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Nsawam Female Prison holds 3-Day revival to inspire spiritual renewal
The Chaplaincy Unit of the Nsawam Female Prison has organized a three-day revival aimed at fostering spiritual growth and renewal among officers and inmates.
The revival, held from October 13 to 15, 2026, was on the theme of prayer and how to pray effectively.
The sessions were led by Elder Kwame Frimpong of The Church of Pentecost, Nsawam, who served as guest minister. He delivered impactful teachings that engaged both officers and inmates throughout the programme.
The final day focused on breaking family altars, with emphasis on overcoming negative generational barriers.
The programme recorded a large turnout of officers and inmates who actively participated in all sessions.
It concluded with a special fellowship breakfast hosted by the Acting Officer-in-Charge, ADP Matilda Nyampong, which brought together senior and junior officers in a spirit of bonding and appreciation.
According to the Chaplaincy Unit, the revival achieved its dual purpose of fostering spiritual renewal among inmates and staff while strengthening companionship between senior and junior officers.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has temporarily suspended all date of birth changes on the Ghana Card across the country.
The suspension takes effect from Monday, November 9, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Authority said the decision followed a review of its date of birth update process, which revealed the need for stronger safeguards.
The NIA said it was engaging key institutions, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Births and Deaths Registry, to strengthen the guidelines for processing such requests.
It explained that the consultations were aimed at ensuring a transparent, credible and standardised system for handling date of birth changes.
During the suspension, no new applications for date of birth changes will be accepted or processed at any NIA office nationwide. Requests already being processed will also not be approved.
The Authority said it would notify the public once the consultations were completed and the revised guidelines were ready.
It apologised for any inconvenience caused and appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced the suspension of the industrial action by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG).
In a press release dated November 9, 2026, the Judicial Service said the decision followed productive discussions between the leadership of the two associations and management, resulting in a mutual understanding.
It has consequently directed all staff to resume work with immediate effect, with courts across the country expected to resume normal sittings on Tuesday, November 10.
The Service expressed regret over the disruption caused by the strike and apologised to President John Dramani Mahama, the Executive arm of government, the Speaker of Parliament and Members of Parliament, the legal profession and the general public.
It particularly apologised to court users who experienced inconvenience during the industrial action.
The Judicial Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of justice and thanked stakeholders for their patience and understanding as efforts continue towards a lasting resolution of the issues raised.
By: Jacob Aggrey
