The Akyem Oda Community Health Nursing Training College held its second graduation at Oda during which 450 graduates were presented with certificates. The graduates comprised 250 students in public health nursing, 175 students in certificate nursing and 25 midwives. Addressing the graduates, the college principal, Jones Abekah-Baah, urged them to strive to uphold the highest…
On October 17, 2024, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, declared four parliamentary seats vacant, citing Article 97(1)(g) of the 1992 Constitution. The decision, which affects both New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament, has sparked widespread debate. At the heart of the matter is whether this ruling aligns with…
The Minority Caucus on Health has expressed serious concern over the suspension of emergency and outpatient services at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, as announced in a statement by the Doctors Association of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH). The doctors cited a hostile working environment, lack of basic medical supplies, and what they described as insults to their…
Former Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Ibrahim Bashiru, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rally behind former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him as the party’s best hope of reclaiming power in the 2028 general elections. Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Alhaji…
President Donald Trump announced the termination of Dr. Anthony Fauci‘s taxpayer-funded security detail during a press conference on January 24, 2025. This decision affects the $15 million security arrangement that had been in place through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for Fauci, who previously served as the Chief Medical Advisor to the President. Trump confirmed…
The Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Atanga, has reaffirmed the government’s support to the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II-led mediation team in resolving the protracted chieftaincy conflict in Bawku. He made the statement while addressing congregants at the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration grounds in Bolgatanga, on Monday, March 31, 2025. The minister indicated that solving the conflict…
The Dr. Hilla Limann Park will host another exciting fixture on Sunday, November 16, 2025, as Hilla Stars FC begin their 2025/26 Division II League campaign against Real 24 Hours FC. For Hilla Stars, this marks their first appearance of the season after sitting out Matchday 1. The team will be eager to make a…
The bodies of three U.S. soldiers who went missing during a military training exercise in Lithuania have been recovered from a peat bog, the U.S. Army confirmed on Monday. Efforts to locate a fourth soldier are ongoing near the city of Pabradė, close to the Belarusian border. The soldiers, part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat…
Carlo Ancelotti said Kylian Mbappé “has the possibility” to match Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy at Real Madrid after the forward equalled Ronaldo’s goal tally in his debut season at the club. Mbappé scored twice in Madrid’s 3-2 comeback win against Leganés at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, making it 33 goals in all competitions so far this season. Ronaldo also scored 33 goals…
The Member of Parliament for Bolga Central, Isaac Adongo, has criticised the country’s audit and accountability framework, declaring, “I’ve never had confidence in the kind of system we are operating.” Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, July 26, in response to the recent Auditor General’s report, Mr Adongo characterised the current setup as a scheme that merely…
