2018 Hajj: Ghanaian Pilgrims ranked Most Organised and Disciplined
The highest Hajj organisation authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the ‘Muassassh’ has praised Ghana’s pilgrims to the Hajj this year. The Organisation’s Vice Chairman, Dr. Abdul Rahaman Malik, ranked the Ghanaian pilgrims as the best organised and disciplined pilgrims during the 2018 rites in the Holy City of Mecca. To that end, the […]
President Akufo-Addo congratulates Ethiopian President
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sent a congratulatory message to the newly elected President of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia, Her Excellency Sahle-Work Zewde, which took place on Thursday, 25th October, 2018. Her election as President came after the resignation on Wednesday, 24th October, 2018, of the former President Mulatu Teshome, and a week […]
President Akufo-Addo presents 200 vehicles to Ghana Police Service
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday presented 200 hundred Toyota Camry vehicles to the Ghana Police Service. This is in fulfilment of a pledge made when he commissioned the new Tesano Divisional Police Headquarters, earlier this year. Speaking at the presentation ceremony at the Police Headquarters, President Akufo-Addo indicated that his Government believes that […]
Ghana, Togo commission Joint Border Post
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana and Togo stand ready to support and promote all efforts aimed at ensuring the success of the management of Noepe-Akanu joint border post, and to strengthen the bonds of friendship and co-operation between Ghana and Togo. Speaking at the official handing-over ceremony of the Noepe-Akanu Joint Border Post […]
Nigeria twins kidnapped before their wedding
Twin sisters who were about to get married were kidnapped over the weekend in Nigeria’s northern-western state of Zamfara, a local leader has confirmed to the BBC. Abubakar Muhammad, vice-chairman of the Zurmi area, said the twins, Hassana and Hussaina Bala Dauran, were among seven people kidnapped in Dauran town. “The seven people, four male […]
Media owners must enhance capacity of journalists- Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah
Minister for Information nominee, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah says Journalists are strong and important pillars in Ghana`s growth and development. Media owners must therefore invest in them, since they are the fourth estate of the realm and provide essential services in the democratic governance of the country. Mr. Oppong-Nkrumah said this when he answered questions before the […]
GBC to be retooled to work effectively as a Public Broadcaster
The Deputy Information Minister, now substantive Minister-designate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has indicated the Government is looking at possible means to revamp The State Broadcaster, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to make it more viable. Responding to questions from MPs when he appeared before, The Appointments Committee of Parliament on Friday, 26th October, 2018, the former Joy FM […]
Ugandan celebrity mock wedding to pay Oxford University fees
A radio presenter in Uganda is to hold a mock ceremony to marry a friend on Friday – the catch is that guests have to pay to attend. That is because the wedding is a stunt to raise money for Ugandan writer Lulu Jemimah to go to Oxford University. Lulu, 32, hit the headlines recently […]
Curfew in Kaduna State after death of kidnapped chief
A 24-hour curfew has been reinstated in the Nigerian State of Kaduna from Friday following the death of a prominent traditional chief, who was abducted during communal violence last week. Maiwada Raphael Galadima, the Agom Adara ,the traditional leader of the Adara people was abducted last Friday after visiting the town of Kasuwan Magani, which […]
Electricity consumers to choose their own suppliers by 2023-Energy Commission
Energy consumers will by 2023 choose their own power suppliers as part of reforms to make the power supply subsector more competitive. Per the new arrangement, smaller private entities will be given the license to distribute power regardless of the meter they use. The current system limits consumers to purchase power from only one source […]
Standards Authority to clamp down on substandard products
Head of Communications, Ghana Standards Authority, Dr. Kofi Amponsah Bediako says the Authority will continue to clamp down on substandard products on the market. Following the arrest of some Chinese nationals, Mr Amponsah Bediako said they are collaborating with the Police to arrest and punish offenders and will extend this activity to other regions. Six […]
Iceberg Slim speaks on ‘break up’ with Juliet Ibrahim
Nigerian rapper, Iceberg Slim has spoken on his break up with actress, Juliet Ibrahim. Ibrahim had during an interview confirmed that she exited the relationship on mutual understanding. She, however, refused to state clearly if cheating was the reason her relationship with the rapper ended. When asked if cheating was the reason for their split, […]
Ghana signs pact with Brazil, India to modernise Agric
Ghana has signed a $220 million loan agreement with Brazil and India towards the modernisation and mechanisation of agriculture from next year. Part of the loan will involve the importation of tractors for distribution to farmers to increase production. The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto said this at Asante Mampong during […]
Greek island hit by powerful earthquake
A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake south of the island of Zakynthos has been felt across western Greece. Nobody was injured by the tremor, which struck at 01:54 on Friday (22:54 GMT), but there was significant damage to the local port and a 13th Century island monastery south of Zakynthos. A series of aftershocks were felt in […]
