Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh promised consistent payments for nursing student allowances during the Government Accountability Series on July 18. Student demonstrations and complaints about delayed payments have persisted for years under previous administrations. Many trainees finished their programs without receiving any financial support from the government. The Mahama administration released six months of overdue allowances to address these longstanding issues. Officials plan to maintain this payment schedule moving forward.
The Health Ministry distributed GHS 462 million to support 120,000 nursing students across Ghana. Payment processing started on July 17 and continues through the following Friday. This disbursement...
Ghana maintains consistent electrical power after months of disruptions earlier this year, Energy Minister John Jinapor reported to Parliament on Friday. The West African nation exports electricity to neighboring countries again following four consecutive months of reliable service. ECG established a specialized four-person response team to address any power interruptions that occur across the national grid.
Nigeria increased gas deliveries to Ghana while ENI and OCTP production facilities boosted output by 30 million standard cubic feet daily. Jubilee fields contributed an additional 20 million standard cubic feet to the enhanced supply network. The government obtained financing to maintain steady fuel deliveries, particularly liquid...
Parliamentary representatives visited the Akwadum waste processing facility and demanded swift government action for its launch. The committee praised the advanced recycling plant operated by Zoomlion Ghana Limited within the Jospong Group network. Committee Chairman John Oti Bless emphasized the facility's readiness to transform regional sanitation services. The plant converts municipal waste into recyclable materials and agricultural compost through automated processing systems. Officials expressed frustration over delays preventing the facility from serving Eastern Region communities.
The waste management complex handles 600 tonnes of material with capacity for 1,200 metric tonnes across three operational shifts. Engineering teams...
Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey established two new oversight bodies at her ministry headquarters this week. The National Council on Persons with Disability board received formal recognition under the 2006 Persons with Disability Act. The Domestic Violence Management Board gained official status through the 2007 Domestic Violence Act. Both organizations will strengthen Ghana's social protection systems through targeted policy development. The minister emphasized each board's distinct responsibilities during the swearing-in ceremony.
The disability council will advance rights and welfare initiatives for people with disabilities across all development sectors. The domestic violence board will guide policy decisions while coordinating...
Ghana's top police official requested Parliamentary support during a Thursday meeting in Accra. Christian Tetteh Yohuno met with the Defence and Interior Select Committee delegation to discuss operational improvements. Committee Chairman James Agalga led the group's assessment of police challenges and achievements. The Inspector-General presented current obstacles facing the service while expressing appreciation for the visit. Yohuno emphasized the need for sustained partnership between lawmakers and law enforcement.
Agalga praised police dedication to crime reduction efforts across the country. The Chairman identified equipment shortages as a major barrier to effective policing. Committee members recognized that expanded vehicle...
Dr. George Amoh delivered a lecture at Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College Wednesday, calling for collective efforts to maintain peace across the nation. The National Peace Council Executive Secretary addressed students enrolled in the 2025 Conflict and Crises Management Course for Senior Command and Staff Course 46. His presentation focused on conflict prevention, management, and resolution strategies. Amoh explored different definitions of conflict by referencing scholars Johan Galtung and R.J. Rummel. He explained how power struggles often fuel disputes between groups.
The peace expert emphasized dialogue as an effective method for resolving conflicts. He separated latent causes from manifest triggers when analyzing...
Kenyan authorities received 84 complaints from 15 counties after launching their campaign against fraudulent recruitment agencies. Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua announced that victims lost Sh17.3 million to fake overseas job recruiters. Many complainants reported having their passports held illegally for extended periods. The government discovered that 62 named companies were travel agencies operating without proper recruitment licenses. These entities lack legal authority to arrange foreign employment opportunities.
Officials summoned all mentioned companies and individuals to appear before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations by Monday, July 21, at 2 pm. Authorities ordered these organizations to return all confiscated...
President William Ruto delivered on his promise by providing Sh220 million for infrastructure improvements at two prestigious Kenyan secondary schools. Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok visited both institutions on Thursday to distribute the allocated funds. Nairobi School received Sh150 million while State House Girls obtained Sh70 million. The money will accelerate construction projects designed to reduce overcrowding and enhance educational facilities. These investments support Ruto's broader educational objectives of achieving complete student transition and equitable access to quality learning environments.
The funding will complete science complexes, dormitories, and classroom blocks at both schools before the next...
Political activist Freeman Chari has publicly criticized Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa after the religious leader made statements about Earth's shape. Chari used social media to mock the prophet's recent claims through satirical commentary. He drew parallels between Makandiwa and a former associate who promoted unusual theories while under the influence of marijuana. The activist referenced bizarre concepts about time travel and supernatural encounters that his acquaintance once promoted. Chari expressed frustration with what he perceived as absurd religious teachings affecting public discourse.
Makandiwa had previously declared that Earth possesses a flat surface rather than a spherical shape. The prophet also rejected established...
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