The Government of Ghana has taken a decisive step to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Free Senior High School (SHS) program by allocating proceeds from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to finance it permanently. This policy shift was announced in the 2025 Budget Statement by Finance Minister Dr.
The University of Ghana has taken disciplinary action against 17 individuals, comprising 16 students and one staff member, for various acts of misconduct. The infractions include academic dishonesty such as plagiarism, falsification of documents to gain unauthorized access to hostel accommodations, and participation in violent clashes between Mensah Sarbah and
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against two senior police officers, DSP Bismark Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah, following an alleged unlawful raid on his residence in Cantonments, Accra. The incident, which took place on February 11, 2025, involved a team of about 12 security personnel,
Lamborghini has ventured into the luxury baby gear market with the launch of the Reef AL Arancio, a high-end baby stroller developed in collaboration with British nursery brand Silver Cross. This exclusive stroller, priced at approximately $5,165 USD (£4,000 GBP), is a limited-edition release, with only 500 units
In a decisive move to curb online access to explicit content, Nigeria’s House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to ensure that internet service providers block all pornographic websites. This directive was issued following a motion by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State, who expressed
The Minority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has strongly criticized the 2025 Budget Statement presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, describing it as an "Azaa budget"—a term suggesting deception and lack of substance. According to Afenyo-Markin, the budget fails to inspire hope and
The Minority in Parliament has challenged the government’s claim that it has abolished the 10% withholding tax on lottery winnings, commonly known as the betting tax. According to Dr. Amin Adam, the former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, the tax was never implemented, making its so-called
Ukrainian lawmakers have introduced a proposal to erect a monument to George Washington, the first president of the United States, in the capital city of Kyiv. The draft resolution, numbered 3066, was formally submitted to the Verkhovna Rada on March 10, 2025, and is currently awaiting parliamentary review. The initiative
In a significant policy shift, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, during the 2025 Budget Statement reading, announced the removal of five contentious taxes that had been widely criticized by the public. These included the following: * 10% Withholding Tax on Lottery Winnings ("Betting Tax"): This tax applied to
Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to refrain from interfering in Ghana’s internal discussions regarding the country’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The legislation, which seeks to impose stricter penalties on LGBTQ+ activities, has reignited debates on human rights, cultural values, and economic implications.
Ghanaian cartoonist Samuel Ocantey, popularly known as Nii Kpakpo Gbemi, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding an individual of over GH₵448,000 under the pretense of securing a U.S. visa. Ocantey, the creator of the well-known Kpakpo Series, a Peter Griffin-inspired cartoon with a Ga voice-over, reportedly used
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has taken a firm stance on academic performance by withdrawing 38 Level 100 students from the Department of Social Studies Education. This decision, which takes immediate effect, was made after these students failed to meet the minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) requirement of