Author: Ibrahim Abode
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) is an independent, non-partisan governance institution established under the 1992 Constitution to promote and sustain democracy through civic education on the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens. In November 2025, the Human Resource Department of the Commission, in collaboration with the Electronic Payment Voucher (EPV) Unit of the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, organized a training workshop for newly created management units across the country. The workshop was held in Kumasi from November 19 to November 22, 2025, and brought together representatives from about 88 newly created management units nationwide. The training took place…
On 1st March 2026, the MP, in the company of the District Chief Executive, John Abugba, as well as chiefs and opinion leaders, visited several project sites.
On December 18, 2025, the hospital bills of women admitted to the maternity ward of Zebilla Hospital were fully settled by a young musician from the area known as Flameboy. The act of generosity brought relief to patients and staff alike, highlighting how individuals can make a meaningful impact on vulnerable members of their community. Flameboy, who grew up in humble circumstances, explained that his difficult beginnings have inspired him to give back to society, particularly to those who are poor or marginalized. During his presentation at the hospital, he shared that his gesture was not just about financial support…
The Member of Parliament for Tempane and Minister for Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, has strongly condemned the recent attack on two immigration officers in her constituency, an incident that resulted in the death of one officer. The attack occurred on November 2, 2025, at Nagani, a community near the Ghana–Togo border in the Tempane District. Reports indicate that the officers were ambushed and shot by unidentified assailants while returning from duty, leaving one officer fatally wounded and the other seriously injured. The tragic event prompted swift action from security agencies. On November 3, the Ghana Armed Forces deployed…
A group of selected journalists, whistle-blowers, and activists from Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, Liberia, and Guinea recently completed a comprehensive safety and medical training program delivered by Lazarus Training, a UK-based organisation specialising in safety and first aid education. The training, designed for individuals operating in high-risk environments, aimed to equip participants with essential skills to protect themselves while performing critical work in volatile regions. The beneficiaries, supported by the Whistle-blowers, Activists, and Journalists Safety International Center (WAJSIC) in Ghana, included a diverse mix of professionals. In addition to journalists, the program welcomed human rights activists and whistle-blowers, all…
A group of journalists from Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, Liberia, and Guinea recently completed a comprehensive training program on digital security, organized by DW Akademie in collaboration with Whistle-blowers, Activists and Journalists Safety International (WAJSIC). The training was designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical tools needed to navigate the increasing challenges posed by digital insecurity in their work as journalists, activists, and whistle-blowers. In today’s media landscape, digital threats have become an ever-present concern. From cyberattacks to online harassment and surveillance, journalists and activists face significant risks that can compromise both their personal safety and their…
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has expressed profound sorrow following the tragic loss of fifteen lives in a boat accident on the Volta Lake near Kete-Krachi in the Oti Region. The incident, which occurred on October 11, 2025, claimed the lives of men, women, and children who were traveling by boat across the lake, sending shockwaves through the local community and the nation at large. In a statement issued by Mr. Sampson Asaki Awingobit, Executive Secretary of the IEAG, the association extended its heartfelt condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the disaster. The statement…
The Member of Parliament for the Garu Constituency, Dr. Thomas Winsum Anabah, has undertaken a major refurbishment of the Nate Primary and Junior High School buildings, following extensive damage caused by a severe rainstorm. The storm had left the school’s facilities in a state of disrepair, making it unsafe for both teaching staff and pupils, and disrupting learning for the entire community. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, students were forced to attend classes under trees, with minimal shelter from the elements. Some pupils stopped coming to school altogether, unable to cope with the harsh conditions. The damage highlighted…