Government will not weaken stance on Galamsey- President Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says government will not weaken its stance on galamsey and will welcome the input of the Media Coalition. “The threat posed to the future of our country by galamsey is grave and we cannot shirk our responsibility.” President Akufo-Addo said these on Thursday, February 20, when he delivered his […]
Minority MPs boycott 2020 State of the Nation Address
There was drama in Parliament as the Minority members walked out of the chamber prior to the 2020 State of the Nation Address by President Akufo-Addo. They were seen holding placards and dressed in black outfits while singing the national anthem after the President took his seat on Thursday, February 20. They sang: “And help […]
Manual passport application to cease from March 1
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration says manual passport application will cease from the 1st march this year. In view of this, Online passport application has been made available at all passport centres. The Ministry is entreating Passport Applicants to use the online application platform; passport.mfa.gov.gh to submit their applications. The is to enhance service […]
Meningitis outbreak kills 2 students in Nyankomase SHS
There is an outbreak of meningitis in the Assin South District of the Central Region. The outbreak, which began last week has already claimed the lives of two female students of the Nyankumasi Ahenkro Senior High School (SHS), while 13 suspected cases picked up from the school have been quarantined for treatment at the Abura […]
We sympathise with China over COVID-19 outbreak – President Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has sent a message of hope to China over the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Overall, 2,118 deaths have been recorded with nearly 75,000 confirmed infections recorded in mainland China. Officials say 16,155 patients have recovered. President Akufo-Addo said it is unfortunate that China today is battling an outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 virus […]
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi charged in FIFA bribery case
The president of French football giants Paris Saint-Germain has been charged in connection with a wider bribery investigation linked to World Cup television rights, says the office of Switzerland’s attorney general. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who denies any wrongdoing, was indicted with inciting ex-FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke “to commit “aggravated criminal mismanagement”. Valcke was charged with […]
CLOGSAG to embark on nationwide strike over interim premium
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has served notice to the National Labour Commission that it will embark on an nationwide strike on March 3, 2020, to demand the full implementation of an MOU on interim premium for its members. The MoU signed between CLOGSAG and government in 2016 was to […]
VIDEO: President Akufo-Addo delivers 2020 State of the Nation Address
President Akufo-Addo has delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament Thursday, in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution. More here:
US Rapper Pop Smoke killed in home invasion, officials confirm
The rapper Pop Smoke was killed during a home invasion at a Hollywood Hills, California, residence early Wednesday, a police official and federal law enforcement source confirmed. He was 20 years old and enjoying the success of his sophomore mixtape, which was released last week. Police held a press conference about the home invasion, but […]
Evacuation of students from China not possible now — Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ms Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has said that the government is doing all it can to safeguard the health, safety and well-being of Ghanaians living in China, particularly students who are on lock down in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak. She said even though the evacuation […]
Aliu Mahama’s son files NPP nomination forms
Alhaji Umar Farouk Aliu Mahama, the son of the late Vice President, Alhaji Aliu Mahama Wednesday [February 19, 2020] submitted his nomination forms to contest in the upcoming parliamentary primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Yendi Constituency in the Northern Region. He was accompanied by his family members including his wife, Isha […]
NPP primaries: Akufo-Addo to file nomination Today
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is expected to file his Nomination at the NPP Head Office on Thursday February 20, to contest in the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for April 25, 2020. Nana Akufo-Addo, according to a release signed by Iddi Muhayu-Deen, Aide to the General Secretary, on Wednesday February 19, is seeking the […]
Ghana loses $50.7m yearly to illegal fishing by foreign vessels
Illegal fishing activities by some foreign vessels in Ghana’s marine territory are denying the State more than $50.7 million annually. The activities, which border on catching small fishes and selling them at sea at ridiculous prices to canoe fishermen, are also contributing to dwindling fish stocks and catch which, have plagued the local fishing industry […]
Woman plays violin while undergoing brain surgery
A musician played the violin while surgeons operated on her brain to remove a tumour at King’s College hospital in London. The medical team asked Dagmar Turner to play the instrument to ensure parts of the brain that control delicate hand movements and coordination were not damaged during the millimetre-precise surgery A musician played the […]
