Author: Constance Awunor

Ghana Hostels Limited has demanded an apology from Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku over what it describes as misleading comments regarding accommodation charges at the Pentagon Hostel on the University of Ghana campus. The dispute follows remarks made by Mr. Opoku during an interview on Hitz FM, where he reportedly suggested that rent charges at the SSNIT-controlled hostel facility were insensitive to the welfare of students. In a statement issued on May 13, 2026, management of GHL clarified that although the hostel facility is owned by SSNIT, the management of tenancy arrangements, pricing and daily operations is independently handled by…

Workers of the National Identification Authority under the Public Services Workers’ Union have commenced an indefinite nationwide strike over unresolved concerns regarding their working conditions. The industrial action follows the expiration of a seven-day strike notice earlier issued by the mother union. In a directive released by the NIA Division of the union, members across the country were instructed to fully comply with the strike action until their demands are addressed. According to the union, no member was expected to report to work from Wednesday, May 13, 2026. “You will rise from your beds and return to them, until further…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has directed the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Highways Authority, Mallam Issah Ishak, to initiate the termination of Black Oak’s contract for the rehabilitation of the Bogoso–Prestea Road. According to the minister, the contractor has failed to make meaningful progress on the project despite being awarded the contract in 2025. Black Oak reportedly moved to site in March 2026 and only carried out roadside clearing works before abandoning the project. The company later claimed it did not have access to the road design needed to continue the work. The Regional…

More than 500,000 final-year Senior High School (SHS) students across Ghana are today beginning the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with candidates writing the Oral English paper nationwide. According to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), a total of 509,862 candidates are expected to sit for the examination this year. The figure includes 225,274 males and 284,588 females. The examination process had already started earlier with practical and project-based assessments for subjects including Visual Arts and Home Economics. This year’s Oral English paper is being conducted simultaneously across all member countries of WAEC, marking a return to…

SUNDA International has donated assorted household products to the May 9 Foundation as part of activities marking the 25th anniversary of the May 9 Stadium Disaster. The items will support families affected by the tragic incident and other vulnerable groups assisted by the foundation. The May 9, 2001 disaster occurred during a Ghana Premier League match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium. More than 126 football fans lost their lives, while several others sustained injuries, making it one of the deadliest stadium disasters in African football history. The May 9 Foundation was established…

An elderly man whose emotional reaction during a demolition exercise at the Sakumono Ramsar Site in Accra went viral has received housing and welfare support from the Ultimate Charismatic Centre and the Roman Catholic Church at Lashibi. The man, identified as Mr. Nyarko, gained public attention after videos and images circulated online showing him weeping as structures within the Ramsar enclave were demolished. The footage, which also captured two of his children consoling him, triggered widespread sympathy and concern over the human impact of the demolition exercise. It later emerged that the demolished structure did not belong to Mr Nyarko.…

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has received major international recognition after being selected as a member of FIFA’s prestigious Technical Study Group (TSG) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The appointment reflects the growing admiration for the Ghana coach within global football circles and places him among a select group of respected football experts tasked with analysing the tournament at the highest level. The FIFA Technical Study Group plays a key role during major competitions by studying every match in detail to identify tactical developments, playing systems, transitions, set-piece strategies, and performance trends. Findings from the group are compiled…

The Ghana Cedi continued its stable performance against major foreign currencies on Monday, May 11, 2026, with the Bank of Ghana’s official exchange rate showing the local currency buying at GH¢11.2694 to one US dollar and selling at GH¢11.2806. According to the Bank of Ghana rates, the British Pound was buying at GH¢15.3556 and selling at GH¢15.3721. The latest figures indicate little movement from Friday, May 9, when the Cedi traded at GH¢11.2692 to the dollar on the buying market and GH¢11.2804 on the selling market. The sustained stability of the Ghana Cedi has attracted growing recognition for Ghana as…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the successful rescue and repatriation of 28 Ghanaian nationals who were victims of a human trafficking network operating in Côte d’Ivoire. In a press release issued on Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Ministry said the victims, predominantly young people, were rescued through a joint operation involving security operatives and officials of the Ghana Embassy in Abidjan. According to the statement, the victims arrived safely in Ghana on May 10 and are currently assisting with ongoing investigations into the trafficking operation. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the general public that twenty-eight…

Tragedy has struck the Ayanfuri Traditional Area in the Diaso District following the death of Nana Kwabena Okyere, the Mmratehene of Ayanfuri, after he allegedly shot himself accidentally during a funeral ceremony. The incident occurred on Friday, May 9, 2026, during the funeral rites of Abusua Panyin Akwasi Kwateng at Ayanfuri. According to police reports, Nana Kwabena Okyere was handling a pump-action gun when it accidentally discharged, causing a severe gunshot wound to his abdomen. The chief was immediately rushed to the Ayanfuri Pentecost Hospital for emergency treatment but sadly passed away while receiving medical care. His body has since…