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President Mahama directs Buffer Stock to procure local rice for all schools.
President Mahama directs Buffer Stock to procure local rice for all schools. President John Dramani Mahama has directed that the procurement of rice for schools across the country be centralised to ensure the consistent purchase and distribution of locally produced rice. The directive follows reports that several schools continue to procure imported rice for feeding…
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Estonia Work Visa: Application Process and Requirements.
Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel. Estonia Work Visa: Application Process and Requirements. The high-tech, well-developed European nation, Estonia, has become the perfect place where specialized expertise and foreign employees are willing to look to find good employment opportunities within the European Union. Estonia has cutting-edge infrastructure, a virtual financial system, and high living standards,…
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Three Nigerian doctors suspended over Chimamanda Adichie’s son’s death.
Three Nigerian doctors suspended over Chimamanda Adichie’s son’s death. Nigeria’s medical council has provisionally suspended the director of a private hospital and two other doctors following the death of the 21-month-old son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Nkanu Adichie-Esege, one of the twins, died on 7 January after complications arose during preparatory medical procedures…
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How to Apply for Individual or Group Visits to the Parliament of Ghana.
How to Apply for Individual or Group Visits to the Parliament of Ghana. The Parliament of Ghana is open to visitors all year round from Monday to Friday. Visitors are welcome to watch proceedings from the public gallery. The gallery is usually open to the public from Tuesday to Friday when the House sits. You…
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NIA Announces Revised Charges (Fees) for Ghana Card Services Following Parliamentary Approval
NIA Announces Revised Charges (Fees) for Ghana Card Services Following Parliamentary Approval. The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced new fees for Ghana Card services, with first-time adult (below 25 years) registration at GH¢30 and card replacement at GH¢200 at the NIA District Office, effective February 2, 2026. In a statement issued on Monday, January…
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42 Female Beneficiaries of National Apprenticeship Programme Pregnant and Drop Out
42 Female Beneficiaries of National Apprenticeship Programme Pregnant and Drop Out The Central Regional Coordinator for the National Apprenticeship Programme, Ebenezer Abeiku Essien, has revealed that 42 female beneficiaries in the Central Region became pregnant and dropped out of the programme within nine months of its launch—a development he described as deeply concerning. Speaking during…
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US Embassy Opens 2,000 More Visa Slots Over the Next Two Weeks for B1/B2 Travelers.
US Embassy Opens 2,000 More Visa Slots Over the Next Two Weeks for B1/B2 Travelers The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has announced the release of over 2,000 additional visa appointment slots over the next two weeks for B1/B2 travelers. According to the embassy, the new slots are intended for individuals planning business trips, visiting family,…
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A 38-year-old teacher and a farmer died in separate suspected suicides in Central Region
A 38-year-old teacher and a farmer died in separate suspected suicides in Central Region A basic school teacher and a farmer have reportedly died in separate incidents in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central Region, in cases police suspect to be suicides. The teacher, Emmanuel Quainoo, 38, of Faith Academy Basic School, had recently…
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Aggrey Memorial SHS Denies Police Claim of Assault on ADISCO Student.
Aggrey Memorial SHS Denies Police Claim of Assault on ADISCO Student. The Headmistress of Aggrey Memorial A.M.E Zion Senior High School (SHS), Dorothy Adentwi-Hayford, has described as false a police statement alleging that students at the school assaulted a student of Adisadel College. The Ghana Police Service, in a statement dated February 24, 2026, said…
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Next Gen Infraco gets NCA clearance to launch full commercial 5G network.
Next Gen Infraco gets NCA clearance to launch full commercial 5G network. Next Gen Infraco (NGIC) has revealed that it has received formal clearance from the National Communications Authority (NCA) to launch full commercial wholesale 4G and 5G operations, a move that positions Ghana to accelerate its national digital infrastructure rollout. The clearance confirms that…
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Government to begin enrollment for affordable homes under the National Homeownership Fund (NHF).
Government to begin enrollment for affordable homes under the National Homeownership Fund (NHF). The government has announced its readiness to begin enrolling prospective homeowners into affordable housing units under the National Homeownership Fund (NHF). The initiative forms part of the government’s broader strategy to expand access to affordable housing and reduce the country’s housing shortfall,…
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A 32-Year-Old Woman Sentenced to Two Years’ Imprisonment for Church Theft.
A 32-Year-Old Woman Sentenced to Two Years’ Imprisonment for Church Theft. An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 32-year-old unemployed woman to two years’ imprisonment for unlawfully entering a church premises at the 48 Engineer Barracks at Teshie in the Greater Accra Region and stealing assorted items. The convict, Amanda Pascal, pleaded guilty to charges…
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Friday 6th March declared public holiday
Friday 6th March declared public holiday. The Ministry of the Interior has declared Friday, March 6, 2026, a statutory public holiday to mark Ghana’s Independence Day celebration. In a press release issued on March 2, 2026, the sector minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announced that the day should be observed as a public holiday across the country.…
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20% SALARY TOP-UP FOR TEACHERS WHO ACCEPT POSTINGS TO RURAL AREAS.
20% SALARY TOP-UP FOR TEACHERS WHO ACCEPT POSTINGS TO RURAL AREAS. Deputy Education Minister, Clement Apaak, has announced a 20% salary top-up for teachers who accept postings to rural and deprived communities. Dr. Apaak disclosed this during a courtesy call by top awardees of the Basic Education Certificate Examination, stressing the government’s determination to bridge…
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Several students hospitalised following an accident on their return from an inter-circuit sports tournament at Adokwanta.
