The Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has donated laptops to 36 newly posted teachers working in rural communities across his constituency. This initiative is part of a continuing tradition by the MP to support and motivate teachers who accept postings to remote areas. Mr. Ablakwa says the…
The Births & Deaths Registry has encouraged the public to utilise district and regional offices, as well as its online platform, for birth certificate registration, rather than converging at the national headquarters. In an interview with Channel One News’ Fred Duhoe, Deputy Registrar, Nicholas Osei Bonsu explained that the registry’s services are fully decentralised and accessible across the…
The Senior Staff Association of Ghana, in collaboration with the Technical University Administrators Association and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff Association, has declared an indefinite strike effective today, Wednesday, May 21. The unions accuse both the current and previous governments of failing to honour a six-month-old agreement meant to improve their conditions of service….
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised serious concerns about the government’s Goldbod initiative, warning that it could ultimately benefit illegal miners, known locally as galamseyers, rather than serve the national interest. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, 2nd May, he criticised the programme as lacking the necessary safeguards to prevent abuse and…
Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for an end to what he describes as retaliatory politics, warning that it has done more harm than good to Ghana’s democracy. Speaking on the Super Morning Show on Joy FM, Mr Afenyo-Markin urged political leaders, especially those in power, to rise above retaliatory actions and focus on…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido says the country’s entertainment industry has helped improve its image abroad, despite what he describes as poor leadership. Speaking in an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, the award-winning singer said: “We [Nigerians] don’t have the best leaders. We have the worst governments. But the music and entertainment industry in general has impacted…
India’s human rights body is investigating reports that more than 100 children fell ill from eating a school lunch after a dead snake was found in the food. The cook reportedly still served the lunch despite removing the dead animal from it, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said in a statement. The commission said…
Presidential staffer, Nana Yaa Jantuah, has launched a scathing attack against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over their planned demonstration following the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Nana Yaa Jantuah described the demonstration as unnecessary, suggesting it is simply the NPP’s way of coping with boredom. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, she questioned the NPP’s…
Burkina Faso’s Head of State, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has extended heartfelt appreciation to peace-loving citizens and pan-African supporters around the globe for their solidarity in backing his country’s vision for liberation from imperialist and neo-colonial forces. In a powerful message delivered on Wednesday, April 30, Traoré acknowledged global demonstrations held in support of his government’s mission…
The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has issued a strong protest against what it describes as unilateral conduct and marginalisation by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) during the 2025 May Day Parade in Accra. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Abraham Koomson, the GFL expressed deep disappointment over what it sees as a lack…
