The Accra Circuit Court has dropped charges against four additional protesters from the Democracy Hub after the state withdrew its case. The discharged individuals—Cedric Bansah, Emmanuel Offei, Nana Amo Mensah Prempeh, and Thomas Yeboah are among those arrested during the protests that took place from September 21 to September 23. …
Read More »“Delayed Allowances Still Better Than Cancellation” – NAPO to Trainee Nurses
Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the Vice Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reassured trainee nurses that the government is making every effort to ensure the timely payment of their allowances. Speaking at the Korle-Bu Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Greater Accra Region, Dr. Prempeh underscored …
Read More »UTAG to End Strike on October 29
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has directed its members to call off their ongoing strike by October 29, 2024. The strike, which began on October 10, 2024, was in protest against the government’s perceived lack of action in addressing illegal mining activities …
Read More »NSMQ 2024: Mfantsipim Sends Prempeh College Packing
Mfantsipim School has sent Prempeh College back to “sofoline” in a tense quarter-final contest of the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), to secure a place in the semi-finals. The contest was decided by a nail-biting tie-breaker after both schools were neck and neck throughout the competition. At the …
Read More »Two Injured in Agyako Buoho Chieftaincy Dispute
Two individuals have sustained injuries following a violent clash in Agyako Buoho, Ashanti Region, over a chieftaincy dispute. The altercation arose after an alleged secret enstoolment of a new chief, which has been met with strong opposition from a section of the community. Tensions flared as some residents resisted the …
Read More »FIFA Rankings: Black Stars Slip to 73rd Globally, 14th in Africa Following Poor October Window
The Black Stars of Ghana have dropped to 73rd place in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola World Rankings, falling three spots from their previous position after a winless October international window. This marks a continued decline for the four-time African champions, who now sit 14th in Africa. Ghana’s slip in the …
Read More »NSMQ 2024: KETASCO Beats Achimota and MPASS to Secure Semi-Final Spot with Star Female Contestant
In a thrilling quarter-final clash of the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Keta Senior High School (KETASCO) delivered a remarkable performance, overpowering Achimota School (Motown) and Mpraeso SHS to secure their spot in the semi-finals. The intense contest took place on Wednesday, October 23, at the SGS Auditorium …
Read More »Majority Caucus Calls for Immediate Recall of Parliament
The Majority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has formally requested the recall of the legislative body following Speaker Alban Bagbin’s indefinite suspension of sittings due to low attendance by Members of Parliament (MPs). This decision has heightened tensions, particularly amid a dispute over parliamentary majority status. The suspension occurred in the …
Read More »UTAG Strike: “We Will Hold an Emergency Meeting this Evening” – Ransford Gyampo
The President of the University of Ghana branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG), Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has announced that the union will convene an emergency meeting tonight to review the current state of their industrial action. This decision comes in response to the indefinite suspension of parliamentary …
Read More »AG Drops Charges Against Seven Democracy Hub Protestors
The Attorney General’s Office has discontinued charges against seven individuals arrested during the Democracy Hub protest at the 37 roundabout last month. State Attorney Amanda Awadi informed an Accra Circuit Court that the government had decided to halt prosecution, resulting in the discharge of Kingsley Asiedu, Seth Cofie, Gloria Louis, …
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