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Obasanjo Announces Launch of Accra Reset Secretariat at G20

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has delivered a historic address at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, formally announcing the commencement of the Accra Reset’s interim Secretariat in Ghana. He…

New Electricity and Water Tariff Increases Announced by PURC

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved new electricity and water tariff increments to take effect from January 1, 2026. The adjustments follow the conclusion of the 2026–2030 Multi-Year…

Ghana Launches Net Metering Web Portal for Renewable Energy Tracking

Ghana has officially launched a national net metering web application in Accra, marking a major step toward improving the monitoring and growth of renewable energy installations across the country. The…

Devastating Impact of Storm and Fire at Asuofua D/A Cluster School

The Asuofua D/A Cluster of Schools in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region has been struck by a double tragedy after a rainstorm and a fire outbreak…

Deposed Guinea-Bissau Leader Flees to Senegal as Military Tightens Grip After Coup

Background of the Crisis In a dramatic turn of events, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the ousted president of Guinea-Bissau, has fled to Senegal following his release by military officers who removed…

Ghana Condemns Military Coup in Guinea-Bissau: A Call for Democratic Restoration

Ghana has strongly criticized the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, describing the action as an unlawful seizure of power and a serious threat to democratic governance in the region. In a…

Haruna Iddrisu Warns: Students Using Gov’t Tablets for Porn Instead of Learning

Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has raised alarm over growing reports that some students are using government-issued learning tablets to access inappropriate content, including pornography. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, November…

President Mahama Extends IGP’s Tenure by Two Years

President John Dramani Mahama has approved a two-year extension for Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu, following a recommendation from the Police Council. The extension, effective from 28th December…

CAGD Suspends Allowances for Government Employees Due to Payroll Issues

The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has temporarily suspended two categories of allowances for certain government employees, particularly those in the education sector, following a technical fault that affected the…

Zijin Golden Ridge Pledges Sustainable Mining and Community Development

Zijin Golden Ridge Limited recently hosted a media soiree at New Abirem in the Eastern Region, bringing together journalists from multiple outlets to strengthen relations and provide updates on the…