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Prez. Mahama appoints fresh batch of ambassadors to key global capitals

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President John Mahama has nominated a new slate of Ambassadors and High Commissioners to represent Ghana across global posts. The announcement, communicated in an official statement signed by Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, follows consultations with the Council … Read more →

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Full list: Gov’t to rebuild 5,000km of roads in 166 constituencies by 2028 – Finance Minister

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Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has unveiled a major national initiative aimed at closing critical road infrastructure gaps, with 166 constituencies targeted for urgent intervention. Delivering the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 24, said government … Read more →

We inherited over GH¢700m in unpaid scholarship funds – George Opare Addo

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Youth Development and Empowerment Minister has disclosed that the government inherited a staggering GH¢700 million in unpaid scholarship debt. George Opare Addo described the situation as a “bad, bad, bad mess” that threatens the future of Ghanaian students abroad and … Read more →

Harvard and Trump lawyers clash in court over funding fight

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Lawyers for Harvard University and the Trump administration have sparred in a Boston courtroom as they fought over President Donald Trump’s decision to strip billions of dollars in government funding for Harvard’s education programmes. In a hearing on Monday, the … Read more →

Police kill 3 suspected robbers in shoot out at Tema

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The police have killed three suspected armed robbers in Tema. It followed a police patrol team’s response to a distress call, which reportedly led to a confrontation with the suspects, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The police in a … Read more →

OpenAI and UK sign deal to use AI in public services

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OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT, has signed a deal to use artificial intelligence to increase productivity in the UK’s public services, the government has announced. The agreement signed by the firm and the science department could give OpenAI access to … Read more →

US visa applicants to pay extra $250 integrity fee

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Ghanaians applying for U.S. non-immigrant visas will now face an additional $250 fee, following a new policy introduced by the United States government. The fee, described as a visa integrity surcharge, applies to various categories including tourist, student, exchange, and work … Read more →

UTAG threatens industrial action over ‘Mahama’s inaction’ on galamsey

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The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a stern call to President John Dramani Mahama to fulfil his pre-election pledge to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, warning that failure to act decisively could trigger industrial action. … Read more →

Ghana Police to establish AI-powered crime fighting centre this year — IGP

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has announced the Ghana Police Service’s plan to establish a Real-Time Crime Centre powered by artificial intelligence (AI) before the end of 2025.  He explained that the initiative was part of a … Read more →

Ukraine proposes fresh peace talks with Russia next week

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Kyiv has proposed to Moscow a new round of peace talks next week, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday, after negotiations stalled in early June. Two rounds of talks in Istanbul between Moscow and Kyiv failed to result in … Read more →

Otumfuo endorses Sarkodie’s 2025 Rapperholic Concert in Kumasi

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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has endorsed the 2025 edition of the Rapperholic Concert, set to take place in Kumasi. The Asantehene gave his endorsement during a courtesy call at the Manhyia Palace by Ghanaian rapper Michael Owusu Addo, popularly … Read more →

I’ll not disappoint Ghanaians – Mahama pledges

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President John Dramani Mahama has assured the people of the Eastern Region—and Ghanaians at large—of his unwavering commitment to delivering on all campaign promises. Addressing a large crowd at the Koforidua Jackson Park on Sunday, July 20, as part of … Read more →

GNAT calls for legal backing to protect reinstated PTAs

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The President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev. Isaac Owusu, has called for the establishment of a strong legal framework to secure the recent reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in basic and secondary schools across the country. … Read more →

Nearly 200 Ghanaian students stranded as gov’t owes University of Memphis $3.6m

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A large number of students who attend the University of Memphis might be forced to return to their home country, Ghana. University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave joined Action News 5’s Better Memphis show on Wednesday to speak on the … Read more →

Gov’t releases first-quarter allowances for traditional leaders

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The Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, has announced that the government has released the first-quarter allowances for all traditional leaders across the country. Payments for the second quarter are expected to follow … Read more →

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following leg swelling

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US President Donald Trump has been examined for swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced Thursday, July 17. Trump, 79, underwent a “comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies” with the White … Read more →

120,000 Nursing trainees receive 6-month allowances – Health Ministry

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The Ministry of Health has confirmed that an amount of GHS 462 million has been disbursed to support the training allowances of 120,000 nursing students across the country. Buy vitamins and supplements This payment, which covers six months, forms part … Read more →

Parliament halts consideration of Scholarship Authority Bill

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Parliament has suspended the consideration of the Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill 2025 to allow for further stakeholder engagement, following growing public concerns. The decision comes in response to calls by the Citizens’ Coalition—a network of civil society organisations and prominent … Read more →

Trump says US attorney general should release any ‘credible’ information on Epstein

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US President Donald Trump has said Attorney General Pam Bondi should release “whatever she thinks is credible” on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as he faces a rare backlash from supporters after seeking to draw a line under the case. Bondi … Read more →

Show your credentials or drop ‘Dr.’ – GTEC’s ultimatum to Hassan Ayariga

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The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has formally directed political figure Hassan Ayariga to immediately stop using the title “Dr.”, citing a lack of verifiable documentation to support its legitimacy. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, sighted by GraphicOnline, … Read more →

Ex-Nigerian President Buhari to be buried at home

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Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried in the compound of his house in the northern state of Katsina on Tuesday, the state’s Governor Dikko Radda told BBC Hausa. Radda was with Buhari’s family in London, where the ex-head … Read more →

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