Author: Dr. Dr. Ageorgia
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Government Accepts Proposal to Cap Ghana’s Parliament at 300 MPs
ACCRA, Ghana – Government has accepted a proposal to place a constitutional cap on the size of Ghana’s Parliament, limiting the total number of Members of Parliament to 300. The announcement was made by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, while presenting the Government’s White Paper on the recommendations of the Constitutional…
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ECOWAS to Donate US$250,000 to Support Victims of Ghana’s Devastating Floods
ACCRA, Ghana – The Economic Community of West African States [ECOWAS] is set to donate US$250,000, equivalent to about GH₵3 million, to support victims of Ghana’s recent devastating floods. The announcement was made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a Facebook post on. According to the Minister, the Ministry of Foreign…
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Fake KATH Nurses Convicted, Fined GH¢12,000 Each for Impersonation and Illegal Medical Practice
KUMASI, Ashanti Region – Two individuals who posed as healthcare workers at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital [KATH] have been convicted and fined by the Asokwa Circuit Court in Kumasi for impersonation, forgery, and illegal medical practice. The convicts, 33-year-old Evelyn Ataa Amankwah, a private nurse from Brofoyedu, and 25-year-old Collins Agyemang Badu, a student…
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Mafi Traditional Council Petitions Volta Regional Minister for Veterinary College and Road Rehabilitation
HO, Volta Region – The Acting President and members of the Mafi Traditional Council, led by Togbe Asafo Buatri IV, have petitioned the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, to intervene in key development challenges facing the Mafi Traditional Area and the Central Tongu District. The Council presented the petition during a meeting with the…
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NACOC Arrests 10 Koforidua Technical University Students Over Alleged Sale of Cannabis-Infused Drinks and Ice Cream
KOFORIDUA, Eastern Region – Officers of the Narcotics Control Commission [NACOC] have arrested 10 students of Koforidua Technical University [KTU] for their alleged involvement in the production and sale of cannabis-infused drinks and ice cream. The arrests were made during the Students’ Representative Council [SRC] Hall Week celebrations on the university campus. According to NACOC,…
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Bekwai Court Jails 38-Year-Old Farmer 10 Years for Defiling 13-Year-Old Stepdaughter
BEKWAI, Ashanti Region – A 38-year-old farmer, David Donkor, has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court after he was found guilty of dèfiling his 13-year-old stepdaughter. The court, presided over by [Magistrate’s Name if available], handed down the sentence on after Donkor pleaded guilty to the charge…
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Married Man Ordered to Pay GH¢40,000 to ‘Side Chick’ for Breaking Promise to Marry
ACCRA, GHANA — A court has upheld an order for a married man to pay GH¢40,000 in damages to a woman for breach of promise to marry. The ruling affirms that a promise to marry, once made and relied upon, can attract legal consequences even when the man is already married. Court Upholds Damages The…
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NPP Demands Withdrawal of Cases Against Former Appointees After Sedina Tamakloe’s Acquittal
ACCRA, GHANA — The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the Attorney-General to discontinue all criminal cases involving former appointees of the previous Akufo-Addo administration, following the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former MASLOC CEO, Sedinam Christine Tamakloe Attionu. In a statement issued on Thursday, July 30, and signed by…
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NPP Announces Nationwide “Democracy Under Attack” Protest for August 6
ACCRA, GHANA — The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to stage a nationwide demonstration on Thursday, August 6, 2026, under the theme _“Democracy Under Attack”_. In a statement and promotional materials released by the party, the protest is expected to begin at 6:00 a.m. from the Supreme Court and proceed to Jubilee…
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Proposed 5-Year Presidential Term Will Not Apply to Mahama — Felix Kwakye Ofosu
ACCRA, GHANA — The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has clarified that the government’s proposed constitutional amendment to extend the presidential term from four years to five years will not apply to incumbent President John Dramani Mahama. The clarification comes after the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, announced that the…
