The nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) is still ongoing, with no resolution reached following an emergency meeting with the Ministry of Health. The Ministry held a closed-door meeting on Monday, June 9, with GRNMA leaders and other key health sector stakeholders in an attempt to end the impasse and negotiate improved conditions of service. Vice President of GRNMA, Samuel Akoto Alagkora, told journalists after the meeting that the Ministry cited budgetary constraints as the reason for the government’s delay in addressing the association’s demands. He disclosed that the government proposed to defer the agreed…
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The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has challenged Fitch Ratings over its recent downgrade of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). It follows Fitch’s assessment which suggested that Ghana’s sovereign loan is a non-performing asset. In a statement issued on June 6, the APRM described the move as both “legally incongruent and analytically flawed,” arguing that Fitch’s interpretation disregards the unique legal framework underpinning Afreximbank’s sovereign lending operations. Fitch had lowered Afreximbank’s long-term foreign currency issuer rating from ‘BBB’ to ‘BBB-’ with a negative outlook. The decision cited a 7.1% estimated non-performing loan ratio, with Ghana, South Sudan and Zambia accounting…
As children, many of us grow up with clear visions of what we want to become—be it a doctor, pilot, teacher, or superstar musician. But as life unfolds, dreams often take new shapes, influenced by unexpected turns and realities. For veteran Ghanaian actor Kofi Adjorlolo, his early dream wasn’t to be in front of the camera—it was to make music. Speaking on The Liz Show with Elizabeth Essuman, Adjorlolo revealed that his first love was music, and not acting as many might assume. “I love music so much that as of 8 years old, I could play the trumpet so…
Dozens of bodies were discovered at official and unofficial detention sites in Libya, raising alarm over widespread torture, enforced disappearances, and possible extrajudicial killings. Human rights groups and the UN have long suspected the Stabilization Support Apparatus (SSA) of violating human rights at these sites. UN human rights chief Volker Türk confirmed the findings after violent clashes in Tripoli in May, which erupted after the death of SSA leader Abdul Ghani al-Kikli. In total, more than 80 bodies were found, including charred remains and decomposing corpses in hospital refrigerators. A burial site was also uncovered at the Tripoli Zoo. These…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has revised the implementation of the controversial Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy following stiff resistance from oil marketing companies. Originally scheduled to take effect on Monday June 9, the new GHC1-per-litre levy faced rejection from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), who raised concerns over its timing and potential impact on fuel prices and consumer burden. In an interaction with Citi News, the GRA confirmed that after discussions “in the spirit of cordiality and partnership,” a new implementation date of June 16 has been agreed upon. “The Association has concerns with the…
Billie Eilish has “confirmed” her romance with Hollywood actor Nat Wolff following months of rumours. The 23-year-old Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer and the 30-year-old Paper Towns alum were spotted sharing a kiss on the street, in photos obtained by Deux Moi. According to gossip website Deux Moi, the pair enjoyed a passionate kiss on a balcony in Venice, during a recent trip to Italy “The couple were locked in a passionate kiss on a balcony, a scene straight out of a romance novel,” a report from the outlet Deux Moi read. It continued: “Adding to the dreamy atmosphere, they…
The Liberia National Police has summoned several lawmakers of the House of Representatives in connection with an ongoing investigation into the fire that gutted the Capitol Building – the seat of the Liberian Legislature – in December 2024. In a communication addressed to the Speaker of the House, Richard Koon, the police requested a “meeting with the Honorable Representatives identified as persons of interest.” Amongst those invited is former Speaker Fonati Koffa. Speaker Koon, Koffa’s successor, mandated the House judiciary committee to accompany the lawmakers to the police station.
Ghana international Tariq Lamptey has committed his immediate future to Brighton & Hove Albion after signing a one-year contract extension, the Premier League club has officially announced. The deal will keep the versatile right-back at the Seagulls until the end of the 2025-26 season. The 24-year-old defender, who made his Albion debut in 2020, has become an important player over the years thanks to his blistering pace, defensive intelligence, and attacking contribution. Having previously been linked with a move away from Brighton this summer, the new deal puts to rest any speculation about his departure. An official club statement confirmed:…
Berekum Chelsea striker Stephen Amankona has retained the Ghana Premier League Golden Boot, finishing the 2024/25 season as the league’s top scorer with 15 goals. The 25-year-old forward edged out Asante Kotoko’s Albert Amoah, who ended the campaign with 12 goals. Although Amankonah fell four goals short of his tally last season, when he claimed the award with 19 goals, his consistency in front of goal once again stood out. It’s the second time in two seasons that Amankonah has emerged as the league’s leading marksman, cementing his reputation as one of the most reliable forwards in domestic football. This…
Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are again asking the judge overseeing his sex trafficking trial to declare a mistrial based on alleged prosecutorial misconduct. In a letter filed on Saturday, defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro alleged that federal prosecutors presented “demonstrably false” evidence related to the allegation that Combs dangled Bryana Bongolan — a longtime friend of Combs’ ex-girlfriend and star witness Cassie Ventura — off a 17th floor apartment balcony in Los Angeles in 2016. Combs’ lawyers are accusing Bongolan of perjury. While Bongolan testified that she was able to document her injuries from the attack on September 26, defense…