Adom Kasiebo

President John Mahama has been awarded two honorary doctorate degrees by Russian universities. The President, who pursued postgraduate studies in Russia nearly four decades ago, said his return to the university brought a sense of nostalgia

Seven families of girls allegedly sexually abused by the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) are preparing to press charges against him, amid reports of threats, intimidation and attempts to blackmail those seeking justice

National Democratic Congress (NDC) has assured its members that allegations of vote-buying during the party’s constituency executive elections will be thoroughly investigated. The party has warned that it will not tolerate practices that undermine the integrity of its internal electoral process

Ghana Education Service (GES) says continuing students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) are expected to return to school next week, following a temporary closure that began in August

Tension has flared in Nkawkaw, in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region, following a confrontation between some timber and sawmill operators and officials believed to be from the Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD) of the Forestry Commission

Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has assured that her Ministry will collaborate with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to enforce laws against illegal mining activities that are negatively affecting legitimate mining operations in the Eastern Region

National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reversed its directive asking embattled Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to withdraw from the constituency chairmanship race, allowing him to contest

National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, to withdraw his bid for the party’s Juaben Constituency Chairmanship or face disqualification

Petrol and diesel prices are expected to decline in the second pricing window of October, offering some relief to motorists and businesses after successive increases in fuel prices

Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has urged Ghanaians to take advantage of available tax reliefs, noting that many taxpayers miss out on these benefits due to a lack of awareness.

Ghana Police Service has confirmed details surrounding the death of a 14-year-old Junior High School student at Mpraeso Amanfrom in the Kwahu area of the Eastern Region. According to Keziah Mirekua, the girl was pregnant, and her mother allegedly arranged an abortion and warned her not to disclose it to anyone.

Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akando, has called for a fundamental shift in global health governance, insisting that countries must have a leading role in shaping health policies rather than relying on external partners to determine their priorities

Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the expenditure reported by the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Minority claims that 33% of the funds allocated for the exercise remain unaccounted for and is calling for a proper audit

Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has urged transport union executives and commercial drivers to strengthen discipline and accountability as the festive season approaches.

Residents of Ohwimase, Gyimakyi, Anwiaso, and other nearby communities in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region are appealing for improved access to quality healthcare.

Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Naa Odoley Sowah, has revealed that a committee is expected to be set up by early next week to determine how persons whose businesses and properties were affected by the recent demolition at La Pleasure Beach in Accra should be compensated

President John Dramani Mahama has granted a presidential pardon to 863 convicted persons in commemoration of Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary.

Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has opposed a proposal to amend the Constitution to extend the presidential term from four years to five years.

President of the Breast Society of Ghana, Josephine Nsaful, has urged women not to wait until they notice changes or symptoms in their breasts before going to the hospital for screening

Following the Auditor-General’s report on the National Petroleum Authority, which states that five out of 10 fuel tankers operate without valid licences and proper tracking, Chairman of the Tanker Drivers Association, Alabi Sunday, has dismissed claims that tanker drivers operate without valid driving licences

Member of Parliament for Old Tafo and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has accused Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku of destroying Ghana football

.A new traffic arrangement for Ayalolo buses starts TODAY, September 29. on the Amasaman–Accra, Adenta–Accra and Kasoa–Accra corridors.

Early morning news bulletin in Akan

The debate over the 8% fare increase is raising concerns on both sides. Drivers say the increase is not enough to cover the rising cost of fuel and other vehicle expenses, while passengers argue that the increase is already too high and is putting additional pressure on their daily budgets.

Parents of 71 Ghanaian medical graduates stranded in Cuba are appealing to the government for their immediate and unified evacuation to Ghana. They say the graduates have been stranded for about two months after completing their studies, with only two reportedly evacuated so far. The parents are also calling on the government to pay the graduates’ five-year allowance arrears ahead of their licensi...