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Court declines Ama Governor’s request to travel abroad
The Accra Circuit Court has denied an application by Elorm Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor, seeking permission to travel outside the jurisdiction.
This ruling...
AG orders EPA to lay L.I. on mining in forest reserves in Parliament for...
The Attorney General (AG) has directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to submit Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which allows mining in forest reserves, to...
GNECS marks 2024 World Egg Day in Tema, shares over 10,000 eggs
The Ghana National Egg Campaign Secretariat (GNECS) has commemorated World Egg Day 2024 in Tema on Friday, October 11 by distributing over 10,000 eggs.
This...
Ministry of Education spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng called to the Bar
In a remarkable addition to his already diverse and accomplished career, Kwasi Kwarteng Frimpong, the spokesperson for Ghana's Ministry of Education, has been called...
Barker-Vormawor taken to hospital again as his health deteriorates in custody
Convener of Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has been rushed to the Police Hospital on Thursday due to serious health concerns.
He has been in Police...
Manasseh Azure writes: Ghana Medical Association’s day of shame
Last week, I broke the news that the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) would not take part in organised labour's anti-galamsey strike.
My sources told me...
SSNIT pays GH¢400m monthly to over 300,000 pensioners to combat old-age poverty
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) reports that it disburses approximately GH¢400 million each month to over 300,000 pensioners, as part of...
Anyone who displays political materials at stadium will be arrested – Sports Authority warns
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has issued a stern warning that any individual or group who displays political materials or engage in political protests...
The People’s Forum: Drivers at Kwabenya Station decry deteriorating roads
Drivers at the Kwabenya Kia station in the Ga East District of the Greater Accra Region have expressed frustration over the poor state of...
Mortuary workers to announce new date for its planned strike
The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has rescheduled its planned strike aimed at demanding improved conditions of service.
General Secretary of MOWAG, Richard Kofi...
Jospong Group to help Ugandan govt tackle waste management challenges
The Ugandan government has partnered with Ghana's Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) to decommission the 39-acre Kiteezi Landfill in the Wakiso District near Kampala.
The...
No need for fear and panic, we have enough LPG – NPA assures
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has stated that there is enough Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country.
According to the Authority, it does not...
5G service to be rolled out in Ghana on November 1 – Communications Minister
The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has announced that all is set for the 5G service to be rolled out from November...
NDC does not want power to loot the state – Asiedu Nketia
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has debunked the perception that all political parties aim to clinch political...
UTAG declares indefinite strike, demands nationwide ban on mining in forest reserves
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has declared an indefinite strike, effective October 10, 2024, following an overwhelming vote in favour of industrial...
NAPO makes false claim about Ashanti’s appointment during Mahama’s administration
Claim:Â Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has claimed that former President Mahama did not have an Ashanti among his ministers.
Verdict:Â This is false. DUBAWA Ghana has found...
Organised Labour: UTAG to decide next line of action after suspension of strike
The University Teachers Association of Ghana's (UTAG) National Executive Committee (NEC) is set to meet tonight to decide its next line of action on...
Organised Labour strike: Prof Gyampo calls out leadership after ‘U-turn’
The President of the University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UG-UTAG), Prof Ransford Gyampo has criticised the leadership of...
We doubted agenda 111, but you have proven us wrong – Dormaahene to Bawumia
The Paramount Chief of the Dorma Traditional Council and president of the Bono House of Chiefs, Osagyefuo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, has expressed renewed...
Organised Labour’s motives align with NDC’s strategy for 2024 elections – NPP alleges
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has claimed that the motives for Organised Labour's intended anti-galamsey strike, are closely aligned with the National Democratic Congress'...
Organised Labour suspends planned strike
Organised labour has suspended its planned nationwide strike which was expected to commence on Thursday 10, 2024.
The Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress...
Beggars in uniform: Consequences of immigration officers begging at airport and threat to national...
Air travel is often stressful, but encountering immigration officers begging for alms adds a disturbing layer. This unsettling trend raises questions about corruption, accountability,...
Lawyer confident Democracy Hub activists will be released today
A member of the legal team defending activists from the Democracy Hub, Noah Adamtey is confident that those granted bail on Monday, October 7,...
A blanket ban on small-scale mining will make no economic sense – Dr. Frank...
Head of Research at the Danquah Institute, Dr. Frank Bannor has cautioned against a blanket ban on small-scale mining, arguing that such a move...
GMA’s decision not to join Organised Labour’s strike disturbing – Prof Titus Beyuo
A former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Professor Titus Beyuo, has expressed concern about the Association's decision not to participate in...
Organised Labour strike: Anyone who joins will be sacked – GMet warned
The Board Chairman of the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), Isaac Amoo, has issued a stern warning to the agency’s staff, instructing them not to...
The church will be our development partners – Bawumia reaffirms
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reaffirmed his commitment to classifying the church and all faith-based organisations as a key partner in national development.
He...
Democracy Hub slams government for denying bail to Barker-Vormawor
The Democracy Hub, organizers of the recent three-day #StopGalamseyNow and #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse protests has expressed deep disappointment over what they describe as the Attorney General’s...
Bawumia reaffirms his commitment to classify the church as development partners
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has reaffirmed his commitment to classifying the church and all faith-based organisations as a key partner in national development.
He...
Nurses, Midwives Association declines to join Organised Labour strike
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has announced that its members will not participate in the strike action declared by Organised Labour.
The...
DRIP was funded by Common Fund, not loans – Fatimatu Abubakar tells Mahama
Information Minister, Fatimatu Abubakar has responded to claims made by John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), regarding the funding of...
Government spends almost GH¢9k on each Free SHS student; over ¢9k on each TVET...
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has revealed that the government spends approximately GH¢9,000 on...
2024 polls: CPP flagbearer pledges free compulsory education for all Ghanaians if elected
The flagbearer of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Akosua Frimponmaa Sarpong Kumankumah, has vowed to fully implement the Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education...
UHAS-UTAG votes in support of Organised Labour’s nationwide strike
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has officially declared its support for the...
CPP flagbearer blames NPP and NDC for Ghana’s economic struggles
The Presidential Candidate of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Akosua Frimponmaa Sarpong Kumankumah, has strongly criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the...
Assin South roads to see massive transformation under DRIP – Ntim Fordjour
Deputy Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Assin South in the Central Region, John Ntim Fordjour, commissioned the Assin South District Roads...
PPP supports Organised Labour’s strike over illegal mining
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has backed Organised Labour’s decision to initiate a nationwide strike over illegal mining in the country.
On Monday, October 7,...
Lands minister addresses claims of issuing over 1,400 mining licenses since 2022
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has refuted claims that the current government has issued an excessive number of mining...
I’ll sack any GIHOC staff who joins Organised Labour’s strike – Kofi Jumah
The Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, has warned employees against partaking in Organised Labour's intended strike against galamsey.
Mr Jumha has...
Alan is the 3rd force Ghanaians are crying for – Suma Manhene
The Paramount Chief of the Suma Traditional Area, Odeneho Dr Afram Obrempong III, has lauded Alan Kyerematen, the leader and presidential candidate for the...