The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has declared an indefinite strike, effective October 10, 2024, following an overwhelming vote in favour of industrial action to support a nationwide ban on mining and prospecting activities in ecologically sensitive areas. The decision, backed by 77.95% of UTAG members across 15 branches, underscores the association’s firm stance…
Head coach of Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team-the Black Stars-Otto Addo, is hoping that football fans in Ghana’s capital, Accra, support the team as fans in Kumasi have done in recent years. He said this ahead of Ghana’s crucial 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Sudan with the first game set to kick off at 16:00 GMT…
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketers Association of Ghana, is warning of a possible shortage of gas on the market from next week. This is due to the current state LPG reserves in the country and challenges with new rules announced by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) for importing gas. The association is also projecting…
Ghanaian gospel musician, Georgia Adjei has honoured Empress Gifty for saving her after surgery. The ace gospel musician recounted how Empress Gifty came through for her during her challenging times. She made this revelation and honoured Empress Gifty with a beautiful pencil portrait on Sunday, October 6 during her Royal Worship event held at Global…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced a new collaboration with small-scale miners as part of its ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey.” This initiative aims to promote responsible mining practices while intensifying the fight against galamsey, which has caused significant environmental damage across the country. In a press statement issued…
President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has expressed anger at the Black Stars’ performance in the opening games of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Otto Addo’s side commenced their qualifying campaign with defeat against Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium before drawing 1-1 with Niger in Morocco with the two…
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says the future of under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag is “not my call”. Billionaire Ratcliffe took control of football operations at Old Trafford in February and, in July, the club triggered a one-year extension in Ten Hag’s contract. But following a difficult start to the campaign, Ratcliffe said the United hierarchy…
The excitement surrounding the 2024 African Legends Night is building with the arrival of legendary South African musician, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, in Accra. Affectionately known as the “Princess of Africa,” Yvonne touched down at the Kotoka International Airport Thursday afternoon to a warm Ghanaian welcome as she prepares for her highly anticipated performance at the…
Ghanaian actress and media personality, Benedicta Gafah has explicitly declared she will never undergo a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery. “Never!” she responded when asked if she will ever have a BBL. Gafah refuted reports that she has had enhancement surgery, stating that her body is entirely natural. “Yes, (my body is real). I think…
Medikal is alive, very healthy and kicking, but he is looking beyond life and speaking on what should be done if death lays its icy hands on him. It’s unclear what is pushing the Ghanaian rapper to boldly embrace death and tell what he wants to be done when he gives up the ghost. First of all,…
Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has mentioned how he deals with some of the dangers his children might face on social media. He told Edem Knight-Tay on Home Affairs that principal among these challenges is pornography. “Some of the problems that we foresaw was pornography. When my children become teachers, we sit them down and talk…
Host of Urban Blend on Accra-based 3FM and Reggae Musician, Blakk Rasta has stated that his ‘Thief President’ song performed at the recent Nkrumahfest concert is not targeted at a particular President. According to him, the song depicts all sitting presidents and African leaders ruling with greed and corruption. Host of Urban Blend on Accra-based…
Cenpower Generation Ltd (Cenpower), owner of the Kpone Independent Power Plant (KIPP), successfully held the second edition of its KIPP Clean Project at Sega Beach on recently. This event reaffirms the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability through the protection of marine ecosystems. The clean-up event, held at Sega Beach in Kpone, brought together over 200…
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has questioned the justifications for the recent upward adjustment in water and electricity tariffs stressing that the increment will further reduce the purchasing power of consumers. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) on Saturday, September 28, announced a 3.02% increase in electricity tariffs and a 1.86% rise in…
The Aburi Girls Senior High School (SHS) in the Eastern Region is grieving the unexpected death of its esteemed Headmistress, Cynthia Anim. The tragic incident occurred while she was in Rome, Italy, attending an educational workshop alongside the Deputy Minister of Education, other heads of senior high schools, and selected students. Cynthia Anim was a…
Ghanaian musician Amerado has released his third studio EP, The Gold Coin.This five-track project solidifies his position as one of the nation’s most versatile rappers and showcases his ability to collaborate with some of Ghana’s finest talents. The EP features guest appearances from King Paluta, RGM Wonder, and highlife sensation Bisa Kdei. The Gold Coin…
