Professor Eric Abavare, President of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), has defended his recent remarks calling President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo a “joker” in the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.During an appearance on The Big Issue on Channel One TV…
The Paramount Chief of Kwahu in the Eastern Region who doubles as the Board Chairman of the State-owned Agricultural Development Bank, ADB, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, has been asked to resign immediately from his role. The central bank gave the directive after a businessman petitioned President Akufo-Addo and accused the Board Chair of abuse of…
The Accra Circuit Court has denied an application by Elorm Ababio, also known as Ama Governor for a trip out of the jurisdiction. In court on Friday, October 11, 9 of the 52 Democracy Hub protesters turned up for the continuation of their case. When the case was called, prosecution led by Amanda Awadi, a…
Ghana finds itself in a precarious situation as the Black Stars return to the pitch for a significantly crucial doubleheader against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The senior national team have contrived to make the road to their 11th consecutive AFCON finals a herculean task, after suffering a home defeat to…
Ghana’s Black Stars face a must-win game against Sudan as they return to action for matchday three of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match will be played on Thursday at the Accra Sports Stadium with kickoff at 4 pm local time. Ghana endured a poor outing in their last two matches…
RadfordFM, a community-based radio station serving the Sissala community, has launched a two-month-long Community Connect programme in selected communities within the Sissala East and West Districts ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections. Under the Radford FM Election House project, citizens in these selected communities will be given the opportunity to voice their concerns through Radford…
The Ghana Health Service says it has so far identified 25 persons who came into contact with a 15-year-old who tested positive for MPOX in the Western North Region. This forms part of efforts to contain the spread of the highly contagious disease as health officials across Ghana’s 16 regions remain on high alert. Director…
President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to end illegal mining (galamsey) in response to growing concerns from Organised Labour. This comes after Organised Labour called off their planned nationwide strike which was scheduled for October 10 after demanding immediate government action to halt illegal mining in forest reserves and water bodies. In a press statement…
Alidu Seidu is focused on driving his team to success as the Black Stars gear up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan After a tough beginning to the qualifiers, where Ghana managed only one point from their first two matches, Seidu remains hopeful of a positive outcome. “Now there’s Sudan coming,…
Organised labour has suspended its planned nationwide strike which was expected to commence on Thursday 10, 2024. The Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Joshua Ansah announced the development at a press briefing on Wednesday. The decision according to Mr Ansah follows a meeting with the government and the leadership of Organised Labour on…
