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Teacher trainees threaten protest over CETAG strike

The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) has threatened to embark on a peaceful nationwide protest if the CETAG strike remains unresolved. The strike, which began on June 14, 2024, is a result of the government’s delay in implementing an arbitral award and negotiated service conditions. Despite an order by …

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Residents of Blem Muarazu call for inclusion to LEAP program.

Widows and vulnerable persons at the Blem Muarazu, a farming community in the Dabo Electoral area community in the Wa West District have appealed to the Wa West District Assembly to enroll them onto the Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (LEAP) program. They said for several years now, no vulnerable person …

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IGP apologizes to family of lady who died in Takoradi hotel

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has apologized to the family of 24-year-old Lois Abena Koranteng, who was found dead in a pool at the CrisLord Palace Hotel in Takoradi, and has expedited the investigation into the matter. Ms. Koranteng reportedly checked into the CrisLord Palace …

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Food price hikes in Ghana-GSS

Data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicate that prices of certain items have risen by over 40 percent compared to the same period in 2023. According to the data, fresh Okro topped the list with a year-on-year inflation of 87.8%, while fresh green pepper ranked second with a year-on-year inflation …

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Burkina Faso’s military junta to ban homosexual acts

The military junta Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso has approved a revised family code that criminalizes homosexuality. This decision makes Burkina Faso one of the 22 out of 54 African countries that do not allow same-sex relationships, with severe penalties such as death or long prison sentences in some …

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I never meant to denigrate Kwame Nkrumah; I’m sorry – NAPO

The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has apologized for his comments about Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah. In a brief statement, Dr Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO explained that his comments were his personal opinion and were not intended to disrespect Kwame …

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