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Tax-Free Local Juices To Boost Agro-Processing And Drive Healthier Drinking Habits
ACCRA – The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has announced that locally manufactured fruit juices will no longer attract excise duty. This forms part of Parliament’s approval of the Excise Bill, 2026, which removes excise duty on locally made fruit juices. The reform aims to make products more affordable, encourage healthier consumer choices,…
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Govt Oil Palm Development Under Scrutiny; Economist Demands Clarity On Financing
ACCRA – The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been urged to provide clarity on the Government’s Oil Palm Development Finance Facility. Development Economist, Dr. Frank Bannor, is asking the Minister to explain whether the US$500 million Oil Palm Development Finance Facility and the US$523 million Agricultural Enclave Roads Programme are the same instruments…
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NATIONAL AMBULANCE SERVICE RECEIVES TWO FULLY EQUIPPED AMBULANCES FROM HO WEST MP
Donation to Boost Emergency Response and Save Lives in Volta Region HO, VOLTA REGION – The National Ambulance Service (NAS) has received two fully equipped ambulances donated by *Hon. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah*, Member of Parliament for Ho West Constituency. The handing-over ceremony took place in Ho and was attended by the Volta Regional Minister, Hon.…
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Ghana Immigration Arrests Suspected Sex Workers And Alleged Human Trafficking Suspects In Ashaiman Dawn Operation
ASHAIMAN, GREATER ACCRA – The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has carried out a dawn operation in Ashaiman, arresting several individuals suspected of engaging in prostitution and alleged human trafficking. Speaking in an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s _Daily Hustle Worldwide Show_, eyewitness Moses Tetteh, popularly known as _All Akakaduro_, said he witnessed the…
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17-Year-Old Student Dies In Hospital After Being Jailed For Exam Cheating
A 17-year-old student, Mamadou Djouma Bah, has died in hospital after falling ill while serving a one-month prison sentence for examination malpractice. According to reports, Bah was convicted for using a mobile phone during a national examination. The court handed him a one-month jail term for the offence. Sources say Bah had been living with…
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Police Arrest Suspected Romance Scammer For Fraud And Non-Consensual Sharing Of Intimate Images
ACCRA – The Ghana Police Service has arrested Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, a suspected romance scammer, over allegations of fraud and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. According to the Police, preliminary investigations show the suspect posed as a pastor who conducted online church services on Instagram. He allegedly targeted women by claiming that God…
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ICS To Head To Supreme Court Over Enforcement Of Law Banning Dog And Cat Slaughter In Ghana
ACCRA – The Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS) has announced plans to file a case at the Supreme Court to compel the enforcement of laws prohibiting the slaughter and consumption of dogs and cats in Ghana. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, the organisation said it is seeking the strict enforcement of…
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Volta Region Remains Ghana’s Leading Producer Of Premium Vegetables – Agric Director
HO – The Volta Region continues to lead Ghana in the production of premium-grade vegetables, with no other region matching its consistent quality, the Volta Regional Director of Agriculture has said. Mr. William Dzemefe said the Anloga enclave accounts for much of the region’s vegetable output and has established itself as the country’s hub for…
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Man Allegedly Killed By Victim’s Brother After Attempted Rape At Akyem Batabi
AKYEM BATABI, EASTERN REGION – A 40-year-old man, identified as Yaw Nyarko, has died after he was allegedly attacked by the brother of a woman he was accused of attempting to rape. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at Akyem Batabi in the Asene Manso Akroso District of the Eastern Region.…
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Woman Allegedly Attacks Boyfriend With Knife After Discovering Planned Wedding To Another Woman
GHANA – A 27-year-old man is receiving treatment in hospital after he was allegedly attacked by his girlfriend on Monday, July 27, 2026. According to reports, the incident occurred after the woman discovered her boyfriend’s intention to marry another lady over the weekend. Sources say an argument broke out between the two, during which the…
