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Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has announced plans to increase the school feeding fee to ensure that the caterers provide quality meals to learners. This move aims to improve the nutritional value of meals served under the Ghana School Feeding Program (GSFP), which has been in operation since 2005

A Koforidua High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Ernest Yaw Kumi, the presumed winner of the Akwatia parliamentary seat in the Eastern region, after convicting him of contempt of court. The court issued the bench warrant for Kumi's arrest after he failed to attend court

An 18-year-old boy, Kwaku Obed, has allegedly murdered his 41-year-old mother, Afia Emilia, in a farm in Dwenem near Drobo. Reports indicate that Kwaku Obed developed a mental disorder after smoking Indian hemp

19-year-old senior high school student has tragically drowned in Zongo, a suburb of Bibiani in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai district of the Western North region. Elisha Akan-la-wen, a 19-year-old SHS 2 student, lost his life while swimming in a dam known as Amponsah at Bibiani Zongo

Akwasi Acquah, Member of Parliament for Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, has suggested that if the NDC follows through with dismissing all recruits appointed by Akufo Addo, the next NPP government will do the same if they come to power

Security Analyst Dr. Sadique Twum has voiced his concerns regarding the former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul’s statement, which suggested that Ghana could face a coup if precautions are not taken. Dr. Twum stated that while the ongoing violence in Bawku has spread to multiple areas, it is not the only sign of escalating violence that could lead to terrorism in Ghana. He emphasized the need for immediate action from all relevant stakeholders, given the region’s unique challenges

Office of the Special Prosecutor has declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta wanted. In a media briefing, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyaben confirmed that Ofori-Atta is refusing multiple invitations to answer questions regarding alleged breaches in contracts, procurement procedures, and terminations

Greater Accra Council of State election on February 11 was briefly disrupted by chaos at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) head office. The turmoil began when the police allegedly stopped one of the candidates, Musah Ziyad, from entering the polling room with other individuals. During the disturbance, Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo was seen fleeing through the exit door.

National Security seized a large amount of U.S. dollars and Ghana cedis, including counterfeit bills, hidden in twelve shipping containers at a warehouse in Sapeiman, Greater Accra. Despite routine scanning, the containers reached their destination undetected. A manhunt is underway for four suspects, and the search revealed fake gold bars, counterfeit cedi notes, and military uniforms.