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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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Agyapa deal: ECOWAS Court orders AG to pay $750 for late filing of defence
Posted on | CommentThe Attorney General (AG) has been ordered by the ECOWAS Court to pay $750 to Transparency International for late filing of its defence in the case filed against the Agyapa deal. Transparency International is asking the regional court to halt … Read more →
Former Mali Prime Minister dies in detention
Posted on | CommentMali’s former Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubèye Maïga, who has been on trial for corruption charges, has died aged 67. Mr Maïga died on Monday at a hospital in the capital, Bamako, his family said. His family had previously said he … Read more →
Plane carrying 133 people crashes in southern China
Posted on | CommentA Boeing-737 jetliner carrying 133 people crashed in the mountains in southern China’s Guangxi region on Monday afternoon, with fire visible on site, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. Rescue teams are en route to the accident scene but the … Read more →
PURC receives 10,987 complaints against utility companies in 2021
Posted on | CommentThe Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) received a total of 10,987 complaints throughout the country against power and water distribution companies in 2021 as against the 7,067 complaints received in 2020. The Director, Regional Operations of the commission, Alhaji Jabaru … Read more →
226 Ghanaians evacuated from Ukraine
Posted on | CommentGhana has so far evacuated 226 of her nationals from Ukraine, following the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency, said the evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from … Read more →
Bolt & Uber Drivers in Takoradi to embark on strike today
Posted on | CommentBeginning Monday 21st March, drivers of ride-hailing services in the Western Region will be embarking on a sit-down strike to protest the unfair treatment being meted out to them by their partners. Drivers of Bolt, Uber, Blackride and other ride-hailing … Read more →
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 →
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