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US imposes visa restrictions – Ban targets election troublemakers
Posted on with No CommentAhead of the December 7 polls, the United States of America (USA) has announced a new policy that will restrict US visas for any individual responsible for undermining democracy in the country. The US Department of State, which issued the … Read more →
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Pope apologises for cancelling trip to Africa
Posted on | CommentThe pope told thousands of people in St Peter’s Square that “with great regret, due to problems with my leg, I have had to postpone my visit to your countries” Pope Francis has apologised to the Democratic Republic of Congo and … Read more →
Most young Africans want to leave continent – Survey
Posted on | CommentMore than half said they wanted to emigrate in the next few years, while nearly 80% planned to start their own business. A new survey suggests that two thirds of young African people are not optimistic about the direction of … Read more →
O-Level system much better than JHS – Kwabena Agyepong
Posted on | CommentA former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kwabena Agyei Agyepong has said Ghana should return to the O-Level system of education. Comparatively, he said, that system was much better than the current status quo with the Junior … Read more →
Over 30 students of Islamic SHS hospitalised after police allegedly fired tear gas at them during protest
Posted on | CommentAt least 30 students of the Islamic Senior High School at Abrepo in the Ashanti Region have been rushed to the hospital after police allegedly opened tear gas on them while they were demonstrating over frequent road accidents in front … Read more →
BoG optimistic of lower inflation rate in coming months
Posted on | CommentRegardless of the hike in inflation rate in recent months, the Bank of Ghana is optimistic prices of goods and services will come down in the coming days, weeks and months. This pledge is coming after increases in transportation fares … Read more →
Tullow Oil confirms new gas reserves
Posted on | CommentTullow Ghana has confirmed the discovery of a new gas reserve, estimated to hold between 1.5 and two trillion cubic feet (TCF) of the hydrocarbons offshore Cape Three Points in the Western Region. The new non-associated gas reserve is located … Read more →
Pull down LGBT billboards within 24 hours – Sam George to IGP
Posted on | CommentThe Inspector-General of Police and City Authorities have been given a 24 hours ultimatum to pull down billboards promoting activities of Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) on some streets of Accra. According to the Members of Parliament (MPs) … Read more →
Inflation hits 27.6% in May
Posted on | CommentGhana’s Consumer Price Inflation accelerated to 27.6% year-on-year in May from 23.6% in April hitting a new 18-year high, the Statistical Service said on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. This means that in the month of May 2022, the general price … Read more →
National Service Secretariat hints of allowance increase to GHc 1,000
Posted on | CommentThe National Service Secretariat (NSS) has hinted at a possible increment of up to a GH? 1,000 monthly allowance for personnel. The Deputy Executive Director, Gifty Oware Mensah, who disclosed this, said broader stakeholder discussions have began. “We have for a … Read more →
Constant rainfall has made it difficult for Contractor to return to Agona-Tarkwa and Nkroful-Ketan roads – WR Minister
Posted on | CommentThe Western Regional Minister, Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah says he is an honest man who has delivered on all his promises since he became a politician. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, June 8, he indicated that, the deplorable Agona-Tarkwa … Read more →
5 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Ghana
Posted on | CommentFive cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the Eastern, Western and Greater Accra regions, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) says. One of the cases was recorded in a Ghanaian who travelled to the United States of America from Ghana. … Read more →
COVID-19: Ghana’s active case count surges by over 800% in 3 weeks
Posted on | CommentGhana’s COVID-19 active case count has risen to 396 from 47 three weeks ago, with eight regions now having active cases. Regional breakdown Per the figures on the Ghana Health Service COVID-19 portal as of June 3, 2022, eight out … Read more →
Cobbler pours hot water on friend for allegedly eating his bowl of rice (DISTURBING PHOTO)
Posted on | CommentA 32-year-old homeless man is struggling to get medical care after his street friend poured hot water on him for allegedly eating his food. Francis Agyei, who denied eating his friend’s food, sustained severe burns to his mid-section and has … Read more →
Man chops off own penis for ‘greater good’ after smoking weed
Posted on | CommentA lot of places around the world are gradually starting to legalize cannabis. And as far as psychoactive drugs go, weed is one of the milder ones. But that doesn’t mean that it can’t mess with your brain with unfortunate … Read more →
Expedite action on COLA, base pay – GNAT
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has called on the government to as, a matter of urgency, expedite action on issues of Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and base pay for teachers and workers in general. When implemented, the … Read more →
Ukraine war: EU blames Russia for food crisis prompting walkout
Posted on | CommentRussia’s UN ambassador has stormed out of a UN Security Council meeting after the European Council president blamed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for causing a global food crisis. Charles Michel said Russia was using food supplies as a “stealth missile” … Read more →
Okoe Boye can transform NHIS and retain public trust – Frmer Prez. Kufuor
Posted on | CommentFormer President John Agyekum Kufuor has lauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his appointment of Dr Okoe Boye as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). According to him, NHIA has a visionary leader … Read more →
Why I returned GHc365k ex-gratia to state – Togbe Afede
Posted on | CommentParamount Chief and the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV says he rejected over ¢365,000 ex-gratia paid to him for serving on the Council of State between 2017 and 2020. According to him, it is not appropriate to receive … Read more →
Nigerian church attackers disguised as worshippers – Police
Posted on | CommentPolice in Nigeria says gunmen who killed more than 20 people in a church on Sunday had disguised themselves as worshippers. A spokesman said the attackers detonated explosives inside the building, while others outside opened fire. It still isn’t clear … Read more →
NSS personnel demonstrate in demand of their unpaid salaries
Posted on | CommentA group calling itself Coalition of Suffering National Service Personnel took to the streets of Accra yesterday to demonstrate over their unpaid allowances. Clad in red and wielding placards, the group says their three months salaries which are in arrears … Read more →
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