In a landmark announcement during the 50th-anniversary celebration of the National Service Scheme (NSS) held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo unveiled his government’s commitment to transform the NSS into an authoritative body. This ambitious initiative is set to redefine the role of the NSS …

Executives and members of the Coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS), a leading Civil Society Organization working in the field of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Freda Akosua Prempeh, the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), at her ministry …

In a significant development, the United Kingdom branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially declared its unwavering support for Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia as the preferred candidate to lead the party in the upcoming 2024 general elections. This announcement follows a closed-door meeting held on August 25, 2023, in …

  In a recent statement issued by the Academic Affairs Directorate of the University of Ghana, Legon, a significant decision has been made regarding the academic standing of continuing students. According to the university’s regulations, students with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) below 1.0 will be withdrawn from the …

Belgian football sensation Eden Hazard has bid farewell to the beautiful game, officially announcing his retirement from professional football at the age of 32. Hazard’s illustrious career, marked by dazzling skills and a trove of trophies, was ultimately marred by persistent injuries.   The winger’s time at Real Madrid was …

The latest data released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the IMF/World Bank meetings in Morocco on October 10, 2023, paints a more positive picture for Ghana’s economic growth in 2024, despite the challenges it has faced in recent times.   According to the IMF’s projections, Ghana is expected …

Dr. Anthony Nsiah Asare, the President’s Health Advisor, has urged pharmaceutical firms in Ghana to engage in the production of dialysis supplies. He believes this move could lead to a reduction in the cost of these items, ultimately lowering dialysis fees. This proposal comes amid a heated discussion about dialysis …

  In a recent incident on Monday, October 9, 2023, tension flared up in the Chereponi district of the North East Region, Ghana, as residents of Wanchiki clashed with representatives from the Northern Electricity Distribution Company of Ghana (NEDCo) during a disconnection operation. The local youth contended that they had …

  The Africa Education Watch (EduWatch) organization has urged the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to expedite legal proceedings against individuals who were arrested due to misconduct during the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). In a statement issued on Monday, EduWatch expressed appreciation for the collaboration between …

In a recent interview on the ‘Vibe with Five’ podcast, former professional footballer Kevin-Prince Boateng opened up about the decision that led him to represent the Ghanaian national team over the German national team, shedding light on the role his character played in this choice. Boateng, who had previously played …