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October 12, 2024October 11, 2024

Five Suspected Landguards Arrested For Allegedly Encroaching On GSA Lands

Five suspected landguards have been arrested by the police for allegedly encroaching on lands belonging to the Ghana Standards Authority and Regimanuel Estate. The arrests follow a visit to the sites by members of the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC),

October 12, 2024October 11, 2024

Galamsey: TUTAG Declares Strike, Slams Organised Labour’s Withdrawal

The Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has resolved to embark on a strike action against the illegal mining (galamsey) menace. This follows Organised Labour’s decision to call off a nationwide strike following the government’s intervention. In a statement issued

October 12, 2024October 11, 2024

Eco-Conscious Citizens Urge Government to Declare State of Emergency Over Galamsey

Eco-Conscious Citizens, a prominent environmental advocacy group, has called for a more sustainable and comprehensive approach to combat the pervasive issue of illegal mining, known as galamsey. The group argues that current measures, while necessary, are not sufficient to eliminate the

October 12, 2024October 11, 2024

Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors Win Nobel Peace Prize

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors, has won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. Known as hibakusha, the group is made up of survivors of the 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It has been recognised by the Norwegian Nobel

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

EC Releases List Of Polling Stations For Election 2024

The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the list of polling stations for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. An October 10 statement signed by the EC’s Deputy Chairman in Charge of Operations, Samuel Tetteh, indicated that there will be a total

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

World Bank Warns of Middle-Income Trap for Developing Nations

The World Bank has released its World Development Report 2024, sounding the alarm for middle-income countries at risk of falling into the “middle-income trap.” Despite significant strides in poverty reduction, only a small fraction of middle-income nations have successfully transitioned to

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Asante Kotoko Withdraws From Capital City Africa Cup Due To Visa Issues

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have announced their withdrawal from the Capital City Africa Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States on Saturday, October 12. The club cited visa challenges faced by their players and technical team as

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

EC Is Ready For Ghana’s December 7 — Election Observers

The Chairman of the West Africa Elders Forum (a high diplomatic election observer group), former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that the Electoral Commission (EC) has shown that it is competent and prepared to conduct the December 7 elections. He said

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Transfer Rumor Roundup: Premier League Moves and Continental Speculation

Chelsea's Pursuit of Osimhen: Chelsea remains interested in Napoli's Victor Osimhen, despite Galatasaray having no plans to make his loan move permanent. Napoli director Mauro Meluso has confirmed that Osimhen is available for the right price in January. Liverpool's Transfer Plans:

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Saka Injured In England Loss To Greece

Bukayo Saka suffered an injury to his right leg during England's 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley Stadium on Thursday. The Arsenal forward was forced to leave the match in the 51st minute, replaced by Chelsea winger Noni Madueke. Saka was