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National Security action against Citi FM and its journalists wrong – NMC rules
on: by Radia Sambare
The National Media Commission, NMC, has concluded that the treatment meted out to Citi FM’s Caleb Kudah and the invasion of the media house by national security operatives in May 2021 was wrong. The Commission, in its report, following a petition
Transport fares up by 13%; takes effect from Saturday
on: by Radia Sambare
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced a 13 percent increment in transport fares effective Saturday, June 5, 2021. The fares will cover intercity (tro-tro), intercity (long distance) and shared taxis. The decision, according to the union, is to
UN Agencies helped to manage COVID-19 – Mr Abani
on: by Radia Sambare
He said the multi-sectoral interventions provided a boost in early case identification and management of the disease in the high burden regions of the country, in alignment to the national COVID-19 response plan. Those interventions also contributed to strengthening health systems,
Threat to press freedom anywhere, a threat everywhere
on: by Radia Sambare
Mr Roland Affail Monney, a Steering Committee Member for the African Journalists Leaders Conference, has asked journalists to rise and fight against the harsh conditions, which inhibited their work and imperilled their lives. Speaking at the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ)
Ghanaians jubilate over Achimota School’s court defeat to rasta students
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghanaians have taken to social media to express their excitement over a court ruling ordering Achimota School to admit two dreadlocked students it earlier rejected. The Human Rights division of the Accra High Court ruled that the students must be admitted
Stay home on Census Night – AMA boss to residents
on: by Radia Sambare
Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of Accra, Mohammed Adjei Sowah, has urged all residents in the Metropolis to stay home during the Census Night slated for 27th June 2021. Speaking at the launch of the 30-day count down to the Census Night
GMA demands restoration of laboratory physicians forced out of work
on: by Radia Sambare
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is demanding that all laboratory physicians who have been forced out of their places of work within various Hospital laboratories be restored with immediate effect. It is also calling for all resident medical doctors in training
ECOWAS Suspends Mali After Second Coup D’état
on: by Radia Sambare
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Mali’s membership from the regional bloc after a second coup within nine months. The decision takes immediate effect after leaders held a Summit in Accra presided by Chairman of ECOWAS, President