The Government of Ghana has received US$360 million as the third installment of its bailout package with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This amount, aimed at supporting the budget and stabilizing the local currency, was credited to the Central Bank’s account on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. This payment follows the …
Read More »CLOGSAG Declares Nationwide Strike
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has announced a nationwide strike starting Wednesday, July 3, 2024. CLOGSAG’s decision comes in response to the government’s failure to implement a new salary structure approved by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, despite a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) being …
Read More »Sammy Gyamfi Files GH¢10 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Asaase Radio and ABC News
Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has initiated a defamation lawsuit against Asaase Radio and ABC News. The legal action follows a publication by these media outlets titled “NDC’s Sammy Gyamfi allegedly blows party cash on lavish trip to Miami with wife,” which Gyamfi …
Read More »EC to Reopen Voters Register for Transfers and Special Voting Applications
Maize Production Costs Skyrocket by 600% in Five Years, Threatening Food Security
The cost of maize production in Ghana has surged from GH¢1,200 per acre in 2020 to GH¢8,100 per acre in 2024, raising significant concerns about food security as maize is a key staple in the country. This increase represents a rise of over 500% in production costs. In the 2020/2021 …
Read More »Benjamin Azamati Qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics in 100-Metre Event
Benjamin Azamati has officially secured his place at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, earning his qualification through an impressive world ranking of 39th in the 100-meter event. This achievement highlights not only his personal dedication and hard work but also elevates Ghana’s presence on the global athletic stage. Azamati’s journey …
Read More »Man Commits Suicide in Takoradi After Squandering Money Remitted from Abroad for a Family Project
A devastating incident unfolded in Takoradi when a man, identified as Joseph Amaley, reportedly took his own life after misusing funds that were remitted from abroad for a family renovation project. The lifeless body of Joseph Amaley, believed to be in his late twenties, was discovered hanging at the Plant …
Read More »UGMC Completes Initial Round of Six Kidney Transplant Surgeries
The University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd (UGMC) has announced the successful execution of its first batch of six kidney transplant operations. In a statement released on Sunday night, June 30, 2024, the medical centre revealed that the surgeries were carried out by a highly skilled and committed team of …
Read More »Tamale: Banvim Community on Edge Following Discovery of Two Murdered Children
Tension is mounting in Banvim, a community within the Kakpagyili electoral area of the Northern Region, following the suspected murder of two children. The victims, Arafat and Ayaa, disappeared on Saturday, June 22, 2024, after telling their parents they were visiting a neighbor but failed to return. According to Citi …
Read More »Mohammed Kudus Wins Second Consecutive Footballer of the Year at 2024 Ghana Football Awards
Mohammed Kudus has been named Footballer of the Year at the 2024 Ghana Football Awards, securing this prestigious title for the second consecutive year. The West Ham United midfielder surpassed competitors Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Osman Bukari, and Inaki Williams to claim the award once more. Kudus had an outstanding debut …
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