Mr. Abraham Koomson, General Secretary of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), is advocating a total shutdown of the labour force to express dissatisfaction with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority’s (NPRA) approval of the sale of 60 percent shares in six hotels belonging to the Social Security and National Insurance …
Read More »We are desirous to see you as Ghana’s next President – Regent of Mion to Bawumia
The Mion-Gbonlana, the Regent of Mion, has expressed his strong desire for victory for flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming election. He attributed this support to the impressive work done by the Vice President. The Mion Regent stressed that Dr. Bawumia’s exceptional qualities …
Read More »UG: Students expected to pay over GHC 6,000 for 4-in-a-room at Pent hall
Ghana Hostels Limited has announced the room rates for the 2024/2025 academic year at the African Union, commonly known as Pent Hostel, at the University of Ghana. National students will pay GHC 6,663.30 per academic year for a room in the New Pent block and GHC 5,955.00 per academic year for …
Read More »AMA shuts down public toilet at Graphic road for channelling human waste into drains
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has disconnected illegal sewer lines and shut down a public toilet at Graphic Road for channelling human waste directly into the drains. The facility was closed down by the Director of Waste Management of the AMA, Ing. Solomon Noi on Wednesday during the Homowo clean-up …
Read More »Armed Forces record 1,300 mental disorders yearly
About 1,300 cases of mental health disorders have been recorded within the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) each year since 2021. The statistics show alcohol use as the highest among the disorders, with 70 per cent of the cases being male officers. The data is from a post-COVID-19 statistics recorded from 2021 …
Read More »Former directors of failed banks barred from holding key positions – BoG
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a firm reminder to the public and financial institutions that individuals implicated in the 2017-2019 financial sector clean-up, as well as former directors of failed banks and Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions (SDIs) since the enactment of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 2016 …
Read More »Police investigate death of 24-year-old woman found dead in pool
The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the tragic death of 24-year-old Lois Abena Koranteng, who was discovered unconscious in a swimming pool at a hotel in Takoradi on 8th June 2024. According to reports, Ms Koranteng was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead …
Read More »Ugandan TikToker jailed for insulting President
A Ugandan court has sentenced a 24-year-old man to six years in prison for insulting the president and the first family through his video posted on TikTok. Edward Awebwa was charged with hate speech and spreading “misleading and malicious” information against President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni and son …
Read More »Supreme Court throws out Barker-Vormawor’s attempt to compel Kan Dapaah to answer 17 questions in defamation case
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, which sought to invoke the jurisdiction of the apex court to compel National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah to answer 17 questions in an ongoing defamation case at the high court. Albert Kan Dapaah has brought a GH₵10 million …
Read More »Ghana Boundary Commission Bill will strengthen efforts of ECOWAS – Foreign Affairs Minister
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has announced that a new bill concerning the Ghana Boundary Commission is currently before Parliament. “The Parliament of Ghana is considering a new act that will enhance the capacity of the Ghana Boundary Commission to meet international best practices. Our region …
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