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70-Year-Old Woman Found Murdered On Way To Church In Eastern Region, Body Parts Allegedly Removed
AKYEM AKROSO, EASTERN REGION – A 70-year-old woman and member of The Church of Pentecost at Akyem Koforidua Akura, a suburb of Akroso in the Asene Manso Akroso District, has been found dead after reportedly going missing on her way to church on Saturday, July 26, 2026. According to family members, the deceased left home…
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Coalition Of Unemployed Trained Teachers Demands Accountability From GES Over Recruitment Exercise
ACCRA – The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to publicly account for the recent teacher recruitment exercise. The group expressed dissatisfaction with what it describes as a lack of transparency in the selection process. According to the Coalition, thousands of trained teachers applied for limited vacancies but…
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“GH¢25 Recruitment Check Fee Amounts To GH¢1 Million”: Calls Grow For GES, MoE To Account
ACCRA – Public concerns are mounting over the Ghana Education Service’s decision to charge applicants GH¢25 to check the status of teacher recruitment, with critics describing the move as unfair and exploitative. A statement circulating online argues that while limited job opportunities are understandable, recruitment processes must be fair, transparent, and sensitive to the realities…
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Kofi Tei Slams GES Over GH¢25 Recruitment Status Check Fee, Demands Refund
ACCRA – Educator and media personality Kofi Tei has criticised the Ghana Education Service (GES) for charging thousands of applicants GH¢25 to check the status of their recruitment applications. He described the fee as an unjustified burden on unemployed graduates who have already waited months for the recruitment process. According to Kofi Tei, it is…
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Krobo NMTC Techiman Students Protest Over Feeding, Exam Schedules And “No Academic Calendar”
TECHIMAN – Students of Krobo Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Techiman staged a demonstration last night and have vowed to continue the protest this morning over multiple grievances. The students say they have been agitating over several issues, including remaining in school while other training institutions are on vacation. A major concern raised is…
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Pastor Arrested Over Alleged Marriage Prophecy Scam Targeting Women
ACCRA – A man identified as Nana Yaw has been arrested after being accused of posing as a pastor to allegedly defraud multiple women through fake marriage prophecies. A video of the suspect’s apprehension, which has since gone viral on social media, shows him being confronted by individuals who accused him of orchestrating the fraudulent…
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Fire Destroys Sections Of Leklebi SHS Boys’ Dormitory, Senior Housemaster Loses All Belongings
LEKLEBI, VOLTA REGION – A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of the boys’ dormitory at Leklebi Senior High School in the Volta Region, with extensive damage to property including the personal belongings of the Senior Housemaster. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, while academic activities were ongoing. According to reports, the fire started…
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Volta Regional Minister Commissions Boreholes, Cuts Sod For 6 School Projects In North Dayi
NORTH DAYI – The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, has commissioned two 10,000-litre capacity mechanized boreholes and cut sod for six educational infrastructure projects in the North Dayi Constituency. The working visit, under Phase II of his _“Water for All Project”_, saw the commissioning of mechanized boreholes at Anfoega Senior High School and Vakpo…
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Woman Dies After Alleged MTTD Chase Over Unregistered Motorbike In Bolgatanga
BOLGATANGA – A young woman has died in a tragic road crash on Monday morning, July 28, after she was allegedly pursued by a Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) officer in Bolgatanga, Upper East Region. The incident occurred at about 8:00 a.m. along the Tindonmolgo-Sherigu road near the Agaara Bridge. According to eyewitnesses, the…
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Illegal mining reduces fish production in Bono Region – Fisheries Commission
Mrs Charlotte Ndah, the Wenchi Zonal Director of the Fisheries Commission in the Bono Region, has expressed concern that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, around water bodies is causing a decline in fish production across the region. She said fishermen, particularly those operating on the Bui Dam Reservoir in the Banda District, had consistently…
