Public sector workers under the umbrella of Forum for Public Sector Associations and Unions (FORUM) are threatening labour unrest over what they describe as the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) deliberate refusal to comply with a National Labour Commission (NLC) ruling on the payment of past credit. The …
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Here’s one condition to take back your ex
Joy Anima Debrah, National Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Psychological Association (GPA), has talked about the one factor that should determine whether one’s ex is worth accepting back or not. She admitted, first of all that problems of the heart, sometimes, are very difficult to handle, especially in …
Read More »Chaos as police clash with #FixTheCountry protesters at Accra High court
• The police clashed with some sympathizers of the #FixTheCountry protest when they went to the Accra High court • The police say it was a misunderstanding as they were not preventing them from entering the court • The court was hearing the case brought to it by conveners of …
Read More »Does Security at Kotoka car Park take money from drivers after their directory?
The management at Ghana’s International airport must take a crucial look at the people or men who work at the car park for unlawful act. They direct cars to park at unauthorized places and later come to query you for parking at a wrong place. In so doing, they request …
Read More »Ghana Library Authority Declared ‘Library of the Year’ by London Book Fair International Excellence Awards
The Ghana Library Authority, the institution mandated by law to establish, equip, maintain and manage public libraries in Ghana, has emerged as the ‘Library of the Year’ by the London Book Fair (LBF) International Excellence Awards 2021. It competed against the Kenya National Library Services (Kenya) and Public Library …
Read More »Ghana’s economy, democracy in dire state – Mahama
Former President John Mahama says Ghana’s economy and democracy are in dire traits which require broad consultation to address. According to Mr. Mahama, time is running out “and yet we can make things right if we work as one nation with a common destiny”. In a statement to mark …
Read More »New Name Proposed for Nigeria
Nigeria New Name Proposed The United Republic of Africa (URA) has been proposed as the new name for Nigeria. Tax consultant, Adeleye Jokotoye, made the proposal recently. Mr Jokotoye submitted his proposal to the House of Representatives for Nigeria’s name to be changed to United African Republic (UAR). The proposal …
Read More »Africa’s under-40 presidents are both soldiers: Mali’s Goita, Chad’s Mahamat
• Africa as at June 2021 Africa had only two presidents below the age of 40 • The two incidentally are soldiers and were unelected – 38-year-old Malian colonel by name Assimi Goita and 35-year Mahamat Deby Itno who is Chad’s transitional president • Both men are known to …
Read More »1 dead, 6 others injured in Tema Motorway accident
One person has been confirmed dead in the early Friday morning accident which occurred at the Ashaiman Underpass section of the Accra-Tema motorway. Six other persons sustained various degrees of injuries in the accident involving two commercial mini buses and a petroleum product haulage truck. According to the Motorway …
Read More »VIDEO: Chinese may rule over Ghana one day – Retired military officer warns
A retired army officer, Hajia Aisha Alhassan has sent out a word of caution to Ghanaians and leaders to be wary of the actions of the Chinese. According to her, most of the Chinese have been given the leeway to do what they want without persecution. She said this …
Read More »Soldier commits suicide after killing a customs officer
A soldier attached to 243 Recce Battalion Ibereko, Badagry, LCP Mahmud Sulaiman, committed suicide by shooting himself dead after he shot dead a customs officer at the Oloko checkpoint, Gbaji on Badagry-Seme expressway on Wednesday, June 2. According to reports, the soldier accidentally shot the Customs officer when his own …
Read More »National Daily Minimum Wage for 2021 is GH¢12.53
The National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW) for 2021 is GHC12.53, the National Tripartite Committee (NTC), announced on Thursday, June 03, 2021. The figure represents six per cent over the 2020 figure of GHC11.82. The Committee also fixed the 2022 NDMW at GH¢13.53, which is eight per cent over the …
Read More »Pregnant woman allegedly commits suicide
A pregnant woman has allegedly committed suicide at Asuaba in the Upper West Akim District of the Eastern Region. The pregnant woman, Yaaba reportedly drunk poison to take her life. Rainbow Radio’s Prince Collins Bening reported that the woman is suspected to have taken her own life after the …
