Deputy Minister of Education Dr Clement Abas Apaak has defended President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to accept an honorary doctorate degree, arguing that the award recognises his contributions to national development and was not something he demanded. Speaking on a current affairs programme, Dr
Mar 17, 2026
Minister of Defence Dominic Nitiwul has said that the decision to rapidly expand recruitment into Ghana’s security services was not carefully planned and needs further review. In remarks during a public engagement, Nitiwul acknowledged that the recent directive to increase the number of recruits for
Mar 17, 2026
Former Energy Minister Armah Kofi Buah has urged Ghanaians to change their attitudes towards illegal mining, saying that ending “galamsey” requires collective effort and responsible behaviour from citizens. Speaking during an environmental awareness event, Buah explained that tackling illegal mining
Mar 17, 2026
President John Dramani Mahama engaged leaders of Organised Labour in Ghana on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in discussions focused on the nation’s economic and social issues. The meeting, held at Jubilee House in Accra, brought together representatives of key worker unions to talk through shared concerns
Mar 17, 2026
A policy analyst has raised concerns about the government’s plan to expand recruitment into Ghana’s security services, saying the decision could have unintended consequences if not carefully managed. The analyst argued that while increasing the number of recruits may help address manpower shortages,
Mar 17, 2026
A Ghanaian peacekeeper serving with a United Nations mission in Lebanon is reportedly recovering after being injured during a missile attack on a UN base in the country. The soldier, Lance Corporal Albert Abrefa Busia of the Ghana Armed Forces, sustained injuries when missiles struck a base operated
Mar 15, 2026
Ghana’s ongoing fight against drug trafficking has led to several significant seizures in recent years, highlighting the scale of illicit drug activities within and around the country. Since 2025, security agencies have intercepted multiple shipments of illegal substances, exposing major trafficking
Mar 15, 2026
News circulating on social media about the alleged death of a Ghanaian radio executive in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has triggered an outpouring of grief and reactions online. The deceased, identified as Samuel Awatey, is reported to be the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Dofopa 105.1 FM,
Mar 15, 2026
A man who claims to be a spiritualist has reportedly confessed to killing a woman at Bentum, a community in the Awutu Senya District of Ghana’s Central Region, telling investigators that he suddenly developed an urge to end her life. According to reports, the suspect was arrested by police following
Mar 15, 2026
