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Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye Urges the Government to Reconsider Kumasi-Accra Expressway Proposal
President John Dramani Mahama has reassigned key ministerial roles following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Ghana’s Defence and Environment Ministers. Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson will assume additional duties as Defence Minister, while Hon. Emmanuel Kofi Buah takes over the Environment, Science and Technology
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Ensure Single Spine Pay Reflects Economic Conditions – Pelpuo Urges New Governing Board of FWSC
Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, has inaugurated a newly constituted Governing Board for the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC). He called for a comprehensive review of the Single Spine Pay Policy to ensure equity
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Mahama Appoints Mr. Beautiful to the Governing Board of the Ghana Creative Arts Agency
President John Mahama has appointed actor Mr. Beautiful to the newly constituted Governing Board of Ghana’s Creative Arts Agency. The diverse board includes top industry figures such as opera singer Kokui Selormey and actress Akorfa Edjeani Asiedu.
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NPP Inaugurates Two Key Committees Ahead of 2026 Presidential Primaries
The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated the Vetting and Elections Committees to oversee the party’s presidential primaries. Chaired by Hon. Dr. Kwame Addo-Kufuor and Hon. Joseph Osei-Owusu respectively
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Progress, Gaps, and Way forward on the Education Strategic Plan (2018–2030)
What has Ghana achieved so far under the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2018–2030?
Why do rural schools still face teacher shortages and poor infrastructure?
Which targets remain unmet or partially achieved under the ESP?
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Ken Ohene Agyapong Picks Nomination Form to Contest NPP Presidential Primaries
Ken Ohene Agyapong officially Picks his Nomination form to contest NPP Presidential Primaries in January.
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Download GES CODE of Conduct for Students
How to download Ghana Education Service (GES) CODE of Conduct for Students?
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What is the Education Strategic Plan (2018 – 2030)?
What is the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2018–2030?,
How is Ghana transforming its education system through the ESP?,
What are the core goals of Ghana’s long-term education strategy?,
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Oyoko Methodist Senior High School Dormitory Ravaged by Fire
A fire outbreak at Oyoko Methodist Senior High School in the New Juaben Municipality of Ghana’s Eastern Region on August 4, 2025, destroyed a housemaster’s bungalow and affected the boys’ dormitory.
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Thomas Partey Granted Bail After Court Appearance in Rape Case
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted bail after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on charges of rape and sexual assault.
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UCC Inaugurates Smart Classroom to Enhance Teaching and Learning
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art smart classroom to enhance teaching and learning through Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong
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Youth Employment Agency Signs MoU with National Insurance Commission to Train 500 Youth
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA), under the leadership of CEO Malik Basintale, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Insurance Commission to train and deploy 500 youth as certified insurance agents through the Ghana Insurance College.
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Ghanaian Government Increases Cocoa Producer Price from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per Tonne
The Ghanaian government has announced a significant increase in the cocoa producer price from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the 2025/2026 season.
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President Mahama to Introduce Tertiary Education Scholarship Scheme for Children of Cocoa Farmers
As part of fulfilling a 2024 campaign promise, former President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new tertiary education scholarship scheme for children of cocoa farmers. The initiative, set to be implemented in the 2026/27 academic year
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National Apprenticeship Programme Receives 115,009 Applications – Opare Addo
Hon. George Opare Addo, Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, has announced that the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) has received 115,009 applications.
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NSA to Start Implementation of 6-Week Basic Military Orientation Programme on August 31
Hon. George Opare Addo, Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, announced that the National Service Authority (NSA) will begin implementing a six-week Basic Military Orientation Programme
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Government Allocates GH₵ 110 Million for Adwumawura Programme
Hon. George Opare Addo, Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, has announced that the Government of Ghana has allocated GHS 110 million for the Adwumawura Programme under the Government Accountability Series.
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Each Club to Receive GH₵1 Million for the 2025/2026 Ghana Premier League Season
Mr. Kurt E. S. Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association, has announced that each of the 18 clubs in the 2025/2026 Ghana Premier League season will receive GH₵1 million. The announcement was made during the official launch in Accra
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“I’m Shocked by President Mahama’s Administration” – Kwadwo Nkansah Claims
I’m Shocked by President Mahama’s Administration” – Kwadwo Nkansah shares to the public
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Okudzeto Ablakwa Welcomes James Gyakye Quayson to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, has officially welcomed Hon. James Gyakye Quayson to the Ministry following his parliamentary confirmation and swearing-in as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs.
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How to Apply for Study Leave with Pay in GES
How can a teacher apply for study leave with pay under GES? What documents are required for the application? Who approves the study leave? What are the eligibility criteria for GES study leave?
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KNUST Receives 50 Laptops from SIC Insurance PLC
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has received 50 laptops from SIC Insurance PLC as part of the company’s One Needy Student, One Laptop (SONSOL) initiative.
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Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, Visits Aflao Market Project Site
The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, has visited the proposed Aflao Market Project in the Volta Region, a major initiative set to be funded by a US$30 million grant from China. Accompanied by top Ghanaian officials, including Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa and Hon. Dzifa Gomashie
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Morocco Donates 40,000 Bags of Fertilizer to Ghana
Morocco has donated 40,000 bags of fertilizer to Ghana through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The gesture, led by Her Excellency Ouaadil, was received by Hon. John Dumelo on behalf of Hon. Eric Opoku.
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Finance Minister Urges Newly Sworn-In National Asset Management Committee to Ensure Proper Security of State Assets
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, inaugurated the National Asset Management Working Committee in Accra to address the mismanagement and unaccountability of state properties. He emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive State Assets Register and tasked the committee to identify and properly account for all government-owned assets, including lands and buildings
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GES Issues Warning to Dismiss Teachers Involved in Exam Malpractice
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a stern warning that any teacher or non-teaching staff involved in examination malpractice during the upcoming WASSCE in August 2025 will face immediate dismissal.
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Another 53,000 “Separated Names” Found on Gov’t Payroll – What’s Going On?
On July 25, 2025, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, revealed that over 53,000 “separated names” – including unqualified individuals, retirees, and deceased persons – have been found on the government payroll.
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Validators of Ghost Names Will Be Held Accountable: Finance Minister Warns
Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Minister for Finance, has issued a stern warning that individuals validating ghost names on the government payroll will be held accountable. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on July 25, 2025, Dr. Forson disclosed that the Auditor-General has identified over 14,000 ghost names and 53,000 separated names, calling for urgent action
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Education Ministry Orders NTC to Abolish Licensure Exams by August 30
The Ministry of Education has directed the National Teaching Council (NTC) to abolish the Teachers’ Licensure Exams by August 30, 2025. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced that a new model will …
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The Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene’s Life Story Continues…
Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, shares a powerful chapter of his life, detailing how he balanced medical school with a national student leadership campaign.