Walewale, Ghana – The Ghana Police Service has successfully restored calm in Walewale following a disruption during the vote-counting process in the ongoing re-run of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Primary. According to a police statement, one person, identified as Kamara Bawah, was arrested for causing damage to some […]
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Akufo-Addo Defends Free SHS Policy, Tells Affluent Families to Opt for Private Schools
Kumasi, Ghana – President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has responded to calls for the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy to be targeted, suggesting that individuals who can afford private school fees should send their wards to private institutions. This comes after concerns were raised about the financial strain the […]
UTAG Calls for Immediate Ban on Mining in Forest Reserves, Farms, and Rivers
Accra, Ghana – The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a stern warning to the government, calling for an immediate nationwide ban on mining and prospecting for gold and other minerals in forest reserves, farms, and rivers. This appeal comes in response to the alarming degradation of the […]
NDC Announces Nationwide Protests Over Electoral Commission’s Handling of Voter Register Discrepancies
Accra, Ghana – The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to stage nationwide demonstrations on September 17, 2024, to protest the Electoral Commission’s (EC) handling of discrepancies in the voter register. The party’s grievances emerged during the recent voter exhibition exercise, where they identified several irregularities in the register. […]
Asantehene Urges Professional Bodies to Unite Against Illegal Mining
Kumasi, Ghana – The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on professional bodies, including the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Ghana Medical Association (GMA), and University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), to join forces in opposing illegal mining activities that are devastating the country’s water bodies and environment. Speaking at […]