Geology Professor charges govt to consult Geoscientists on construction works to avert disaster
A Professor of Geology at the Department of Earth Science, University of Ghana, Legon, and the President of Ghana Institution of Geoscientists has called on the government to involve Geoscientists in everything they do to avert disaster. The Provost of Basic and Applied Sciences, Daniel K. Asiedu also called on the public to procure the […]
London police ban Extinction Rebellion protests in British capital
British police have banned Extinction Rebellion protests in London this week and warned activists that they risk arrest after a week of civil disobedience that has targeted government buildings and financial institutions. In a statement, police said: “Any assembly linked to the Extinction Rebellion ‘Autumn Uprising’…must now cease their protest(s) within London by 2100hrs on […]
Ghana set to become aviation hub of West Africa – President Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo says his vision of making Ghana the aviation hub of Africa will soon be realised. This follows the ranking of Kotoka International Airport, KIA is the Best Airport in West Africa by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. Speaking at the Annual General Assembly and Regional Conference of Airport Council International, ACI, the President […]
14 police officers killed in Mexico gun ambush
Fourteen police officers have been killed and three injured following a shooting in western Mexico. The police were carrying out a court order in El Aguaje, Michoacán state, when their convoy was ambushed. A powerful criminal group, the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel, is believed to have carried out the attack. Authorities said all resources would […]
Institute of Journalism turns 60 Tomorrow
The Ghana Institute of Journalism turns 60 Tomorrow, October 16, 2019. The Institute was established by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah initially as a training Institution of the Ministry of Information. It is now a fully fledged university awarding its own degrees. As the Institute celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, concerns have been raised about the lack of […]
Telcos meet over government’s directive on Communications Service Tax
The telecommunication companies are currently in a crunch meeting to come out with an official stance on government’s directive on the upfront deductions of the Communications Service Tax (CST). The meeting by the Chamber of Telecommunications is also to consider the directive on the roll over of data. Since October 1, 2019, Mobile Telecommunication Companies […]
Capital Bank Collapse: Ato Essien, three others granted bail
The Founder of defunct Capital Bank, William Ato Essien, and three others have been granted bail in the sum of ₵200 million each, with two sureties. Ato Essien, Fitzgerald Odonkor, former CEO of the Bank, Dr Tetteh Nettey, owner of MC Management Services have been charged by the state with twenty-six offences for their roles […]
Commercial flight to Wa formerly begins
The first commercial flight will begin today from the Upper West Regional capital, Wa. The people have been waiting for this memorable day for the past eleven months.
Long exposure to fertilizer may cause Parkinson disease
Dr. Momodou Cham, Public Health Physician in charge of Richard Novati Catholic Hospital, formerly Comboni Hospital, has warned against the over-exposure to organophospate compounds, fertilizers and pesticides to avoid Parkinson disease. Parkinson disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, with symptoms often including tremors. Dr. Cham who was speaking to […]
Herbert Mensah congratulates Rugby Africa and Khaled Babbou
President of Ghana Rugby, Herbert Mensah, has congratulated The management of the Rugby Africa for staging the 2019 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament in Tunisia that also served as 2020 Olympic qualifier. Mr. Mensah specifically commended Khaled Babbou, President of Rugby Africa, for the inclusion of top African teams from the four Africa regions. Mensah […]
Newborn baby girl buried alive discovered in India
A newborn baby girl has been discovered buried alive in northern India. The baby was found by a villager who was burying his daughter, who had died minutes after birth. According to the Police Chief, the villager found the girl when digging a grave in a burial ground. In the process, the spade hit an […]
Goalkeeper Michel Vorm rejoins Tottenham to cover for injured Hugo Lloris
Goalkeeper Michel Vorm has rejoined Tottenham for the rest of the season following the injury to Hugo Lloris. Dutchman Vorm, 35, left Spurs in the summer at the end of his contract but as a free agent has been able to re-sign outside the transfer window. Captain Lloris dislocated his elbow at Brighton this month and is […]
Limited infrastructure prevents UMaT from admitting more students
The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) has turned down about 2,324 applications for the 2019/2020 academic year due to limited academic facilities, financial challenges and human resources. The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University, Professor Jerry Kuma, said many of the applicants had good grades but because of those challenges they had to turn […]
Be the new breed to lead the Nation- Accra Mayor
Mr Nii Adjei Sowah, the Mayor of Accra, has advised personnel of the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) to be the new breed of the work force to lead the nation in a new direction. He said the advent of NABCO would revive the culture of Nation building, which had been absent from the public sector. […]
