At the University College of Cape Coast (UCC), a critical referendum was held among members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to decide on whether to accept or reject the decision by the National Executive Council (NEC) to embark on a strike action. The outcome of this referendum …
Read More »ECOWAS Holds Emergency Meeting Over Senegal Crisis and Member Exits
An urgent session of the Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at Ministerial Level convened at the of the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, to address the recent decisions of three member states to withdraw from the regional bloc. Chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, the …
Read More »Japan Donates Health Equipment and Vehicles to Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has recently received a generous donation of vital health equipment and vehicles from the Government of Japan, facilitated through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This significant contribution aims to bolster Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure and enhance its capacity to respond to various medical needs across …
Read More »Renal Patients Association of Ghana Raises Concern Over Potential Fatalities Due to Dialysis Cost Increase at Korle Bu
The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has issued a stark warning regarding the potential loss of lives should Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) proceed with plans to raise the cost of dialysis treatment. This concern stems from reports indicating that KBTH’s Renal unit is grappling with a new debt of …
Read More »Ghana’s Afronitaa and Abigail Makes History as First Ghanaian Dancers to Perform on Britain’s Got Talent Stage
Ghanaian dancers Afronitaa and Abigail embarked on their inaugural international journey together, venturing to the UK. The purpose behind their trip has been unveiled, as the talented pair auditioned for the latest season of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) in the UK, marking a historic moment as the first Ghanaian dancers …
Read More »Regina Adu Safowaah Embarks on Speech-A-Thon Marathon to Break Guinness World Record
Actress and entrepreneur, Regina Adu Safowaah, has embarked on an extraordinary endeavor to etch her name in the annals of history by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous speech. The ambitious marathon, which commenced on the 9th of February, 2024, is slated to span an …
Read More »NDC Sets Ambitious Goal to Win 20 Seats in Central Region
Professor Richard Kofi Asiedu, the Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced the party’s ambitious plan to secure victory in 20 out of the 23 Parliamentary seats in the Central Region for the upcoming 2024 elections. Speaking at an awards ceremony organized by the Agona West …
Read More »Black Sherif and UK’s Mabel Collaborate on ‘Zero’
Ghanaian musician Black Sherif has unveiled his much-anticipated second single of 2024, “Zero,” featuring British singer Mabel. “Zero” presents a compelling blend of tranquility and simplicity, advocating for a life free from unnecessary drama. The track showcases a seamless fusion of Black Sherif’s Ghanaian influence and Mabel’s British charm, offering …
Read More »Striking University Senior Staff Suspend Industrial Action
Following extensive deliberations and negotiations with their respective employers, the striking unions comprising the Senior Staff Association of Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG), Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU), and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) have collectively agreed to suspend their industrial action. In a statement signed by …
Read More »World Bank Report Warns of Continuing Rise in Food Prices for 2024
According to the latest Food Security Update report from the World Bank, food prices are expected to remain high throughout 2024, following a trend of elevated inflation levels in low, middle, and high-income countries observed in 2023. The report highlights that in 2023, inflation levels exceeded 5% in 63.2% of …
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