The Ghana Police Service have arrested the driver of a Hyundai truck with license plate GS 9018 – 20 after he allegedly caused a collision with a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The Ghana Police Service’s preliminary investigation indicates that …
Read More »NAGRAT Gives Government One-Week Ultimatum Over Unpaid Pensions for 700,000 Workers
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has issued a stern warning to the government regarding the alleged non-payment of mandatory contributions for over 700,000 Ghanaian workers. NAGRAT President, Angel Carbonu, voiced these concerns during a press conference held on Thursday, April 18. Mr. Carbonu accused the government of financial …
Read More »Police Officer Dies in Motorbike Crash While Chasing Errant Motor Rider
A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, on the Kumasi-Accra highway, resulting in the death of a police officer. The officer, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, lost his life after crashing his motorbike into a stationary truck. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the officer was …
Read More »Media Needs Support in Fight Against Galamsey – Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbe
Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbe, the Lead Convener for the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, has emphasized that the media cannot combat illegal mining, or galamsey, in Ghana alone. This statement comes in response to concerns raised by Sir Sam Jonah, Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, about a significant decline …
Read More »Police Arrest one Suspect in Connection with Robbery on Odumasi-Badu Road in Bono Region
The Ghana Police Service has detained an individual suspected of involvement in a robbery incident on the Odumase-Badu road near Sunyani, in the Bono Region, which occurred around 7 pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. During the incident, the suspect and several others who are currently at large, attacked and …
Read More »Former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Tamakloe Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Causing Financial Loss to the State
Sedinam Tamakloe Attionu, the former CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), has been handed a 10-year prison sentence with hard labor. Daniel Axim, the former Chief Operating Officer of MASLOC, has also been sentenced to five years with hard labor. They were both convicted on 78 counts, …
Read More »ECG Disconnects Kumasi Kejetia Market for the Second Time Over GH¢70m Debt
The iconic Kejetia Market in the Ashanti region has been disconnected from the national power grid for the second time due to a staggering GH¢70 million debt owed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The disconnection, has forced the market to rely on an alternative power plant for its …
Read More »Two Civilians Dead Following Clash with Tema Naval Base
A tragic incident unfolded at the Tema Naval Base of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), resulting in the deaths of two civilians. The Ghana Armed Forces released a press statement on April 13, 2024, detailing the events leading to the fatalities. The confrontation began when a group of individuals participating …
Read More »Ministry of Health Clears 14 Containers out of 182 of Essential Medicines at Tema Port
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has successfully received and cleared 14 out of 182 containers holding essential medicines at the Tema Port. These medicines, including antiretrovirals, Tuberculosis (TB), and malaria treatments, were donated by the Global Fund (GF). The essential medical commodities, crucial for the treatment of diseases like HIV, …
Read More »Fidelity Bank Ghana Supports GNFS with GHC50,000 for Modern Intercom System
Fidelity Bank Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating GHC50,000 to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The donation aims to upgrade the GNFS headquarters with a modern Intercom System. The generous contribution was presented by representatives from Fidelity Bank on Thursday, April 11, and was …
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