Read More »Opuni Trial: First accused wants Trial Judge to abandon trial
Counsel for Dr Stephen Opuni, former Chief Executive of COCOBOD and two others have filed two separate applications at the High Court and the Court of Appeal respectively. The application filed at the High Court was a motion on notice for the trial Judge, Justice Clemence Jackson Honyenuga, to abandon …
Read More »‘Don’t turn yourself into a crocodile’ – Lawyer tells Chief Justice
• Chris Ackumey is of the view that Dr Dominic Ayine was very temperate with his choice of words • He said, it is unfortunate he has been dragged to the disciplinary committee of GLC • He warned the CJ not to turn himself into a crocodile Lawyer Chris Ackumey has chastised …
Read More »Kadjebi tops Open Defecation Free League in Oti, Volta Regions
Kadjebi District tops the Open Defecation Free (ODF) league table with 104 communities under the programme, constituting 77.6 per cent out of the 26 Districts in the both Volta and Oti Regions. Nkwanta North placed second in the Oti Region for ODF with 77 per cent with Jasikan District coming …
Read More »Rastafarian Council reacts to Bishop’s comparison of prostitution, galamsey to Rastafarianism
President of the Rastafari Council, Ghana, Ahuma Bosco Ocansey, has expressed disappointment in the former Methodist Bishop of Obuasi Diocese, Bishop Stephen Bosomtwe Ayensu, after the latter stated that prostitutes and galamseyers should be allowed to work if we want to admit Rastafarians in our schools. According to the President, …
Read More »Residents’ burn fetish priest’s dwelling over murder of a boy
Residents of Ndowukope, a farming community in the Akatsi North District of the Volta region together with their Assemblymember, have burnt a shrine and other houses belonging to a fetish priest and his accomplices in the area for suspected ritual murder. They accused fetish priest of masterminding the kidnapping of …
Read More »Abedi Pele reveals why education is important to footballers
Ghanaian football legend, Abedi Pele Ayew has revealed that education is very important in football. According to the football maestro, players today must be ready to learn new languages and have the ability to read to ensure that they understand what goes on in the locker room. Speaking in an interview …
Read More »Callum Hudson-Odoi plays football with King Promise and friends
Chelsea striker Callum Hudson-Odoi played an exhibition match with friends on Thursday night at Sakumono in Accra 24 hours after arriving in the country. The UEFA Champions League winner played football with some members of his family and friends. The game featured stars like King Promise, music industry players and others. …
Read More »VIDEO: faithful mob Bawumia at Sir John’s funeral
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Thursday, June 3, 2021, became the toast of NPP faithful at the funeral rites of former NPP General Secretary, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie aka Sir John in the Ashanti Regional town of Onoo. Scores of NPP faithful, clad in funeral attire and t-shirts of the late …
Read More »Akufo-Addo’s brother sues media group for defamation,seeks GH¢10m in damages
•Edward Akufo-Addo has sued Class Media Group for defamation •The businessman is demanding GH¢10 million in damages •The plaintiff is the biological brother of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Managing Director of Amaadi Cold Stores Limited Edward Akufo-Addo has filed a legal suit against the Class Media Group and some personalities …
Read More »Government to focus on local content and value addition in mining industry – Minister
Government will shift focus on fiscal returns in the mining industry to promoting local content and participation, value addition, and resource-based industrialization, Mr George Mireku Duker, Deputy Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, has said. Speaking at the opening of the West Africa Mining and Power Conference Digital Series, Mr …
Read More »International humanitarian delegation to visit Cape Verde over Alex Saab detention
A team of humanitarians and human right activists in the #FreeAlexSaab Solidarity Committee will this weekend embark on an emergency visit to Cape Verde to meet with Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab. The delegation is made up of Cabo Verdean religious leader Bishop Felipe Teixeira, joined by Cabo Verdean politician Pericles …
Read More »Guinea’s two-wheel taxi drivers struggle under police crackdown
Tension is high these days on the streets of Conakry, where motorcycle taxi drivers and police are embroiled in a game of cat and mouse. Two-wheeled taxis are essential for anyone who wants to avoid the West African capital’s notorious traffic jams. Responding to demand, many young men have committed …
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