Advertisement President Akufo-Addo has called for the establishment of an ECOWAS Standby Force to address terrorism, piracy, and coups in West Africa. Speaking at the Second International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEC) 2024, the President emphasized that no single country can tackle the growing threats of terrorism, violent extremism, organized …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the arrest of six teachers and invigilators for their involvement in malpractice during the ongoing examinations. The Council also reported that numerous students have been arrested for similar offences. John Kappi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, stated that the teachers were …

The Parliament of Ghana has confirmed that no casualties were recorded during the fire incident at the Job 600 building early Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Fire gutted parts of the building, causing damage to a storeroom, although the exact cause of the fire remains unknown. Personnel of the Ghana National …

The management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced the suspension of elective surgeries (surgeries that are not emergency and can be scheduled in advance) until further notice. During this period, the management said, they will focus solely on emergency cases to ensure that critical care is not …

The pre-tertiary teacher unions have given the government three weeks to pay the 12-month arrears on pension and distribute the laptops to teachers without delay. The unions are the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT). According …

  The government has announced an immediate ban on the export of key grains, including maize, rice, and soybeans. This is in response to the ongoing dry spell that has devastated agricultural production in eight regions. According to the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, this measure will ensure …

One person is reported dead after a gang of armed robbers allegedly attacked a gold dealership shop at Mankranso in the Ahafo-Ano South West district of the Ashanti region. Nana Amakye, an eyewitness who confirmed the incident to Onua News’ Kwame Yeboah, indicated that at least three of the robbers …

The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to look into reports of the national amputee team, the Black Challenge, being owed allowances for their performances and ensure they receive due payment. The Black Challenge are reportedly owed allowances following their successful campaign at …

  Doctors in Nigerian public hospitals have started a seven-day nationwide strike to demand the release of their colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, who has been held by kidnappers for eight months. The mother of five was taken from her home in the middle of the night on December 27 along …

Advertisement The Deputy Education Minister, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, has said that the government is committed to fulfilling all of its obligations towards the West African Examination Council (WAEC). He added that the government’s indebtedness to the Council will also be settled. The Deputy Minister, during a visit to one of …