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Six Dead, Several Injured in Stampede at El Wak Stadium During Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment

Six Dead, Several Injured in Stampede at El Wak Stadium During Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment

Six prospective recruits have died and several others injured following a stampede during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at El Wak Stadium in Accra.

Ghana Reduces Passport Fees from Ghc500 to Ghc350 Effective November 13, 2025.

Ghana Reduces Passport Fees from Ghc500 to Ghc350 Effective November 13, 2025.

The Government of Ghana has announced a significant reduction in passport application fees, bringing relief to citizens seeking to acquire or renew their passports. Effective Thursday, November 13, 2025, the cost of applying for a Ghanaian passport will drop from GHS 500 to GHS 350. The decision is part of

Eric Asamoah Sentenced to 16 Years for Defilement in Mankessim

Eric Asamoah Sentenced to 16 Years for Defilement in Mankessim

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that Eric Asamoah has been sentenced to sixteen years imprisonment with hard labour by the Cape Coast Circuit Court for defilement in Mankessim. The convict pleaded guilty and has been sent to the Ankaful Prison to begin his sentence.

Gender Ministry pledges justice for 16-year-old footballer allegedly abused by his coach

Gender Ministry pledges justice for 16-year-old footballer allegedly abused by his coach

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has launched investigations into the alleged sexual abuse of a 16-year-old footballer, Ransford Owusu Ansah, by his coach, Ibrahim Anyass, at the Siano Soccer Academy in Amasaman. The Ministry’s Ashanti Regional Directorate immediately stepped in to verify media

Mahama Orders Forensic Audit into $245m African Games Spending

Mahama Orders Forensic Audit into $245m African Games Spending

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an immediate forensic investigation into the organization of the 13th African Games hosted in Ghana. The directive follows the submission of a report by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), which highlighted concerns regarding procurement processes, contract awards, and infrastructure spending related to the Games.

Government Moves to Stop Unauthorised Fee Increases in Public Universities

Government Moves to Stop Unauthorised Fee Increases in Public Universities

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to issue a firm instruction to all public universities to immediately halt any unauthorised increases in tuition fees. The directive follows reports that some universities have arbitrarily raised their fees after the government announced the “No

Mahama’s Government Will Continue Major Projects from Previous Administrations – Haruna Iddrisu

Mahama’s Government Will Continue Major Projects from Previous Administrations – Haruna Iddrisu

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated the government’s commitment to continue viable projects initiated by previous administrations, provided they deliver value for money and align with the nation’s development agenda. He made the remarks during the commissioning of a 160-bed dormitory and a 24-unit