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Two Pupils Killed, 40 Others Injured in School Bus Crash at Assin Kwafokrom Two pupils of Alice Elites Academy, a preparatory school at Assin Edubiase in the Assin South District of the Central Region, have lost their lives in a tragic road accident involving a school bus. The deceased, a boy and a girl, age ranges 3 and 5 were …

Landowners and shop owners at Kobeng, near Tweneboa Kodua Basic School in Abuakwa, staged a peaceful demonstration this morning over plans by the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipal Assembly to use their school park for a 24-Hour Economy Market. The aggrieved residents, including mechanics, tailors, hairdressers, food vendors, and young sportsmen, wore red attire and marched through some principal streets. They …

Earlier today, Hon. Boakye Agyarko met with the Eastern Regional Executive Committee at the Regional Party Office as part of his ongoing consultations with party stakeholders following his decision to contest for the position of National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). As a proud son of the region, he used the occasion to formally seek the blessings and …

The Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has praised Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for his handling of the economy, urging Parliament and the public to back him as Ghana begins a new IMF engagement. Commenting on Dr. Forson’s statement on Ghana’s Programme Monitoring with Board Involvement, or PCI, Iddrisu told the House that IMF and World Bank statistics remain …

Hon Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has challenged government claims that Ghana has fully exited the International Monetary Fund, arguing that a new agreement signed in April 2026 keeps the country under IMF supervision. Contributing to debate on the Finance Minister’s statement on Ghana’s new engagement with the IMF, Oppong Nkrumah told Parliament that the April …

The Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has effectively invalidated the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, and have called on both sides of the House to revisit the Bill over concerns about procedural irregularities during its final approval. Delivering a statement on the floor of Parliament today, Mr. Bagbin said the …

The Pan African Parliament has formally requested that the Government of Ghana facilitate the provision of ministerial-level benefits for Hon. Dr. Agyeman Rawlings in her capacity as Vice President of the continental legislative body. In a communication addressed to the Speaker of Parliament, the Pan African Parliament noted that Dr. Rawlings currently enjoys ministerial status not only in her host …

Scores of residents in Kyebi Zongo, Pano and Mines Electoral Area in the Eastern Region are living in fear as persistent flooding continues to ravage their community. They blame the situation on illegal mining activities, indiscriminate waste disposal, and a narrow tunnel culvert that cannot handle the volume of water during heavy rains. The residents say they have reported the …

At least 15 people have been confirmed dead following a devastating road crash on the Peki–Asikuma Highway in the Volta Region. The accident, which occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2 involved two commercial vehicles carrying a total of 40 passengers. Several others sustained injuries in the collision and are currently receiving treatment at various  health facilities. Personnel of …

Asokwa Circuit Court 2, presided over by Her Honour Vida Achiaa Yeboah, has granted bail to Hamisu Ibrahim, Ashanti Regional Secretary of GPRTU. He is standing trial for alleged attempted murder of Regional Chairman Sumaila Boakye during GPRTU’s election of new executives in Kumasi. Mr. Ibrahim met the bail conditions set by the court. They include a GH₵50,000 bond with …

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has reiterated the institution’s commitment to supporting government efforts to combat illegal mining activities destroying the country’s forest reserves and water bodies. According to him, the GoldBod has procured ten speed boats which will be handed over to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to help …

A community celebration turned into a scene of violence and panic on Friday when police officers shot and disarmed an armed suspect during a tense standoff at the Agona Amenfi Chief’s Palace in theAmenfi Central District of the Western Region. The suspect, identified as a local royal, was reportedly wearing traditional protective charms and wielding a machete when he attacked …

A controversial ‘quarantine’ system implemented by the authorities of Kumasi Academy (KUMACA) has sparked outrage among parents and left over sixty (60) final-year students traumatized in the middle of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The affected students have reportedly been stripped of their boarding status (de-boardinized) and are being forced to write their external examinations in …

Modesta Impact Initiative, a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving lives and transforming communities through outreach programs, health services, education, and women empowerment, continues to make a significant impact across various communities in Ghana. Guided by its slogan, “Impacting Today, Transforming Tomorrow,” the organization has consistently demonstrated its commitment to supporting vulnerable groups and creating opportunities for a better future. Through …

The Inspector-General of Police’s (IGPs) special Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) has arrested seven suspects in connection with the stealing of three unregistered Hyundai Elantra and Sonata. On 25th May 2026, CVET received a report regarding the theft of an unregistered blue Hyundai Elantra from its owner at Nkawkaw. Following the report, the team initiated a digital and intelligence-led …