Category: SOCIAL
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Final 2025 Payroll Audit: GES Directs Regional Heads to Prepare Affected Staff.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all Regional Directors to notify staff whose salaries were previously terminated during the 2025 nationwide payroll audit to prepare for a final verification exercise by the Ghana Audit Service. In a letter dated March 12, 2026, and signed by the Acting Deputy Director-General for Management Services, Smile…
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PURC Reduce Electricity Tariffs By 4.81% and Water By 3.06% From April 1.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a reduction in electricity and water tariffs effective from April 1, 2026, following its quarterly tariff review. Under the new adjustments, electricity tariffs will decrease by an average of 4.81%, while water tariffs will be reduced by 3.06% In a statement issued on Friday, March 13,…
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A teacher allegedly gives two pupils 60 lashes at Trinity Methodist Preparatory School at Egyaa in the Mfantseman Municipality
Two pupils aged 10 and 8 have allegedly been subjected to severe abuse by a teacher at Trinity Methodist Preparatory School at Egyaa in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region. According to the children’s father, Moses Barnabas, who spoke to Citi News, the teacher, identified only as Sir Ebenezer, allegedly flogged the two pupils,…
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‘Madara Sukudai’ cocktail may pose serious kidney and liver risks after lab tests kill rats within 24 hours.
National Security has launched a special operation to rid the streets of Kumasi of a popular toxic cocktail sold as a ‘heart cleanser.’ It comes as preliminary investigations by the Department of Pharmacology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) revealed the herbal concoction, known in Hausa as ‘Madara Sukudai’, contained substances…
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Spiritualist Arrested Over Suspected Murder of Woman in Awutu Senya
Police in the Central Region have arrested a man in his early twenties, identified as Horlali Alatusa, in connection with the suspected killing of a woman believed to be his girlfriend at Bentum in the Awutu Senya District. The suspect was apprehended after a farmer lodged a complaint about a strong and unpleasant odour coming…
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Narcotics Control Commission opens applications for cannabis cultivation and management licences.
The Narcotics Control Commission has officially opened applications for the cultivation and management of cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes, marking what authorities describe as a significant step toward developing a regulated cannabis industry. The move follows the launch of the national licensing regime on February 26, 2026, by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka…
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Only 1,000 recruited from 180,000 Immigration applicants.
Only 1,000 applicants will be recruited into the Ghana Immigration Service out of more than 180,000 young people who applied during the recent recruitment exercise, according to the Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka. Addressing a press briefing on Wednesday, March 11, to clarify issues surrounding recruitment into the security agencies, Mr. Muntaka said…
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National Security Arrests 5 Individuals Connected with Fake DV Plate Manufacturing and Distribution.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), in a joint operation with the National Security, arrested five suspects believed to be involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fake DV plates across the country. The five suspects who were picked up at Lapaz, Narhman, Tarkwa, and Kumasi have been arraigned before the court and are…
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Couple arrested for allegedly beheading newborn for ritual purposes in Awutu Bontrase.
The Awutu Bereku District Police Command, led by Superintendent Edmond Nyamekye, has arrested a couple for allegedly beheading their newborn baby and removing its left hand for suspected money rituals in Awutu Bontrase, in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region. The suspects, Abena Benewa, 22, and Bright Ashiao, 26, reportedly delivered the…
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Police Arrest Student Over Online Publication of Indecent (Obscene) Material.
Police Arrest Student Over Online Publication of Indecent (Obscene) Material. The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has arrested a 23-year-old student, Nhyira Papa Kojo Egyir Hayford, for publishing obscene material online, contrary to Section 280 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The arrest followed the…
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Veep Announces Review of School Discipline Framework to Tackle Student Misconduct.
Veep Announces Review of School Discipline Framework to Tackle Student Misconduct. Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has announced that the Ghana Education Service (GES) will review existing academy discipline frameworks as part of efforts to address student misconduct early and prevent situations from escalating. The Vice President made the announcement when she served as…
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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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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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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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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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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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What to do when you get something in your eye or receive an insect bite.
What to do when you get something in your eye or receive an insect bite. When you get something in your eye Got some dust in your eye? Or some other irritant like an eyelash or cigarette ash? You can use the following technique to help others as well as yourself. Before doing anything, make…
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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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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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