13 h. ago Former Dep. MASLOC CEO calls for truce between feuding NPP factions

The former deputy director of MASLOC, Kwabena Asamoah, has issued a strong condemnation of divisive political tactics based on tribal, religious, and factional allegiances, warning that such approaches undermine Ghana's progress and NPP's chances.

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14 h. ago Ghana WAEC Releases Private BECE Results for 1,661 Candidates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-waec-releases-private-bece-results-for-1661-candidates/The West African Examinations Council has released provisional results for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination for private candidates, with three results withheld pending investigations into alleged examination malpractices. WAEC announced Friday the availability of results on its official website for candidates who sat the private BECE examination, according to a statement signed by John […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-waec-releases-private-bece-results-for-1661-candidates/

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21 h. ago New board of Volta Senior High School rallies communities to build centre of excellence

When Volta Senior High School (VOTASCO) opened its doors in Dzita a few years ago, it was more than the launch of a new educational institution. For families from Agbledomi, Anyanui, Atiteti, Fuveme, Tunu, Bomigo, Adzidokpo, and surrounding coastal communities, it represented hope — a chance for their children to access quality education closer to […]

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21 h. ago Kumasi Mayor Inspects WASSCE Centers, Promotes Educational Excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-mayor-inspects-wassce-centers-promotes-educational-excellence/Kumasi Mayor Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang conducted comprehensive inspections of examination centers across the metropolis Thursday, overseeing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination while launching educational outreach initiatives. The mayor visited four major secondary schools hosting WASSCE candidates, including Kumasi Girls SHS, Islamic SHS, Kumasi Anglican SHS, and T.I. Ahmadiyya SHS, where […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-mayor-inspects-wassce-centers-promotes-educational-excellence/

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23 h. ago WAEC releases 2025 BECE private candidates’ results; 3 withheld over malpractices

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the provisional results for candidates who sat for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for Private Candidates.

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24 h. ago NDC Delegates Vote to Select Candidate for Tamale Central By

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ndc-delegates-vote-to-select-candidate-for-tamale-central-by-election/The National Democratic Congress held its parliamentary primary in the Tamale Central Constituency on September 6, 2025, at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, as 1,551 delegates cast ballots to select the party’s candidate for next month’s by-election. Voting commenced this morning and was scheduled to conclude by 2 p.m., with the outcome determining who will […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ndc-delegates-vote-to-select-candidate-for-tamale-central-by-election/

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26 h. ago Weak Jobs Data Heightens Expectations for Aggressive Fed Rate Cut

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/weak-jobs-data-heightens-expectations-for-aggressive-fed-rate-cut/Disappointing employment data released Friday has intensified speculation that the Federal Reserve may deliver a 50-basis-point interest rate cut this month, marking a more aggressive response to mounting labor market weakness. Private payrolls increased by just 54,000 in August, well short of the 75,000 estimate from economists and down from the revised gain of 106,000 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/weak-jobs-data-heightens-expectations-for-aggressive-fed-rate-cut/

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27 h. ago Ghana Opposition Leader Arrested on Financial Crimes Charges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-leader-arrested-on-financial-crimes-charges/The Economic and Organised Crime Office has detained Liberal Party of Ghana leader Kofi Akpaloo on multiple financial crime allegations including fraud, money laundering, and dissipating public funds, marking a significant development in Ghana’s anti-corruption enforcement. Officials arrested the 2024 presidential candidate during a dawn operation at his Kumasi residence on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-leader-arrested-on-financial-crimes-charges/

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28 h. ago Twelve Candidates Contest NDC Primary in Tamale Central Today

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/twelve-candidates-contest-ndc-primary-in-tamale-central-today/Party selects parliamentary candidate for September 30 by-election at Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium The National Democratic Congress holds its parliamentary primary in Tamale Central constituency today, with twelve candidates competing to represent the party in the upcoming by-election scheduled for September 30, 2025. Voting is taking place at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/twelve-candidates-contest-ndc-primary-in-tamale-central-today/

