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Former National Service Scheme (NSS) Executive Director Mustapha Ussif has rejected accusations of wrongdoing during his tenure as the National Service Secretariat boss between 2017 and 2021. On Friday, the Attorney-General, Dominic Ayine, named Mustapha Ussif, also a former Sports Minister, among 12 people he claimed had been implicated in an alleged scandal at the NSS, adding that the named individuals would be prosecuted. READ ALSO: Gifty Oware-Mensah used NSS allowance as collateral for GH₵30m loan from ADB – Ayine claims In a statement, Mustapha Ussif has declared his innocence, saying that he is ready to account for his tenure,…

Mobile Advertising IDs – MAID – how does this affect your privacy?In the palm of our hands, our mobile devices have become extensions of ourselves – our connection to the world, our personal assistants, our entertainment hubs. Yet, beneath the sleek interfaces and intuitive apps lies a hidden mechanism, silently collecting data about our every tap, swipe, and scroll: the Mobile Advertising ID, or MAID.While seemingly innocuous strings of characters, these unique identifiers are the backbone of a sophisticated, often invisible, tracking network, profoundly impacting our privacy and shaping our digital experiences in ways we might not fully grasp. Imagine…

Bishop Samuel Ben Owusu (in white) receiving his official plaque In a momentous ceremony held at the Airport View Hotel in Accra, on June 12, 2025, Bishop Samuel Ben Owusu was officially appointed as the African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly Ambassador and Special Envoy to Ghana. The prestigious event, organised under the auspices of the Africa Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly, brought together dignitaries, diplomats, traditional leaders, civil society actors, and members of the press to witness this historic occasion.Bishop Sam Owusu, widely respected for his leadership in peacebuilding, humanitarianism, and governance advocacy across the continent, was lauded for…

Prominent Muslim cleric and Imam, Sheikh Abdul Malik Abdul Rahman Maiga, has called on Muslim leaders in Parliament and other stakeholders to take advantage of the ongoing constitutional review process to advocate for the rights and interests of Muslims in Ghana.Addressing congregants during his Friday sermon at Kasoa, Sheikh Maiga, who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the IMAM Malik Foundation, expressed concern over the marginalisation of Muslims in workplaces and schools, particularly regarding the free practice of Islamic doctrines.“Many Muslims are unable to freely observe their religious obligations such as daily prayers, fasting, or wearing the hijab…

The Northern Branch of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), has held its second induction ceremony for newly qualified engineering professionals, with a strong call for continuous learning and the adoption of emerging technologies.Speaking at the ceremony held at the ICT Auditorium of Tamale Technical University (TaTU), the National President of IET-GH, Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng, urged engineers to lead the charge in building smarter, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable systems.“Your journey of growth should never stop because the world needs engineers who are ready not only to respond but to lead and therefore need to endeavour to…

L-R: Peter Mensah and wife Gifty Oware-Mensah, Kwabena Adu-Boahene and Angela Adjei Boateng When a man and a woman are joined together in holy matrimony before the altar, one of the key promises they make to each other while expressing their vows, signifying their loyalty and love, is to be there for each other “for better or worse.” This promise typically conveys their readiness to face any challenges that may arise, standing by each other through all circumstances.And many times, couples who achieve great things together are celebrated. However, this GhanaWeb article takes a different tangent, highlighting couples accused of…

Ambassador of the State of Israel to Ghana, Sierra Leone and Liberia, Mr Roey Gilad. The State of Israel has expressed disappointment in the Government of Ghana for abstaining from a vote supporting a declaration that Iran is in breach of its nuclear non-proliferation obligations. On Thursday, 12 June 2025, the 35-member Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), chaired by Ghana, adopted the resolution for the first time in almost 20 years, raising the prospect of Iran being reported to the United Nations Security Council. According to the resolution text, as seen by Reuters, “[The board]…

The Great Migration of the Akan People in the 15th and 16th centuries marked a significant movement from the Adansi and Amanseɛ regions, driven by the search for fertile land and new settlement opportunities. Among these groups were the Bretuo clans, notably led by Baafoɔ Antiedu, while his brother, Ampon Agyei Kwafo, led the Etena Bretuo faction.Upon reaching Tokwaboɔho, near present-day Afigyase (also known as Efiduase), the brothers faced a crucial decision in their journey. Ampon Agyei chose to turn right, a pivotal choice that ultimately led to the separation of the two branches of the Etena Bretuo family. This…

Many of the illegal miners had also constructed makeshift tents along the riverbank The Blue Water Guards, in collaboration with the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and the Nzema East Municipal Police Command, have conducted a major operation to dismantle an illegal mining encampment at Abelebo in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region.According to reports from the Guards, the galamseyers were actively engaged in illegal mining directly within the Ankobra River, just a few meters from Abelebo township.Their operations extended dangerously close to the Abelebo Basic School, disrupting academic activities and posing serious risks to the safety and well-being…

Ghana’s National Blood Service (NBS), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO), has commemorated World Blood Donor Day 2025 with a renewed national call to action under the theme: “Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives.”This year’s event paid tribute to the thousands of voluntary, unpaid blood donors whose generosity sustains the country’s healthcare system—and spotlighted the pressing need for more Ghanaians, especially the youth, to embrace regular blood donation as a civic duty.Delivering the keynote address, Minister for Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh underscored the centrality of blood safety and availability in the…