Day: September 24, 2025

GTEC Restores UCC’s Accreditation After Vice Chancellor Dispute

Ramar Tee

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has reinstated the accreditation of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) after weeks of tension sparked by a disagreement over the retirement of the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Johnson Boampong. The standoff began when GTEC directed Prof. Boampong to step aside, arguing that he had passed the compulsory retirement age of 60 as stipulated under the 1992 Constitution. UCC, however, insisted that his continued stay in office was in line with its internal statutes and governance structure. The dispute escalated earlier this month when…

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You Can Run, But We Will Catch You-COP Yaako Donkor

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The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has issued a strong warning to criminals, assuring them that the Ghana Police Service will relentlessly pursue them until they are brought to justice. Her remarks follow the Service’s recent success in dismantling an armed robbery syndicate that had been terrorizing rural banks across five regions. Speaking at a press briefing at the National Police Headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, September 24, COP Donkor declared: “To the criminals out there, always remember that you may run and hide,…

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UCC Law Lecturer Drags GTEC to Court Over Vice Chancellor Directive

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A Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Dr. Elijah Tukwariba Yin, has sued the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) over its directive for Vice Chancellor, Professor Johnson Boampong, to step aside after reaching the compulsory retirement age of 60. In a statement dated September 19, 2025, GTEC argued that Prof. Boampong’s continued tenure violated Article 199(1) of the 1992 Constitution, which requires public office holders to retire at 60. The Commission cited the University of Cape Coast Act, 1992 (PNDCL 278), to justify its position. It further…

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Ghana Police Break Up Armed Robbery Network Targeting Rural Banks

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The Ghana Police Service has successfully dismantled a criminal gang known for carrying out armed robberies on rural banks in different parts of the country. Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, announced the development at a press briefing held on Wednesday, September 24, 2024, at the National Police Headquarters in Accra. He described the achievement as a “major breakthrough” in the fight against organized robbery groups. Dr. Yohuno explained that over the past year, the police had noticed a troubling rise in attacks on rural financial institutions. Investigations…

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E/R: One week old baby recovered from toilet pit

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Suhum Fire Officers Retrieve Body of Baby Dumped in Toilet Pit Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in Suhum have recovered the body of a one-week-old baby boy from a toilet pit in Ali, a suburb of Suhum. In a statement from the Eastern Regional Public Relations Office of the GNFS, the incident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, near Gateway Preparatory School. The Suhum Municipal Fire Station received a distress call around 6:30 a.m. and quickly dispatched an 11-member rescue team led by ASTNO…

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Victor Smith Urges NDC Leaders to Hold Off on Succession Talks

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Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, has advised senior figures within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to refrain from initiating early campaigns to succeed President John Dramani Mahama. According to reports, prominent party members such as Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia have begun laying the groundwork for future presidential bids. Smith, speaking on Channel One TV’s “Face to Face” on September 23, described these actions as premature and potentially disruptive. He acknowledged that some individuals may be positioning themselves for future leadership…

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DSTv Pricing Review Committee Granted One-Week Extension

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Communications Minister Sam George has approved an additional week for the stakeholder committee reviewing DSTv pricing in Ghana. Originally scheduled to conclude its work earlier, the committee will now deliver its final report by September 29, 2025. The National Communications Authority (NCA) announced the extension on September 23, explaining that the extra time will allow the committee to finalize its recommendations and fully address the Minister’s concerns regarding DSTv’s pricing structure. Formed on September 8, 2025, the committee’s role is to build consensus on DSTv pricing and propose commercially sound…

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Electricity Tariffs to Rise Slightly from October 2025

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The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a modest 1.14% increase in electricity rates across all consumer groups, effective October 1, 2025. However, water charges will remain unchanged during this period. The adjustment stems from PURC’s regular tariff review process, which evaluates economic indicators that influence the cost of utility services. These factors include the exchange rate between the Ghanaian cedi and the US dollar, inflation trends, fuel costs particularly natural gas and the mix of energy sources used for power generation. To determine the new rates, PURC considered…

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