President Mahama announces complementary actions to promote inclusivity

President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, October 24, 2025, announced that to make inclusion a lived reality, the Government will soon roll out a comprehensive set of seven complementary action points.  He made the announcement at the official launch of the Free Tertiary

Four dead, one injured in Tuba tollbooth accident

Four people have been killed in a road accident that occurred on Sunday (October 26, 2025) near the Tuba tollbooths in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. One other person, who sustained injuries, is currently receiving treatment at a health

Mahama announces 2% increase in DACF allocation for PWDs

President John Dramani Mahama has announced an increase in the allocation of disability funds for Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) under the District Assemblies Common Fund, from three per cent to five per cent, effective 2026. Speaking during the launch of the Free

Three dead, several injured in Tatale–Zabzugu road crash

An accident on the Tatale–Zabzugu road on Friday night, October 24, claimed three lives and left more than ten others injured. According to reports, the crash occurred when a Kia truck with registration number GW-5828-17, carrying traders returning from the Kukpalgu market, collided

Six Arrested in Police Operation against Human Trafficking

Six people have been arrested for migrant trafficking through Bulgaria and Serbia to Western Europe, as part of a specialized police operation by the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) and the General Directorate Border Police (GDBP), the Ministry of Interior announced

President Mahama launches Free Tertiary Education for persons with disabilities

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the newly launched Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disabilities initiative will be implemented through a revamped and fully digitalised Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), designed to ensure transparency, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Speaking at the

Health Ministry opens recruitment today for nurses to work in Grenada

The Ministry of Health has announced the opening of applications for Ghanaian nurses to be recruited to work in Grenada, following a bilateral agreement between the Government of Ghana and the Government of Grenada. The Ministry is seeking experienced and qualified Registered Nurses

Police Inspector gets life sentence for shooting girlfriend in Kumasi

The Kumasi High Court has sentenced Police Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, also known as “Taacum,” to life imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend, 26-year-old Victoria Dapaah, popularly known as Maadwoa. The sentence was delivered on Friday, October 24, 2025, by Justice Rosemond Baah-Tosu,

Ghana AIDS Commission warns of declining condom use among youth

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has raised concern over declining condom use among the youth, attributing it to reduced fear of HIV and AIDS infections.  Mr Isaiah Doe Kwao, Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Commission, said although condoms remained widely

Mahama declares three days of national mourning for Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning in honour of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.  A Government statement directed that flags should fly at half-mast nationwide to honour her service in women’s empowerment, child welfare, and social development.  The former