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December 12, 2023December 12, 2023

CHRAJ Marks International Anti-Corruption Day

Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) joins rest of the world to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day on Friday. The commission dedicated the NACAP evaluation which will be launched by June, 2024, is geared towards creating a sustainable democratic

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

Hamas Threatens Hostages As Netanyahu Says Group’s End Is Near

Israel's prime minister has said dozens of Hamas fighters are "laying down their weapons and handing themselves over". In a statement on Sunday, Benjamin Netanyahu said the "war is in full swing" and full defeat will take more time, but added

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

Ghana Has Reduced The Number Of Poor People By Half – NDPC Boss

The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) Dr. Esseim Mensah-Abrampa, the number of poor people in Ghana has been reduced by half over the past twenty years. He said these people have been moved to a range of wellbeing and satufacstion with the

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

Speaker Of Parliament Vows Passage Of Anti-Gay Bill Before Recess

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has affirmed that the proposed legislation titled "Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values" will be enacted before the parliamentary recess for the festive season. This assurance follows recent accusations by sponsors

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

Armed Robbers Attack Commercial Vehicle, Leaving Driver Dead, 3Passengers Injured

In a shocking incident, armed robbers targeted a passenger vehicle traveling along the Yendi-Tamale road last night. The unfortunate incident took place between Puriya and DC Kuraa in the Northern region. According to reports, the armed robbers attacked the vehicle, unleashing

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

Fire Destroys Over 50 Shops At Frenchline In Kumasi

It was a nightmare for some traders at Frenchline in Kumasi when their shops were burnt beyond salvage on Sunday morning. Not even the swift arrival of personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service could prevent the huge losses. The fire swept through over 50 metal

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Lithium Deal Will Go Parliament By Q1 2024 – Jinapor

The inaugural lithium lease with Barari DV Ghana Limited, which has come under public scrutiny, will be submitted to parliament by the first quarter of 2024, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has hinted. Before it goes to

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Kenya To Send 1,500 Farm Workers To Israel Amid Hamas War

Kenya is sending 1,500 farm workers to Israel, the labour ministry has said. The announcement comes nearly two weeks after Malawi sent 221 young people to work on Israeli farms, triggering a backlash against the government. The casual workers will be deployed on three-year renewable

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

NUGS President Leads To Provide Teaching Aid To Students In Flood Affected Towns

NUGS President Leads To Provide Teaching Aid To Students In Flood Affected Towns. The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) as part of its mandate to cater for the welfare of the over 12.5 million Ghanaian Students embarked on a mission

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Let’s Fight HIV Stigmatisation To Achieve Target — Coordinator

Ghana's quest to end HIV/AIDS by 2030 will be difficult to attain if the stigmatisation of people living with HIV ( PLHIV) does not end as stigma hurts PLHIV. "If PLHIV are stigmatised, then they won't come to the clinics to