COVID-19 resurgence: UG management suspends all social activities on campus, lectures to continue

Management of the University of Ghana (UG) has suspended all social gatherings on campus following a resurgence of an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, known as Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases within the university community. The move follows an earlier announcement on Monday, June 23, 2025, confirming new suspected and confirmed COVID-19 cases on campus….

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Bawumia pledges free university for children of cocoa farmers

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced a groundbreaking plan to provide free university education for the children of cocoa farmers. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement in Jakobu, Ashanti Region, Dr. Bawumia outlined the government’s intention to utilize funds currently allocated for cocoa scholarships at the Senior High School level…

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Akufo-Addo reaffairms commitment to end galamsey

President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to end illegal mining (galamsey) in response to growing concerns from Organised Labour. This comes after Organised Labour called off their planned nationwide strike which was scheduled for October 10 after demanding immediate government action to halt illegal mining in forest reserves and water bodies. In a press statement…

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I would have transformed Ghana to Dubai with your $11.5 billion loan – Mahama to NPP gov’t

Presidential Candidate of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has lashed out at the government for what he described as misappropriation of a $11.5 billion loan facility for developmental programs during their tenure in office. He claimed that such funds under his leadership as president could have been used for tangible…

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Otto Addo held individual talks with Black Stars players after disappointing results against Sudan

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has confirmed that he has conducted individual discussions with Black Stars players following their disappointing 0-0 draw and 2-0 defeat to Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. These setbacks have placed the team in a challenging position as they strive to secure a spot in the…

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Political violence drove me out of Odododiodioo – Nii Lante Vanderpuye

National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has revealed that persistent political violence was a key factor in his decision not to contest election in the Odododiodioo constituency. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Thursday, July 17, the former Member of Parliament for Odododiodioo disclosed that his 12-year…

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