Several students hospitalised following an accident on their return from an inter-circuit sports tournament at Adokwanta. A day of celebration and sporting rivalry has ended in a horrific tragedy in the Krachi East Municipality, after a vehicle transporting dozens of students from the Inter-Circuit Sports Tournament was involved in a violent accident. As of Saturday…
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Principal of Nalerugu Nurses and Midwifery College has Been Suspended Due to Unauthorized Admissions.
Principal of Nalerugu Nurses and Midwifery College has Been Suspended Due to Unauthorized Admissions. The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Principal of the Nurses and Midwifery Training College in Nalerigu in the North East region. The decision comes after preliminary investigations revealed instances of unauthorised admissions at…
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Ashanti Super Zonals: Six students from the Islamic Senior High School arrested for alleged violence.
Ashanti Super Zonals: Six students from the Islamic Senior High School arrested for alleged violence. Six students from the Islamic Senior High School have been arrested for allegedly stoning students of Kumasi High School at the Ashanti Regional Super Zonals event at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Speaking to Citi News in Kumasi, Samuel Otto,…
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WAEC releases 2025 Private Candidate WASSCE results
WAEC releases 2025 Private Candidate WASSCE results. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results for 41,767 candidates who sat the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates – Second Series. Of the candidates, 20,036 were male and 24,501 females, including 16 visually impaired and seven hearing-impaired candidates. A…
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Parents and Teachers petition for removal of Anloga Education Director.
Parents and Teachers petition for removal of Anloga Education Director. Parents, teachers, and other education stakeholders in Anloga have petitioned for the removal of the District Education Director, Dominic Dzanado, over what they describe as mismanagement and abuse of office. The action follows growing concerns about the handling of examination processes, the collection and use…
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Government Begins Process for Nationwide SIM Re-Registration Exercise
Government Begins Process for Nationwide SIM Re-Registration Exercise. The government has announced the commencement of processes for a nationwide SIM card re-registration exercise, following Cabinet deliberations. The announcement was made by the Minister for Communication, Innovations, and Digital Technologies, Samuel Nartey George, during a keynote address at the 2026 Data Protection Commission Conference. According to…
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Guidelines for Media Coverage of H. E. John Dramani Mahama’s State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27.
Guidelines for Media Coverage of H. E. John Dramani Mahama’s State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27. On Friday, February 27, 2026, H. E. John Dramani Mahama will address Parliament, a Message on the State of the Nation Address in line with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution. As a result, Parliament has…
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41 people injured in bee attack at Daavi Blessed Police Station, Gomoa East.
41 people injured in bee attack at Daavi Blessed Police Station, Gomoa East. One person is in critical condition, while 40 others, including four police officers, sustained injuries after a swarm of bees attacked Daavi Blessed Police Station at Gomoa Amoada Junction in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region. Reports indicate that the…
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Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) interdicts five customs officers over suspected transit cargo breaches.
Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) interdicts five customs officers over suspected transit cargo breaches. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has interdicted five officers of its Customs Division with immediate effect, pending the outcome of an internal investigation into suspected procedural breaches involving transit cargo. The decision follows preliminary findings from an enforcement operation conducted on February…
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Alleged Robbery and Assault on Adisadel College Student: The Ghana Police Service Confirms the Arrest of Six Juvenile Suspects.
Alleged Robbery and Assault on Adisadel College Student: The Ghana Police Service Confirms the Arrest of Six Juvenile Suspects. Ghana Police Service confirms the arrest of six juvenile suspects over the alleged assault and robbery of an Adisadel College final-year student following the inter-colleges sports festival in Cape Coast. On 20/02/2026 at 7:30 pm, the…
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Thailand Announced 60 Day Visa-free entry for Indian Citizens & New Destination Thailand Program.
Thailand Announced 60 Day Visa-free entry for Indian Citizens & New Destination Thailand Program. Thailand has delivered major visa news that is set to reshape travel, remote work, and long-stay opportunities for Indian passport holders. In a sweeping visa overhaul approved by the Thai Cabinet, Indian visitors can now enter Thailand visa-free for up to…
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Three arrested over Obrachire student assault.
Three arrested over Obrachire student assault. The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed the arrest of three students involved in an attack on a pupil of Obrachire Senior High Technical School during the district inter-school’s athletics competition by students of the Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS). The GES confirmed the update in an interview with…
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GES Suspends Inter-Schools Sports Competitions in Central Region.
GES Suspends Inter-Schools Sports Competitions in Central Region. The Central Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the immediate suspension of all zonal inter-school sporting activities among Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) in the region following violent incidents during recent competitions. The regional directorate, in a statement…
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Group of SHS Students Allegedly Assault Night Security Guard at Berekum Senior High School (BESS).
Group of SHS Students Allegedly Assault Night Security Guard at Berekum Senior High School (BESS). A night security guard who was allegedly assaulted by a group of students of the Berekum Senior High School (BESS) in the Bono Region has appealed for expeditious police investigations and to serve him justice. Kwame Ernest, in an interview…
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Bursar of Ghanata SHS arrested for alleged diversion of student food supplies.
Bursar of Ghanata SHS arrested for alleged diversion of student food supplies. The bursar of Ghanata Senior High School (SHS), Lamisi Sarah, has been arrested for the alleged diversion of food supplies intended for students. The arrest was confirmed by the Member of Parliament for Shai-Osudoku and Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo. According to…
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Obrachire SHS Student Hospitalised After Assault at District Games.
Obrachire SHS Student Hospitalised After Assault at District Games. The District Schools Athletics Games, organised to promote youth talent and sportsmanship, turned violent after a student of Obrachire Senior High Technical School was assaulted by students of the Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS). According to Citi FM Central Regional Correspondent Akwasi Addo, the incident occurred…
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