The Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari II, has waded into the ongoing strike by doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) by dispatching a high-powered delegation to mediate and urge a return to work. The delegation, led by Zangbalun Naa Dr. Yakubu II, Chief of the Zangbalun Traditional Area, met separately with management of…
At just 13 years old, Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise has earned a spot as one of the youngest undergraduates at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). With an outstanding A1 in five subjects, including Physics and Mathematics, in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Melchizedek’s choice to pursue a bachelor’s degree…
The Majority has requested that the Speaker of Parliament reconvene the House before the end of November. In a memo to the Speaker, Alexander Afenyo-Markin stated that this would enable the House to consider some critical matters essential to the government’s operations. “I must emphasise, respectfully, that these are high-priority businesses for Government,” the legislator…
Ghana’s transport sector may soon see increased use of digital technologies as government officials open discussions with ride-hailing company Yango on potential partnerships. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, emphasized that while technology integration will be encouraged, operational authority will remain firmly under the Ministry of Transport. “We will ensure…
The Chairman of the Greater Accra Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, Jefferson Asare, has called for an urgent overhaul and strengthening of internal security protocols in public health facilities. Speaking on The Big Issue on Saturday, August 23, he stressed that while nurses are not demanding the permanent deployment of police officers, there must be reliable and…
In a monumental development, the Japanese Embassy and the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District Assembly today 28th February, 2024 signed a grant in Accra to construct a vital Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound at Kenkelee . This initiative marks a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare accessibility and bolstering community well-being in the district. The District Chief…
Former Minister for Railway Development, Joe Ghartey, has been invited by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) for questioning regarding the controversial Ghana Sky Train project. Sources indicate that Ghartey, who served as Minister from 2017 to 2021, is being questioned as part of ongoing investigations into the feasibility and financial dealings of the ambitious urban…
A coalition of more than 490 youth organizers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), including both substantive and deputy youth organizers from across Ghana, has declared its firm and unwavering support for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the party’s presidential primary scheduled for January 2026. The declaration came during a strategic meeting…
The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, has filed a certiorari and prohibition application at the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn his contempt of court conviction issued on 19th February 2025. The conviction, delivered by Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amadehe of the Koforidua High Court, also resulted in a bench warrant for Kumi’s arrest…
In a colorful display of rich Sissala culture, the Tumu Traditional Council has adopted the Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Mr. Julius Neequaye Kotey, as a son and prince of Tumu, crowning him with the title “)aah£Maglin”—which translates to “Leave a Legacy.” The installation, which preceded the official commissioning of…
