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Ablakwa slams Chief of Staff for ‘whitewashing’ ‘expired rice’ for SHS scandal

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has criticised the Chief of Staff, Frema Osei Opare for dismissing reports of ‘expired rice’ being distributed to Senior High Schools as untrue and propagandist. The MP argued that Chief of Staff’s comments, which sought to downplay the seriousness of the issue, were inappropriate and…

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Fenbo Foundation Leads Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening in Sissala East

Fenbo Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to women’s education and health empowerment, spearheaded a two-day breast cancer awareness and screening exercise in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region. This impactful initiative took place in the rural communities of Pieng and Challu, underscoring Fenbo Foundation’s mission to address pressing health challenges affecting women…

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US visa restriction policy aimed at protecting Ghana’s democracy – Twum-Barimah

Vice Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in Parliament Paul Twum-Barimah says the US Visa Restriction Policy is to support Ghana and restrict certain groups of people who are in a position to destabilize Ghana’s democracy in the coming election. The United States on Monday, October 28, 2024, announced a visa restriction policy for…

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Police and military assure public of reinforced security amid Bawku tensions

The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces have assured the public of their commitment to restoring peace and stability in Bawku, its surrounding areas, and along the Bolgatanga-Walewale-Tamale highway. In a press release issued on Sunday, the security agencies stated that joint Police and Military teams have been deployed across these areas to…

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NextGen infranco CEO has been found – Police

The Ghana Police Service says Mr. Tony Mintah, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of NextGen Infrance, has been found.  Police’s earlier statement indicated that the Chief Executive Officer of NextGen Infraco was allegedly taken away by unidentified individuals from the premises of the National Communication Authority (NCA) in Accra. However, the police update disclosed that Mr….

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NDC Plotting to Rig 2024 Elections Through Parliamentary Disruptions – Ahiagbah

A self-acclaimed businessman, Yahuza Osumanu, has been slapped with fresh charges by the state for allegedly attacking and robbing former Second Lady Mrs. Matilda Yaaba Amissah-Arthur and four others. This follows the accused’s previous plea of not guilty to 26 counts, which included 20 counts of robbery and six counts of money laundering. However, after…

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Okudzeto Ablakwa exposes $38.2m visa processing scandal at Foreign Affairs Ministry

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has raised concerns about a purported visa processing scandal involving Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. He alleges that the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration hastily signed a questionable contract for visa processing just weeks ahead of leaving office, raising eyebrows among various stakeholders. In a…

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GES releases 2024/25 academic calendar for Basic and Senior High Schools 

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the 2024/25 academic calendar for basic schools and Senior High Schools (SHS). The academic year begins on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, for all SHS, whereas, the current first-year students in transitional calendar schools will end their 2023/24 academic year on Monday, October 28, 2024, and be promoted to…

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