Bernard Bediako Baidoo and Professor Alidu Seidu have been sworn in as new Members of Parliament for Akwatia and Tamale Central, following by-elections that strengthened the NDC’s representation in Ghana’s Parliament.

Ghana Police and Senegalese authorities are investigating the death of 18-year-old footballer Cheikh Touré, who was reportedly lured to Ghana by fake scouts and later found dead. The case has sparked calls for tighter regulation of sports recruitment across West Africa.

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the swift extension of the Tema Port railway line to the Dawa Industrial Enclave to improve transport efficiency, reduce congestion, and enhance Ghana’s industrial growth.

Thousands of newly placed SHS students have begun school across Ghana under the 2025 CSSPS. The new NDC government pledges to reform the system for fairness and transparency amid ongoing placement challenges.

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has joined the global community to mark World Statistics Day, reaffirming the vital role of quality data in driving inclusive and sustainable national development.

Ghana’s Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia promises to institutionalize annual grassroots summits to deepen citizen engagement and strengthen digital governance.

Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has called on security personnel stationed at the Elubo border to heighten surveillance amid an influx of Ivorians fleeing election-related tensions ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s general elections on October 25, 2025.

The announcement of the name “United Party” quickly stirred controversy within Ghana’s political circles. Leaders of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have claimed historical ownership of the title, arguing that it traces back to the political tradition that gave birth to the NPP itself. Party communicators have dismissed any notion of reconciliation or “amnesty” for Kyerematen, with insiders hinting that legal action over the use of the name may be imminent.