The Ghana Police Service has disclosed that six students have been arrested in separate incidents of violence and destruction of property in the Upper East Region, as it cautioned final-year students preparing to complete the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to remain disciplined and law-abiding. According to a statement posted on the […] The post Six Students

The family of the missing Tema West Constituency Women’s Organiser of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Madam Paulina Lamisi Akanbodiipo, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to personally intervene and help ensure that renewed attention is given to the investigation by the police. The family made the passionate appeal at a well-attended press […] The post Missing

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has inaugurated a 20-member Greater Accra Public Lands Protection Taskforce as part of efforts to curb encroachment on public lands and safeguard state properties across the region. The taskforce, inaugurated on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, comprises representatives […] The post Armah

The Yilo Krobo Municipality has witnessed significant infrastructure expansion, social intervention programmes and improvements in public service delivery within the first year of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, according to the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Francis Akumatey Addo. According to him, the municipality has embarked on an ambitious development agenda aimed at improving the […] The post Yilo

Members of Parliament were divided over the circumstances that led to the refusal of Canadian authorities to grant an entry visa for Black Stars Defensive midfielders, Thomas Partey On the floor of the House on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, made a statement in support of the Black Stars’ 2026 […] The post MPs divided over Thomas Partey’s

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has thrown its support behind the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s nationwide anti-galamsey campaign, describing the initiative as a timely intervention in the country’s battle against illegal mining and urging the government to adopt a more institutionalised approach to combating the menace. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 […] The post Galamsey

The reported death of a final-year student of Mfantsipim Senior High School has sent shockwaves across the country and reignited concerns about the welfare and mental health of students in Ghana’s educational institutions. Mfantsipim, popularly known as Kwabotwe or Botwe, occupies a special place in Ghana’s educational history. As the nation’s first secondary school and […] The post Editorial:

Some commentators have suggested that consent may constitute a defence in the case involving the Bole SHS teacher and the student. However, the law is clear that consent obtained through the undue exercise of authority or influence is void. Undue influence arises where a person exploits a position of power, trust, or authority over another […] The post NUGS

The Paramount Queen Mother of Cape Coast, Nana Ekua Abookye VI, has called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of a student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. The Queen Mother, in a statement issued on Tuesday, expressed shock and […] The post Cape Coast Queen Mother Demands

The Mayor of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA), Frederick Faustinous Faidoo, has strongly defended his administration’s handling of waste management challenges in the metropolis, rejecting suggestions that he should take responsibility for the deteriorating sanitation conditions that have attracted criticism from government officials. Addressing a news conference in Sekondi on Wednesday, Mr. Faidoo spent more […] The post Sekondi-Takoradi

The Federal Ministry of Education has denied reports that the Nigeria Education Management Information System was hacked, describing the report as “inaccurate and misleading.” In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, the ministry insisted that the platform remains secure and that no cyberattack occurred. […] The post Government

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called reports of a leaked memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran “false” and said the U.S. would not be giving Iran any money as part of the ceasefire framework. Asked by Fox News’ Peter Doocy about reports of a $300 billion investment and reconstruction fund funded by Gulf […] The post Trump