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Ghana is set to experience higher temperatures in 2024 compared to previous years, according to Professor Chris Gordon, the Founding Director of the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies at the University of Ghana. In an interview with Citi News on April 8, 2024, Professor Gordon highlighted the urgent need …

  A devastating ferry sinking off the north coast of Mozambique has resulted in the loss of over 90 lives, according to local authorities. The incident, which occurred in Nampula province, saw only five of the 130 people believed to have been on board rescued. Reports indicate that those on …

In response to the recent surge in petroleum prices, the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana have jointly announced an increase in transport fares, effective Saturday, April 13, 2024. In a statement issued on Monday, April 8, 2024, they outlined the following adjustments: a 15% …

The National Service Scheme (NSS) has officially announced the disbursement of allowances for January 2024 to eligible personnel. The Secretariat, through its Director of Corporate Affairs, Armstrong Essah, confirmed that the payments have been released for distribution. In a statement, the NSS assured all eligible personnel that they would receive …

The first graduates of the Nduom School of Business and Technology (NSBT), located in Ayensudo, Central Region, Ghana, were awarded $1,000 each by the school’s founder and Chairman of the Governing Board, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom. The cash award was given to the initial eight students admitted to NSBT during …

In a bid to boost the income of cocoa farmers, the Government of Ghana, in consultation with stakeholders, has announced a significant increase in the Producer Price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2023/24 cocoa season. The Producer Price has been raised by 58.26%, from GH¢20,928 per tonne to …

An intelligence-led operation by the Ghana Police Service has led to the arrest of six individuals, including four juveniles, who are all students of Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, Accra. The two adults among the group are identified as Isaac Kissi Adjei, also known as Kofi Black, and …

In a bid to clear the air surrounding the financial rewards associated with their participation in the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup, Dreams FC has released a statement outlining the prize money structure for the competition. According to the management of Dreams FC, the club is entitled to a participation fee …

Fuel prices in Ghana have exceeded 14 Cedis per litre, marking a significant increase for petroleum consumers. This surge comes after the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) opted to suspend the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products, resulting in higher costs for consumers. The NPA’s decision, outlined in a …

Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Blessed Uzochikwa, have taken legal action against five social media users for criminal defamation. The lawsuit follows false allegations spread by the defendants, claiming that gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey fathered Mercy Chinwo’s child, suggesting paternity fraud. Mercy Chinwo and Blessed Uzochikwa filed …