Day: August 6, 2025

Accra: The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has refuted claims by the National Identification Authority (NIA) that it owes fees for identity verification services, describing the disconnection from NIA’s Identity Verification System (IVS) as surprising and unfortunate. A statement issued by the GRA and copied to the Ghana News Agency said it had taken note of media reports and public commentary following NIA’s action, and deemed it necessary to clarify the matter. According to Ghana News Agency, the alleged debt may stem from a ‘legacy issue’ arising from services rendered by the NIA prior to 2025. However, the Authority stated that,

Shallom: The Seventh Day Theocratic World Congregation has concluded its fourth Elul, 6022 Adult Sabbath Lesson with a strong call on Ghanaians to avoid divorce and remarriage, describing such practices as harmful to families, society, and spiritual heritage. According to Ghana News Agency, in an interview at the church’s headquarters at Shallom, near Aburi in the Eastern Region, Apostle Dr. Kadmiel E.H. Agbalenyo, Leader of the Congregation, emphasized the far-reaching consequences of divorce and remarriage, both lawful and unlawful. He stated that these practices destroy family structures and impact children negatively. He explained that many couples mistakenly view divorce and

Koforidua: The Dare to Dream initiative, implemented under the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme, has spotlighted youth-driven solutions to community challenges at a grassroots exhibition held in Koforidua, the Eastern regional capital. The programme, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funded by the Mastercard Foundation, focuses on empowering persons with disabilities (PWDs) and women in rural communities through innovations in health, education, agriculture, climate resilience, and technology. According to Ghana News Agency, organisers expressed their commitment to identifying and registering 300 youth innovators across the Eastern Region. Ms. Hannatu Kobiah, Programme Manager of Dare to Dream, stated

Accra: The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting journalists and promoting their welfare. Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the GJA, emphasized that the Association would pursue recent cases of assault on journalists to their logical conclusion and continue to condemn all forms of violence against media practitioners. He made these remarks during a visit to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) to express appreciation to the staff for renewing their mandate. According to Ghana News Agency, the GJA recently issued an ultimatum to the Ghana Police Service to address reported attacks on journalists. These incidents included

Sunyani: Mrs. Fati Kine-Lam, the Bono Regional Director for the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), has called upon the newly recruited Municipal and District Coordinators to prioritize disaster risk initiatives. The coordinators are expected to lead regular clean-up exercises, engage with communities, and increase radio discussions about disaster prevention and management at local levels. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Kine-Lam emphasized the importance of collaboration with stakeholders during an orientation workshop for the new coordinators. The workshop, organized by the Bono Regional Directorate of NADMO, aimed to enlighten the coordinators about their core responsibilities. She highlighted that disaster management