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April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

FDA Must Inspect Global Fund’s Medical Supplies – GMA

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called on the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to swiftly inspect and verify pharmaceuticals cleared at the Tema Port. A shipment containing crucial antiretroviral medicines, tuberculosis, and malaria treatments, donated by the Global Fund, encountered

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

CETAG Sets May 31 Deadline For Govt To Address Service Conditions

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has issued a deadline to the government, demanding a resolution of their service conditions by May 31, 2024. The association cites frustration over the government’s delay in implementing the National Labour Commission’s

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

Alan Supporters Condemn Alleged Bribery Attempt By NPP To Undermine Movement For Change

The Nationwide Supporters of Alan Cash (NAWSAC) have strongly criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for allegedly attempting to bribe the youth to abandon their support for Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change and join the NPP. In a statement released on

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Ashanti Region: Tempers Flare As REGSEC Demolishes Kwadaso Onion Market

Hundreds of sheds at the busy Kwadaso onion market in the Ashanti Region were demolished on Monday, April 22, as traders rushed to salvage their belongings. The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) in a recent directive ordered onion traders to leave

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire Open Cocoa Secretariat

Ghana and neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire have finally established a common secretariat to maximise their potential in the production of cocoa. The two countries produce 65% of the entire world’s cocoa, making them the biggest producers. The decision to therefore come together

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

2 Arrested In Connection With Murder Of US National In Ghana

In a bizarre development, the Ghana Police Service has arrested two individuals in connection with the death of a United States national at Nyinasen near Cape Coast in the Central Region. The two suspects, Wisdom Sete, a Togolese, and Yussif Afrim,

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Armed Robbers Strike Akroma Mine, Injure Workers, Steal Gold

The Nkawkaw Divisional Police Command launched a manhunt for about 20 armed men who attacked and robbed Akroma Gold Mining Company located in Esaase, within the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region. The heavily armed men who attacked the company’s

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Driver Of Truck Involved In New Train Accident Jailed 6 Months

Abel Dzidotor, the driver allegedly responsible for the train accident, has been sentenced to a six-month jail term. According to Citi News’ Benjamin Aklama, Dzidotor admitted guilt to three out of the four charges levelled against him. These charges include inconsiderate

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Winneba: Baby Dies In Acid Bath, Mother Suffers Severe Burns After Husband Poured Acid On Them

A nine-month old baby has died after his biological father bathed her with acid at Pomadze in the Winneba Municipality of the Central Region. Her mother is also receiving critical treatment at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Philomina Owusu, 29,

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

NAGRAT Issues One-Week Ultimatum To Govt Over Unpaid Pensions For 700K Workers

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has expressed deep concern over the government’s alleged failure to pay mandatory contributions for over 700,000 Ghanaian workers. NAGRAT President, Angel Carbonu, accused the government of financial misconduct during a press conference on Thursday,