The Mayor of Tamale, Sule Salifu, who recently made headlines for slapping the Northern Regional environmental health officer, Sulemana Yakubu, has issued an apology to the officer in question According to Prince Kwame Tamekloe, Rainbow Radio’s correspondent in the region, Mayor Salifu sent elders to the residence of Sulemana Yakubu to …
Read More »BILL SUBMITTED TO PARLIAMENT OF GHANA TO INCREASE MATERNITY LEAVE & INTRODUCE PATERNITY LEAVE
A bill has been submitted to Ghana’s Parliament to increase maternity leave and introduce paternity leave. Maternity Leave ; This Bill seeks to amend Section 57(1) of the Labour Act to extend the period of maternity leave from 12 weeks to 16weeks (months to 4 months) with an option for …
Read More »INDELIBLE INK WILL BE USED IN 2024 ELECTIONS – EC
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has backtracked on its earlier decision to discard the use of indelible ink in the 2024 general elections. According to Dr. Eric Asare Bossman, the Deputy EC Chairman in charge of Corporate Services, the Commission has considered the various concerns on that decision. He said …
Read More »SACKED TWITTER STAFF IN GHANA FINALLY RECEIVE COMPENSATION
In a significant development, X, formerly known as Twitter, has settled the dispute with its former employees in its African headquarters in Accra, Ghana. This resolution comes more than a year after the unexpected termination of the workforce in November 2022. Most of the affected staff, who had been working …
Read More »I DIVORCED MY WIFE AFTER HER SLAP MADE ME FALL – Akrobeto
Renowned Ghanaian actor, Akwasi Boadi, popularly known as Akrobeto recently opened up about the breakdown of his marriage in a lighthearted but intimate way. Akrobeto claims that his marriage ended due to a severe incident in which his wife slapped him, causing him to tumble. He claimed that the slap …
Read More »PARLIAMENT OF GHANA TO START USING GHANAIAN LANGUAGE FOR PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES ON THE FLOOR OF PARLIAMENT
Parliament is to begin the use of local languages on the floor of the House to promote the Ghanaian culture and prevent it from becoming extinct. Order 63 of the new Standing Orders states that a Member of Parliament (MP) may use any of the local languages subject to interpretation …
Read More »ARMED ROBBERS ATTACK UNIVERSITY OF GHANA PROFESSOR, 2 POLICE OFFICERS INJURED
In a brazen act of robbery, a professor from the University of Ghana fell victim to criminals while conducting research in Dixcove, a community nestled within the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. The incident, marked by violence and chaos, has highlighted growing concerns about security in the area. …
Read More »I WILL LEAVE THIS COUNTRY AND STAY IN TOGO – LilWin
Ghanaian actor and musician, Kwadwo Nkansah, professionally known as LilWin is under fire from social media users who are criticising his poor command of the English language in an Instagram post where he discussed his plans to relocate from Ghana to Togo. In the post, Lilwin expressed dissatisfaction with the level …
Read More »LISTER HOSPITAL ACCUSED OF MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE OVER POKUA’S POKU’S DEATH
Lister Hospital’s medical staff have been accused of failing to provide the appropriate standard of care, which may have contributed to Pokua Poku‘s demise. The renowned fashion designer sadly passed away on February 14,2024, shortly after delivering at the facility. There have been concerns about negligence at Lister Hospital, following her …
Read More »I DID THE RESHUFFLE FOR GHANAIANS, NOT FOR MYSELF – Akufo Addo
President Akufo-Addo has spoken about the motive behind his recent ministerial reshuffle, which comes at the tail end of his last term in office. Breaking away from his usual practice of maintaining ministers for extended periods, the President initiated a significant overhaul in response to mounting pressure from political parties, civil society …
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