Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died at 86 following a joint U.S.-Israeli strike, President Donald Trump confirmed. His death marks the end of nearly four decades of leadership and raises major questions about Iran’s future.
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What Is a Proctored Exam? A Simple Guide for Students and Educators
A proctored exam is a supervised assessment designed to ensure fairness, credibility, and academic integrity in both physical and online learning environments. With advancements in technology, proctoring has evolved from traditional classroom invigilation to AI-powered remote monitoring systems that track student activity during exams. T
Gye Nyame: A Timeless Symbol of Faith, Identity and Moral Consciousness
“Gye Nyame is more than a symbol; it is a declaration that beyond human effort, achievement and ambition, there remains a higher authority. In every success story, especially in the lives of students, it reminds us: Except God.”
Government Invites Organised Labour to Presidential Dialogue on March 17
The Government of Ghana has formally invited Organised Labour to a Presidential Dialogue scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at Jubilee House. The high-level engagement, initiated on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, will focus on critical national issues including public sector salary reforms
Finance Minister Highlights 2025 Fiscal Performance and Macroeconomic Turnaround
Ghana’s economy recorded one of its strongest turnarounds in history in 2025, according to Finance Minister Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. The country achieved significant fiscal consolidation, reduced public debt by GH¢82.1 billion, strengthened the cedi
Finance Minister Presents the Value for Money Office Bill to Parliament
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the Value for Money Office Bill to Parliament, describing it as a bold step toward eliminating waste, inflated contracts, and inefficiencies in public spending.
GES Holds Crisis Meeting to Address Violence in Inter-School Sports
“The Ghana Education Service will not tolerate violence at any level, especially in environments that are meant to foster unity, discipline, and sportsmanship.”
Assault on Obrachire SHS Student by Swedru School of Business Students: Suspects Arrested
“Violence has no place in education. The consequences are far-reaching, affecting not only the students involved but the integrity of the entire educational system.”
Violence At Inter-School Games: CID Boss Issues 24-Hour Deadline To Swedru School of Business (SWEBUS) To Produce Suspects
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has given the administration of Swedru School of Business (SWEBUS) 24 hours to produce individuals allegedly involved in violence that erupted during a recent inter-school games competition.
NIA Collaborates with GES to Register Ghanaian Children Aged 6–14 Years
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has partnered with the National Identification Authority (NIA) to roll out a nationwide mass registration exercise for Ghanaian children aged 6–14 years.
NSA Announces November and December 2025 Allowances Payment to NSP
The National Service Authority (NSA) has confirmed the payment of November and December 2025 allowances to all eligible National Service Personnel.
Sekyere Kumawu Education Directorate Organizes 2-Day Capacity-Building Workshop for Basic School Headteachers
The Sekyere Kumawu Education Directorate has organized a two-day capacity-building workshop for Basic School Headteachers across the district. Held at Oyoko Methodist Church and Kumawu Presbyterian Church, the training focused on leadership, school management
Education Ministry Inaugurates New Audit Committee
The Ministry of Education has inaugurated a five-member Audit Committee to strengthen transparency, accountability, and sound financial management within the sector. The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abass Apaak, performed the ceremony on behalf of Minister Haruna Iddrisu
Where Is NAM 1?
Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM 1), the former CEO of Menzgold Ghana Limited, is currently in Ghana facing criminal trial on fraud and related charges. In February 2026, a High Court ordered him to submit his witness statement as part of the ongoing case.
Bill Gates Pulls Out of India AI Summit Amid Epstein Files Controversy
Bill Gates has cancelled his keynote speech at India’s AI Impact Summit, as renewed attention grows over his past meetings with Jeffrey Epstein.
NPP Holds NEC and National Council Meetings
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is holding its National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council (NC) meetings today, February 17, 2026, at Alisa Hotel in Accra. Here are the full details.
Ghana Gold Board Announces Temporary Suspension of Selected Gold Buying License Applications
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the temporary suspension of new Tier 1, Tier 2, and Self-Financing Aggregator gold buying license applications as part of sweeping regulatory reforms to strengthen transparency and compliance
Current Controller and Accountant-General Kwasi Agyei : The Man Behind Ghana’s National Payroll
Mr. Kwasi Agyei is the current Controller and Accountant-General of Ghana, bringing over two decades of public service experience to the leadership of the national payroll and public financial management system.
Ghana Government Rolls Out Upgraded GoG Pay-Slip System for Public Sector Workers
Government Launches Upgraded GoG Pay-Slip System – Ghana Card Now Required
Minority Demands Immediate Dismissal of COCOBOD CEO Randy Abbey
The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has called for the dismissal of COCOBOD CEO Dr. Randy Abbey following a sharp reduction in the cocoa producer price from GH₵51,660 to GH₵41,392 per tonne.
Ghana Reduces Cocoa Prices by Over GH₵1,000 per 64kg Bag
Ghana has reduced the cocoa producer price by GH₵1,038 per 64kg bag, cutting it from GH₵3,625 to GH₵2,587 amid falling global cocoa prices. The government says the move will stabilize the sector and ensure timely payments to farmers, while reforms like a new Cocoa Board Bill
Ghana Cocoa Prices Reduces From GH₵3,625 to GH₵2,587 per 64kg bag
Ghana has reduced the cocoa producer price from GH₵3,625 to GH₵2,587 per bag amid falling global cocoa prices. The move aims to stabilize the sector and ensure timely payments to farmers, while long-term reforms focus on transparency, local processing, and sustainable growth.
The Motivation for Wanting to Be the President of Ghana?
What truly motivates the relentless quest for political power in Ghana? From the era of the Gold Coast to the Fourth Republic, the struggle for leadership has shaped the nation’s democratic journey. While political parties promise development, accountability, and progress, recurring issues of failed promises
Growing Beyond the Limitations: A Message to Every Student
“Your background may shape your beginning, but it does not decide your ending. When students choose discipline over excuses and growth over comfort, limitations lose their power and the future begins to change.”
Government Declares Wednesdays for Wearing Fugu to Promote Ghanaian Culture
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has officially declared Wednesdays as a national day for wearing Fugu, also known as Batakari, as part of government efforts to preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage and strengthen the creative economy.
The Education Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu Proposes National Cultural Dress Day for Schools
“Education must prepare learners not only for the frontiers of science and technology, but also for a deep understanding of their cultural identity, values, and national heritage.”
Kumawu Education Directorate Organizes Reading Festival for KG and Primary Learners
The Sekyere Kumawu District Education Directorate has organized a Reading Festival for KG and Primary learners in the Bodomase Circuit to assess and improve foundational literacy skills, with plans to extend the initiative to all circuits in the district
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Coast Warns Halls Against Violence, Threatens Dismissal
“Any student found culpable in campus violence will be shown the gate, regardless of status, hall affiliation or year of study.” – Ag. Vice Chancellor
Nkawie Senior High Technical School Banned from All Inter-School and Regional Educational Activities for Two Years
“The ban is not only about sports; it is about restoring discipline, accountability and the true values of education.”
“I Sincerely Apologize to Affected Farmers” – Dr. Randy Abbey, CEO of COCOBOD
Dr. Randy Abbey, CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board, has apologized to farmers affected by delayed cocoa payments, citing an inherited GH₵32 billion debt from the previous government.
Baba Jamal Wins Ayawaso East Constituency Primaries
Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed has emerged as the provisional winner of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency
