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March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Don’t Assent To Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Finance Ministry Tells Akufo-Addo

The Ministry of Finance has urged President Akufo-Addo to refrain from signing the recently passed Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law. In a press release issued on Monday, March 4, the Finance Ministry cautioned that such action could lead to severe repercussions on

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Power Sector Insolvency To Worsen – IPPs Warn Over Reduction In Electricity Tariffs

The Independent Power Producers Ghana (IPPs) have issued a stark warning that the country’s power sector challenges are on the brink of exacerbation. According to the Chamber, the sector is at risk of incurring an increased debt of approximately USD$1.8 billion

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Barcelona Blow Chance To Move Second In La Liga

Barcelona missed a crucial opportunity to capitalise on La Liga standings, settling for a goalless draw against a resolute Athletic Bilbao side. Despite Girona’s loss at Mallorca, Barcelona’s failure to secure a win means they remain in third place in the

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

We Are In A Leadership Crisis – Political Science Lecturer

A Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has blamed Ghana’s underdevelopment on the poor quality of leadership structures in the country. According to him, the country has not experienced significant infrastructural and economic growth due

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Ejisu SHTS Students Displaced After Rainstorm Ripped Off Roof Of Boys Dormitory

Scores of students of the Ejisu Senior High Technical School have been displaced following a rainstorm that ripped off the roof of the boys’ dormitory on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The over 150 affected students sought shelter in classrooms on Saturday

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

I Am Surprised No Gospel Artiste Is Ready To Support The LGBTQ+ Fight – Foh Amoaning

The Executive Secretary of the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, Moses Foh-Amoaning has expressed surprise over why gospel artistes in the country are not publicly supporting the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. He has criticised the gospel artistes for

March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

ACCA Pledges Support For Members, Aligns With UN Goals In Sustainability Push

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in Ghana has successfully held its Sustainability Roundtable with a resolve to deepen human resources development through sustainability advocacy, and education. The event, which was held in Accra on Monday, February 26, 2024 under

March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

Veteran Nigerian Actor, Mr Ibu Reported Dead

Veteran Nigerian actor, John Okafor popular known as Mr Ibu has passed. He was 62. Vanguard Nigeria reports that the actor died while in a hospital. However, his cause of death is yet to be revealed. Mr Ibu's death follows months

March 1, 2024March 1, 2024

Otumfuo Pledges To Help Get Sewua Hospital Operational

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has pledged his support to address challenges hindering the opening of the Sewua Hospital, promising intervention with relevant authorities. During his visit to the project site, the Asantehene engaged with contractors and health officials to address

March 1, 2024March 1, 2024

Over 70% Of Persons Aged 15-49 Discriminate Against Persons Living With HIV

A report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), has revealed that over 70% of both males and females aged 15 to 49 who are aware of HIV exhibit discriminatory attitudes towards those living with the virus. These attitudes include the belief