The Leadership of the University Teachers of Ghana (UTAG), has agreed in principle to call off their strike after a crucial meeting with the Education Committee of Parliament. This was revealed by the Ranking Member of the Education Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, who said UTAG will announce their decision after consultation …
Read More »Transport Fares To Go Up By 30% Friday Over High Fuel Prices
Members of the Private Commercial Transport Operators, have hinted of an increment in transport fares by 30 per cent staring tomorrow Friday February 18. This is due to the increasing fuel prices in the country, the drivers said. “Members are therefore directed to implement the increase from tomorrow, 18th February, …
Read More »Lamashegu: Tamale Police and Youth Clash Update: Police Admission Interdicts 6 Police Officers – Report
Gunshots have been heard in Tamale as armed Police personnel clash with Lamashegu youth in the Tamale Metropolis. According to eyewitnesses, the chaos started after a police patrol team allegedly shot and killed a young man driving a white Toyota Camry with a DV number plate after he had refused …
Read More »Transport Operators Increases Fares By 30% From Today
The Coalition of Transport Operators have disclosed that starting from Monday, February 7, transport fares will be increased by 30%. Speaking in an interview with Accra-based Citi News, the Public Relations Officer of the Concerned Drivers Association, David Agboado, hinted that passengers should expect an upward adjustment of transport fares, …
Read More »BREAKING: Sekondi-Takoradi MCE Suspended For Assaulting Police Officer
Information gathered by GhArticles.com indicates that President Nana Akufo-Addo has suspended the Sekondi-Takoradi MCE, Mr Abdul Mumuni Issah for assaulting a police officer. Sekondi-Takoradi MCE, Abdul Mumuni Issa was caught on tape insulting a police officer who refused to allow him to bypass a queue at a checkpoint. The MCE …
Read More »Captain Smart Charged With Extortion After Demanding Gh100k From Businessman
Broadcaster Blessed Godsbrain Smart, aka Captain Smart, has found himself in fresh trouble as the State is chasing him for alleged extortion. Before the Accra Circuit Court 6, today, Wednesday, presided over by His Honour, K.K. Obiri-Yeboah, Captain Smart was charged with two counts of extortion with the use of …
Read More »ECG Increase Charges From Today! – REPORT
Barring any last-minute changes, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will from Tuesday, February 1, 2022, slap new charges on electricity consumers. According to a document in circulation among EGC staff, the company will be charging a screaming GH¢1, 020.00 for a single-phase meter, instead of the existing GH¢400.00. The …
Read More »Labour Commission Sues UTAG For Refusing To Call Off Strike
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has gone to court to compel the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to call off its ongoing strike. The NLC’s latest move follows the resolve by UTAG to continue its 3-week-old industrial action although the commission had declared it illegal. UTAG members across the country …
Read More »Military Man And 5 Others Arrested For Snatching Cars In Tamale (+Video)
A self-acclaimed military man and five other suspects have reportedly been arrested by the Tamale police for allegedly snatching cars from civilians in the community. In a video currently making rounds on social media, the man who was in a military uniform believed to be a soldier aiding the other …
Read More »Bawku Unrest: Use Of Motorbikes Banned
The Upper East Regional Coordinating Council has banned the use of motorbikes in Bawku. The move is part of sweeping actions being taken by the security council to instil peace in the area following renewed clashes. The actions affect both male and female riders. It however excludes tricycles. On January …
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