Saudi scholarship applications for Ghanaians close 28 October
The Ghana Scholarships Authority directs eligible applicants to the official Study in Saudi portal and says its services are free.
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Ghana releases new resources for safer suicide reporting
New media-reporting guidelines and a national evidence review are intended to support suicide prevention while Ghana develops a wider national strategy.
GES schedules teacher promotion exams for 2–4 November
Candidates for Ghana Education Service promotion exams are being urged to verify their index numbers and assigned centres before the 2–4 November sitting.
CAGD reports promotion arrears paid to 56,003 teachers; other cases remain pending
The department says 56,003 teachers have been paid, but corrections and outstanding GES documentation are still needed for other promoted teachers.
ECG Ashanti West urges customers to verify visiting officers and avoid cash payments
Customers should check franchise officers’ IDs and signed authorisation letters. The officers are not authorised to collect money.
University administrators suspend strikes, with return to work set for 19 October
GAUA and TUSAAG members are due back on Monday, while outstanding demands remain under negotiation. Students should check their university’s own notices.
Legal Aid Week reaches its final day with community outreach in focus
The 12–16 October campaign aims to bring legal education closer to communities through mobile clinics at markets and transport hubs.
Proposed mobile passport fee would require parliamentary approval
The proposed charge concerns biometric capture at applicants' preferred locations; no approved fee has been announced.
GES asks 2026 promotion applicants to check their status today
GES asks eligible applicants in the 2026 promotion exercise to check their status on 15 October.
Education Minister asks GAUA to resume work on October 19
The Education Minister has asked university administrators to return on October 19, while GAUA seeks a formal commitment on its market-premium demand.
Good Morning Ghana: four verified updates for 10 October 2026
Teachers return to classrooms, Ghana responds to yellow fever, a cybercrime operation rescues 120 people, and Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions rise.
Good Morning Ghana: four things to know on 9 October 2026
Bank of Ghana warns against 20 loan apps, a targeted mortgage rate falls to 8.4%, road deaths pass 2,100, and ISWAP attacks a base in Borno.
Fire Breaks Out Near China Mall in Amasaman, Accra
A fire outbreak near China Mall in Amasaman prompted a response from the Ghana National Fire Service, with multiple firefighting teams deployed to the scene.
La Pleasure Beach demolition deepens dispute over Accra’s coastline
Military engineers and police demolished structures at La Pleasure Beach as unresolved questions over land ownership, court proceedings and official authority intensified.
Accra in Crisis as Severe Floods Leave 12 Dead and Over 38,000 Displaced
Torrential rains triggered devastating floods across Accra, leaving at least 12 people dead, seven missing, and more than 38,000 displaced as authorities launch emergency relief and mitigation measures.
DVLA Announces Driver’s Licenses Will Now Expire on Holders’ Birthdays
The DVLA has announced that driver’s licenses in Ghana will now expire on holders’ birthdays, as part of broader reforms to modernize service delivery.
Health Ministry Probes Korle Bu and Ridge Hospitals Over Unethical Conduct
The Ministry of Health has launched a high-level investigation into allegations of unethical medical practices at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and Ridge Hospital.
Blood on the Asphalt: The Growing Okada Crisis in Ashaiman
Motorcycle-related accidents are rising sharply in Ashaiman, turning a vital means of transport into a growing public safety crisis.
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