The Ghana TVET Service has suspended three principals from Agona Swedru, Sunyani, and Madina Technical Institutes over reports of unauthorized fee collection. The move, part of the government’s Free TVET Policy enforcement, underscores the Service’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption and its commitment to transparency in vocational education.

The Ministry of Education has clarified that the use of Ghanaian languages as the medium of instruction is limited to lower primary levels. Officials explained that the policy aims to strengthen literacy and cultural identity among young learners while ensuring a smooth transition to English at the upper primary level.

The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has announced that the government is preparing to roll out a national gun amnesty program aimed at reducing the circulation of illegal firearms across Ghana. The initiative will allow citizens to surrender unregistered weapons without facing prosecution, as part of efforts to strengthen national security and prevent armed violence.

A Sprinter mini-bus and a reversing Jeep collided near the Kasoa tollbooth in Ghana’s Central Region on October 26, 2025. Several fatalities are feared and many are injured as emergency teams respond.

The 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz enters its one-eighth stage after five days of thrilling preliminaries. Twenty-seven seeded schools rejoin the contest to face top-performing qualifiers in what promises to be a fierce showdown for academic supremacy

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has directed the Ghana Education Service to enforce the use of mother tongue instruction nationwide to enhance learning outcomes and promote inclusive education under President Mahama’s education reset agenda.

Ghana’s Ministry of Health has officially opened applications for qualified Ghanaian nurses to work in Grenada under a new bilateral health partnership. The initiative aims to strengthen international healthcare collaboration, create employment opportunities, and enhance Ghana’s global reputation for nursing excellence.

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has revoked 278 small-scale mining licenses in a major enforcement drive to curb illegal operations and protect the environment.

Ghana’s construction giant J.A. Plant Pool has denied reports of a $2 million state overpayment, citing a documentation error from the Public Procurement Authority.

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in 37 new High Court Justices at the Jubilee House, urging them to uphold integrity, impartiality, and professionalism in strengthening Ghana’s justice system. The appointments aim to enhance judicial efficiency and reinforce the rule of law across the country.

President John Dramani Mahama has declared a three-day national mourning period in honour of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, directing that all national flags be flown at half-mast across Ghana and its missions abroad. The gesture recognises her lifetime of service, leadership, and advocacy for women’s empowerment.

Ghana’s Parliament has adjourned following the death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, known for her campaign for women’s rights and social reform.

Defence lawyers representing Kwabena Adu Boahene walked out of court after a judge rejected their adjournment request in a key Accra High Court case. The incident raises concerns about fairness and procedural rights in Ghana’s judiciary.

Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement and Ghana’s first female presidential candidate, has died at age 76.

Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin warns that Parliament is being “kept in the dark” after government failed to submit documents on flagship programmes such as Feed Ghana, the 24-Hour Economy, and the $10 billion Big Push Infrastructure Plan.

Kaneshie District Court adjourns the murder case of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah to November 4 as police intensify search for a third suspect. Two accused remain in custody.

Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine reveals US $2 million overpayment and GH¢38.7 million tax evasion in the DRIP contract awarded to JA Plant Pool Ghana; forensic audit found heavy equipment over-invoicing up to 300 percent.

Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin warns that Parliament is being “kept in the dark,” accusing the government of withholding key documents on major programmes such as the 24-Hour Economy and Feed Ghana initiatives.

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga questions the reintroduction of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill—introduced by Sam George and Dr. Ntim Fordjour—after Parliament’s resumption from recess, insisting it was already passed and awaiting presidential assent.

Speaker Alban Bagbin has referred Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s nomination as Chief Justice to Parliament’s Appointments Committee following President Mahama’s submission under Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution.