GES Director-General Prof Opoku-Amankwa sacked
The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Professor Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa has been relieved of his post. He is to go back to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) from where he was seconded to the GES. A letter from the Presidency, signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante […]
GUTA members to close shops tomorrow over economic hardship
Members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) will tomorrow, Wednesday, close shops in Accra to protest the deteriorating economic situation. The group described the industrial action, which will end on Monday October 24, as a “pinch” on the government to urgently address the depreciating cedi, high interest rate and inflation. GUTA announced its […]
2 dead in plane crash at Marietta, Ohio
Tuesday morning, a twin-engine jet crashed into a car dealership lot not far from Marietta, Ohio, killing two individuals, according to authorities. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Nathan Dennis, the Beechcraft King Air E90 crashed in the Pioneer Buick GMC dealership’s parking lot, killing the pilot and the sole occupant in the aircraft. […]
Agricultural education yielding positive results
By MERCY DARKO Interventions to improve agriculture education in the country are yielding positive results as the six Agricultural Colleges across the country are being equipped to drive modernized agriculture. The intervention is under the Technical Education Development for Modernized Agriculture in Ghana, TEDMAG, and has for the past 6 years provided state-of-the-art ICT and […]
2022 World Cup: Kizz Daniel billed to perform
By: Seli Baisie Nigerian Superstar, Kizz Daniel, has been billed to perform at this year’s 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The ‘Buga’ crooner had previously expressed his interest in performing at the 2022 World Cup in November, and it appears his wish has finally been granted. God I want to perform BUGA for World Cup […]
Cosmetic surgeries and risks
By: Regina Agana Akantiba Beauty standards in women have gone beyond having a pretty face and body Having a big butt, wider hips, with tinny waist, shaped like an hourglass and flat tummy has become the order of the day for most ladies. Most ladies can go to any length to achieve or get that, […]
At least 20 illegal miners trapped at Obuasi
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Reports gathered by GBC News suggest that at least, 20 gold miners have been trapped in one of the pits of Anglogold Ashanti at Obuasi in the Ashanti region. Our Ashanti Regional Correspondent, Nicholas Osei-Wusu, reports that the people were allegedly trapped in the pit some five days ago. Confirming the information, […]
Rwanda MPs oppose contraceptives for 15-year-olds
SOURCE: BBC NEWS Rwandan parliament has rejected a bill to amend a 2016 law to allow contraceptives to be given to girls from the age of 15. A group of MPs had introduced the bill in order to curb teenage pregnancies that have risen by 21% – from more than 19,000 in 2020 to 23,000 […]
UTAG to drag strike until government yields to demands
By: Mark Agodoa President of the University Teachers Association (UTAG), Professor Solomon Nunoo has declared that they will not back down until the government meets their demands. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, Professor Nunoo explained how the government failed to show good faith during their negotiations last Friday. “We have taken this matter to […]
South Africa scraps free electricity and water for ministers
SOURCE: BBC NEWS South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn controversial perks for cabinet ministers and their deputies that saw their homes supplied with free electricity and water. The benefits caused a public outcry as they were considered insensitive at a time South Africans are struggling with daily power cuts and rising cost of living. […]
