Man grabbed for burying son alive
The Central Regional Police Command has arrested one Paul Adobaw for allegedly burying his son alive as a spiritual sacrifice per the directive of one prophetess Ama Nkansah. The one and half year old Yaw Adobaw was buried to death at around 1530 hours on Thursday, May 27, at Breman Brakwa in the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa district […]
Students, pupils should respect authority – NCCE
Students and pupils in basic schools in the Old-Tafo Municipality of the Ashanti Region, have been advised to be law-abiding. Old-Tafo Municipal Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE),Mr. Suraaka Saani, said they should be obedient and strive to abide by the schools’ rules and regulations at all times. This was a prerequisite […]
Census Officers urged to cover all persons with disabilities
District Chief Executive for Ellembelle in the Western Region, Mr. Francis Kwasi Bonzoh has urged Census officials to enumerate all residents including persons with disabilities (PWDs). “In the spirit of leaving no one behind, the census shall cover all members of our society including; the vulnerable and the disadvantaged members of our society, such as […]
Crime Check Foundation launches project to decriminalise Vagrancy Laws
The Crime Check Foundation (CCF), crime prevention advocacy organisation, has launched another initiative dubbed “Decriminalising Vagrancy Laws and Advocacy” (DVLA) Project. Funded by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), the Project is to vigorously implement the decision of the African Court on Human and People’s Rights which held that vagrancy laws mainly tend […]
Berekum Chelsea coach optimistic about maintaining league status
Seff Hoffman, Head Coach of Berekum Chelsea is confident of maintaining their Ghana Premier League (GPL) status despite their poor run. Berekum Chelsea recorded their 12th loss of the season after being defeated by Accra Hearts of Oak continuing three-match winless run in the league. Despite being placed 12th on the league log, Berekum Chelsea […]
International Relations Expert welcomes suspension of Mali from ECOWAS
International Relations Expert, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has hailed the decision by ECOWAS to suspend Mali until February 2022. The suspension follows the arrest of interim President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane, by military personnel led by Col. Assimi Goita in a coup d’ tat. Dr Pelpuo disagreed with suggestions that ECOWAS should have […]
Ketu South cries for help as sea erosion renders residents homeless
Communities in Ketu South on Wednesday were affected by tidal waves from the sea that caused destruction to properties in several areas especially Salakorpe, Amutsinu, Agavedzi and Adina. The MP, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, who was on working visit to the areas drew the government’s attention to the on-going destructions caused by sea erosion at several […]
Music should not be a contest- Kwabena Kwabena
Even though competition is seen as healthy in the music industry and pushes musicians to work harder, Highlife artiste Kwabena Kwabena does not think so and says music should not be a contest. In the view of the Aso hitmaker, there should be enough room for every musician to operate so there is no need to be […]
Gaza conflict: Instagram changes algorithm after alleged bias
Instagram is changing the way it showcases content after being accused of suppressing pro-Palestinian messages during the recent Gaza conflict. The app had favoured original content in its “stories” feature over existing, re-shared posts, but will now give them equal treatment, it said. The current system had a “bigger impact than expected” on some types […]
Only 78.4 per cent of children of school going age in Adaklu receive teaching instruction
The Deputy Director in charge of Planning at the Adaklu District Directorate of the Ghana Education Service, Mr. Samuel Bruku, has stated that only 78.4 per cent of children of school-going age in the district were in school. He said both the government and parents had roles to play to enable the district to achieve […]
Tourism Minister inaugurates committee to revitalise Hotel Catering and Tourism Training Institute
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, on Monday inaugurated a new technical committee to revitalise the Hotel Catering and Tourism Training Institute (HOTCATT). Dr Awal said the overall objective of the 13–member technical committee, put together by the Ministry, was to review and update the existing curriculum and develop a […]
Achimota School ordered to admit Rasta students
The Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court has ordered Achimota Senior High School to admit Tyron Iras Marhguy, a Rastafarian student who was refused admission by the school because of his dreadlocks. In a ruling Monday afternoon, the Human Rights Court One presided over by Justice Gifty Adjei Addo held that failure to […]
NCCE Greater Accra marks 2021 citizenship week
The Greater Accra Regional Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has called for collective national efforts towards sustaining Ghana’s democracy. The NCCE reminded Ghanaians not to lose sight of the processes that led to the country’s return to constitutional democracy. “We must instill and promote unity and national cohesion as enshrined in […]
Sex for roles don’t make stars – Mercy Asiedu
The practice of sex for roles is one that doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon and veteran Kumawood actress Oheneyere Mercy Asiedu has added her voice to those calling on up and coming actors to desist from it. For Oheneyere Mercy Asiedu, sleeping with producers and directors won’t make one a star so […]
