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President John Dramani Mahama has signed the Legal Education Reform Bill (2025) into law, dismantling a 66-year monopoly held by the Ghana School of Law over professional legal education in the country.

The Minority in Parliament has rejected the government’s claim that the ongoing power outages are solely due to the recent Akosombo substation fire, arguing the crisis is more widespread. They are therefore demanding a clear load-shedding timetable to help consumers better plan.

The Minority in Parliament has renewed calls for the removal of the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, arguing that ultimate responsibility for Ghana’s ongoing power challenges lies at the top of the sector’s leadership.

Coalition of Civil Society Organizations fires warning at President Mahama to keep his hands off OSP or risk losing next election.

President John Dramani Mahama has said that the recent electricity outages in parts of Ghana are not a return of the prolonged power crisis known as “dumsor”, but are necessary to improve supply.

Fears of senior high schools shutting down are mounting just weeks before the WASSCE, as food shortages hit campuses nationwide.

The CEO of COMAC, Dr Riverson Oppong, has challenged government’s narrative on recent fuel price reductions, insisting the so-called relief is not coming from state intervention but from pressure on industry players.

Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference reinforce demand for the anti-LGBTQI bill as they send strong caution to government.

Global oil prices plunge hours after the USA and Iran announced a two weeks ceasefire to temporarily halt the war which had led to escalating oil prices.

Government prepares to engage GPRTU over a proposal to increase intra-city fares.

Newly passed Legal Education Bill faces backlash with a former council of state member accusing Government of sidestepping key stakeholders in pushing the law through Parliament.

Ghana’s inflation rate continued its downward trend in March 2026, falling to 3.2%, according to the latest data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

Tensions have escalated in the Nkwanta South Municipality following the killing of three individuals linked to the ongoing local conflict.

Public Accounts Committee begins probe into Ghc8.1b fraudulent request flagged in Ghc68b arrears special audit report from Finance Ministry.

Ghana’s healthcare crisis deepening, with doctors warning they’re increasingly unable to respond adequately to emergencies due to inadequate infrastructure and chronic bed shortages.

Government gives firm assurance of no fuel shortage despite global crude deplete and rising prices as the National Petroleum Authority says Ghana has 6 to 7 weeks supply of petrol and diesel

President Mahama’s directive to double security recruitment over a 4-year period falls flat with minority MPs, who argue it’s a band-aid solution to the country’s unemployment crisis.

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Minority demands immediate dissolution of ongoing security recruitment, as they demand by-partisan parliamentary probe into the process.

Parliament has referred a special audit report on GH¢68.7 billion in government arrears and payables to PAC for investigation after the exercise uncovered suspected irregularities, falsified records and questionable payment claims.

Fuel consumers warned to brace for a sharp increase in ex-pump prices of fuel in the next pricing window as crude oil prices surge past $100-a-barrel.

The acting Director of Elections for the NDC, Mahdi Gibril, has attributed the low voter turnout in the recent Ayawaso East by-election to demographic factors, perceptions surrounding the party’s primaries and allegations that emerged during the internal contest.

Rising tensions in the Middle East have heightened fears of fresh fuel price increases in Ghana, as global oil markets react to potential supply disruptions.