The senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, have each received a $2,000 cash bonus from the Ministry of Youth and Sports after advancing to the quarter-finals of the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The reward was announced on Thursday following the team’s spirited comeback in the group stage, where they bounced...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Defence Minister Vows Restore Bawku Naba Statue
The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has assured residents of Bawku that the vandalized statue of the Bawku Naba will be fully restored. Describing the destruction as “regrettable and unacceptable,” Dr. Boamah revealed that reconstruction efforts are already underway, with firm commitments to hold the perpetrators accountable. He also condemned the recent shooting...
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GES Reinstates PTAs in all Pre-Tertiary Schools Nationwide
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has reinstated Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all public pre-tertiary schools across the country, effective immediately. This follows a policy directive by President John Dramani Mahama aimed at boosting stakeholder involvement and improving educational outcomes nationwide. In a statement released on Thursday, July 17, GES emphasized that the renewed PTA structure...
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12 Nations Step Up Pressure on Israel Over Military Operations in Gaza
In a bold show of unity, 12 countries, many from the Global South, have launched coordinated legal, economic, and diplomatic actions to push Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza, citing alleged breaches of international law. Meeting at a summit in Bogotá, Colombia, hosted by President Gustavo Petro, representatives reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing...
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Muslim Youth Dazzle With Talents at Baina TV’S “Ummah” Show Auditions
The vibrant spirit of Ghana’s Muslim youth was on full display over the weekend as Baina TV held auditions for its upcoming reality programme, The Ummah Show. The two-day event, hosted at the Africana Guest House in Madina, Accra, drew young Muslims from across the capital and beyond, all eager to showcase their talents and...
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GRNMA Halts Planned Strike After Productive Talks with Government
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has declared a halt to its proposed strike action following deliberations with prominent government representatives on Monday, July 15, 2025. The Association’s President, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, stated that discussions with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Ministry of Finance resulted in assurances from the government...
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ECG rolls out upgraded billing platform to tackle revenue shortfalls – Energy Minister
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has introduced a revamped billing platform as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational performance and curb revenue losses, according to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor. Speaking during the Government’s Accountability Series held at Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 16, Mr. Jinapor stated that the...
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GHS1 charge under the Energy Sector Levy comes into effect today
The updated Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141) officially comes into force today, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The revised levy framework, unveiled by the government and implemented by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), follows an earlier delay aimed at evaluating international market trends and safeguarding recent improvements in local fuel costs. The move...
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Nigeria’s Former President Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura His Native Home
Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari was buried Tuesday in his hometown of Daura in northwestern Nigeria, where thousands of people lined the streets to say their goodbyes. Buhari died Sunday in London, where he had been receiving medical treatment. He first took power in Africa’s most populous nation in 1983, after a military coup, running...
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Deputy NYA Boss Urges Legal Instrument to Mandate 5% Employment Slot for PWDs
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA) Jacob Adongo Atule, has called for the introduction of a Legislative Instrument (LI) that would require public and private sector organizations in Ghana to allocate at least 5% of job opportunities to persons with disabilities (PWDs). During a stakeholder dialogue held on Tuesday, July 15,...