GENERAL NEWS

Democracy Hub, organisers of the “Fix the Country” demonstrations have announced plans to hit the streets in the coming days over the devastation caused by illegal mining locally known as ‘galamsey’. The group’s convener, Naa Densuah, is calling for the resignation of the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and …

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has joined forces with the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) in a nationwide strike, effective Friday, September 20, 2024. This decision comes after the government failed to address their demands for improved working conditions, …

The United Front Party (UFP) has officially declared its support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the upcoming general elections. The announcement was made by the leader of the UFP, Nana Agyenim Boateng also known as Gyataba, who emphasized the alignment …

The Ministry of Health has announced the detection of a circulating Vaccine Derived Poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in an environmental sample collected in the Eastern regional capital of Koforidua. The discovery was made during routine surveillance activities conducted by the Polio Laboratory of the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. …

The Coalition of NABCO Trainees has made a passionate appeal to the National Peace Council, urging its swift intervention in the ongoing crisis regarding unpaid allowance arrears, which has affected trainees since 2021. Representing thousands of frustrated and disheartened individuals, the coalition has expressed deep concern over the prolonged delays …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.      The Daily Searchlight         The Ghanaian Observer                 Daily Graphic         Daily Guide       The …

The Divisional Executive Council (DEC) of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) Division of the Public Services Workers’ Union of TUC (Ghana) has announced plans to embark on an indefinite strike action effective Wednesday, September 18. According to them, the basis for their decision stems from the failure of …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has dismissed the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dodzie Numekevor, with immediate effect, JoySports can report. The decision reportedly follows CAF’s withdrawal of Baba Yara Sports Stadium licence from hosting International matches. Information gathered indicate that president Akufo-Addo ordered the sacking of …

Dr. Agnes Ayisha, founder and leader of Liberation National Youth for Change (LNYC), addressed the media to clarify reports surrounding her nomination filing for the upcoming 2024 general elections. Contrary to earlier publications by Joynews and Ghanaweb, the independent presidential candidate, Dr. Ayisha confirmed she successfully submitted her nomination forms …

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) says it has taken note of the intended strike action by the Divisional Executive Council (DEC) of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) Division of the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The union has announced it …