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Fourteen students have been suspended by the University of Ghana for two academic years due to disruptive behavior and violations of school rules.According to a statement released on Monday, the university clarified that the disciplinary actions followed investigations by its Disciplinary Committee into multiple cases of student misconduct. The affected students are barred from participating in all academic and extracurricular activities during the suspension period.In a related development, the university has also sanctioned 97 students for engaging in exam malpractice. Following official hearings that confirmed breaches of examination regulations, appropriate penalties were imposed on the students involved.Additionally, two students have…

The family of Stephen Ayensu Ntim, National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has requested his temporary withdrawal from all party duties, citing deteriorating health and the need for urgent medical attention and rest. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the NPP Council of Elders and dated June 16, 2025, the Ntim Family emphasised the leader’s long-standing dedication to the party, tracing his contributions from his early days as the First National Deputy Chairman to his current leadership role. However, they expressed grave concern over his recent health complications, describing him as “not well at the moment”…

Today, we celebrate Fathers’ Day—a moment to honour the strength, guidance, and unwavering protection fathers offer to their families. But in our increasingly digital world, protection has taken on new forms. Beyond shelter and security, fathers are now the first line of defense in an often-invisible arena: data protection. From the toddler with a tablet to the teenager on TikTok, children are growing up as digital citizens—exposed to platforms, apps, and data-hungry systems from a young age. In this new reality, a modern father’s role has evolved. Today’s dad is not just the keeper of the house key, but often…

Supreme Court nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe has underscored the critical role of practical wisdom in the delivery of justice, insisting that technical knowledge alone cannot meet the legal needs of ordinary Ghanaians.Facing Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, 2025, the respected Court of Appeal judge made it clear that effective jurisprudence requires a deep understanding of context, fairness, and real-life impact, not just the rigid application of law.“Law is 20% technical knowledge and 80% wisdom,” he said, stressing that good judgment, rather than sheer academic expertise, drives just and balanced outcomes, especially in a country where most litigants face…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has described President John Mahama as the most prepared leader in Ghana’s political history. Speaking on Asaase Radio on Monday, the political figure analysed President Mahama’s unique career trajectory from local government to the presidency. “I think the current president is probably the most prepared president we’ve had. From assemblyman all the way to where he is now, vice president, president, you’ve been in opposition, seen who your real friends are, learned from your mistakes, identified missed opportunities, and now you’ve been given another chance,” Mr Otchere-Darko stated. However, the NPP insider…

In an era marked by the fragility of global supply chains and rising geopolitical risks, few episodes better capture the intersection of energy and insecurity than the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel in mid-2025. The reverberations of this standoff have quickly rippled into global oil markets, prompting leading energy executives to refrain from making any long-term predictions about oil prices. At the center of this uncertainty lies one of the world’s most crucial energy corridors: the Strait of Hormuz.On June 15, 2025, Israeli airstrikes hit several strategic targets in Iran, including the Shahran oil depot and Tehran’s key refining…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the finance minister and the Minister of Energy and Transition, to keep a close eye on the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and its implications on the energy sector.The President gave the directive at a durbar of the chiefs and people of the Savannah Region at Damongo, during his Thank You Tour of the Region.He said despite the work the Government had done in stabilizing the economy, Ghana was not immuned from the shocks of global events.“Recent events in the Middle East, which involves an exchange of missiles between Israel and Iran, have started to escalate…

Ebenezer Nii Narh Nartey is a former Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central Former Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central, Ebenezer Nii Narh Nartey, has criticised former officials of the National Service Authority (NSA) over the alleged misuse of National Service Scheme (NSS) funds, describing the conduct as shameful and exploitative.Speaking on Joy Prime on Monday, June 16, 2025, and monitored by GhanaWeb, Nartey questioned the rationale behind the purchase of a luxury watch allegedly bought by former Deputy Director of the Authority, Gifty Oware-Mensah.“If not to impress people, why would anyone buy a watch for $100,000? If it’s true,…

Supreme Court nominee, Justice Sir Dennis Adjei, says Ghana’s mandatory retirement age of 70 for judges should not be extended, citing the intense workload on the bench and its toll on the health of justices. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, June 17, Justice Adjei dismissed calls for constitutional amendments to increase the retirement age for Supreme Court justices. “In Ghana, the 70 is okay, because people go home [after retirement] and within two years, they die because of the volume of work that we do,” he stated. Responding to a question on why…

Ghana stands at a pivotal moment in history. As global healthcare dynamics shift, the nation must take decisive steps toward self-sufficiency in medical solutions. Under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama and Honourable Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Ghana has the opportunity to set the pace for Africa’s healthcare independence. By investing in indigenous medical research, herbal medicine development, and locally controlled pharmaceutical industries, Ghana can lead the charge toward a self-reliant healthcare system that prioritizes African solutions.Historical Context: Lessons from the Past For centuries, Ghanaian civilizations thrived on natural healing methods, with plant-based medicine forming the backbone…