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Kofi Antoh, the son of legendary Ghanaian goalkeeper Robert Mensah, has reportedly committed suicide. According to his family, he hanged himself to death in his room. Antoh’s untimely death was disclosed by radio presenter Blakk Rasta, who confirmed that he died three days ago. Ghanaweb quoted the radio presenter saying, …

A drunk police officer who was seen in a viral video has been interdicted. The video of the policeman which has gone viral was posted on social media. According to the police, a clinical psychologist has been tasked to evaluate the said policeman and offer him the necessary support. The …

Some 11 doctors have written to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to issue a directive for the nationwide vaccine rollout in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic to be paused. The doctors say the risks associated with these vaccines, per the data studied so far, outweigh the potential benefits, if …

Looks like Government will borrow ¢3.78 billion in the first quarter of this year to finance part of the budget, its Issuance Calendar has revealed. For the first three months of 2022, government plans to issue a gross amount of ¢24.5 billion, of which ¢20.7 billion is to rollover maturities. …

Ghanaian Businesswoman Kyeremanten-Jimoh has been appointed as the Strategic Partner Lead for Africa by Microsoft. Ms. Angela Kyeremanten-Jimoh who will be operating from Microsoft’s newly formed Africa Transformation Office (ATO) is expected to build strategic partnerships with governments, financial institutions, telecommunications operators, multinational and international organisations across the African continent. …

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has adjusted monthly pensions upwards by 10 per cent for 2022. This is to help maintain the purchasing power of pensioners. The decision was taken in consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) pursuant to Section 80 of the National Pensions …

The Ghana Police Service will on Friday, January 14, 2022 commence its 2021 recruitment training for successful applicants. A statement issued by the Service on Monday directed that “successful applicants who received appointment letters are to report at the various training schools across the country.” According to the statement, “applicants …

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG) has announced a 40% increment in transport fares across the country from Monday, January 17, 2022. In a press release dated January 10, the Association noted that they upward adjustment has been necessitated by the unbearable hardships facing drivers currently. “It must be …

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has announced that its members would be withdrawing their services on Monday, January 10. According to UTAG, the strike is occasioned by the government’s failure to address the worsening conditions of service of lecturers. In a statement dated January 8, UTAG explained that …

Former Minister for the Greater Accra Region, Ishmael Ashitey, has passed away. Mr Ashitey, aged 68, died on Friday, January 7, at the Tema General Hospital after a short illness. Sources say the former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), flew into the country a week …