Railways Ministry confirms new DMU train accident
The Ministry of Railways Development has confirmed that one of the new DMU trains has been involved in a minor accident. According to a statement from the Ministry, “at approximately 12:10 pm on Thursday, 18th April 2024, while conducting the test, an incident took place around Km 76+100. The DMU, upon approaching the curve at […]
Ghana selected to Olympic1 Committee for community sport and Health
By Parker Narteh Ghana has been selected as one of the five countries to form the first phase of the newly initiated Community Sport and Health Cooperation between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) with PATH as the implementers. Speaking at a Ghana Olympic Committee Multi-Stakeholders meeting on Sport, Physical […]
Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum receives green light from Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to continue as head coach of Kotoko
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Kumasi Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has been given the green light to continue as head coach of the club following an emergency meeting organised by the life patron of the club, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The meeting, which came off at the Manhyia Palace on Thursday 18th April, […]
Attorney General orders the release of Naa Okromo to family
The Attorney-General’s Office has advised that Naa Okromo, the girl allegedly married to a 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo at Nungua in the Greater Accra Region, should be released to the family today, April 18, after the parents had signed a bond. The bond is to ensure that the parents observe the child protection laws and protocols […]
GJA will take aggressive actions to combat the breach of media rights- Albert Dwumfour
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The President of Ghana Journalists Association (GJA),Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor has announced its intention to take aggressive actions to combat breaches of media rights, spurred by the high number of assaults against journalists in the country. The GJA launched its 75th Anniversary celebration at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on Wednesday, […]
Ho Municipal Football Association organizes workshop for Division 3 Media Officers
By Tilda Acorlor In a bid to strengthen and develop grassroots football at the district level, the Ho Municipal Football Association (HMFA) has organized a one-day workshop for media officers of Division Three (3) in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region. The workshop seeks to equip club media officers on how to manage and […]
British High Commission donates £260,000 worth of Military Protective Equipment to Ghana Armed Forces
By Hannah Dadzie Demonstrating bilateral collaboration and commitment to strengthening the UK-Ghana defence and security partnership, the British High Commission in Accra has donated £260,000 worth of Military Protective Equipment (MPE) to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB). The 150 set of MPE, which includes essential protective equipment such as helmets, […]
President Akufo-Addo commissions Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the first phase of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP) at Anwomaso in the Oforikrom Municipality in the Ashanti Region, with a call on the private sector to make use of government investments in the power sector in the region to promote industrialisation and economic growth. He […]
Dafeamekpor on LGBTQ Bill: another opportunity in Court to push for Presidential assent
The Accra High Court in Accra has adjourned to April 29, 2024 to continue hearing of MP for South Dayi Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor’s application for mandamus to compel the Speaker of Parliament and the President to act on the anti LGBTQ Bill within 7 days. The case was adjourned at the request of the State […]
Artificial Intelligence holds prospect of personalising learning experiences- Dr Adutwum
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister of Education, says the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education holds the prospect of personalizing the learning experiences of students in Ghana. He said the integration of AI in education caters to the individual needs of students in a classroom, thus promoting innovation and creativity. Dr Adutwum said […]
National Peace Council raises concern over hate speeches, insults in the media
The National Peace Council (NPC) has expressed concerns about the rising spate of insults and hate speeches by some Ghanaians against the clergy, politicians, chiefs and other prominent citizens on radio and television stations. The Council said the call for violence by some political actors and rise of religious militants, including Christians, were also worrying […]
Children are prone to sexually explicit materials online- DG of Cybersecurity Authority
The Director General of Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako indicates that, children these days are susceptible to internet threats such as cyberbullying, cyberstalking, online child sexual exploitation materials, phishing attacks, and sexting, which are human rights concerns online. The internet he stated, has presented an unparalleled opportunity for children and young people to […]
Three teenagers arrested for allegedly gang-defiling fellow student
The police have arrested three male juveniles, aged between 15 and 17 years, for allegedly gang-defiling a 15-year-old girl at Aboabo Junior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality of the Eastern Region. Following the incident on January 27, 2024, the police arrested the suspects, who had since made two appearances before the Mampong Magistrate […]
My music is a blessing to people- Kwabena Boateng
By Sandra Asante US-based Ghanaian gospel singer Kwabena Boateng has hinted that his songs are a source of blessing for people who listen to them. “Like some people maybe were going through depression in their lives, but when they heard my songs, it inspired them, others going through certain addictions in their lives and […]
