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NAGRAT says NaCCA knew of LGBTQ content before public outcry
Posted on with No CommentThe President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) says the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) knew about the controversial content in a Senior High School teacher manual long before public outrage forced its withdrawal. Jacob Anaba … Read more →
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Ghana drops to 111th in 2022 World Happiness Ranking
Posted on | CommentGhana has been ranked 111th on a United Nations (UN) ranking of the happiest 146 countries in the world. This indicates a drop of 16 places on the World Happiness Report, a publication of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. … Read more →
Ukraine war not behind Kenya’s inflation – Embassy
Posted on | CommentThe Russian embassy in Kenya has blamed Western sanctions for the rising cost of living in the East African nation. This is after Kenya’s presidential spokesperson, Kanze Dena, had blamed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for the soaring fuel and food … Read more →
The Western brands unable to leave Russia
Posted on | CommentThe invasion of Ukraine has led many Western brands to shun Russia, but some still have outlets open in the country and say they are not able to shut them. Marks and Spencer, Burger King, and hotel groups Marriott and … Read more →
US central bank raises interest rates for first time since 2018
Posted on | CommentThe US Federal Reserve is raising interest rates for the first time since 2018 in an attempt to bring fast-rising prices under control. The US central bank said it was lifting its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points and signalled … Read more →
Ukraine conflict: Biden brands Putin a ‘war criminal’
Posted on | CommentUS President Joe Biden has labelled Russian leader Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” in a move likely to escalate diplomatic tensions even further. Mr Biden delivered the remark off-the-cuff in response to a reporter’s question at the White House. It … Read more →
30% of palm oil in Ghanaian markets fail FDA’s Sudan dye test
Posted on | CommentAs part of the Food and Drugs Authority’s (FDA) routine market surveillance activities on food safety in 2021, about 30% of palm oil found in the Ghanaian market failed the Authority’s nationwide Zero Sudan IV dye test, an increase from … Read more →
GPRTU set to increase transport fares again as fuel prices surge
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that commuters should expect an increment in transport fares. According to the Head of the Union’s Communications, Abass Imoro, the decision is necessitated by the sharp surge in the price of … Read more →
Ukraine’s President to address Congress as US pledges $800m in military aid
Posted on | CommentUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to make a virtual address to the US Congress on Wednesday. Mr Zelensky is expected to reiterate his plea for a no-fly zone, increasing pressure on the US and its allies. The address comes … Read more →
Former PRESEC Student emerges overall best student in Ghana, 2nd best in West Africa
Posted on | CommentKwame Brako, an immediate past student of the Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary school (PRESEC-LEGON) and a member of the national science and maths quiz team (non-stage) has emerged as the overall best student in Ghana and 2nd best student in West … Read more →
Biden banned from entering Russia
Posted on | CommentRussia says it has put Joe Biden, United States President, Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister and a dozen top US officials on a “stop List” that bars them from entering Russia. Alongside Biden, US officials on the list included Defense … Read more →
A litre of petrol, diesel to sell at GH¢9, GH¢10 respectively from Wednesday – COPEC
Posted on | CommentAccording to COPEC, Ghanaians will have to buy fuel at this new high price due to the spike in crude prices on the world market, as well as the depreciation of the cedi against the US dollar. “Free On Board … Read more →
Nigerian transport start-up wins $105m funding
Posted on | CommentA Nigerian start-up which helps taxi and delivery drivers buy cars says it is expanding to Europe, Asia and the Middle East after raising more than $100m (£77m) in funding. Moove was founded in 2020 to provide loans to drivers … Read more →
Yaw Oppong appointed Director of Ghana School of Law
Posted on | CommentLegal practitioner, Mr Yaw D. Oppong has been appointed as the Director of Legal Education at the General Legal Council (GLC). The Director of Legal Education is also the Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL). Mr Oppong who is … Read more →
Sekondi: First accused person in murder of naval officer discharged
Posted on | CommentAn 18-year-old student of Bompeh SHS in Takoradi, Adolf Eshun, who has since December 2021 been charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the case of the killing of a Bolt driver, who is also a naval officer, has been … Read more →
Barack Obama tests positive for Covid-19
Posted on | CommentBarack Obama says he’s contracted COVID-19 — but the good news is that he’s doing alright … attributing that to the fact he’s vaccinated. The former President announced his status Sunday, writing … “I just tested positive for COVID. I’ve … Read more →
Why Supreme Court said Deputy Speakers can vote (FULL JUDGEMENT)
Posted on | CommentThe Supreme Court has come out with its reasons for giving a judgement to the effect that a Deputy Speaker presiding over proceedings in Parliament has the right to vote on matters for determination, and be counted as part of … Read more →
US Journalist and filmmaker killed in Ukraine
Posted on | CommentA US journalist working in Ukraine has been shot dead in the town of Irpin, outside Kyiv, police say. Brent Renaud, 50, was a journalist and filmmaker who had previously worked for the New York Times. Kyiv’s police chief Andriy … Read more →
5 persons dead in accident at Nkawkaw-Oframase
Posted on | CommentFive persons have been confirmed dead in a gory accident at Nkawkaw-Oframase in the Eastern Region. According to the District Police Commander, DSP Foster Asante, a sprinter bus with registration number GC 6521-21 crashed into a stationary truck on Sunday … Read more →
Ghanaians in Ukraine directed to seek shelter after Russia attack
Posted on | CommentGhanaian nationals have been directed by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to seek shelter after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a wide-scale, pre-dawn attack Thursday against Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in … Read more →
New World Bank partnership framework for Ghana
Posted on | CommentTHE WORLD Bank Group’s (WBG) Board of Executive Directors has discussed a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Ghana for 2022 to 2026. The CPF prioritises investments in human capital, job creation, economic diversification, building a resilient health system, … Read more →
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