Education bosses just slammed the brakes on a top medical official who called himself Professor. Dr. Nuhu Zakaria runs the Ghana National Ambulance Service and loves using fancy academic titles. The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission caught him red-handed and fired off a nasty letter on July 4. Professor Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor signed the document that basically told Zakaria to cut it out. The commission found zero proof that this guy ever earned the right to call himself Professor.
GTEC investigators dug deep and came up empty when they looked for evidence of Zakaria's academic career. The man can keep calling himself Medical Doctor because he actually earned that degree fair and square. Commission officials made it crystal clear that...
Fire crews across Ghana dealt with more blazes during the first six months of 2025 compared to last year. The Ghana National Fire Service counted 3,595 fires from January through June. That number beats the 3,576 cases they handled during the same time period last year. The slight bump represents a 0.53 percent jump that worries safety experts. More homes and buildings caught fire despite ongoing prevention efforts.
Gas tanks keep exploding and causing deadly fires around the country. People also mess up when they use open flames and cheap electrical wires. Mosquito coils and candles start blazes when residents light them the wrong way. These common mistakes kill people and destroy property every single day. Fire officials say most of...
People living near Bronkon New Life desperately need help fixing their broken wooden bridge. The dangerous crossing spans the Owabi River and threatens everyone who walks across it. Pregnant women and sick people face the biggest risks when they try reaching the nearby health center. The 20-meter structure lacks handrails and proper support beams. Community members fear for their lives every time they cross this unsafe walkway.
Heavy rains turn the bridge into a death trap that nobody can use. Residents actually take apart the wooden boards when storms approach because they worry about getting swept away. Floodwaters rise fast and leave families stranded on opposite sides for hours. One local woman named Ama Atta explained that...
Parliament lost one of its newest members when Ernest Kumi died suddenly on Monday. The 40-year-old Akwatia MP had just started his job seven months ago. His death sent shockwaves through the halls of government. Alexander Afenyo-Markin broke the terrible news to his fellow lawmakers. The Minority Leader struggled to find the right words for such heartbreaking news.
Afenyo-Markin told everyone that Ghana's democracy took a major hit with this loss. He reminded his colleagues that nobody knows when death might come calling. The Effutu MP urged his fellow politicians to keep working hard for the country. He said the tragedy affected Kumi's family, his constituents, and all of Parliament. The loss hit the entire nation like a punch to the...
Ghana struck gold with American trade deals that pumped cash into local factories and farms. Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie spilled the beans at America's birthday party bash last Friday. She bragged about how textile makers and crop growers made a significant amount of money selling their products to American buyers. The African Growth and Opportunity Act opened doors that helped Ghanaian businesses reach customers worldwide. Minister Gomashie stated that the partnership between the two countries continues to strengthen each year.
American diplomats often discuss how Ghana and the United States share similar histories. Both nations fought for freedom from colonial masters and built strong democracies afterward. Rolf Olson from...
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection just launched a major new committee. The National Care Reform Roadmap Coordination Committee started work to help vulnerable kids across the country. Officials want to move thousands of children out of residential homes and back with families. The ambitious plan runs from 2024 to 2028 and targets at least 30 percent of kids currently living away from home. Dr. Afisah Zakariah leads the committee as Chief Director and Chairperson.
The government first created its Care Reform Initiative back in 2006. That program pushed for more family-based care instead of keeping children in institutions. Officials discovered that many kids stayed separated from their families when they didn't...
Officials cut the ribbon on a brand new market for Afrancho community residents. The Offinso North Municipal Assembly spent millions of Ghana cedis fixing up the old trading center. Local leaders gathered to celebrate the shiny renovated facility that traders can use right away. Assembly workers have been busy upgrading markets across the area like Akomadan, Nkenkaasu, and Darso. The project aims to boost business and help people make more money.
Municipal Chief Executive Ceaser Ofosu Acheampong made it clear that anyone trying to sell market stalls illegally will face serious trouble. He promised his office will work with traditional leaders to keep the place running smoothly for years ahead. Bright lights have been installed around...
President Mahama launched Ghana's first National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. Tano South Municipal Assembly joined the nationwide celebration. The gathering used the theme Reflect, Reset and Renewal for National Prosperity. Traditional authorities, Assembly Members, department heads, religious leaders, and community members came together. The event sought divine guidance and blessings through collective prayer.
Municipal Chief Executive Kwame Frimpong brought special greetings from President Mahama. He praised the President's vision for creating this initiative to strengthen peace, unity, and moral renewal across Ghana. Frimpong urged Christians and all Ghanaians to live virtuous lives and avoid practices that damage the country's...
Cierra Ortega got kicked off Love Island USA after fans found her old racist posts online. The 25-year-old reality star had written nasty comments about Asian people from 2015 through 2023. Producers initially claimed she left for personal reasons, but the truth came out quickly. She lost over 200,000 Instagram followers within two days. Her romance with fellow contestant Nic Vansteenberghe ended when she had to leave the villa.
Her parents posted a long message defending their daughter on social media. They said the family was going through the worst week of their lives because of all the hate messages. The parents admitted Cierra made mistakes but said nobody deserves death threats. They want people to show compassion and let their...
