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Four Die in Ghana Quarry Blast

Four people have died and others are still missing after an explosion at a granite quarry in western Ghana on Saturday. The victims are believed to be workers who were on night shift at the Chinese-operated quarry in Shama district. It was not immediately clear what caused the blast which destroyed buildings near the quarry […]Continue Reading
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Ghana Judicial Staff Temporarily Suspend Strike

Ghanaian judicial workers’ association has called off their indefinite nationwide strike after meeting government officials on Monday. The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (Jusag) says the strike is on hold for two weeks to allow for engagement and fast-track approval of their salary increase demands. Court activities in Ghana came to a halt following […]Continue Reading
Sport

Ghana Gets New Technical Advisor

Former Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton has been named as technical advisor with the Ghana national team ahead of their 2022 World Cup qualifying play-off against Nigeria. The Ghana Football Association said the new manager was Otto Addo, who previously had a stint with German giants Borussia Dortmund as assistant coach. Hughton is a former […]Continue Reading
Foreign

Ghana Re-Imposes Ban On Social Gatherings As Coronavirus Cases Surge

Ghana has re-imposed a ban on social gatherings as the number of Covid-19 cases spiral in the country, the president, Nana Akufo-Addo, announced Sunday. Schools reopened in January after a 10-month closure, but President Nana Akufo-Addo said a return to stricter measures was needed. “Until further notice, funerals, weddings, concerts, theatrical performances, and parties Continue Reading
Foreign

Five Killed in Ghana Poll Violence

Police in Ghana say five people have been killed in violence linked to Monday’s election. In a statement, police said there were 21 cases of electoral violence across the country including several shooting incidents. The results of the presidential and parliamentary elections are expected in a few hours’ time. Representatives of President Nana Akufo Continue Reading
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Jerry Rawlings Dies of COVID-19

Former President Jerry Rawlings of Ghana has died of COVID-19 related complications at the age of 73, according to multiple reports from Ghanaian media. The development comes less than a month after he buried his mother. Rawlings, who is one of the most respected African leaders, was a military leader in Ghana and later became […]Continue Reading
Politics

Nigeria will no longer tolerate harassment of its citizens in Ghana – FG

Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the incessant harassment of its citizens in Ghana and the progressive acts of hostility towards the country by Ghanaian authorities, and will no longer tolerate such.In this regard, the Federal Government is urgently considering a number of options aimed at ameliorating the situation.In a statement by the Minister […]Continue Reading