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May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Patricia Appiagyei Says Minority’s Claims On Security Service Recruitment Ridiculous.

The Majority in Parliament has dismissed allegations by the Minority caucus that the government is recruiting New Patriotic Party (NPP) foot soldiers into the security services. The Minority had claimed that 30 slots were allocated to all NPP Parliamentary Candidates for

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Northern Region: GJA Condemns Vicious Assault On Journalist

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has condemned the alleged assault on Zaa Multimedia reporter Dokurugu Abubakar Ndeeya by individuals suspected to be NPP supporters. According to the station’s management, the reporter was violently assaulted on Thursday, May 16, 2024, while attempting

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Tanker Drivers Declare Indefinite Strike Over Poor Conditions Of Service

Members of the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union have declared an indefinite sit-down strike demanding improved conditions of service. According to the drivers, an agreed-upon policy framework aimed at enhancing their salaries and other working conditions has been on the

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Prepare To Pay More For Petroleum Products At Pumps Due To Cedi Depreciation – COPEC

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has warned the public to prepare to pay more for fuel at the pumps in the coming weeks due to the depreciation of the cedi. The warning is coming after some oil marketing companies started

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Make A Difference, Despite Short Period – President Charges Ministers, Deputies

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday swore into office what could best be described as the last batch of ministers, with a charge on them to make a difference despite the short period left. President Akufo-Addo administered the oaths of Allegiance,

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Public Needs Clear Information: Think Tank Urges Education On Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The Africa Center for Democracy and Socioeconomic Development (CDS Africa) is calling for a comprehensive public education campaign on Ghana's Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill (2021), also known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Survey Highlights Misconceptions A

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Boost for African Youth Football: CK Akonnor Appointed CAF Technical Advisor

Former Black Stars coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has embarked on a new chapter in his illustrious career, having been appointed as a technical consultant for youth players' development by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In this new role, Akonnor will

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Don’t Play ‘Chaskele’ With Pension Funds; Stop Sale Of Hotels To Bryan Acheampong – TUC Warns

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has issued a stern warning to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to halt the reported sale of 60% of its stake in four hotels to MP and Minister for Agriculture Bryan Acheampong's Rock

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

‘Ghost Names’ In Northern Region Paid GH₵2.8m In Salaries – OSP, CADG Report

A new report has uncovered nearly three million cedis in salaries earned by individuals who were deceased, retired, no longer in their positions, also known as 'Ghost names' in the Northern Region alone. This was revealed by the Office of the

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

NHIA To Support Needy Renal Patients With Over GH¢2m – DaCosta Aboagye

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced a significant initiative aimed at assisting renal patients in need. Starting in June, the NHIA will allocate over GH¢2 million to support patients requiring dialysis treatment. Dr. DaCosta Aboagye, CEO of the NHIA,