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The National Health Students Association of Ghana (NAHSAG) has strongly denounced what they describe as an illegal attempt to manipulate the association’s leadership.Several student associations under NAHSAG have expressed their disappointment with the actions of the 2022 administration, accusing them of undermining the democratic process by imposing their preferred candidates.In an official statement, the presidents of these associations made it clear that they did not recognize the disputed election and reaffirmed Ernest Agyare as the rightful president of NAHSAG. They urged their members to continue supporting him, emphasizing his exemplary leadership and the significant progress he has made.The associations also…

The late Victor Selorney was a former Deputy Minister of Finance The name Victor Selormey has resurfaced amidst discussions around the declaration of former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, as a wanted fugitive by the Office of the Special Prosecutor.Born Victor Lawrence Kwashie Selormey, the economist who served as Deputy Minister of Finance under Jerry John Rawlings’s government, was convicted by a court on charges related to financial impropriety. He was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment in 2001 for defrauding by false pretenses and causing financial loss to the state.To some advocates of accountability, the case of Victor Selormey underscores…

The Principal of Akatsi College of Education (AKATSICO), Dr. Felix Kwame Kumedzro has appealed to the government to extend the re-tooling initiative of second cycle schools to Technical Colleges of Education. He explained that the Colleges also need the re-tooling support to enable them to produce teachers with the requisite knowledge to be transferred to second-cycle students. Speaking at the 15th Congregation of the AKTSICO, he explained that this would contribute effectively to positioning Ghana to benefit from the fourth industrial revolution agenda. “I, therefore, call upon the government and the private sector to help re-tool the Technical Colleges of…

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Mr. John Abdulai Jinapor has disclosed the government’s plans to review Ghana’s upstream petroleum policies and regulatory framework.The review is to ensure fairness, consistency and transparency in the petroleum sector.He said this at a round table meeting with the Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber last Thursday in Accra.He acknowledged the challenges facing the sector, including declining crude oil production, regulatory failures and diminishing investor confidence, adding that the policy review would help address these challenges.Mr Jinapor emphasised the importance of the upstream industry to the country’s economy, noting that crude oil accounted for around…

This is Pablo Picasso the way he is rarely seen – at least in so far as the hundred or so pieces at the British Museum’s Picasso: Printmaker have been displayed. The viewer is treated to dazzling marked draughtsmanship that also evinces a mastery of techniques: the use of drypoint and etching, lithographs, linocuts and aquatints.The span of the work humbles. From the early 1900s (Picasso moved to Paris in 1904, keeping an address at the Washhouse Boat in Montmartre), we find the almost shocking A Frugal Meal, where the much diminished couple sit together in strained impoverishment, their minds…

Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, visited the Agona Swedru Municipal Government Hospital last Saturday to assess the cholera situation in the Agona West Municipality and to address the pressure on the facility due to recent cholera cases.During the visit, Hon. Akandoh interacted with the health personnel at the hospital to discuss strategies for combating the disease. He reiterated the commitment of the NDC Government, under President John Dramani Mahama, to eradicating environmental-related diseases, particularly cholera.Addressing the hospital staff, including doctors, nurses, administrators, and paramedics, Hon. Akandoh emphasized that the Ministry of Health would continue to support and encourage…

Public Relations Officer for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti West says Kumasi has been facing technical challenges in keeping the lights on, but insists there is no “dumsor.” Parts of Kumasi have been plunged into darkness in the past few weeks, with some communities staying without power for more than 24 hours. Speaking in an interview with Nhyira FM’s Nana Jantuah on the “Kuro Yi Mu Nsem” show, Benjamin Obeng Antwi attributed the recent power outages to works being done to maintain power supply in the region. “There is no ‘dumsor’, we had an underground cable…

As the 2026 World Cup draws near, Ghanaian players abroad are making strong cases for inclusion in Otto Addo’s Black Stars squad. The latest round of fixtures saw several Ghanaian players deliver impressive performances, scoring crucial goals and providing assists that helped their teams secure vital wins. 3Sports assesses how some of the Ghanaian players fared during the weekend matches. Ernest Nuamah, Lyon Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah put on an impressive display as Lyon took on Montpellier in Ligue 1 on Sunday. Nuamah scored a goal and provided an assist, capping off an excellent performance. This marks his third direct…

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Given Ghana’s current GDP, estimated at about $74.3 billion (1.1 trillion GHS) in 2024,the country remains constrained by an outdated 8-hour economic model, limiting its ability to unlock new market opportunities, drive job creation, and boost investment inflows. Most businesses shut down by 10 PM, resulting in billions in unrealized revenue and restricted economic productivity. Meanwhile, global 24-hour economic leaders—such as Singapore, Rwanda, Dubai, and New York—have leveraged the Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS)to eliminate market constraints, optimize business hours, and create entirely new industries beyond the traditional competition. Rather than merely extending work hours within saturated markets,…

Winner of Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2024, Nihad Titiaka Oases Ibrahim, continues to make remarkable strides in her commitment to education, climate action, and community empowerment. On February 14, 2025, she launched another impactful program, the “Sweet Smiles Initiative” in celebration of Ghana’s National Chocolate Day. The initiative, which took place at Khariyyah Islamic Basic School and Osu Salem Road JHS, focused on educating students on the role of climate action in protecting Ghana’s cocoa trees, emphasizing the need for sustainability to safeguard the country’s cocoa industry.The program, which was organized in partnership with Future Leaders Model United Nations, AT, Yes…