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Bawku conflict: 3 more persons killed

Three more persons have been reported dead in the renewed Bawku conflict at Sabongari in the Upper East Region. Reports indicate that the killing happened on Thursday evening. According to the Assemblyman for Sabongari, Sanni Bukari, the unarmed victims were part of a group of young men picked up by …

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Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana declares indefinite strike

The Senior Staff Association-Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) has declared an indefinite industrial strike action. The strike action follows the government’s persistent disregard for the welfare of university senior staff as well as what they have described as poor service conditions. National Chairman of SSA-UoG, Isaac Donkoh, addressing the media in …

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SDA Church petitions EC to reschedule voting day from Sabbath

The Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) is asking the Electoral Commission to change the election date of December 7, 2024, which falls on a Saturday, to a date that would not conflict with the Sabbath, the holy day dedicated to God. They have, therefore, in a separate petition first to the …

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Kumasi: Another housemaid charged for killing mistress

The Ghana Police Service says it has completed investigations into the case of a housekeeper accused of murdering her madam at Ayigya in the Ashanti region. Police prosecutors told the Asokwa District Court that a duplicate docket had been sent to the Attorney-General’s office for advice. 22-year-old Marku Kuami was …

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Asantehene Otumfuo Destools Offinsohemaa

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has ended the over three-decade reign of Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko, the Queen mother of Offinso Traditional Area. Her destoolment was pronounced on Thursday, January 11, 2024, when the newly enstooled chief of Offinso, Nana Dwamena Akenten II appeared before the Asanteman Council headed by …

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We’ve not reversed plans to increase fares by 60% – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has refuted media reports claiming that it has reversed its decision to raise transport fares by sixty percent or more following the passage of the Emission Levy Bill. The recently passed Emissions Levy Bill by Parliament imposes an annual fee of GHC100 on …

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Muslims to enjoy one extra public holiday after fasting-JDM

The 2024 flagbearer of National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has said the next NDC government will add an extra holiday to make it two days for the celebration of Eidul Fitr There has been a growing concern by the Muslim community about not getting enough days to celebrate the …

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