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Man Jailed 20 Years For Defiling And Threatening His 17-Year-Old Daughter In Lawra
LAWRA, UPPER WEST REGION – The Lawra Circuit Court has sentenced a 47-year-old man, Kwame Ti-Zaaekuu, to 20 years imprisonment in hard labour for incest and threat of death. The conviction follows investigations and prosecution by the Lawra District Police Command after a complaint revealed that the convict had sexually abused his 17-year-old biological daughter,…
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Yam Farmer Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Suspected Thief To Death At Abongo No. 1
OTI REGION – A 35-year-old yam farmer, Kwabena Badam, has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a suspected yam thief on his farm at Abongo No. 1 in the Oti Region. According to police reports, Badam had been keeping watch over his farm at night due to repeated cases of yam theft. On Saturday…
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UMaT Bans Braided Hair, Earrings For Male Students And Revealing Outfits For Females In Lecture Halls
TARKWA – The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology, UMaT, Prof. Bernard Kumi-Boateng, has announced a new dress code policy for students ahead of the 2026/2027 academic year. According to him, male students will no longer be permitted in lecture halls with braided hair and earrings, while female students will also be barred…
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Volta & Oti Creators and Bloggers Association Pays Courtesy Call On Regional Minister
HO – The leadership of the Creators and Bloggers Association of the Volta and Oti Regions has paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, to explore partnerships aimed at driving regional development through digital media. Led by the Association’s President, Mr. Simon Hedeka, the delegation discussed ways to leverage digital…
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Self-Styled Imam Jailed 10 Years For Defiling 7-Year-Old Boy In Wa
WA – A 42-year-old self-styled Imam, Ilyasu Konate, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a 7-year-old boy in Wa. The court heard that Konate exploited his status as a trusted neighbor to gain access to the victim, who lived next door. According to prosecution, on the day of the…
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Minority Dismisses 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review As “Unexciting” And Lacking Details
PARLIAMENT HOUSE, ACCRA – The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review presented by the government, describing it as deficient in detail and failing to address the pressing challenges facing Ghanaians. Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, made the remarks on Thursday, July 23, in response to the review delivered by the Minister…
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Interior And Health Ministers Visit Sefwi Sayerano After Fatal Police Shooting, Promise Justice And New Police Station
SEFWI SAYERANO – The Minister of the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, and the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, who is also MP for Sefwi Juaboso, have visited Sefwi Sayerano following a police shooting incident that left two people dead and three others injured. On July 7, 2026, personnel from the Sefwi Wiawso Divisional Command…
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“The Future Is Bright” – Hon. Godwin Bobobee Charges Youth On Resilience, Skills And Discipline At RETCA Graduation
FRANKADUA – The District Chief Executive for Asuogyaman, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, has urged Ghanaian youth to embrace resilience, self-discipline, and skill acquisition as keys to building a bright future. Addressing the graduation ceremony of RETCA School Complex at Frankadua, Hon. Bobobee said while government has a duty to provide resources for the youth, young people…
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Fire Razes Spare Parts Shop At Juapong Island Spot, No Casualties Recorded
JUAPONG – A fire outbreak at Juapong Island Spot in the early hours of today, Wednesday, 23rd July, destroyed a motorcycle spare parts shop. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started around 7:00am and quickly engulfed the entire shop, burning all items inside. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to the scene and managed to…
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UAM Volta Coordinator Urges Youth To Unite For National Development
VOLTA REGION – The Volta Regional Coordinator of the United Africa Movement (UAM), Fiadugbe Peter Sedudzi, is encouraging Ghanaian youth to prioritize national unity over political affiliations, saying the future of the country depends on their collective effort. In a statement titled _”THE YOUTH OF GHANA: ONE PEOPLE, ONE DESTINY”_, Mr. Sedudzi said young people…
