Former Abuakwa North Municipal Coordinator of Nation Building Corps (NABCO) Otuo Serebuor now sells salt to survive following the collapse of the program and nonpayment of salary arrears. The former NABCO director also drives commercial vehicle, and farms to diversify his income source. He is among about 250 former NABCO …
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Teacher licensing law will collapse our business – GNAPS
The Ashanti Regional wing of the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has bemoaned the inclusion of teachers in private schools in the enforcement of the teacher licensing law. According to the association, the enforcement of the teacher licensing law to cover private school teachers will lead to the …
Read More »Kumchacha blasts people trolling Bishop Agyinasare over Nogokpo comment
Nicholas Osei, also known as Kumchacha, has expressed displeasure over how netizens reacted after Archbishop Charles Agyin-Asare apologized for indicating that Nogokpo is a demonic headquarters during one of his sermons. These utterances were made during a sermon when he recounted an incident that involved spiritual attacks in the Volta Region …
Read More »Ministers should be sitting here – NPP Communicator ‘runs away’ from discussions about IMF deal
Abubakari Sulemana, a former National Nasara Coordinator of the New Patriotic Party, refused to participate in a discussion on Original TV on the conditionalities of Ghana’s deal with the International Monetary Fund. Sulemana was empanelled with an NDC communicator on the ‘Amanyosem’ show on Original TV but refused to join …
Read More »VIDEO: Akuapem Poloo spotted apologizing to Nana Ama Mcbrown
Ghanaian socialite, Rosemond Alade Brown, popularly called Akuapem Poloo, has been seen on her knees and gesturing in a manner that seemed like an apology to actress and TV presenter, Nana Ama McBrown. Spotted in a blue abaya and on her knees, Akuapen Poloo touched the hands and feet of McBrown in …
Read More »UN, AU call for calm as death toll in Senegal violence rises
The United Nations and African Union have called for calm after the sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko sparked some of the deadliest violence in recent years. Authorities have deployed the army on the streets of the capital, Dakar, and other cities as the death toll rose to 10. Nine …
Read More »Finance Minister sues Captain Smart for defamation, seeks GH¢10 million in damages
Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta has instituted legal action against radio and TV show host Captain Smart for recent comments that the minister was a direct beneficiary of recently released bailout funds from a global lender. In a High Court writ dated Friday, June 2, 2023 and sighted by GhanaWeb, the minister’s lawyer …
Read More »ECG and NEDCo release tariff reckoner for new power tariffs
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) have released the tariff reckoner to guide consumers following the recently approved 18.6 percent increment in electricity tariffs by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). The two entities have encouraged power consumers to go through the guide …
Read More »Tragic accident claims lives of two students from Osino Presbyterian Senior High School
Two persons suspected to be students of Osino Presbyterian Senior High and Technical School in the Eastern Region lost their lives in a tragic accident at Teacher Mante. The incident occurred while a Nissan minibus, registered under GG-2071-21, was transporting students back to Accra for their mid-term break on Friday, …
Read More »Women faint over ‘holy’ water on Uganda Martyrs’ Day
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims Saturday thronged Namugongo, Wakiso District to mark the annual June 3 Uganda Martyrs’ Day. Thousands of believers trekked several miles, some from as far as the neighbouring DR Congo, Rwanda and Kenya, among others. The organisers in earlier interviews with this publication said they were …
Read More »US revokes visa of Ugandan speaker over anti-LGBTQ+ law – MP alleges
Anita Among, the Ugandan Speaker of Parliament has had her American visas revoked, a lawmaker alleged on Monday, May 29. Brandishing a purported email communication the visa sanction, lawmaker for Bugiri Municipality MP, Asuman Basaalirwa; stressed that the speaker was not the only victim. “The Speaker’s visas for America have …
Read More »How Kwame Nkrumah allegedly turned to Nogokpo after failed attempts to secure independence for Ghana
In an astonishing revelation, the Chiefs and people of Nogokpo, a town nestled within the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, have disclosed the hitherto untold story of how Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, sought divine intervention from the revered Thunder Deity, Torgbui Zakadza, to secure independence for Ghana. …
Read More »Nigerian gay pastor engages in ‘dirty’ social media fight with Sam George over LGBTQ+
