The three striking teacher unions, namely the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, have requested the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations to reschedule their meeting with the National Labour Commission (NLC) from today, March 22, to …
Read More »Bukom Banku’s Son, Ambitious Tilapia Advances to Final, Aims for Gold Medal at African Games
In the ongoing 2023 African Games boxing events, Abubakar Kamoko, also known as Ambitious Tilapia and son of former boxer Braimah Kamoko, famously known as Bukom Banku, has secured a spot in the final. Abubakar achieved this feat by defeating DR Congo’s Nathan Nlandu in the Cruiserweight division with a …
Read More »Attorney General Responds to Alban Bagbin Claims of Suit at the Supreme Court Preventing Him From Continuing With the Vetting of Ministerial Nominees
In response to Speaker Alban Bagbin’s statement regarding the Parliament’s decision to halt the approval process for ministerial nominees, the Attorney-General has issued a detailed response clarifying the legal status of the situation. The Attorney-General, in a letter dated March 21, 2024, addressed to Speaker Bagbin, highlighted several key points …
Read More »Mohamed Diomande Declines Ghana Call-Up, Seeks Time to Decide International Future
Mohamed Diomande has declined Ghana’s call-up for the upcoming friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda, citing the need for more time to decide on his international future. Born in Ivory Coast, Diomande previously played for the Right to Dream academy in Ghana before moving to Europe to join FC Nordsjaelland. …
Read More »Ghana Dominates WAEC Excellence Awards: Sweeps Top Three International Prizes
Ghanaian students claimed all three top International Excellence Awards at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to honor outstanding performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The awards ceremony, held at this year’s Council Meeting in Freetown, Sierra Leone, saw an all-boys affair as the Ghanaian recipients …
Read More »Brazilian Footballer Robinho to Serve 9-Year Prison Sentence for Rape
Former Manchester City and AC Milan footballer Robinho has been mandated by a Brazilian court to serve a nine-year prison sentence for his involvement in a group sexual assault in 2013. The decision comes after an Italian court sentenced him to the same prison term in 2017 for the same …
Read More »GES Urges Headteachers to Keep Schools Open Amidst Teacher Strike
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a directive to headteachers of junior and senior high schools to maintain school operations and ensure the safety of students, despite an ongoing strike by three teacher unions. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and …
Read More »Three Teacher Unions in Ghana Declare Nationwide Strike
Three teacher unions in Ghana, namely the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), have declared a nationwide strike effective Wednesday, March 20, 2024. This decision comes as a result of what the unions describe as the …
Read More »Mohamed Kudus Out of Ghana Squad for Nigeria, Uganda Friendlies Due to Injury
Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, will be missing the talents of midfielder Mohamed Kudus for their upcoming international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda. Kudus, a key player for West Ham, has been sidelined due to a shoulder issue, forcing him to withdraw from contention for the matches. Initially included …
Read More »Government Plans to Introduce Law to Regulate Organ Donations in Ghana
The Ghanaian government has announced its intention to implement a law allowing organ donations by the end of this year. Dr. Anthony Nsiah Asare, the Presidential Advisor on Health, highlighted that the legislation will oversee organ transplants and related procedures. The decision to introduce this law comes as a response …
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