Afadjato South youth benefit from ‘Educator Headstart’ programs
By Armstrong Agbeewornu The youth of Afadjato South have been given a fresh breath of hope through a new educational initiative called the “Youth Educator” program. This program is a deliberate and conscious effort by its architects to ensure that the youth of Afadjato South are not left at the bottom of the educational ladder. […]
NSS Clarifies GH¢40 Charge for Online Enrolment Activation
Management of the National Service Scheme says it has taken notice of concerns raised by a section of the public regarding the GH¢40 fee required from prospective national service personnel to activate PIN codes for the 2024/2025 service year enrolment. A statement from the secretariat signed by the Head of Public Affairs Armstrong Essah said […]
Ga Mantse launches Homowo clean-up with directive for all shops to remain closed on July 2
On July 2nd this year, all shops in Accra will remain closed to make way for the 2024 Homowo clean-up exercise. The Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Taurus announced this at the launch of the clean-up exercise in Accra. He said no shop within the Ga traditional council is going to open, and the traditional […]
Govt releases GH¢80 million to WAEC
The government has released GH¢80 million to the West African Examination Council (WAEC), the Majority Chief Whip has told Parliament. Frank Annoh-Dompreh told the House that the Ministry of Finance released the amount to the council today [June 21, 2024].Uncertainty was hanging over the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) as the examining body, West […]
AT (formerly AirtelTigo) Donates GHC 10,000 to the Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic of 37 Military Hospital
By Nathaniel Nartey In honor of World Sickle Cell Day, AT, Ghana’s most innovative telecommunications network has donated GHC 10,000 to the Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic of the 37 Military Hospital, Accra. This donation aims to settle the cost of medication for Sickle Cell patients in need of financial assistance. The donation is in line […]
Women’s Rights Advocates in Ghana push to pass Affirmative Action Bill
By Rebecca Ekpe Women’s Rights Advocates in Ghana are pulling all strings to ensure that the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill is passed before the current Parliament’s tenure expires as Ghanaians will head to the ballot box December 7, 2024 to elect a President and 275 members of Parliament. The women among other things are […]
Stop the Negativity: Osei Kuffour on speculations about Michael Essien being broke
By Nana Kwame Bediako Former Ghanaian football sensation Samuel Osei Kuffour has staunchly defended Michael Essien amidst reports suggesting that the ex-Black Stars and Chelsea midfielder is experiencing financial difficulties. Kuffour vehemently stated that Essien is financially stable and that these allegations are unfounded. This defence came in response to media claims that Essien is […]
NDC running mate interacts with female journalists
Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Running Mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on female journalists to highlight women’s issues in the media. She said female journalists wield enormous power and influence that can be leveraged to shape policy and advance the cause of women and children, especially the girl child. A statement […]
Winneba Hospital Allegedly Dumps Accident Victim, Leading to Her Death
By Charles Neequaye, Journalist It is said that human lives are precious, no matter the circumstances or conditions. Doing something untoward or negative to facilitate the injury or death of any person, be it normal or mentally deranged, is wicked and callous and needs to be condemned in no uncertain terms. Even the Holy Scripture […]
CETAG strike continues despite National Labour Commission intervention
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG), is continuing with its strike despite a directive from the National Labour Commission (NLC) to return to the negotiation table. This directive came during a hearing on Thursday, June 20, 2024, where the Commission announced its decision to take legal action against the government to enforce […]