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42 h. ago Architectural Designs and the Embedded History of Social Injustice

Sitting around a table at a gathering in a privileged neighbourhood within one of the poorest countries in Africa, I initially found myself unimpressed by the expansive two-acre property that housed an imposing mansion. Although I was struck by the grandeur of the spacious residence and its extensive walls, the history behind it did not resonate with me until a friend from Sierra Leone posed a provocative question to a Malawian: “How did you manage to expel the colonisers while they enjoyed the favourable climate and these luxurious homes?” The woman, the personal assistant of the white hostess, appeared unprepared for such an inquiry, caught between her role as an employee and the candid acknowledgement of a colonial past.

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42 h. ago GJA urges tougher laws, compensation for assaulted journalists

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, is calling on the government to strengthen legislation to protect journalists, warning that current laws are too weak to deter attacks.

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49 h. ago WAEC relocates 936 WASSCE candidates over alleged malpractice at Adventist SHS, Bantama

Candidates sitting for the WASSCE at the Adventist SHS-Bantama centre in Kumasi have been relocated to the WAEC office in Kumasi after reports of widespread examination malpractice.

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55 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Madagascar, Mali secure wins to blow Group I wide open

Madagascar and Mali revived their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes on matchday seven, blowing Group I wide open with just three rounds left to play. Ghana began the round with a three-point cushion over nearest challengers Comoros and had the chance to double that gap. But a frustrating draw away to Chad allowed the […]

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55 h. ago Some GES officials took GH¢60 to aid cheating in 2025 BECE – JoyNews exposé 

Some officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES) colluded with invigilators, accepting as little as GH¢60 to allow candidates to cheat in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE).

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2 d. ago World Cup 2026Q: Black Stars fumble opportunity to go six points clear

The Black Stars blew their chance to extend their lead in Group I of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after drawing with Chad. Ghana, having led in the opening half of the game, failed to snatch all three points as Chad equalised in the closing minutes of the encounter. Black Stars came into […]

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2 d. ago World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Black Stars blow chance to go six points clear after draw with Chad

The Black Stars blew their chance to extend their lead in Group I of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after drawing with Chad. Ghana, having led in the opening half of the game, failed to snatch all three points as Chad equalised in the closing minutes of the encounter. Black Stars came into […]

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3 d. ago Jamaican PM Andrew Holness elected to a third term as main opposition candidate concedes

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness secured a third term early Thursday following a tight race on an island shaken by corruption, inequity and economic concerns.

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3 d. ago I’ll contest Akwatia seat again if party allows – NPP candidate

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate in the Akwatia by-election, Solomon Kwame Asumadu, says he plans to further his education while keeping the door open for a possible return to politics.

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4 d. ago Government Should Let Strong State Firms Acquire Struggling Ones, Deloitte Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-should-let-strong-state-firms-acquire-struggling-ones-deloitte-says/Ghana should encourage successful state-owned enterprises to take over underperforming counterparts as a strategy to reduce government losses and improve operational efficiency, according to a leading consultancy firm. Yaw Appiah Lartey from Deloitte Africa outlined this approach during discussions on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, arguing that such consolidation could revive weak enterprises while easing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-should-let-strong-state-firms-acquire-struggling-ones-deloitte-says/

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4 d. ago Bond market surge puts pressure on Reeves ahead of autumn budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bond-market-surge-puts-pressure-on-reeves-ahead-of-autumn-budget/UK government borrowing costs have climbed to their highest level in nearly three decades, creating fiscal headaches for Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares her first autumn budget. The yield on 30-year government bonds reached 5.68% on Tuesday, matching levels not seen since 1998. The surge echoes the market turmoil that helped bring down Liz […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bond-market-surge-puts-pressure-on-reeves-ahead-of-autumn-budget/

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