The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has directed the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to suspend transactions involving the sale of four of its hotels to Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong. According to the NPRA, the suspension will enable it to investigate further. Please read the …
Read More »Nana Asante Bediatuo appointed Ambassador-at-Large
The Executive Secretary at the Presidency, Nana Asante Bediatuo, has been appointed as an Ambassador-at-Large. Mr Bediatuo received his new appointment during a ceremony held at the Jubilee House. He started serving as President Akufo-Addo’s Executive Secretary in 2017. The ceremony also saw the President honour nine newly appointed diplomats. …
Read More »Four Members of UKs richest family sentenced for exploiting their domestic staff
Prakash and Kamal Hinduja, as well as their son Ajay and his wife Namrata, were found guilty of exploitation and illegal employment by a Swiss court and handed sentences ranging from four to four-and-a-half years. They were acquitted of the more serious charge of human trafficking. Lawyers representing the defendants …
Read More »Asante Kotoko announce the departure of Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko have announced the departure of starman Steven Dese Mukwala from the club following the expiration of his contract. official club statement on social media reads; “Steven Mukwala leaves Kotoko upon expiration of his contract. “The club is grateful for the moments shared and wishes him …
Read More »John Mahama to hold media encounter on July 7
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Former President John Dramani Mahama, will hold a media encounter on Sunday, July 7, 2024. A statement issued by his spokesperson, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, on Monday, June 24, said that this major engagement with journalists is the first in a series of …
Read More »Promote me to President, I passed as Vice President – Bawumia urges Ghanaians
Vice President and presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that as Vice President under the Akufo-Addo administration, he initiated and championed a total of 33 cutting-edge policies, whereas his contender, John Dramani Mahama, during his tenure as Vice President and President, cannot boast …
Read More »New terminal building at Prempeh I Int’l Airport in Kumasi to begin operations July 1 – GACL
The management of Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) has announced that the new Terminal building at Prempeh I International Airport, Kumasi, will be operationalized starting Monday, July 1, 2024. The management said there would be a comprehensive series of simulations, including subsystem simulations, followed by two full-scale integrated simulations of …
Read More »2024 Hajj: Six Ghanaians dead as intense heat wave kills over 1000 in Saudi Arabia
Six Ghanaian nationals have been reported dead in Mecca due to a heat wave that swept through Saudi Arabia. This tragic development adds to the two deaths reported on June 13, raising the death toll to eight so far. Abdul Rahman Alhassan Gomba, the Spokesperson of the Hajj Board, confirmed …
Read More »NLC to sue government over non implementation of CETAG conditions of service
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has said that it will proceed to court to compel the government to implement its ruling on the conditions of service of members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). The Commission has therefore directed aggrieved CETAG members to call off their …
Read More »Scores die in India after drinking toxic alcohol
At least 34 people have died after consuming toxic bootleg alcohol in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, officials said. The incident took place in Kallakuruchi district, where several residents fell ill after consuming the liquor on Tuesday night. At least 80 people are being treated in hospitals for …
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