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August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

UK Protests: Ghanaians Fear Attack As Violent Demonstrations Continue

Ghanaians in the United Kingdom are stranded and unable to leave their homes for fear of being attacked by anti-immigration protesters demonstrating across the country. Over the past week, these protests have become increasingly volatile, with some demonstrators resorting to violent

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

BoG Sanctions 47 Individuals, 245 Business Entities For Issuing Dud Cheques

The Bank of Ghana has sanctioned 47 individuals and 245 business entities for continuous issuance of dud cheques. The Central Bank notes that the affected bank customers issued dud cheques on at least three occasions between January 2022 and January 2024,

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

‘Sancho Could Start Season As Striker’

Erik ten Hag has suggested that Jadon Sancho could start the season as Manchester United’s central striker to fill in for the injured Rasmus Hojlund. Hojlund is set to miss six weeks with a hamstring injury suffered during the first game

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Ancelotti Not Worried About Real Preseason Form

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he is “not worried” that his team are yet to win in preseason. The Champions League holders followed their 1-0 defeat to AC Milan last week with a 2-1 loss to Barcelona on Saturday.

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Tricycle Rider Dies In Crash

A 60-year-old tricycle rider died instantly when he accidentally crashed his speeding tricycle into a stationary vehicle. The rider, who has since been identified by the police as Mohammed Ghali Nuhu Abass, sustained life-threatening injuries after the crash. He was said

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Gender Ministry Unveils 5-Year Strategic Plan

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) launched a five-year strategic plan to support street-connected children and young persons on August 2, 2024. The plan, developed in collaboration with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and other stakeholders, aims to

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Three University Unions Threaten Strike

Three labour unions, namely the Senior Staff Association-Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Federation of Senior Staff Associations of Ghana (FUSSAG), and the Teachers and Educational Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (TEWU-TUC), have issued an ultimatum to the Ministry of

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

UGCC Was Against Ghana’s Independence, You Can’t Rewrite Our History – Mahama To Akufo-Addo

Former President John Dramani Mahama has chastised President Akufo-Addo for some comments he made over the weekend. This was after the President emphasised during his address to the nation on August 3 that Dr Kwame Nkrumah was not the only man

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

NPP To Launch Manifesto August 18

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the launch of its 2024 Manifesto, scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Takoradi, Western Region. This was contained in a statement dated Monday, August 5, 2024, and signed by the party’s General Secretary,

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

I’ll Willingly Step Down After 2024 Election – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says he will step down as president when his tenure ends without any resistance. According to him, he will live up to the legacy of his predecessor and hand over power when his time is up. “I willingly step