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Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the essential role of science education in shaping the future of Ghana, urging students to focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for national progress. He highlighted the significant impact of STEM on Ghana’s socioeconomic development during his speech at the opening of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) high-level meeting in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the two-day event, organized by the AAS in collaboration with the Government of Ghana, the African Union (AU), African Scientific Research, Innovation Council (AU-ASRIC), and AfroChampions, aimed to celebrate the achievements towards Africa’s Science,

Accra: An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced an agricultural engineer to 36 months’ imprisonment with hard labour for defrauding a businessman of GHS150,000 under the pretext of procuring a tipper truck. Presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, the court found Abraham Asudam, 43, guilty of defrauding by false pretenses, despite his initial not guilty plea. The convict had allegedly collected the money from Mr. George Asudam in December 2020, claiming he could secure the vehicle through partners in Belgium. According to Ghana News Agency, the sentence considered Asudam’s status as a first-time offender and the time he had already spent

Accra: The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) has held its first Council Meeting, with a call for stronger collaboration among key stakeholders to drive the development agenda of the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting, held in Ho on Thursday, July 3, 2025, brought together all Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs), Presiding Members, Coordinating Directors, Heads of Departments, and other regional stakeholders. In his sessional address, Volta Regional Minister James Gunu emphasized the urgent need to strengthen peace and security, stimulate economic growth, modernize agriculture, enhance infrastructure, and improve social services across the region. Mr. Gunu expressed

Koforidua: President John Dramani Mahama has assured the SDA College of Education in Koforidua of the government’s plans to provide them with a male hostel and a multi-purpose lecture hall complex and auditorium. The President made this announcement while launching the Government’s ‘No Fees Stress Policy’ initiative at the college. According to Ghana News Agency, the pledge came in response to a request from Professor Vincent Adzahlie-Mensah, the Principal of the SDA College of Education. The principal had requested government support for a multi-purpose lecture hall and auditorium, which he noted would be named after President Mahama. The ‘No Fees

Accra: A 40-year-old businessman has been remanded by an Accra Circuit Court following accusations of impersonating President Mahama’s Executive Secretary to defraud a traditional ruler. Nurudeen Abdul Ganew is accused of collecting GHS 50,000 from Daasebre Kwebu Ewusi VII, the Paramount Chief of Abeadze Traditional Area and Vice President of National House of Chiefs, under the pretense of securing an auctioned Toyota Land Cruiser. According to Ghana News Agency, the ex-convict Ganew, whose plea was not taken, faces charges of impersonation, defrauding by false pretenses, and money laundering. He is scheduled to reappear in court on July 7, 2025. The

Dambai: A technical fault has brought the pontoon ferry service on the River Oti in Dambai to a standstill, leaving hundreds of travelers and vehicles stranded for five days. The breakdown, which occurred on Sunday, has caused significant disruptions to daily activities and businesses in the area. Stranded passengers and drivers have expressed frustration and disappointment with the situation. According to Ghana News Agency, the breakdown has severely impacted businesses, particularly those transporting perishable goods such as yams from the northern sector to the southern part of the country, threatening significant losses for traders. Some of the traders are in

Ashanti region: Osei Kwame, also known as ‘Nsafufuo,’ has been arrested by the Manso-Nkwanta District Police in the Ashanti Region for unlawfully possessing a police uniform. According to Ghana News Agency, Kwame was apprehended at Antoakrom after a viral video surfaced showing him appearing intoxicated while dressed in police attire. The statement highlighted that “the suspect was seen in a viral video appearing to be intoxicated in police uniform.” Kwame is currently assisting police with investigations to further understand the circumstances surrounding the possession of the uniform and any potential implications of his actions. The authorities have not disclosed details