31 suspected commercial sex workers, human traffickers arrested in Western Region
The Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), through its Axim Sector Command, has arrested a total of 31 ECOWAS nationals suspected to be syndicates engaged in commercial sex working and human trafficking at their hideouts in the Ellembelle District and Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region. The two-day intelligence operation, led […]
Western Region GTA clamps down on unlicensed tourism facilities
The Western Regional Directorate of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has begun an exercise to close some accommodation, food, beverage and entertainment facilities operating without registration and license from the Authority, in the Region. The week-long exercise, with support from the Ghana Police Service, is in line with the Tourism Act 2011 (Act 817) and […]
Ghana well placed to increase truck assembly business – President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the growing trajectory of the truck assembly business in Ghana is critical for economic growth. This development will in the long term build the capacity of the nation for a fully-integrated and competitive industrial hub for the automotive industry. President Nana Akufo-Addo, commissioning the second phase of the Zonda […]
Human Trafficking: GIS rescues 11 Nigerians
The Sampa Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in the Bono Region has rescued 11 Nigerians from alleged human trafficking agents on the Ghana-Ivory border in the Jaman North District. They were victims of “Q-Net,” a popular fraudulent online scheme, which allegedly lured and defrauded them of huge sums of money under the […]
EC registered 910,996 voters in recent limited registration exercise
The EC says it registered 910,996 voters in the recent Limited Voters registration exercise. At its latest briefing at the ‘Let the Citizen Know’ Series in Accra, Deputy Chairperson of the EC in charge of Operations, Samuel Tettey said the Ashanti Region registered the highest number of voters. Mr. Samuel Tettey asked Parliament to hastily […]
National Account: Ghana’s balance sheet “looking good”- Controller
The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), says Ghana’s balance sheet on its national account is “looking good”. Dr Mac-Effort Adadey, Director of National Accounts, Controller and Accountant General’s Department, said the good outlook followed the consolidation of the accounts and assets of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and Specified Entities (SEs). The Director, who said this […]
Akosombo dam spillage: GMA warns of outbreak of cholera; wants Health Ministry included in 13-member C’ttee
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKO The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has warned of a possible outbreak of cholera in the areas affected by the flood occasioned by the Akosombo Dam spillage. Government formed the 13-member inter-ministerial committee chaired by the Chief of Staff to address issues relating to the flood without the inclusion of the health minister. […]
Okudzeto Ablakwa launches MP’s Mobile Relief Caravan for displaced flood victims
“We have developed an effective distribution system to ensure that all 19 camps for displaced persons in my beloved constituency regularly receive much-needed relief items without bottlenecks,” according to MP, Okudzeto Ablakwa. He said his office has secured a relief package comprising bags of rice, maize, sugar, cooking oil, canned fish, mosquito nets, detergents, tissues, […]
Treason trial: I never teamed up with any group to topple any government – Witness
Lance Corporal, Ali Solomon, one of the nine persons accused of attempting to topple the government, has denied attending the meeting that discussed the alleged plot. Prosecution’s 12th witness, Corporal Nii Ankrah, told the Court that Lance Corporal Solomon specifically invited him to the meeting on June 22, 2018, at the Next-Door Beach Resort. The […]
Chris Hughton aims for error-free performance as Ghana face USA in Tennessee
Ghana head coach Chris Hughton is hoping that the Black Stars can avoid the mistakes that cost them in their defeat to Mexico as they prepare to face the USA in their final October international friendly. Black Stars are set to wrap up their series of friendly games in October with a match against the […]
LinkedIn: Microsoft says 668 more jobs to go
LinkedIn owner Microsoft has announced a fresh round of job cuts, with around 670 roles set to go. The social network company says the jobs affected are across its engineering, talent and finance teams. It comes after LinkedIn axed 716 jobs in May and follows cuts at other big tech firms. “Talent changes are a […]
Rema’s Calm Down falls off Billboard Hot 100 after setting new record
After a record 57 weeks, Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema’s song Calm Down has fallen off the Billboard Hot 100. “It made history, becoming the longest-charting and most successful African song of all time,” the music monitoring platform Chart Data said on X. The song smashed the 35-week record held by fellow Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid’s […]
Group demands justice for 60-year-old woman killed over witchcraft accusation
By Murtala Issah Pagba Saha Foundation has appealed to President Akufo-Addo to intervene and ensure justice for a sixty-year-old woman accused of witchcraft and shot to death at Janga in the West Mamprusi District of the North East Region. Mma Azaratu Musah Poanaah was accused by two men of bewitching their relatives and causing their […]
Ghana abstains from vote as UN Security Council rejects Russian resolution on Gaza war
In a crucial session at the United Nations Security Council on Monday night, Ghana abstained from voting on a resolution proposed by Russia concerning the conflict in Gaza. The resolution, put forth by Russia, called for a humanitarian ceasefire, the release of hostages, aid access, and the safe evacuation of civilians in the war-torn region. […]
