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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has dismissed reports suggesting plans to change its parliamentary leadership, insisting that no discussions have taken place regarding the replacement of Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and his team. The party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, said the NPP remained satisfied with the current leadership of the Minority Caucus and had not considered any reshuffle. Speaking …

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has arrested six staff members and terminated the appointments of seven others over alleged extortion during the free Ghana Card registration exercise for children aged six to 14 at the Galaka registration centre in the Upper East Region. In a statement, the Authority said the six staff members were arrested by the Bawku West District …

Residents of La have staged a demonstration to protest the demolition of structures at La Pleasure Beach, urging the government to intervene and help restore the livelihoods of traders and workers affected by the exercise. The demonstration, dubbed “Aaagbe Wɔ Demo,” was organised by the Ga-Dangme Progressive Front to express residents’ dissatisfaction with the demolition and its impact on individuals …

Construction on Section One of the Accra-Tema Motorway and Extensions Project has reached 53 per cent completion, with work progressing on road pavement, drainage systems, bridges and other critical infrastructure. The US$339 million project is aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving urban mobility and strengthening trade connectivity along one of Ghana’s busiest transport corridors. The project is being implemented in …

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has assured Ghanaians that the country has put measures in place to prevent and respond to a possible Ebola outbreak, urging the public to remain calm. Speaking during a visit to Kotoka International Airport on Wednesday, October 28, he outlined a range of preparedness measures, including thermal scanners, electronic health declaration forms, laboratory testing and …

President John Dramani Mahama has pointed to inadequate transport infrastructure across Africa as a key challenge preventing countries on the continent from fully benefiting from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He said poor road networks connecting neighbouring countries, limited railway links and insufficient port facilities continued to hinder efficient trade across the continent, despite efforts to create a …

Story by Isaac Mortey A developmental pediatrician is raising an alarm over what she says is a growing number of 15-year-olds being admitted to universities. He has urged education authorities to act before the practice becomes entrenched. Dr. Brew, who specializes in child development, said she noticed the trend this year. She is familiar with the competencies designed for learners …

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has won the Public Sector PR Organisation of the Year award for the second consecutive time at the IPR Ghana Excellence Awards. Organised by the Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Ghana, the award recognises the Ministry’s commitment to transparent communication, effective stakeholder engagement and innovative public relations practices. The ceremony, held in Koforidua in …

Public sector workers are expected to receive a 9% increase in their total remuneration from January 1, 2027, following an agreement between the government and Organised Labour. The agreed adjustment consists of an 8-percentage-point increase in base pay, alongside a 1-percentage-point allocation towards conditions of service. The agreement was announced on Wednesday by the Secretary-General of Organised Labour, Joshua Ansah, …

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has announced plans to consider initiating a vote of censure against Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over an alleged scandal linked to an evacuation exercise conducted several months ago. The Caucus said the proposed action was aimed at promoting accountability and protecting the integrity of public office. In a statement, the Minority indicated that …