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Fake Police Officer Arrested at Shatta Fest in Accra

Fake Police Officer Arrested at Shatta Fest in Accra

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 32-year-old man, Akoto Nelson, for impersonating a senior police officer during the Shatta Fest concert held at the Independence Square in Accra. According to police reports, Nelson was apprehended on Sunday, October 19, 2025, after officers providing security at the event

Government to Pay GH₵994 Per Student for Private Schools Under Free SHS

Government to Pay GH₵994 Per Student for Private Schools Under Free SHS

The Ministry of Education has announced that it will provide GH₵994 per student annually to support private schools participating in this year’s Free Senior High School (SHS) programme. The commitment was revealed during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry and the Conference of

Burkina Faso Tightens Entry Rules for U.S. Citizens

Burkina Faso Tightens Entry Rules for U.S. Citizens

The government of Burkina Faso has announced new travel requirements for American citizens. Effective immediately, U.S. passport holders must obtain a visa before traveling to the West African nation. The visa can either be applied for online through Burkina Faso’s official e-visa portal or obtained directly from

Government to Upgrade Category B Schools to Category A by 2026 — Education Minister

Government to Upgrade Category B Schools to Category A by 2026 — Education Minister

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that the government is working on a comprehensive plan to upgrade some Category B senior high schools to Category A status. The initiative forms part of efforts to address Ghana’s long-standing school placement challenges and ensure equitable access to quality

Gifty Oware-Mensah Charged Over GHS38.4 Million NSS Fraud Scheme

Gifty Oware-Mensah Charged Over GHS38.4 Million NSS Fraud Scheme

Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been charged in connection with an alleged GHS38.4 million fraud uncovered within the Authority. Investigators claim she played a key role in facilitating the creation of ghost names and fictitious hire-purchase loans through the National

Cabinet Approves Payment of Salary Arrears for 6,500 Nurses and Midwives

Cabinet Approves Payment of Salary Arrears for 6,500 Nurses and Midwives

Health Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced that Cabinet has approved the payment of long-awaited salary arrears owed to 6,500 nurses and midwives who were part of the 2021 batch. The decision brings relief to the affected health professionals, many of whom have been vocal about the