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Suspend planned strike – FWSC pleads with CLOGSAG

Suspend planned strike – FWSC pleads with CLOGSAG

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has called on the Civil and Local Governance Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to reconsider its decision to begin a strike on Thursday, November 7, 2024. CLOGSAG, representing civil and local government workers, announced plans for the strike, citing frustration with the government’s delayed implementation of a long-negotiated...

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19 Killed in Bawku Conflict Amid Escalating Tensions

19 Killed in Bawku Conflict Amid Escalating Tensions

Two individuals have tragically lost their lives in the ongoing Bawku conflict, which has seen a rise in violence and unrest in the region. The victims were ambushed while travelling in a truck from Bawku when unidentified assailants opened fire on their vehicle, resulting in their deaths. Among the deceased was a Mamprusi, while the...

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MoE Gives Green Light: New SHS Students Won’t Lose Admission Over Oct 31 Delay

MoE Gives Green Light: New SHS Students Won’t Lose Admission Over Oct 31 Delay

The Ministry of Education is calling on parents to remain calm as incoming first-year students at Senior High Schools (SHS), as well as technical and vocational institutions, prepare to start the new academic term on Thursday, October 31. Addressing concerns about the readiness of both students and parents, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, assured parents...

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Ghana Mourns: Akua Donkor, Trailblazing Politician, Passes Away

Ghana Mourns: Akua Donkor, Trailblazing Politician, Passes Away

Founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Madam Akua Donkor, has passed away at Ridge Hospital in Accra. A family source confirmed her death earlier today Tuesday, October 29, revealing that she died on Monday, October 28, at the age of 72. Renowned for her spirited presence in Ghanaian politics, Akua Donkor was...

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447,698 Students Gain Automatic Admission as 2024 School Placement  Results released.

447,698 Students Gain Automatic Admission as 2024 School Placement Results released.

The Ministry of Education has officially released the 2024/25 placement results for students entering Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions. This release allows thousands of students to check their school placements and secure admission for the upcoming academic year. According to a statement by the Ministry, of the five...

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Zongovation Hub  Empowers Youth Through Technology.

Zongovation Hub Empowers Youth Through Technology.

An Information Technology training programme has been organised for zongo youth by Zongovation Hub. The programme which took place at the premises of Zongovation Hub at Kanda was aimed at helping the youth to utilize their Information Technology skills effectively for the benefit of the Zango community. Established in 2018, Zongovation Hub aims at improve...

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Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan calls for peaceful elections in Ghana

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan calls for peaceful elections in Ghana

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has said that Ghana cannot lose its place as the pacesetter for Africa’s democracy. During an engagement with the Elections Security Task Force in Accra ahead of this year’s general elections, the former Nigerian President made a case for the country to build on its thriving democracy and eschew...

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Organised Labour strike: GAWU directs members to stay off work on Thursday

Organised Labour strike: GAWU directs members to stay off work on Thursday

The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) of TUC-Ghana has directed its members to embark on a nationwide strike starting Thursday, October 10, 2024. This decision comes after the government failed to address Organised Labour’s demands regarding illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 8, GAWU explained that its resolve...

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We promised to issue the provisional voter’s register within 2 weeks – EC to NDC

We promised to issue the provisional voter’s register within 2 weeks – EC to NDC

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has assured the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the Provisional Voter’s Register (PVR) will be released within two weeks. This clarification comes after some confusion regarding the timeline, with the EC chairperson emphasising that the PVR could be issued in two weeks or sooner, rather than within a week...

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Demonstration against Chief Justice over delayed hearing of cases on anti-gay bill underway

Demonstration against Chief Justice over delayed hearing of cases on anti-gay bill underway

Protesters have started gathering at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange (circle) for the march against delayed hearing of cases on the anti-gay Bill by the Supreme Court. The protesters  say the initiative is crucial to protect the innocence of future of Ghanaian children. here are two anti-LGBTQ+ cases currently before the Supreme Court but have not...