Midday News

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has directed scores of FM broadcasting stations across the country to immediately suspend operations over what it describes as persistent and serious breaches of regulatory requirements.

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has extended heartfelt encouragement and best wishes to the over 600,000 candidates sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) across Ghana.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has issued a heartfelt appeal to retired nurses and midwives to volunteer their services amid the ongoing nurses' strike.

Chaotic scenes unfolded in some public health facilities across Ghana, as the ongoing strike by nurses and midwives entered a critical phase. The total withdrawal of services has left patients stranded, clinics overcrowded, and doctors overwhelmed.

Dr Bawumia has accused the NDC government of betrayal, saying it had scrapped the unpopular E-levy only to introduce what he described as a “Dumsor Levy.” He claimed the move was proof that the NDC had deceived Ghanaians during the 2024 election campaign and warned citizens to brace for more taxes.

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has pushed back against former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s criticism of the newly introduced Dumsor Levy, accusing the former NPP administration of imposing over 30 different taxes during its eight years in power.

The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, is urging the immediate formation of an independent mediation body to help resolve the deepening standoff between the government and striking nurses and midwives.

Day two into the strike by GRNMA, patients have been left stranded at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge, as nurses and midwives continue to withdraw their services over what they say is the government’s failure to implement agreed conditions of service.

The ongoing strike by nurses in public hospitals across Ghana continues to severely impact healthcare delivery, leaving patients stranded and medical services disrupted. In many health facilities, nurses have abandoned post, leaving patients stranded.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has uncovered a sprawling GH₵280 million corruption scandal at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), with several top officials accused of abusing their positions for personal gain.