The State Housing Company Limited (SHC Ltd) has officially launched a nationwide revenue mobilization campaign aimed at encouraging its debtors to settle outstanding fees by offering a 15% discount incentive on all arrears if paid in full within the stipulated period. Speaking at a press conference monitored by newseyegh.com, the Managing Director of SHC, Mr. John S. Bawah, explained that the campaign is a major initiative designed to recover outstanding client obligations, strengthen the company’s financial base, and re-emphasize to Ghanaians the importance of staying current with their financial obligations and documentation with the company. Mr. Bawah outlined that the discount…
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The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to issue a firm instruction to all public universities to immediately halt any unauthorized increases in tuition fees. The directive comes in response to reports that some universities have arbitrarily raised their fees following the government’s announcement of the “No Fees Stress Policy,” which guarantees free tertiary education for first-year students and persons with disabilities. The policy, hailed as one of the most impactful social interventions of the administration, aims to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families. Speaking before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)…
President John Dramani Mahama has once again reiterated Ghana’s call for Africa to be given two permanent seats at the United Nations Security Council. Addressing the media after a closed-door meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Africa’s representation in global governance, President Mahama emphasized Ghana’s continued support for Africa’s long-standing and legitimate demand for permanent representation on the UN Security Council. He stated that Africa, with its 54 countries and population of over one billion people, remains the only inhabited continent without a permanent seat on the world’s most powerful decision-making body. This, he said, is a historical injustice…
A community elder at Sefwi Afereh, Abusuapanyin Nana Kwadwo Nkrumah, has accused the Western North Regional Minister, Hon. Wilbert Petty Brentum, of allegedly supporting illegal mining activities in the area. According to him, the regional minister has allowed some illegal miners to operate near a community dam that serves as the main source of water for about 1,000 residents. He expressed worry that the dam, which has provided clean water to the people for years, could be destroyed by such operations. His comments follow his bold decision to stop the miners from operating in the area — an action he…
In a significant display of loyalty and political solidarity, twenty-eight out of thirty-two electoral area coordinators in the Prestea Huni Valley Constituency have officially declared their unwavering support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The endorsement, made during a constituency meeting, underscores the growing grassroots enthusiasm behind Dr. Bawumia’s leadership and vision for the country. Speaking on behalf of the coordinators, a representative reaffirmed their collective commitment to working tirelessly to ensure Dr. Bawumia’s success both within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and in the 2024 general elections. “On behalf of the electoral areas of Prestea Huni Valley, I wish…
The Majority Leader, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to refrain from monitoring parliamentary proceedings on television from their offices and only entering the chamber after the Speaker has taken his seat. According to him, this practice creates a negative impression of the House and undermines the dignity and seriousness expected of the legislature in performing its constitutional duties. Hon. Ayariga emphasized that it is improper for MPs to wait until proceedings have already begun before showing up in the chamber. He urged his colleagues to cultivate a stronger sense of responsibility by being punctual and…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced a one-week extension of the deadline for its ongoing recruitment exercise following technical difficulties experienced on its online recruitment portal. The extension is intended to allow all interested and qualified applicants who were unable to complete their applications earlier to do so without any inconvenience. According to the statement released by the GAF, the new deadline for the submission of applications is now Friday, 7 November 2025. The Armed Forces expressed regret for any challenges encountered by applicants during the initial period and assured the public that measures have been taken to resolve…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, has conducted a comprehensive market surveillance and laboratory analysis of the product Omama Herbal Mixture. The exercise formed part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety, quality, and efficacy of medicinal products available on the Ghanaian market. According to the FDA, laboratory results revealed that Omama Herbal Mixture had been adulterated with four allopathic medicines—Diazepam, Metronidazole, Paracetamol, and Niacinamide. These substances are synthetic pharmaceutical ingredients that are not permitted in registered herbal preparations. Their presence in a product marketed as a purely herbal medicine poses significant health risks to…
The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been appointed as a member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s (IPU) Task Force on the Peaceful Resolution of the War in Ukraine. The appointment was announced in a letter from the IPU Secretary-General, Martin Chungong, who expressed confidence that Speaker Bagbin’s vast leadership experience and diplomatic skill would strengthen the Task Force’s efforts to promote peace between Ukraine and Russia. The IPU Task Force, established in March 2022 as an ad-hoc body, was created to support dialogue and foster parliamentary diplomacy aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. Since its…
The Assin Fosu Municipal Health Director, Mr. Benjamin Amoako, has revealed that out of over 141,000 people who sought medical care at various health facilities within the municipality in 2024, only 33 percent were men. According to him, this statistic clearly shows that men’s attitude toward healthcare remains poor and needs urgent attention. Mr. Amoako attributed the situation to several societal misconceptions about masculinity, which discourage men from seeking medical help. He explained that many men feel embarrassed to discuss their health issues, especially when the attending doctor is a woman. To address this challenge, the Health Directorate, in collaboration…