Category: News
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British High Commission Has Donated Protective Equipment Valued £260,000 To GAF
The British High Commission in Accra has made the donation of £260,000 worth of Military Protective Equipment (MPE) to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB). The 150-unit batch of MPE, comprising vital protective gear like helmets, body armor, and first aid kits, is intended to bolster the capabilities of the Ghanaian…
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PDP to Elect New Chairman In August
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to elect a new chairman in August, according to decisions made at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Thursday in Abuja. Following discussions during the 98th NEC meeting, chaired by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, it was agreed that Umar Damagum would continue serving…
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Organized Labor Is Threatening To Initiate A Strike On May 2
Organized Labor has issued a warning of a possible strike on May 2, 2024, if the government does not fulfill its commitment to pay the tier-2 pensions owed to its members. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) and its affiliated unions maintain that despite numerous pleas, the government has ignored their requests. Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah,…
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Court Releases Obiano’s Passport For Medical Trip
Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, faced a setback in his legal battle against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed his bid to quash N4 billion theft charges on Thursday. Justice Inyang Ekwo, presiding over the case, rejected Obiano’s preliminary objection challenging the EFCC’s authority to…
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IGP Withdraws Policemen Attached to Yahaya Bello
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has issued an order for the withdrawal of all police officers attached to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The directive conveyed through a police wireless message, comes in the wake of Bello’s declaration as a wanted individual by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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We Are Revising Old Customs & Traditions- Chieftaincy Minister
The Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has revealed plans by the government to collaborate with the National House of Chiefs to revise certain customs and traditions in the country. This decision comes in the wake of public outcry following reports of the alleged marriage between 63-year-old Nungua Gborbu Wulomo and a…
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GMA Opposes Plans to Establish New Medical Schools
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has voiced its opposition to the proposed establishment of new medical schools by tertiary institutions across the country, citing concerns over potential compromises in the standards and quality of medical training and practice. Dr. Frank Serebour, the president of the GMA, cautioned that the proliferation of medical schools could dilute…
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Over 20 Armed Robbers Reportedly Injured Workers And Stole Gold At Akroma Mines
The Nkawkaw Divisional Police Command has initiated a manhunt for approximately 20 armed individuals who assaulted and looted the Akroma Gold Mining Company situated in Esaase, within the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region. The heavily armed assailants who raided the company’s processing area also physically assaulted and harmed multiple workers of the mining…
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We Are Not Responsible For Daily Operations – ECG Board Fights PURC Over GH¢5.8m Fine
The Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), accused by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) of failing to furnish a consistent load-management schedule, have rejected a substantial fine imposed on them. On Tuesday, April 16, PURC imposed a GH¢5.8 million fine on ECG board members who served from January 1 to March…
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Owner Of The Truck Provides Perspectives On The Train Collision Incident
In a detailed account of the events leading up to the collision involving the recently imported train, the owner of the truck involved in the accident has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident. The incident, which has sparked considerable concerns, occurred when the truck got stuck on the railway tracks. The owner, who…
