The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU-GH) has reinforced its call for members to uphold the ongoing industrial strike despite recent discussions with the government. The strike, initiated on February 1, is centered on demands for the disbursement of members’ Tier-2 funds and vehicle maintenance allowance. Following a meeting …
Read More »Mahama Accuses NPP of Electoral Strategy Amid Proposed Election Date Change
Former President and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has denounced the proposed shift in the date of Ghana’s 2024 elections from December to November, alleging it as a ploy by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to manipulate the electoral outcome in their favor. …
Read More »259 Local Government Assemblies to Be Inaugurated on February 12
In collaboration with the Ministry of Local Governance, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, the Office of the President has designated February 12, 2024, as the date for the inauguration of District Assembly Members. According to a press statement issued by Matilda Tettey, Head of Public Relations, this inauguration aligns with Article …
Read More »Kenyan Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Car Accident
Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum, the reigning men’s marathon world record holder, tragically lost his life in a fatal road accident in his homeland. The 24-year-old athlete, renowned for his remarkable talent and recent triumphs, perished alongside his coach, Gervais Hakizimana of Rwanda, when their vehicle veered off the road and rolled …
Read More »5 Suspects Arrested in Connection With the Murder of Cossy Hill Hotel CEO in Jirapa
The Ghana Police Service is making strides in unraveling the mystery surrounding the tragic demise of Mr. Eric Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cossy Hill Hotel in Jirapa, located in the Upper West Region. Mr. Johnson was discovered on February 11th, 2024, lying lifeless in a pool of …
Read More »Cote D’Ivoire Beats Nigeria to Lift the 2023 AFCON Trophy
In a thrilling finale, the elephants of Côte d’Ivoire outmaneuvered Nigeria with a 2-1 victory to seize the 2023 African Cup of Nations on their home soil. The host nation secured a dramatic win, overcoming early setbacks to emerge triumphant in a fiercely contested final. The match saw a captivating …
Read More »Owner of “Jirapa Dubai” Eric Johnson Reportedly Murdered
Reports have surfaced indicating the tragic death of Eric Johnson, the proprietor of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, popularly known as Jirapa Dubai, situated in the Jirapa District of the Upper West Region. Sources reveal that his lifeless body was discovered this morning, presumably shot by unidentified assailants. Renowned …
Read More »Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, and 5 Others Dies in Helicopter Crash
In what appears to be a tragic incident, Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, is feared to have lost his life in a helicopter crash near the Nevada border in California, USA. Reports suggest that his wife and son were also onboard the helicopter. According …
Read More »“I Was Only Presenting Facts, Not Endorsement” – Kofi Bentil Clarifies Remarks on Vice President Bawumia
Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa, has offered clarification regarding his recent remarks about Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stressing that he was solely presenting what he believed to be factual information ahead of the Vice President’s address to Ghanaians. In an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, February …
Read More »UCC Votes in Favour of UTAG’s Nationwide Strike
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 …
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