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The Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Richard Kofi Asiedu, has accused the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) of deliberately attempting to damage his reputation. According to him, the commission is “being used as an instrument for mischief to serve political interests.” His comments follow a recent announcement by GTEC stating that the “Dr” title being used by Dr. Asiedu, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of St. Andrews Group of Schools and Companies, is honorary. The commission further directed that he desist from using it. This comes after a similar issue in July 2025,…

The Ministry of Education has announced the successful release of this year’s Senior High School (SHS), Senior High Technical School (SHTS), and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) placements for candidates who sat for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). At a press briefing in Accra, the Ministry revealed that out of the 603,328 candidates who took the examination, 590,309 qualified for placement across various secondary institutions nationwide. This represents a significant increase compared to last year’s numbers, signaling growing enthusiasm among Ghanaian youth to pursue secondary education. According to the Ministry, 483,800 candidates, representing 82%, have been…

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that it expects Ghana to record single-digit inflation before the end of 2025. According to the Central Bank, the projection is anchored on its current monetary tightening stance, fiscal consolidation, and improved food supplies, which have accelerated the pace of disinflation. The forecast is based on the fact that the economy does not experience any significant shocks or external disruptions in the coming months. Director of Research at the Central Bank, Dr Philip Abradu-Otoo, disclosed this on PM EXPRESS BUSINESS EDITION with host George Wiafe. “We have seen a rapid disinflation over the…

By: Paul Mamattah A report gathered by this newspaper indicates that growing unrest within the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) following President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to retain Ing. Mark Awuah Baah as the Chief Executive Officer, despite concerns about his political ties and retirement status. According to insiders, GRIDCo staff and sections of the NDC grassroots are questioning why Ing. Baah’s close association with the NPP could undermine the government’s efforts to reset the company in line with the much-touted Resetting Agenda. A letter sighted by this paper, dated January 15, 2025, issued a final retirement notice to Ing. Baah,…

By: Paul Mamattah The former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Daniel Bugri Naabu, has exploded in anger over what he describes as deliberate attempts by some elements within the party to insult former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and treat Northerners as secondhand goods. Mr. Naabu, visibly furious, said he has observed with great concern the persistent attacks on Dr. Bawumia and his supporters simply because the former Vice President hails from the northern part of Ghana. Speaking in an interview with the Herald Newspaper in Accra, he said such behaviour is dangerous for the unity…

Wife of Prof Joshua Alabi, Professor Goski Alabi has revealed why she did not become a lawyer after many years in the lecture room, bringing back the debate by the current government to reset the institution. According to the academic, she previously intended to study law by getting admission to the Ghana School of Law (GSL), Makola, but she could not fulfill this dream due to circumstance beyond her control. In a rare interview recently, the lecturer sadly revealed that, she could not become a lawyer as she had wished because she was married to the politician and a bigwig…

By Alexander Bediako At a recent security conference in Accra, Dr. Afua Boatemaa Yakohene, a respected scholar from the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), made a striking assertion: that Africa’s security is inseparable from Europe’s. Framed under the theme “Security is Borderless,” the argument draws on historical ties, economic entanglements, and global events to suggest that the two continents share a common security fate. It is a well-intentioned position, and the case for strategic cooperation is indeed valid. But to declare Africa’s security inseparable from Europe’s is both inaccurate and problematic. It risks reinforcing dependency, diminishing African…

The government of Ghana, under the helm of the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to drive forward Ghana’s economic overhaul ambitions.The signing ceremony, which took place at the prestigious Bank of Ghana in Accra, cements a strategic partnership aimed at funding and fast-tracking key facets of the government’s 24-Hour Economy & Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+).During the event, Presidential Advisor overseeing the 24H+ Programme, Mr. Goosie Tanoh, emphasized the monumental benefit of this collaboration for Ghanaian businesses and households, stating, “This MoU paves the way…

Policymakers, businesses and civil society have a critical joint role to play in protecting young people from online harm and fostering a safe digital environment. This was the key message from MTN Group and Africa’s #1 youth and pop culture brand, MTV Base at an event to mark the conclusion of their Room of Safety initiative. Called From Conversations to Commitment: Africa’s Room of Safety, the event at MTN Group’s headquarters on Tuesday brought together youth leaders, influencers, policymakers and partners to advance the urgent cause of online safety and foster cross-sector collaboration. Room of Safety is an engaging 10-part…

Ivan Quashigah, Chairman of the National Film Authority’s governing board, has announced that the Authority plans to establish a national award scheme for the Ghanaian film industry. In an interview with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, he said such an initiative will help to lift the sector, even though several private film awards exist. “It’s important that we have an award programme as part of our agenda to push interest in Ghanaian films. Award shows provide recognition in the industry. When we are able to put that together, it throws some light on the…