 12th Batch of 525 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), comprising 257 drivers and 268 non-drivers, last Friday passed out at the Paramedic and Emergency Care Training School (PECTS) at Nkenkaasu in the Offinso North district. It follows a year’s intensive training programme in Emergency Medical Services to handle medical emergencies from Road Traffic crashes. The number adds to the over 2,000 youths who have benefitted from […] The post 525
Nana Bobie Ansah II, Chief of Bonwire in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has stressed the need to prioritise digital skill training for entrepreneurs, emphasising that Digitalisation is the key to the success of modern business. According to him, in a world where technology has become an integral part of almost every industry, it […] The post Digital skill is important
Following the successful staging of the maiden Western Regional Oil and Gas Excellence Awards ceremony last year, the 2nd Western Regional Oil and Gas Excellence Awards Dinner is due to be held in Takoradi on Friday, December 15, 2023. The Western Regional Minister, Mr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, will grace the occasion as the Guest of […] The post 2nd
The 2023 edition of the prestigious Ghana Oil and Gas Awards (GOGA) has recognised a total of 38 individuals and companies with various honours for their outstanding roles and contributions towards the growth of the country’s oil and gas sector in a ceremony held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra last Friday night. […] The post 10th Ghana Oil
Seven headteachers in Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the Ashanti Region have been asked to step aside for allegedly charging unauthorized fees from fresh students. The Ghana Education Service (GES) in separate statements dated December 8, 2023, noted that it has initiated investigations into the conduct of the headteachers. The headteachers are Mrs Selina Anane […] The post Seven
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