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June 19, 2025

Education Minister Unveils Six Key Reforms In Mahama’s Education Agenda At Mid-Year Briefing

Ghana’s Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has presented six significant policy updates under President John Dramani Mahama’s education agenda, reinforcing government’s commitment to a modern, inclusive, and student-centred educational system. Speaking during a mid-year press briefing held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Jubilee House, the Minister highlighted wide-ranging reforms covering digital access […]

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WAEC Defends King Paluta’s ‘Aseda’ Question In 2025 BECE Creative Arts Paper

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has justified its decision to include a question based on the hit song “Aseda” by Ghanaian rapper King Paluta in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The question appeared in Section B of the Creative Arts and Music paper and asked students to identify two social issues addressed

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Government Prioritizes Drainage Improvement To Tackle Rising Floods

The Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, says government is intensifying efforts to tackle Ghana’s recurring flood problems through improved drainage systems and sustainable solutions. Addressing Parliament, the Minister noted that recent floods in Greater Accra, Ashanti, Northern, Western, and Volta Regions were triggered by excessive rainfall and poor urban planning.

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Court Rejects Ken Ofori-Atta’s Injunction Against Special Prosecutor And Imposes GH₵5,000 Cost

A Human Rights Court in Accra has dismissed a request by former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to stop the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him wanted. The court ruled on Wednesday, June 18, that the injunction application failed to meet the legal requirements for an interlocutory injunction and ordered Ofori-Atta to pay

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Over 500,000 Tramadol Pills Seized At Tema Port In Major Drug Smuggling Bust

Authorities at Ghana’s Tema Port have seized over 500,000 high-strength Tramadol pills in a major crackdown on illegal drug imports. The consignment, concealed within cargo linked to Hayaq Logistics, was intercepted by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Customs Division in what officials describe as one of the largest pharmaceutical busts in recent times.

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Shirley Frimpong-Manso Criticizes Ghanaian Media’s Obsession With Tyler Perry’s ‘Straw’

Renowned Ghanaian filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso has expressed her disappointment in the Ghanaian media for giving overwhelming attention to Tyler Perry’s latest movie Straw, while ignoring homegrown films. In a recent interview, she questioned why her own work doesn’t receive the same level of hype and support. “Why are we talking about Tyler Perry’s movie when

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UK Bans South Africa’s Julius Malema Over Support For Hamas And Racial Comments

South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been barred from entering the United Kingdom after being labeled “non-conducive to the public good” by the UK Home Office. According to an official letter released by Malema’s party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the decision was linked to his vocal support for Hamas and controversial public statements

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Makola Onion Seller’s GHC2 Million Lawsuit Against Telecel Sparks National Debate On Privacy Rights And Corporate Accountability

In a compelling turn of events that has ignited public debate and brought legal and ethical questions to the fore, Madam Faustina Djagbele Abbey, an onion seller at the bustling Makola Market in Accra, has filed a GH¢2 million lawsuit against Telecel Ghana. The suit, lodged at the High Court on May 23, 2025, accuses

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A Tense Theatre Of Justice: Minority Leader’s Personal Jabs Spark Uproar During Vetting Of Justice Hafisata Ameleboba

What was meant to be a constitutional exercise in oversight and institutional integrity took a controversial turn during the parliamentary vetting of Justice Hafisata Ameleboba when the Minority Leader of Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, was accused of veering off the bounds of professional interrogation into personal and politically charged territory. The session, held by

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