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The West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) request for a stay of execution on a previous verdict that mandated the release of the withheld results from the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) was denied by an Accra High Court. In its December 30, 2024, release, WAEC cited alleged examination …

Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, a former Odododiodio member of parliament, has been named the National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) by President John Dramani Mahama. His position places him in charge of improving Ghana’s road system, which is a vital component of the country’s development. Former President …

After nearly ten years on remand while awaiting trial for his alleged involvement in the murder of the late Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Adams Mahama, Mr. Gregory Afoko was granted bail in the amount of GH₵500,000 with two sureties by the High Court in …

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has said that the Passport Office will start offering its employees day, night, and morning shifts. Speaking at the passport offices in Accra, Ablakwa emphasized that one of the main objectives of the reform is for applicants to have their passports within …

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has acknowledged that his government’s waning popularity was mostly caused by economic difficulties and many public demonstrations throughout his administration. Akufo-Addo discussed the economic turmoil that characterized his presidency, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a significant negative influence on Ghana’s financial stability, …

The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) president, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, met Francis Nana Yaw “Pooley” Frimpong’s wife and family during his visit to the Kumasi house of the late Asante Kotoko super supporter. The visit happened on February 20, 2025, a Thursday. Mr. Simeon-Okraku offered the bereaved family his condolences and …

The 2025 edition of the “Save a Life” blood donation campaign saw 6,620 units of blood collected by the MTN Ghana Foundation. In all 16 regions, 42 blood donation centers participated in the exercise. This yearly event helps the National Blood Service and local hospitals deal with the severe blood …

A Koforidua High Court decision that held Akwatia Member of Parliament Ernest Yaw Kumi in contempt of court and issued a bench warrant for his arrest has been appealed by the Minority in Parliament. In addition to the appeal, the Caucus has asked that the court’s order be stayed while …

In the days that follow the creation of his Cabinet on Thursday, February 20, President Mahama is anticipated to speak to Parliament in his much awaited State of the Nation Address (SONA). The speech will give an honest evaluation of Ghana’s economic situation and lay out the current administration’s plan …

Although reports of intermittent outages, known as dumsor, have been made in some regions of the country, the government has reassured the people that it has secured sufficient fuel supply to support electricity generation. While acknowledging the recent power outages, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications, stressed …