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NIA Establishes Help Desk to Support Prospective National Service Personnel with Ghana Card Verification

15Oct

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NIA Establishes Help Desk to Support Prospective National Service Personnel with Ghana Card Verification

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the establishment of a dedicated Help Desk at the National Service Secretariat (NSS) Head Office, located at Airport, Accra, to assist prospective National Service Personnel (NSP) encountering challenges with Ghana Card verification on the registration portal. According to the NIA, the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to ensure a smooth and efficient registration process for all eligible service personnel. The Help Desk will provide targeted assistance to applicants facing difficulties linking or verifying their Ghana Card details on the NSS platform. In addition, the Authority has set up a Personal Information Update Service Point at the same venue for applicants who may need to make corrections or updates to their perso...

President Mahama Attends Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing

12Oct

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President Mahama Attends Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing

President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Mrs. Lordina Mahama have arrived in Beijing, China, to participate in the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, a high-level international forum jointly hosted by President Xi Jinping and UN Women. The two-day meeting, taking place from October 13–14, brings together Heads of State and Government from around the world to renew the spirit of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and to accelerate its implementation in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. This year’s gathering holds particular significance as it coincides with the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, which was also held in Beijing in 1995. While in China, President Mahama and his delegati...

Ghana Publishing Company Partners with National Service Authority to Provide Emergency Gazette Services

10Oct

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Ghana Publishing Company Partners with National Service Authority to Provide Emergency Gazette Services

The National Service Authority (NSA), in collaboration with the Ghana Publishing Company Limited, has announced the introduction of a special emergency gazette service desk at the NSA Head Office in Accra. The initiative, which takes effect from Monday, October 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., aims to support national service personnel and prospective graduates who are facing challenges related to name discrepancies or require gazette publications as part of their National Service enrollment and documentation process. According to a statement issued by the Corporate Affairs Directorate of the NSA, the move forms part of broader efforts to enhance convenience and efficiency in the registration and deployment processes for service personnel. Officials from the Ghana Publishing Company will ...

HON. JOHN ABDULAI JINAPOR TO COMMISSION RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS IN CENTRAL GONJA DISTRICT

9Oct

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HON. JOHN ABDULAI JINAPOR TO COMMISSION RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS IN CENTRAL GONJA DISTRICT

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor (MP), will on Saturday, 11th October 2025, officially commission a series of completed rural electrification projects in several communities within the Central Gonja District of the Savanna Region. The beneficiary communities include Zomlampe, Nikpegu, Torope, Dokope, Kpatinyan, Darivogupe, Bagpe, Dawunipe, Diwurupe, Larigbani, Mammudupe, Sankaupe, and Nyinyape. This development represents a major milestone in the Government’s ongoing efforts to expand access to reliable and affordable electricity under the National Electrification Scheme (NES). The initiative forms part of the broader national agenda to promote equitable energy access, enhance socio-...

YEA Refutes Claims of 10-Month Salary Arrears, Clarifies Staff Payment Status

9Oct

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YEA Refutes Claims of 10-Month Salary Arrears, Clarifies Staff Payment Status

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has dismissed media reports suggesting that about 300 of its staff nationwide have gone unpaid for ten months, describing the allegations as “factually inaccurate” and misleading. In a statement signed by Suadique Musah, Director of Corporate Affairs, the Agency clarified that its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Malik Basintale, only assumed office in February 2025, making it impossible for him to have owed any staff salaries for ten months. According to the statement, upon taking office, Mr. Basintale inherited an existing payroll, which was presented to and approved by the YEA Board. Since then, all verified staff members captured on the official payroll have been paid consistently up to September 2025. “No individual whose name was duly verified a...

Abduction of 89-year old woman- the case of Mrs. Martha Quaynor

8Oct

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Abduction of 89-year old woman- the case of Mrs. Martha Quaynor

An 89-year-old retired Educationist, Mrs. Martha Quaynor, is alleged to have been abducted from her residence on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Mallam, in Accra. This follows series of family disagreements over her own properties and some members of her family. However, her abduction brings to forth issues of ageing, health concerns, and how rights of the aged are protected in the Ghanaian society. The abduction of the retired Educationist according to her nurse was led by a self-proclaimed Paramount Chief of Abola, Nii Kofi Tuadan III and Madam Mary Ann Nunoo, her daughter. Checks revealed that, Madam Mary Ann Nunoo, her daughter claims that, she wanted to take care of her mum (Mrs, Quaynor) herself, but this was not done in agreement with his brother Mr. Patrick Quaynor...

Nursing and Midwifery Council Warns Student Nurses and Practitioners Over Unprofessional Social Media Conduct

7Oct

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Nursing and Midwifery Council Warns Student Nurses and Practitioners Over Unprofessional Social Media Conduct

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) of Ghana has expressed grave concern over the increasing trend of unprofessional behavior among student nurses, midwives, and practitioners on various social media platforms. In a statement issued by the Council, it noted that several disturbing videos and online publications have surfaced involving trainees, nurse assistants, and practicing nurses engaging in conduct that violates the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct governing the profession. The Council cited three major areas of concern, including: The misuse of nursing and midwifery uniforms in unauthorized social media content purporting to offer public education; The use of abusive and derogatory language towards leadership and other stakeholders; and The sharing of ...

NIA to Begin Issuance of Ghana Cards to Children Aged 6–14 from October 6

5Oct

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NIA to Begin Issuance of Ghana Cards to Children Aged 6–14 from October 6

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced that it will from Monday, October 6, 2025, begin issuing and distributing Ghana Cards to Ghanaian children aged between six (6) and fourteen (14) who have already completed their registration. According to a statement issued by the Authority and signed by Mr. Williams Ampomah E. Darlas, Head of the Corporate Affairs Directorate, the exercise will take place at designated registration points — specifically, the schools where the children were originally registered. The first phase of the distribution will begin in 56 districts across the country, with other districts scheduled to follow in the coming days. “The National Identification Authority is ready to deliver a smooth and efficient exercise following the clearance of al...

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Graces Asogli Teza Yam Festival on Behalf of Former President Mahama

5Oct

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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Graces Asogli Teza Yam Festival on Behalf of Former President Mahama

Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, represented His Excellency former President John Dramani Mahama at this year’s Asogli Teza Yam Festival, celebrated under the distinguished leadership of Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State. The annual festival, held in Ho, also known as the Oxygen City, brought together traditional leaders, government officials, and citizens from across the country to celebrate the harvest of yam — a crop deeply symbolic of resilience, productivity, and Ghana’s rich agricultural heritage. Speaking at the event, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang highlighted the significance of the festival as a reminder of Ghana’s collective duty to preserve its cultural heritage while pursuing sustainable development. She noted that beyond its cu...

From Annual Check-up to Community Lifeline: Empowerment Care Foundations LIFECHECK Transforms Over 17,000 Lives in Ghana

3Oct

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From Annual Check-up to Community Lifeline: Empowerment Care Foundations LIFECHECK Transforms Over 17,000 Lives in Ghana

Strategic Evolution of a Decade-Long Initiative Sees Record Impact with Free Health and Education Services, Paving the Way for Year-Round Support What began as a single-day health and educational support outreach has blossomed into a lifeline for thousands. The Empowerment Care Foundation, the humanitarian arm of Empowerment Worship Centre, today announced the monumental success of its LIFECHECK 2025 initiative, which provided critical health screenings, surgical procedures, and essential educational materials to a record 17,000 residents of Adenta, Madina, and surrounding communities. The main event, held on September 27th at the Adenta Village Astro Turf, was the culmination of a week dedicated to proactive wellness, kickstarted by a community-run-a-thon. This year's effort propels...