Ghana News Articles

U.S. Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan handed over one million Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses to Ghana today. Since September, the United States has donated 5.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Ghanaian people. Ambassador Sullivan joined representatives of UNICEF, the Government of Denmark, and Ghana’s Ministry of Health at Accra …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the provisional results of candidates for the 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In a statement on Wednesday, the Council’s Head of Public Affairs, Agnes Teye-Cudjoe, disclosed that the entire results of some 3,667 students have been withheld. According …

A teacher union, known as All Teachers Alliance Ghana (ATAG) is set to embark on a demonstration on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. The protest, according to the group, is to drum home their displeasure over government’s decision to deduct an amount of ¢509 from the teachers’ professional development allowance as …

Forbes Africa magazine has named President Akufo-Addo as its African of the Year. The magazine, in a statement, said “Ghana’s President, has repositioned the country in the global marketplace as one reliant on its own resources and strengths.” Responding to the win, President Akufo-Addo told Forbes Africa that he was …

The Coalition of Commercial Transport Owners has announced its intention to embark on a nationwide indefinite strike beginning Monday, December 6, as part of measures to compel the government to scrap some taxes on fuel to enable reduction at the pumps. According to the Coalition, the government for the past …

Ghana just celebrated her farmer’s nation wide yet Ghanaians don’t seem too happy about the awards the farmers received. Earlier today, GhOne’s broadcast journalist Serwaa Amihere revealed the Awards received by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly best farmer were a bicycle, sprayer and assorted items for farming. Overall Best Farmer for …

Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as “Captain Smart”, has been granted bail following his arrest on Thursday. This was disclosed by Media General in a press statement in reaction to the arrest of its employee, who is the host of the morning show “Onua Maakye” for some unsavoury pronouncements made, …

The Nima Divisional Police Command has arrested Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as “Captain Smart”, the host of Onua TV/FM morning show in Accra. A statement issued by the Police on Thursday said he was arrested following some unsavoury pronouncements that hinge on peace and security. “He has been cautioned …

Fuel prices on the market will go down marginally before the close of the weekend, the Institute for Energy Security (IES) has stated. This is because the Bulk Oil Distribution Companies are feverishly preparing their profitability statement with the anticipation of a fall in petroleum prices. “Per the 3.60% decrease …

President Nana Akufo-Addo has commended Prempeh College for winning the 2021 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). The ‘Amanfuo’ were crowned the champions of the national championship after they emerged victorious over the ‘Ɔdadeɛs’ and the ‘Dzololians’ (Keta SHTS) in the final contest on Friday, November 26, …