The lawmaker for Ningo Prampram, Sam Nartey George has descended on a Nigerian gay pastor who attacked him over his claims on the LGBTQ+ issues in the country. Rightify Ghana, a human rights organisation, in a long Twitter thread, wrote about the threats and dangers the proposed “Proper Human Sexual Rights and …
Read More »Popular Nigerian comedian narrates how his life was saved in a Ghanaian hospital
Popular Nigerian Comedian, Pararan has taken to his channel to laud Ghanaian doctors for performing the country’s first awake brain surgery. Pararan expressed satisfaction with how Africa is improving its healthcare system and doing many complicated procedures without having to seek outside help. The comedian also recounted how his life …
Read More »‘You can never give birth in your entire life’ – Woman curses partner after DNA test outcome
A young woman believed to be in her early twenties has been captured on video raining curses on her partner after a DNA paternity test revealed he is not the biological father of her child. The video, which quickly went viral, shows the woman’s furious outburst and refusal to accept …
Read More »Property rate: GRA exempt churches, schools, cemeteries others
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has exempted churches, cemeteries, and schools, among others registered with the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) from the payment of property rate. According to the GRA, the Local Governance Act 2016 (Act 936) mandates all persons and corporate bodies who own immovable properties to …
Read More »Ghanaian student in American university surpasses GPA threshold of 3.95
A Ghanaian student who has exhibited excellence in his studies at St. Louis University in the United States of America has been presented with an honour of distinction. Walter Drah Jnr, who read a Master of Science in Cybersecurity program at the university, earned a GPA of 3.97, surpassing the …
Read More »Nigeria is better than Ghana – Politician ‘fights’ BBNaija contestant on Twitter
An exchange between a former presidential aide in Nigeria, Reno Omokri and reality TV star, Pere Egbi over their thoughts about Ghana and Nigeria economy has caused a stir on social media. The banter started after Reno Omokri chastised Nigerians who complained about the high cost of fuel following the …
Read More »Free agent Andre Ayew receives multiple offers
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has reportedly received multiple of offers from clubs as he departs Nottingham Forest. Ayew leaves Nottingham Forest after his short stint with the club. Nottingham Forest confirmed that Ayew’s contract will expire at the end of June, marking the end of his time with the team. …
Read More »‘I hope he wasn’t hurt’ – Donald Trump’s reaction to Joe Biden’s fall at Air Force event
Hours after President of the United States (POTUS), Joe Biden, tripped and fell to the ground at an Air Force graduation event in Colorado on Thursday, June 1, his predecessor Donald Trump reacted to the development. Asked by reporters at an event about the incident, Trump wondered if indeed Biden …
Read More »Aburi Gardens overtakes Kakum National Park as most visited tourist site in 2022
Aburi Gardens, a lush oasis nestled in the mountains of Ghana, has surpassed the renowned Kakum National Park to be ranked the most visited tourist site in 2022, according to the fourth Ghana Tourism survey. The scenic gardens attracted a staggering 186,109 visitors between January to June 2022, outshining the …
Read More »NDC rejects calls for a re-run in Ketu North
The biggest opposition party in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected calls from concerned delegates in Ketu North to conduct a re-run of elections in the constituency. The party leadership was responding to calls from NDC delegates who expressed their discontentment with a winner being declared without re-run despite a …
Read More »Meet us for a peace talk in 14 days or face our wrath – Nogokpo chiefs to Agyinasare
The Chiefs and people of Nogokpo, a town in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, have issued a strong ultimatum to Archbishop Dr. Charles Agyinasare, founder of Perez Chapel International. They demand that the respected clergyman personally meets with them for a peace talk regarding derogatory statements he made …
Read More »Ministry of Health Assures Zipline of Government’s Continuous Support
In a bid to enhance the delivery of critical medical supplies to health facilities, the Ministry of Health has assured Zipline, the renowned drone delivery service company, of government’s unwavering support in ensuring the sustainability of its operations. The assurance came during an event held at the Zipline Omenako Hub, …
Read More »U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Rallies Support for Zipline Operations
United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, has asked global healthcare players and governments within the sub-region to invest in the operations of Zipline so that it can extend its services more targeted areas throughout the nation. Ambassador …
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