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October 2, 2024October 1, 2024

Ghanaian Workers to Embark on Nationwide Strike Over Illegal Mining

A major disruption is looming in Ghana as the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has announced a nationwide strike set to begin on October 10, 2024. The decision comes in response to the government's inaction on illegal mining activities in forest reserves

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Woman Dies of Rabies After Dog Bite

A tragic incident occurred in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region when a young woman succumbed to rabies after being bitten by a dog. Despite being bitten two months ago, the family reportedly neglected to seek proper medical attention,

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Man Beheads Ex-Wife, Commits Suicide

A man in his mid 60’s has allegedly beheaded his ex-wife, by name Emelia, after which he committed suicide at Taabuom, in the Atwima Kwawonma Constituency, in the Ashanti Region. The former couple is blessed with a nine year old child

October 1, 2024September 30, 2024

12 Dead After Boat Overturns Off Djerba, Tunisia

At least 12 Tunisians, including three children, have died after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of the southeastern island of Djerba on Monday, a judicial officer reports. According to Medenine court spokesman Fethi Baccouche, the boat capsized at dawn, and only

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

Rotational Nurses Protest Unpaid Allowances

The Ghana-Nurse-Midwife Trainees Association (GNMTA) is demanding a rectification and payment of 12 months unpaid allowances owed to rotational nurses and midwives. GNMTA which is a mother organisation of the rotational nurses, in a statement dated Sunday, September 29, indicated that

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

Government To Hand Over Stalled Saglemi Housing Project To Private Developer

The Ghanaian government is on the brink of finalizing negotiations to revive the stalled Saglemi Housing Units. In a press briefing on Monday, September 30, 2024, Works and Housing Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah announced that the project would be handed over

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

Akufo Addo Praises Media’s Role In Ghana’s Democracy

The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has praised the Ghanaian media’s crucial role in Ghana’s democracy since the country gained independence from colonial rule. At the 28th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards on September 28, 2024, he emphasized

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

Zookeeper Mauled To Death By Lion In Nigeria

A zookeeper has been mauled to death by a lion in southwestern Nigeria after he failed to secure the locks on its enclosure when he went to feed it, police say. The victim, a 35-year-old man, worked at the Presidential Library

September 28, 2024September 27, 2024

Ghana Expands Malaria Vaccine Rollout To Combat Disease Burden

Ghana is making significant strides in its fight against malaria by expanding the rollout of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine to 43 additional districts across four regions. This move aims to reach approximately 200,000 children under the age of two. The RTS,S

September 28, 2024September 27, 2024

Gas Tanker Overturns At Darkuman

A gas tanker overturned at Darkuman, near Cable and Wireless in the Greater Accra Region. The cause of the incident, which occurred at a busy intersection, is still unknown. Officers of the Ghana National Fire Service are currently at the scene,