“A special Mother’s Day greeting to my Vice President… She is taking a deserved rest and looking forward to resuming her duties soon.” — President John Mahama
Author: J.O. Brefo
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Peace in Gaza, Ukraine, and South Asia
“Cease fire immediately! Let humanitarian aid be provided to the exhausted civilian population and let all hostages be freed.” — Pope Leo XIV
St. Stephen Catholic Rectorate, Bodomase, Celebrates Mothers’ Day with Faith, Love and Unity
“I remember my mother’s selflessness. Even small acts of love can make a big difference in someone’s life.” – Rev. Fr. Peter Kusi Twumasi.
Otumfuo Honours Kofi Kinaata at Millennium Excellence Awards 2025 in Celebration of African Greatness
“Your lyrics carry wisdom that uplifts the nation” – Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Millennium Excellence Awards 2025 Celebrates African Greatness in Grand Style at Manhyia Palace
“We honour those whose work transforms communities and uplifts Africa” – Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Foreign Affairs Ministry Begins Delivery of Chip-Embedded Passports
“These new passports are safer, smarter, and delivered to your doorstep” – Minister Okudzeto Ablakwa
Heavy Security Deployed in Bole Over Youth Protest Against MCE Nomination
“We’ll resist this nominee; he’s not one of us” — Bole youth demand change over Abdulai Mahmoud’s appointment
Government Bans Political Appointees from Accessing State Scholarships
“We cannot allow political influence to deny brilliant but needy students a chance to succeed.” — President Mahama
US Embassy in Ghana Approves only 25,000 Visas out of 61,000 Applications in 2025
“More than half of Ghanaian visa applicants were denied in 2025, as US embassy data reveals a tough screening process.”
US Donates 14 Armoured Vehicles to Ghana to Strengthen Border Security
“The United States values its close relationship with Ghana and will continue to support its efforts to enhance national and regional security.” – U.S. Ambassador Virginia Palmer
Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected as First American Pope
“We are the Church of the margins, and from the margins, God speaks,” Pope Leo XIV is reported to have said following his election.
New Pope Elected on Day Two of Conclave After Fifth Ballot
“We have a pope.”
— Traditional Latin announcement made to the world following papal election
Speaker Bagbin Calls for NHIS Support for Lupus and Autoimmune Disease Patients
“Chronic conditions like lupus should not bankrupt our citizens. The NHIS must rise to the challenge.”
Black smoke signals end of first day of conclave
No Pope was elected after the first ballot of the conclave to elect the 267th Pope.
Employment Minister to conduct survey on qualification and skills mismatches
“This data will help us streamline education and training with what industries actually need.” – Labour Minister Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo
Newly Posted Teachers Demand Salaries After Eight Months Without Pay
“We’ve worked since September and still haven’t been paid. That’s eight months of hardship.”
Bawumia Calls for Ceasefire and Unity in Bawku Conflict
“Let us give peace in Bawku a chance through the many things that bring us together.” – Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
National Education Conference Must Drive Real Change – Dr Frank Bannor Warns
“A National Education Conference without real action is just another wasted opportunity.” — Dr Frank Bannor
Parliamentary Committee Commends Dredge Masters, Urges Crackdown on Encroachers
“If the silt re-enters the canal, it defeats the purpose of the dredging. The MMDCEs must ensure that the right measures are taken quickly,” – Hon. Vincent Asamoah Oppong.
IMANI Petitions CHRAJ Over Alleged Mismanagement of Electoral Equipment
“Ghana cannot afford such waste and disregard for due process in handling public assets.” – IMANI Africa
President Mahama Nominates Former NDC Parliamentary Candidate Evans Amoh Twumasi as DCE for Sekyere South
“This is a strategic appointment, and I am confident Evans Amoh Twumasi will deliver,” a local NDC organiser told Gh Educate correspondent
Ashanti Regional Chief Imam Pays Condolence Visit to Kumasi Catholic Archdiocese Following Pope Francis’ Death
“In times of grief, we must come together as one people,” the Chief Imam said. “We stand with our Christian brothers and sisters in this moment of loss.”
Ghana Cancels Over 700 Diplomatic and Service Passports in Major Compliance Sweep
“These passports are not lifetime privileges,” a senior ministry official said. “They are tied to official duty, and must be returned once that duty ends.”
Afenyo-Markin Petitions IGP Over Alleged Police Assault During #SaveTheJudiciary Protest
“He knew who I was and hit me anyway. This cannot go unpunished.” — Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader
Ghana’s Gold Reserves Rise to 31.37 Tonnes – Bank of Ghana Reports
“We are strengthening our reserves through gold to protect the cedi and improve policy credibility,” said a BoG official.
Ghana’s Central Bank Targets 12% Inflation Amid Tightening Measures
“Inflation is falling, but not fast enough. We’re acting decisively to restore confidence and macroeconomic balance.” — Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor, Bank of Ghana
Chairman Wontumi Declares Bid for NPP National Chairmanship
“I have spoken to God, and the favour I have found before Him and before men will be a pivotal factor in my victory.”
President Mahama Donates 2 Gifted Cars to State Under New Code of Conduct
“This document is not ceremonial. It is a binding code that defines the standards for every appointee under this administration.” – President Mahama
President Mahama Orders All Appointees to Donate One Month’s Salary to Health Fund
“This is about saving lives. I’m calling on all public servants to show real commitment by supporting the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.” — President Mahama
President John Mahama Bans Appointees from Accepting Gifts to Boost Integrity in Government
“No appointee is permitted to accept gifts, favours or hospitality from anyone doing business with the government.” — President John Dramani Mahama
President Mahama Threatens to Sack Appointees Over Asset Declaration Failures
“If by close of Wednesday you have not declared your assets, consider yourself dismissed,” President Mahama stated.