The Ghana Police Service has refuted claims that Gloria Vera Louise, one of the arrested protesters from the Democracy Hub demonstration, was pregnant at the time of her arrest and remand. Initial reports suggested that Gloria was four months pregnant, but the police have clarified through a statement that medical …
Read More »NIA to Begin Ghana Card Registration for Minors on October 7
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced plans to commence Ghana Card registration for minors aged 6 to 14 years, starting from October 7, 2024. This initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to ensure every citizen is included in the national identification system. The first phase of the …
Read More »UG Postpones 2024/2025 Academic Year Due to Ongoing Tertiary Workers’ Strike
The University of Ghana has postponed the start of the 2024/2025 academic year due to an ongoing strike by several tertiary employee unions. In a statement released on September 25, 2024, the university’s Registrar’s Office informed students and stakeholders about the delay, which affects the entire academic community. While special …
Read More »One Person Gets Infected with HIV Every 30 Minutes – AIDS Commission Report
A new report from the Ghana AIDS Commission has revealed that 50 people contract HIV/AIDS in Ghana daily, translating to one new infection every 30 minutes. Despite progress since the 1980s in combating HIV, the report highlights the need for more awareness to meet national targets. The 2023 national HIV/AIDS …
Read More »Bunkpurugu: One Dead, Others Injured in Chieftaincy Dispute
A violent chieftaincy dispute in the Bunkpurugu District of the North East Region has left one person dead and several others injured. The conflict, which took place in the Naniik and Binbagu communities, also led to the destruction of multiple homes, with several houses set ablaze. According to sources, many …
Read More »Ghana Falls to 55th in Global Peace Index
Ghana’s ranking on the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI) has dropped to 55th, down from 51st in 2023 and 40th in 2022. In Sub-Saharan Africa, Ghana now ranks 4th, with Mauritius, Madagascar, and Botswana ahead. The GPI, produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), evaluates 163 countries based …
Read More »CETAG Plans Another Strike Over Government’s Agreement Violation
With the December 2024 general elections approaching, Ghana is experiencing increased labor unrest as key unions continue to strike. Among them, the Senior Staff Association of Public Universities, the Ghana Association of University Administrators, and the Tertiary Education Workers Union (TEWU) have already halted work over unresolved allowance disputes. Joining …
Read More »Mortuary Workers in Ghana Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Poor Conditions
Mortuary workers in Ghana are preparing to go on strike starting Thursday, September 26, 2024, due to ongoing poor working conditions and unresolved grievances. The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has issued a formal notice to the government, stating that this action is a last resort after multiple unsuccessful …
Read More »Luggage Emitting Smoke Triggers Evacuation at Kotoka International Airport
An evacuation occurred at Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3 on Sunday, September 22, after a passenger’s luggage began emitting smoke. The incident happened around 3:27 p.m. at the baggage wrap area, prompting swift action from the Aviation Security Department. The bag was isolated, and passengers were evacuated in line with …
Read More »Seven Killed in Tragic Accident on Accra-Kumasi Highway
Police in Suhum have launched an investigation into a tragic accident that claimed the lives of seven individuals on the Accra-Kumasi highway near Obretema. The accident, which occurred around 4:30 am on Saturday, involved a VIP bus (GR 7632-24) traveling from Tamale to Accra and a fuel tanker (UE 9644-22). …
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