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NPP Asuogyaman Chairman Calls for Unity and Grassroots Support to Strengthen Party
ADJENA-GYAKITI – The newly elected Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Asuogyaman Constituency, Chairman Abrokwa, says identifying the party’s challenges is key to resolving its internal problems. Speaking at a Thanksgiving Service in Adjena-Gyakiti following the successful constituency executive elections, Chairman Abrokwa urged both winning and losing executives to put their differences…
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Juapong Market Women Struggle With Low Sales Following Market Relocation
JUAPONG – July 22nd 2026 Market women at Juapong are expressing concern over dwindling sales and loss of customers following the relocation of the market to a new site. The traders say the move has severely affected their businesses, with many losing their regular clientele. They added that the situation has worsened due to inadequate…
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ECOWAS TO LAUNCH SINGLE CURRENCY ‘ECO’ IN 2027 TO BOOST WEST AFRICAN TRADE
ABUJA – July 23rd 2026 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to launch its long-awaited single regional currency, the ECO, in 2027. The move forms part of efforts to deepen economic integration across West Africa. According to ECOWAS, the proposed currency is expected to facilitate trade, reduce transaction costs, and…
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GTEC BANS MANDATORY ENTRANCE EXAMS FOR TERTIARY ADMISSIONS IN GHANA
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed all tertiary education institutions to stop using entrance examinations as a mandatory requirement for admission. According to GTEC, the practice is inconsistent with Ghana’s approved admissions framework*. The Commission says institutions must align with the nationally approved admission criteria and processes already in place. GTEC has urged…
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RICE FARMERS URGE GOVERNMENT TO PRIORITISE MARKETING SUPPORT IN 2026 MID-YEAR BUDGET
ACCRA – July 23, 2026 Rice farmers are calling on government to prioritize measures in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget to help them market their produce. The call was made ahead of the Finance Minister’s budget presentation scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026. According to Dr. Charles Nyaaba, Spokesperson for the Rice Producers and Processors Association…
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ST. PETER’S SHS WINS INTER-DISTRICT SCIENCE & MATHS CONTEST IN ANUM
ANUM – July 21, 2026 St. Peter’s Senior High School has emerged as the winner of the Inter-District Science & Mathematics Quiz Contest held at Anum Presby Church on Monday, July 21, 2026. The contest, organized by the Asuogyaman Municipal Education Directorate in collaboration with [Name of Outfit/Organizer], followed Anum SHS’s victory in the 3rd…
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BECE 2027: NEW ACADEMIC CALENDAR SCHEDULES EXAM FOR MAY 5 TO MAY 12 WITH WEEKEND BREAK
ACCRA – 23rd July 2026 The *Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for 2027 will run from Wednesday, May 5 let to Tuesday, May 12, 2027, according to the new academic calendar. The revised timetable will give candidates a two-day weekend break between examination papers. The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, announced the new arrangement,…
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NAFDAC Commences Nationwide Mop-Up of Banned Sachet Alcohol and Sub-200ml PET Bottles
NAFDAC has commenced a nationwide enforcement operation to remove alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml from circulation, in line with the Federal Government’s ban on the production, importation, distribution, sale, and use of such products. The exercise, being carried out across the six geopolitical zones, follows the closure of non-compliant manufacturing…
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19-YEAR-OLD ROBBERY SUSPECT ARRESTED IN ASOKORE MAMPONG AFTER SWIFT POLICE RESPONSE
ASOKORE MAMPONG – July 23, 2026 The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old robbery suspect following a swift response by the Asokore Mampong Night Patrol Team to a robbery incident at Asabi in the Ashanti Region. According to a press release signed by Supt. Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, the…
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MAN INJURED AS MOTORCYCLE KEY LODGED IN SKULL DURING OKADA FIGHT AT JASIKAN
JASIKAN, OTI REGION – Wednesday, July 22, 2026 A man is receiving specialist treatment after a motorcycle key was allegedly lodged in his skull during a fight between two commercial motorcycle, _Okada_, riders at Jasikan in the Oti Region. Information gathered indicates the incident occurred when the victim attempted to separate the two riders who…
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