WAEC awaits release of funds for marking of WASSCE, BECE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it is expecting the Government to release some funds for the marking and release of results for this year’s West African Senior School…
Teachers are backbone of our education system; let’s support them – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured teachers across the nation of a brighter future under his next administration. In a statement released on Thursday to commemorate this year’s World…
Idris Elba Reveals Gold’s Untold Stories
Today the World Gold Council announces the release of a new documentary: GOLD: A Journey with Idris Elba, created in partnership with Pioneer Productions. Immersed in adventure, Idris Elba (Luther,…
Mahama calls on govt to remove taxes on dialysis consumables
Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on the government to promptly scrap import charges and taxes on medication and kits for dialysis treatment in the country. This is in…
Nature crimes account for 38% of global criminal proceeds; cost West Africa over $26bn annually
Thirty-eight percent (38%) of global criminal proceeds are derived from nature crimes according to data provided by Interpol. Across West Africa, recent data further indicates that illicit trade in marine…
Akufo-Addo urges ECOWAS Parliament to propose measures on curbing coups, instability
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament to come up with concrete proposals to help governments across West Africa deal with…
Let’s give women a chance in upcoming District Level Elections-ABANTU urges Ghanaians
Women’s rights advocacy Organization, ABANTU for Development has intensified its clarion call for Ghanaian Electorate to vote for women candidates in the upcoming District Level Elections which is scheduled for…
29 CSOs want GNPC CEO and Freddie Blay removed over PetroSa deal
Some 29 Civil Society Organisations are demanding the immediate removal of GNPC’s Chief Executive Officer, Opoku Ahweneeh Danquah, and Board Chairman, Freddie Blay. The CSOs made up of the Africa…
World must be ready to respond to next pandemic: WHO chief
Although COVID-19 may no longer be a global public health emergency, countries must still strengthen their response to the disease and prepare for future pandemics and other threats, the Director-General…
Ghanaian peacekeeper, 32, named UN’s Military Gender Advocate of the Year
A Ghanaian peacekeeper, Captain Cecilia Erzuah, will receive the 2022 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Captain Erzuah, who has been serving the United Nations Interim Security…
