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University of Ghana reopens after strike
Posted on with No CommentThe University of Ghana (UG) has announced the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic year, following a prolonged strike by teaching staff that disrupted academic activities. In a notice dated October 29, 2024, the university’s Registrar, Emelia Agyei-Mensah, confirmed that lectures … Read more →
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EU injects €120m into West Africa exports
Posted on | CommentThe European Union (EU) has invested €120 million to boost the competitiveness of exports on the international market from Ghana and the other West African countries. In Ghana, over GH¢100 million has been injected into three main value chains, namely … Read more →
Wagner defied Putin and now its leader may be dead
Posted on | CommentWhen Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner troops launched their insurrection two months ago, Vladimir Putin made his feelings more than clear. He called it “treachery” and a “stab in the back” of Russia. He promised that the perpetrators would be … Read more →
Fetish Priest commits suicide over sex
Posted on | CommentA 55 YEAR old fetish priest has, allegedly, shot himself dead, few minutes after he had shot his longtime girlfriend. Akwasi Antwi, now deceased, used a single barrel long gun, to shoot Ama Attaa, his girlfriend, at close range, on … Read more →
Dualisation of Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta road contract secured – WR Minister
Posted on | CommentThe Western Regional Minister, Dr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah says the dualisation of the Agona Nkwanta to Takoradi road contract has been secured. The Minister made this known at the Media launch of the 6th Ghana Hotels Association Awards and Hotel … Read more →
AU suspends Niger
Posted on | CommentThe African Union (AU) has warned against any interference in Niger by those outside of Africa, including private military companies. This follows a video by Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who claimed to be in Africa. The statement from the AU … Read more →
All the destooled chiefs were tried by a jury before Asantehene gave his verdict – Manhyia Palace Historian
Posted on | CommentAll the five sub-chiefs that were destooled by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II were tried by a jury which was formed by the Asantehene, a monarchical historian at the Manhyia Palace, Osei-Bonsu Sarfo-Kantanka, has stated. He explained that Asantehene gave his … Read more →
Transport operators threaten 20% increment in fares
Posted on | CommentThe Coalition of Transport Union and Association is threatening to increase transport fares by 20 percent if government fails to scrap off some taxes from the petroleum price build-up. The association says government must abolish the sanitation and pollution levy, … Read more →
French airport to be renamed after Queen Elizabeth II
Posted on | CommentAn airport in France will be renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth II after receiving permission from the King, officials in the town have said. Le Touquet, in northern France, received the blessing from the King on Monday, its town … Read more →
PURC increases water, electricity tariffs 3rd time in 2023
Posted on | CommentThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an increase in water and electricity tariffs for some customers following its third quarter review. The increase will affect non-lifeline residential customers, and customers such as hairdressers, tailors, and small- and medium-scale … Read more →
TV3’s Paa Kwesi Asare wins BBC News Komla Dumor Award
Posted on | CommentTV3 ‘s Paa Kwesi Asare, has won the 2023 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. Paa Kwesi is the Head of Business Desk at Media General, Ghana’s leading media house. He is a News Anchor for TV3’s major news bulletin at … Read more →
Menzgold has resolved dues for 5000 Clients – NAM1
Posted on | CommentThe former gold trading company, Menzgold, has claimed to fulfill its financial obligations to more than 5000 customers, according to statements from its CEO during a Twitter discussion addressing the recent issues related to customer reimbursements, the CEO of the … Read more →
Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates
Posted on | CommentDonald Trump has confirmed that he will not take part in Republican presidential debates with his rivals in the race for the White House. The ex-president said one latest poll showed he had “legendary” numbers ahead of other hopefuls to … Read more →
Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards – Report
Posted on | CommentSaudi border guards are accused of the mass killing of migrants along the Yemeni border in a new report by Human Rights Watch. The report says hundreds of people, many of them Ethiopians who cross war-torn Yemen to reach Saudi … Read more →
Accidental discharge blows up Soldier’s head at depot
Posted on | CommentTragedy struck the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on Saturday, 19th August 2023, as a soldier from the 5 Infantry Battalion lost his life due to a suspected accidental discharge. Private (Pte) Bayou Roger was stationed at the Base Ammunition Depot … Read more →
ECOWAS delegation engages military leader in Niger
Posted on | CommentOn Saturday, August 19, 2023, a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived in Niamey, the capital of Niger, to engage in diplomatic negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis between ECOWAS and the country’s junta. … Read more →
Court to rule on OSP-Cecilia Dapaah account freeze case on August 31
Posted on | CommentThe Financial Division of the Accra High Court has set Thursday, August 31 as date to give its ruling of the case brought before it by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), seeking confirmation of order to freeze the … Read more →
Tax on betting should have been more than 10% – Kennedy Agyapong
Posted on | CommentIn the midst of public outcry over the government’s recent introduction of a 10% withholding tax on betting, games, and lottery wins, New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong stands firmly in support of the new taxation policy. The … Read more →
31% of teachers fail promotional exam
Posted on | CommentThe recently released results of the teachers’ promotional examination conducted by the Ghana Education Service (GES) have revealed a success rate of 69% among candidates who took the test in February. This means 31% of candidates were not able to … Read more →
OSP places Cecilia Dapaah’s husband under arrest
Posted on | CommentThe husband of former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah, Daniel Osei Kuffour has also been placed under arrest for ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and corruption-related offences following publications on some monies allegedly stolen from their home. This new information was … Read more →
Trump and 18 others charged in Georgia election inquiry
Posted on | CommentFormer US President Donald Trump has been charged with attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat in the state of Georgia. It is the fourth criminal case brought against him in as many months. Mr Trump, who is the leading … Read more →
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