Author: Philip Antoh

Government is committed to ensuring Ghanaian children achieve foundational literacy and numeracy by age 10, Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak has said. Dr. Clement Abas Apaak said this at the Policy Dialogue on Leadership for Foundational Learning at the Tomreik Hotel in Accra recently. He stated that foundational learning has become a central priority for the government under President John Mahama. “It is therefore a timely reminder for us why the Government of H.E. President John Mahama has made foundational learning a core priority,” he said. According to him, the government is determined to ensure that children develop proficiency…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, visited a family in the Bulemi community of the Weija-Gbawe Municipality on Saturday, March 21, following reports that a woman had been preparing meals for her children using faeces and urine. During the visit, Dr. Lartey engaged the family directly and coordinated immediate interventions, including medical and psychological assessments for the woman. Officials said the visit is part of ongoing efforts to ensure that vulnerable families receive the necessary care and support. Earlier on Saturday, the Minister also took part in the ‘Buddy Walk’ organised by the…

President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday, March 21, 2026, visited Nobi Farms in the Afram Plains as part of his Resetting Ghana Thank You Tour, drawing national attention to one of the country’s most ambitious private agricultural investments. The visit formed part of a broader effort by the President to engage key sectors of the economy and acknowledge initiatives contributing to Ghana’s development, particularly in agriculture. He was accompanied by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, underscoring government’s continued interest in large-scale farming and food security. Nobi Farms, owned by Ghanaian entrepreneur Kwame Awuah-Darko, is situated on a vast…

The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has criticized the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, over what he describes as the failure to schedule motions filed by the Minority for debate in Parliament. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, March 24, Mr Annoh-Dompreh accused the Majority Leader of offering what he termed as “flimsy excuses” for not programming the Minority’s motions, thereby undermining the work of the opposition in the House. He argued that such actions were not in the spirit of fairness and cooperation required for effective parliamentary business. “The reasons being given are simply not convincing. They are…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has been named State-Owned Enterprise of the Year at the esteemed Public Enterprises League Table (PELT) Awards, standing out as the top-performing state institution overall. Additionally, the Board received two more awards—Most Profitable State-Owned Enterprise and Overall Best Specified Entity—further solidifying its status as one of Ghana’s top public sector organizations. The PELT Awards, held annually by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), celebrate excellence, efficiency, and strong corporate governance among state-owned enterprises and specified entities nationwide. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Richard Nunekpeku, Esq., accepted the awards on behalf of GoldBod, expressing gratitude to…

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has sent warm Eid al-Fitr wishes to Muslims in Ghana and worldwide, encouraging them to maintain unity, tolerance, and national cohesion. In a message celebrating the occasion, Minister Ahmed Ibrahim referred to Eid al-Fitr as a holy event that marks the end of Ramadan. He mentioned that this celebration is a time for reflection, spiritual renewal, and a reaffirmation of values like compassion, justice, and social responsibility. He stated that Eid al-Fitr is also a chance for Muslims to strengthen unity, harmony, and mutual respect, which are vital for national growth.…

In recent days, the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) has faced significant public criticism regarding its recent ICT purchases. Key among the concerns is the claim that the Authority paid an excessive GH¢2 million for specific ICT equipment it has obtained. These allegations, which have been widely reported by an online media source, have been labeled as incorrect and misleading by insiders at the Authority. Here is what our investigation at the GSA has uncovered so far: What was procured? According to details available, the procurement involved over 100 pieces of ICT equipment to support the Authority’s operations. These include laptops,…

The Mamprugu Youth Association has criticized the Ghana Police Service, calling the death of 33-year-old Abdul-Aziz Iddrisu, also known as “Baaluuse,” a “chilling violation of fundamental human rights” and a “national disgrace.” In a press release from Spokesperson Yakubu Nambe, the group claimed that Iddrisu was executed while in state custody, indicating what they see as a “dangerous slide into state-sponsored ethnic cleansing” in the Bawku Traditional Area. The Association provided a concerning timeline starting with Iddrisu’s arrest on February 17, 2026, in Bolgatanga. While the Police Service initially announced the arrest as a significant breakthrough in the investigation of…

A wave of emotion swept through the grounds of Holy Family Hospital, Techiman as staff struggled to contain their joy. Shock, disbelief, and overwhelming gratitude filled the air. For many, it felt almost like a dream, one that had taken decades to come true. The occasion was the presentation of two brand-new dialysis machines by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, a gesture that has finally answered the hospital’s long-standing plea for a dialysis facility to serve residents of the Bono East Region and surrounding areas. The hospital, a well-established secondary health facility under the Christian Health Association of Ghana, has…

Dialysis patients in Ghana’s Bono Region can finally breathe a sigh of relief following the donation of two dialysis machines to the Sunyani Teaching Hospital by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.The life-saving equipment is expected to significantly improve access to dialysis treatment, particularly for patients suffering from infectious diseases alongside kidney complications. Until now, the hospital relied on only three dialysis machines, which were largely inaccessible to patients with infectious conditions. As a result, many critically ill patients were compelled to undertake exhausting journeys, often twice a week to other facilities such as Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital or to hospitals…