Freed Gbagbo heads for Belgium
The former President of Cote d’Ivoire, Laurent Gbagbo, who has been freed by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hauge, is to stay in Belgium, one of the conditions of his release. This was agreed by the Belgian government after the Appeals Chamber unanimously released Mr Gbagbo and one of his former ministers, Charles […]
Association calls on stakeholders to champion development in Bimoba areas
The leadership of the Bimoba Youth Association (BIYA), in the Upper East and the Northern Regions have called on stakeholders including traditional rulers and political leaders to champion an enabling environment for sustainable development in Bimoba areas. They say peace is the ultimate tool for national development and there is the need for all to […]
Obesity-related cancers rise for younger US generations, study says
Cancers linked to obesity are rising at a faster rate in millennials than in older generations in the United States, the American Cancer Society has said. It said a steep rise in obesity in the past 40 years may have increased cancer risk in younger generations. And it warned the problem could set back recent […]
Inter-Party Coalition to hit streets over Ayawaso by-election violence
The Inter-Party Coalition for National Sovereignty (IPCNS) a political pressure group says it will embark on a demonstration in Accra on Thursday, February 7 to protest against what it describes as the breakdown of security in Ghana. The Coalition is made up of political parties, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Great Consolidated Popular Party […]
Ex MASLOC CEO pleads not guilty to 78 charges; gets GHc5m bail
The Financial and Economic court in Accra has granted a five million cedi bail to former MASLOC CEO, Mrs. Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu, and a one million cedis bail for Daniel Axim, former Operations Manager of MASLOC. Mrs. Tamakloe-Attionu and Daniel Axim have been charged with 80 counts which include stealing, causing financial loss to the state, […]
Chief Imam condemns Ayawaso West Wuogon Violence
The Office of the Chief Imam has also condemned the violent attack launched on innocent voters at the Ayawaso West Wougon by-election. Speaking to GBC Radio’s George Ankrah, the spokesperson, Sheikh Arimeyaw Shaibu said the Chief Imam has also called for swift investigation by the Police into the violence and bring the culprits to book. […]
US Visa restrictions described as dent on bilateral relations
Security and International Relations Analyst, Adib Saani, has described the US Visa restrictions on Ghana as very worrying and a dent on the age long bilateral relations between both countries. Speaking to Cecil Obodai Wentum on GBC’s UNIIQ Breakfast Drive, Mr. Saani advised that the earlier both parties reach an agreement, the better to prevent […]
Poetry: A tool for social development
Sanity must be restored. Posterity must be cautioned against the gruesome attitude of our new day. These are some of the lines in a poetry piece titled dark days in Ghana by budding Ghanaian poet, Daniel Kwame Zah. The poem condemns the gruesome killing of journalist, Ahmed Hussein-Suale, and addresses matters of security. More here: […]
More over-75s should take statins, experts say
More people over the age of 75 should be taking statins, scientists have said, following a review of research. There had been a lack of evidence about how much the cholesterol-lowering drugs benefit this age group. But the review found they cut the risk of major cardiovascular disease in all ages studied, including the over-75s. […]
Gov't orders management of Ghana Manganese Company to cease operations
Government has ordered the management of Ghana Manganese Company to cease its mining operations to make way for Technical and Financial Audit of its operations. A letter signed by the Sector Minister Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, said per information available to government, it has no option than to stop the operations of the company for the audit […]
Africa: Vice President Bawumia calls for inclusive democracy
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia says even though democracy is key in national development, it can be entrenched when the people are included in the decision making process. It is for this reason that African countries and the world at large need to share ideas on how to improve the lives of the people through democratic […]
Plane crashes into California house killing five
A small plane crashed into a home in California on Sunday, killing the pilot and four others, US officials say. The twin-engine plane came apart and caught fire mid-flight, witnesses told local media, before crashing in Yorba Linda, a suburb of Los Angeles. The flight went awry just minutes after taking off from a local […]
Ayawaso by-election violence: NDC will adhere to laws – Tetteh-Chaie
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will continue to promote the tenets of freedom and the rule of law for the good of the country. The Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the NDC, Theophilus Tetteh Chaie in an interview with GBC Radio on comments made by former President John Mahama after the incident at […]
Maurizio Sarri takes swipe at three Chelsea stars including Eden Hazard
Maurizio Sarri has taken a swipe at Eden Hazard, Willian and Pedro by claiming the Chelsea stars do not make it easy for the team’s strikers to flourish. The Blues enjoyed an impressive run of form under Sarri at the start of the season but the wheels appear to be coming off at Stamford Bridge. […]
