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Ogun TESCOM Deploys Whistle-Blowing Initiative in Secondary Schools
Ogun State education officials plan to start a new reporting system for secondary schools across the region. The Teaching Service Commission wants teachers and staff to report problems they see at work. Commission Chairman Apostle Abiodun Sanyaolu announced the program during visits to schools around the state. He traveled with board members and education directors to meet with school leaders. The visits covered schools in four major areas of Ogun State. The reporting system will let school workers share concerns about bad behavior at their schools. Officials promise to keep all reports private and secret. Commission leaders will give out special phone numbers for people to call. They want to make communication better between schools...
Trump hails Court's narrowing of the birthright citizenship injunction
President Donald Trump celebrated a Supreme Court ruling that helped his birthright citizenship executive order. The court decision gave Trump a major legal victory on Friday. Trump posted about the ruling on his Truth Social platform. He praised Attorney General Pam Bondi and Solicitor General John Sauer for their work. The president planned a White House news conference for later that day. The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to support Trump's request about the citizenship order. The justices made an important decision about how courts can block government actions. They ruled that judges must limit their orders to help specific people who file lawsuits. Courts cannot extend protection to other people without making the case a class action...
Conflict and Instability Propel Extreme Poverty, World Bank Reports
The World Bank released findings Friday showing that rising conflicts have worsened extreme poverty across the globe. The financial institution reports that areas facing violence and instability have become centers for poverty and hunger worldwide. These regions struggle with frequent and severe conflicts that shape their economic conditions. About 421 million people survive on less than three dollars daily in unstable areas during 2025. The bank predicts this figure will climb to 435 million people within five years. Chief economist Indermit Gill noted that media coverage has focused heavily on wars affecting Ukraine and Middle Eastern nations over recent years. Gill explained that half of all countries experiencing conflict have...
Eunice Oheneba Asiedu Praised as Host at Amakye Dede London Concert
A Ghanaian filmmaker living in Britain impressed crowds when she hosted a major music concert in London. Eunice Oheneba Asiedu took the stage for legendary musician Amakye Dede's 50th anniversary celebration on June 14. The event sold out completely as fans gathered to honor the artist known as Iron Boy. Asiedu works as both a healthcare professional and movie producer. She rarely accepts hosting jobs because her two careers keep her very busy. Fashion experts named Asiedu the best-dressed celebrity at the red carpet event. She wore a sparkling gold dress with long sleeves that caught everyone's attention. Her jewelry cost about 22,000 Ghana cedis and came from a famous luxury brand. The gown featured beautiful beadwork around the...
GMB Winner Ama Details Emotional and Financial Abuse by Pastor
The first winner of Ghana's Most Beautiful pageant spoke about abuse from her former boyfriend during a radio interview. Ama told listeners on Adom FM that the man was a pastor who controlled her money and fame after she won the competition. She said he took charge of her business deals and drove the car she received as a prize. People began calling him Ghana's Most Handsome when they saw him with her vehicle. The woman stayed quiet about the problems for many years. Ama explained that her life looked perfect from the outside after winning the pageant. She received many endorsement deals and appeared on television shows across the country. Her boyfriend collected money from these appearances without her permission. He also used her...
Deputy Education Minister Calls on MPs to Join Disability Caucus
Ghana's Deputy Education Minister asked lawmakers to support disabled people through a special parliamentary group. Dr. Clement Apaak spoke to Parliament Thursday during National Day for Persons with Disability. He urged fellow members to join the Parliamentary Caucus on Disability. The group works to help disabled citizens across the country. Apaak said lawmakers should create laws that include disabled people. The caucus wants Parliament to pass a new disability law quickly. Members also push for Ghana to sign the African Disability Protocol. The group gives lawmakers a place to talk about disability issues. They work to make sure disabled people have the same chances as everyone else. The caucus helps write policies that protect...
Bank of Ghana Warns Against Ten Unlicensed Money Transfer Firms
Ghana's central bank told people to stop using ten money transfer companies that work without permission. The Bank of Ghana released a warning about these businesses that send money across borders illegally. Sandra Thompson signed the official notice for the bank on June 27. The companies break Ghana's financial laws because they never got proper licenses. Bank officials said these firms put customers at risk. The ten banned companies are ACE Money Transfer, Remit Union, Remit Home, Roze Remit, Monty Global, Nairagram, I-Transfer, Hurupay, Eversend and Izi Send. Ghana's Foreign Exchange Act requires all money transfer businesses to have government approval before they can operate. The law also says people must use only licensed...
Government Outlines Three Pillars of 24-Hour Economy Policy
Ghana announced its new economic plan that will keep businesses running around the clock. The government revealed three main parts of the 24-Hour Economy Policy during a meeting with Parliament leaders. Officials said the plan will create more jobs and help the country grow faster. Augustus Obuadum Tanoh brought the policy details to Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin on Thursday. The plan focuses on making products, improving supply chains, and training workers. The policy contains eight smaller programs with different goals for the nation. Agriculture will anchor the production changes to ensure Ghana has enough food for everyone. Manufacturing will increase under the Make 24 program to produce more goods locally. The Aspire 24...
Deputy Minister Calls for Ghana-China Security and Cyber Collaboration
Ghana wants China to help build better security systems across the country. Ebenezer Terlabi spoke about this partnership at a business meeting Thursday. He serves as deputy minister for the interior and addressed Chinese business leaders. The minister asked for help with computer security and crime-fighting technology. He believes stronger security will bring more money and jobs to Ghana. The government has started a new policy that keeps businesses open all day and night. This change creates chances for Chinese companies to invest in Ghana. They can build surveillance cameras and security equipment here. Chinese firms could also help Ghana fight computer crimes and solve digital cases. These projects would help both countries make...
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