The Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights has called for urgent investigations following reports that 19 female students have come forward in connection with sexual abuse allegations against the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai. The committee is also demanding investigations into the conduct of school officials who may have received earlier complaints […] The post Parliament

The Ministry of Health has intensified surveillance and screening at the country’s points of entry following reports of Ebola cases in Nigeria and Kenya, warning that frequent air travel between Ghana and the two countries has heightened the risk of importation. In a press release , the Ministry said Ghana had not recorded any Ebola […] The post Ghana Steps Up Ebola Surveillance

The Ghana Police Service has forwarded the docket on an alleged rape case involving the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, alias Paapaa, to the Attorney-General’s Office for study and advice. The development follows investigations by the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ashanti South Region, based in Bekwai, […] The post Police Send

The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana Asafo-Agyei Ayeh, has accused the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of allegedly manipulating records relating to the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, following discrepancies identified in documents released to the public. According to the Bosome Freho Member of Parliament (MP), the Ministry has introduced […] The post SA

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says  institutional, licensing and value-addition reforms introduced by his outfit has  created 4,866 direct jobs in less than two years, comprising 361 public-sector jobs and 4,505 private-sector jobs. According to him, the reforms were also opening opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs involved in artisanal […] The post GoldBod

The Minerals Commission has defended its decision to terminate the mining leases of Narawa Limited over the Nsutam and Osiem concessions, citing an outstanding debt of US$909,127.79 in annual mineral right fees. The Commission said the termination followed established legal procedures after the company failed to settle its outstanding obligations within the stipulated period, rejecting […] The post Minerals

The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA) has disbursed an amount of GH¢680,084.25 as its 2026 District Assemblies’ Common Fund (DACF) disability allocation for 208 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Associations in the Metropolis. The allocation is to help beneficiaries establish or expand income-generating activities through economic empowerment, education, healthcare and organisational development. Part of the […] The post Cape

On 14 October 2026, the Ghana Education Service interdicted the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School over allegations of sexual misconduct involving students, and the Minister of Education asked the CID to investigate. Although the investigation is ongoing, the case exposes two weaknesses in how our schools detect abuse and prevent unsuitable persons from […] The post Safeguarding

In a story published on citinewsroom.com, the Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has stated that Cabinet has approved government investment in 35 hospitals under the Agenda 111 programme, with construction to be completed in phases. He said the decision was intended to concentrate resources on selected facilities rather than spread funding across all the projects […] The post Editorial:

Dr Kelli Ducloux, an American philanthropist, has drilled and installed six boreholes for the benefit of six communities in the Ashanti Region. The beneficiary communities are Achiase Wansanbire, Kwanfinfi (Atwima Mponua District), Akrokyere (Sekyere Kumawu District), Atasemanso Zongo (Kumasi Metropolis), Osei Yaw Adutwum Senior High School, Jachie and Sawua D/A 2 Primary (Bosomtwe District). The boreholes […] The post American

The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has vowed never to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The faction made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong. The party said reports attributed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, […] The post We’ll never support Tinubu’s

Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has said his career is driven by a desire to inspire young people who have been made to believe that success is beyond their reach, insisting that his journey is not about competing with other musicians. The artiste shared the message in a Facebook post following ShattaFest 2026, which attracted […] The post Shatta Wale says he

American rapper Jay-Z has reportedly emerged as a potential headliner for the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show, with reports suggesting he has put himself forward for the coveted performance. According to ‘Just Jared’, citing entertainment outlet ‘Puck’, the 56-year-old musician is among the names being discussed for the annual spectacle, alongside Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus […] The post Jay-Z

Rapper Sarkodie, born Michael Owusu Addo has opened up about his family in an interview with Serwaa Amihere where he described his wife, Tracy as the most intelligent woman he knows. In the podcast interview, Sarkodie revealed that, there is hardly a subject that the wife is ignorant. “Even if she doesn’t know, she’ll find […] The post My wife is the most intelligent

Alberta residents have voted to remain ?part of Canada in the province’s first-ever referendum on separation, in a much-needed win for Prime Minister Mark Carney as he ?attempts to unify the country amid an ongoing trade war with the United States. With around 1.8 million votes counted, about 76 percent supported remaining in Canada, compared […] The post Alberta voters reject separation from

Kim Jong Un has appeared in North Korean state media looking remarkably healthy for a man rumoured to have died from a brain haemorrhage. Photographs published by state newspaper Rodong Sinmun show the 42-year-old dictator touring what the paper said was a clothing and footwear exhibition with his daughter. The images emerged hours after a […] The post North Korea publishes

The UK will deploy RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia in response to escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, the government has said. The defensive mission will help defend Saudi cities and infrastructure – a move authorised by Prime Minister Andy Burnham – against aerial attacks by the Iran-backed group. It follows Houthi attacks […] The post UK to deploy jets

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky are due to meet in Oslo, with relations on the slide between the Ukrainian leader and US President Donald Trump. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Zelensky had asked Oslo and neighbouring Finland to organise the meeting with the US and European allies “at a […] The post Zelensky

Depression is a common mental health condition that ranges widely in severity. If you have a milder case, you may struggle with symptoms that include sadness, irritability, anger, and fatigue that last weeks or longer. Suchdepression interferes with your daily life and relationships. But some cases of depression are more severe, with intense symptoms that may include significant appetite and […] The post Understanding

HISTORY does not merely repeat itself; it rhymes with the fierce urgency of now. For decades, the intellectual and strategic architecture built by Africa’s pioneering prophets lay shadowed by the pragmatism of global compromise, structural adjustment programs, and peripheral diplomacy. Yet, from the high podium of the United Nations General Assembly to the bustling corridors […] The post Feature: