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 …

Today, August 23, 2024, the Ghana Police Service arrested suspect Yaw Korateng at Nsawam in the Eastern Region for owning a device suspected to be a property of the Electoral Commission (EC). The suspect is in police custody, assisting with the investigation. Meanwhile, the Police Service has informed the EC …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have firmly denied allegations that they have threatened to take over control of the country if the upcoming 2024 elections turn violent. This response comes after a publication attributed such claims to Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG). In …

Many Nigerians have reacted with outrage after a new plane was bought for President Bola Tinubu at a time when the economy is experiencing its worst crisis in a generation.   The purchase comes less than two weeks after thousands took to the streets across the country to protest at …