Heavy winds have reportedly sent construction materials crashing from a building under construction at Villaggio in Accra, raising concerns about safety at construction sites during periods of severe weather. The incident involved materials being dislodged from the ongoing construction work and falling from the building amid strong winds. The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the extent of any damage and whether anyone was injured, remain unclear. The incident highlights the potential dangers posed by unsecured construction materials during periods of strong winds, particularly in busy urban areas where pedestrians, motorists and nearby properties could be exposed to falling debris. Construction…
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Lawyer and National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team member, Hamza Suhuyini, has stated that the NDC has always been intellectually ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), citing prominent lawyers, academics and political figures who have shaped the party’s history. Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on October 20, 2026, he challenged the NPP to look back at its political history and identify intellectuals who can match intellectuals in the NDC. “… Till date, who in the NPP can stand up to the revered Tsatsu Tsikata? So, if you look at the intellectual wing, the NDC has always been…
President John Dramani Mahama says he will seek to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine when he travels to Russia for the Russia–Africa Summit. He made the remarks during an interview at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London while discussing Russia’s military involvement in the Sahel and the need for international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. When asked about Russian military units supporting some governments in the Sahel, the President responded that countries should be free to receive assistance from any partner committed to combating terrorism. “My opinion is…
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to recruit and deploy 6,000 young people as community teaching assistants by November 2026. The Chief Executive Officer of the YEA, Malik Basintale, disclosed this at the Accountability Series on Wednesday, October 21, explaining that the initiative would provide additional teaching support to basic schools, particularly in hard-to-reach communities. He said the Community Teaching Assistant Model would engage qualified young people to assist teaching staff while gaining classroom experience, clarifying that the initiative was not intended to replace trained teachers. “I’m happy to…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has disclosed that the agency has engaged, trained and deployed 11,788 beneficiaries under its Community Police Assistant module as part of efforts to support the Ghana Police Service and strengthen public safety. He said the initiative forms part of the agency’s broader efforts to provide employment opportunities for young people while equipping them with practical experience in community service and security. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, October 21, Basintale explained that the beneficiaries had undergone professional training and orientation in accordance with the principles and…
A communication team member of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Daniel Nortey, has come under severe criticism for openly defending former Obuasi Senior High School (SHS) headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, over allegations of sexual misconduct. In a viral video from a panel discussion on ATV, sighted by GhanaWeb on October 21, 2026, Nortey argued that there was nothing wrong with his fellow party member being described as a rapist. According to him, such acts were not new, suggesting that people had engaged in similar despicable behaviours in isolated incidents. “He’s a rapist, and so what? Haven’t you done that before?…
Almost 95% of the senior high schools named in reported sexual abuse cases since 2015 are Category B or C. The figure reflects school numbers, not a safer Category A. It comes as 313,283 candidates picked Category A first in the 2026 placement, for 76,417 declared vacancies. JoyNews Research analysed 44 reported cases of teachers and school heads accused of sexually abusing students. Eighteen were in senior high schools, naming 19 distinct SHSs that match the Ministry of Education’s 2026 Second Cycle Public Schools Register. One is Category A, seven are Category B and 11 are Category C. The data…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Officer for Amasaman, Daniel Nortey, has apologised for his comments questioning what was wrong with being raped. In a video shared by Okay FM on Facebook on October 21, 2026, Nortey said he regretted the remarks and appealed to women, Ghanaians and party executives to forgive him. Explaining the circumstances surrounding the comments, he said they were made during a heated discussion in an interview and did not reflect his position on rape. “During the interview, we were having heated discussions, and so, in the heat of the moment, I ended up making such…
A 33-year-old man, Enoch Abrokwa, has died after he was allegedly stabbed in the chest by his 19-year-old girlfriend, Emmanuella Asante, during a disagreement at Ofankor Barrier in Accra. The Tesano Divisional Police Command is investigating the incident, which occurred on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the deceased’s business premises. According to the Accra Regional Police Command, preliminary investigations suggest that a misunderstanding between the two escalated, leading to the alleged stabbing with a piece of broken glass. Abrokwa was initially rushed to a hospital at Taifa-Burkina and later referred to the Ridge Hospital, where he underwent surgery for a…
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for the law to take its course in the sexual assault allegations involving Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High and Technical School (SHTS). She said the allegations required attention because of the potential impact on the lives of those involved, both now and in the future. Speaking on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Vice President said she had been following developments surrounding the case, even while away from the country. “We have all followed what’s going on in our country regarding the case of sexual assault. And I want all of you…