Author: Krobea

President John Dramani Mahama has directed a reduction in the price of diesel by GH¢2.00 per litre, effective Tuesday, August 4, 2026, according to a statement from the Presidency. The directive, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, said the reduction follows a decision by Cabinet and builds on a similar intervention implemented in April 2026. The regulatory margin on diesel will be cut for one month. The statement said the move is aimed at cushioning consumers, preventing hikes in transport fares, containing inflationary pressures, and mitigating the pass-through effect of rising fuel…

Former Students’ Representative Council (SRC) President of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Abraham Norman Nortey has announced his intention to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries for the Domeabra-Obom Constituency. Nortey made the announcement in a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 29, declaring his ambition to represent the NDC in the constituency. The post read: “Abraham Norman Nortey – Aspiring Parliamentary Candidate for Domeabra Obom Constituency. #NyameBɛyɛ #StrongerTogether #BuildingTheFuture.” The announcement signals Nortey’s entry into parliamentary politics after years of involvement in student leadership, public health, and community…

The African Agribusiness Consortium (AAC), a subsidiary of the Jospong Group, has hosted a welcome Dinner and Awards Night to celebrate the return of 118 Ghanaian postgraduate scholars who completed advanced studies in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Russia’s RUDN University and Peoples’ Friendship University under the AAC-RUDN scholarship programme. The colourful event, held at the AH Hotel in East Legon, Accra on Saturday, August 1, 2026 brought together AAC executives, Jospong officials, development partners, stakeholders and the graduates to honour their academic achievements and formally welcome the first cohort of the pioneering initiative. The scholars earned master’s and doctoral…

The National Peace Council (NPC) has commended the people of Dagbon for what it described as the peaceful, orderly and dignified conduct of the funeral rites of the late Ndan Yaa Naa Abukari II, as well as the successful enskinment of the Regent of Dagbon. In a press release dated July 31, 2026, the Council said the events reflected Dagbon’s resilience, unity and enduring commitment to peace. The NPC extended its condolences to the Dagbon Traditional Council, the Royal Family, Chiefs, Elders and the people of Dagbon over the passing of the Ya-Na, whose reign, the Council said, was marked…

The much-anticipated UK edition of ShattaFest scheduled for Copthall Playing Field in London has been cancelled. The event was cancelled due to a deadly stampede at the venue. newsfilegh.com/ gathers two persons have lost their lives due to the stampede. Police took a swift decision to cancel the event before further disaster. According to officers, patrons are “too many” to be contained at the venue.

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has warned the public against individuals claiming to be selling government road contracts under the flagship Big Push programme, urging anyone who encounters such persons to report them to the police. In a post on X, the Minister cautioned Ghanaians against falling victim to fraudsters who allegedly claim to have access to contracts under the initiative and offer them in exchange for payment. “BIG PUSH projects NOT FOR SALE. Report ANYONE offering a ‘Big Push project’ for sale to the nearest police station,” Mr Agbodza wrote. His warning follows reports of…

Government has announced activities to commemorate the death of eight persons including two ministers of state in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. “As a nation, we must pause to remember, honour, and pay tribute to the selflessness, service, and sacrifice of the ‘Departed 8’,” said a statement issued by the Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who is also the Minister of Government Communications. A series of solemn activities has been planned by government in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, key stakeholders, and alumni groups. On Thursday, July 30, there was an official presentation of…

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has served notice an appeal has long been filed against the Court of Appeal judgement on the jailing of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Center (MASLOC) Sedina Tamakloe Attionu. On Thursday, the Court of Appeal discharged and acquitted Ms Tamakloe Attionu, who had been extradited by a US district court to face her 10-year jail term. She was sentenced in absentia after travelling to the US for medical reasons during trial, and never returned until after judgement. Addressing journalists at the Meet The Press series,…

The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedinam Ationu Tamakloe, who was extradited fromnthe USA to face her jail term, has been acquitted and discharged by the Court of Appeal. Her lawyers had filed an appeal against the High Court ruling of 2024. According to Thursday’s ruling, the prosecution failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the essential elements of the charges brought against her at the High Court. After proceedings, the lawyers expressed gratitude to the courts for their “erudite reasoning” to acquit and discharge their client. The former MASLOC CEO had…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of candidates who sat for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for School Candidates, 2026. In a press release dated Wednesday, July 29, WAEC said it will dispatch the results to schools through the Metropolitan/Municipal/District Directors of Education. According to the Council, a total of 620,243 candidates — made up of 304,415 males and 315,828 females — from 20,789 participating schools sat for this year’s examination. The figures include 136 candidates with visual impairment, 282 with hearing assessment needs, and 510 candidates who required other test accommodations. The examination…