University of Ghana suspends two Lecturers implicated in BBC Sex for grades documentary
The University of Ghana has suspended Professor Ransford Gyampo for six months and Dr. Paul Butakor, for four months for their roles as captured in a sexual harassment scandal, that hit the University late last year. The suspension which is without pay, is to take retrospective effect from January 1, 2020. A statement by the […]
Private NHIS service providers threaten to withdraw services from March 1
Two private sector associations providing healthcare services under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) have threatened to withdraw their services from March 1, this year if the government does not take action to address the challenges confronting them. The two — the Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana and the Health Insurance Service Providers Association […]
Coronavirus: Largest study suggests elderly and sick are most at risk
Health officials in China have published the first details of more than 44,000 cases of Covid-19, in the biggest study since the outbreak began. Data from the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CCDC) finds that more than 80% of the cases have been mild, with the sick and elderly most at risk. The […]
‘Transport- related incidents cause of majority of deaths, injuries in Ghana’ – Bureau of Public Safety
A report released by the Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) has shown that transportation-related incidents accounted for the majority of deaths and injuries recorded in the country. The report dubbed Ghana Public Safety and Crime Report (BPS Watch) revealed that more than nine hundred casualties were recorded in 2019 representing 45 percent of all casualties. […]
Jerome Boateng shocked by racism in Germany
Germany defender Jerome Boateng has expressed shock at the recent racial abuse of players in the Bundesliga. Recently, Hertha Berlin defender Jordan Torunarigha was subjected to racist abuse in a game against Schalke O4. Boateng, who in the past suffered similar abuse said he is shocked that the unfortunate behaviour still exist in German football. […]
Nurse Ruth Eshun’s murder: Another suspect arrested
Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested another suspect in connection with the murder of Ruth Eshun, the community Health nurse who served at the Sewua government hospital. According to the Police, the suspect, Kofi Gariba, 37, was arrested on Thursday, February 13, and will be put before court in the coming days. The Police […]
Asante Kotoko complete signing of Kwame Opoku from Nkoranza Warriors
Division One League side Nkoranza Warriors have announced transfer of striker Kwame Opoku to Asante Kotoko. But the club refused to disclose the terms and duration of his transfer to the Porcupine Warriors. A club statement read: ”OFFICIAL: Nkoranza Warriors Sporting Club wish to announce the transfer of striker Kwame Opoku”. ”The goal poacher has […]
Ya-Na launches road safety campaign ahead of December polls
The Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abubakari Mahama has launched a road safety campaign to safeguard lives ahead of the December elections. The campaign seeks to engage political parties and their supporters to adopt road safety measures such as wearing of crash helmets, avoiding overloading and reckless riding of motorbikes on the road. The Northern region […]
China is disinfecting and destroying cash to contain coronavirus
As the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to batter China, the country’s central bank has implemented a new strategy to contain the virus — deep cleaning and destroying potentially infected cash. The new measures, announced by the People’s Bank of China on Saturday, aim to contain the spread of the virus, officially known as Covid-19. There […]
GOIL introduces high grade petrol
Ghana oil Company limited (Goil), has released onto the market, a higher-grade petrol (RON 95) fuel type for the benefit of the petrol consuming public. The high-grade petrol (RON 95) which is available from today is being sold country-wide at all of the company’s over 400 service stations. A statement issued by the company and […]
New voters’ register: Gamey & Co ADR offers to resolve EC and NDC impasse
The Gamey & Co ADR Centre has offered to conduct a facilitated mediation to help the Electoral Commission and the opposition political parties to reach an agreement on the proposed new voters register which has generated controversy and political tension in the country. The organisation is of the view that if not handled professionally and […]
Z Flip and Razr: Folding screens bubble and scratch, tests find
Foldable phones are once again facing questions about their durability. The Galaxy Z Flip and the Motorola Razr are now both available to buy in the US – but early reports suggest the screens are easily damaged. One outlet published photos of two layers of the Razr’s display separating, affecting the touch screen. The Galaxy […]
Upper East Regional hospital’s Paediatric Department appeals for support
Mr Mark Anthony Azongo, the Head of the Paediatric Department of the Upper East Regional hospital in Bolgatanga has called for financial support to sustain the “Needy Child Fund” of the hospital. The fund, which was initiated by the hospital, was launched by Madam Tangoba Abayage, the Upper East Regional Minister on July 10, 2019, […]
President Akufo-Addo opens Business Resource Centre at Kadjebi
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned a new Business Resource Centre under the Rural Enterprises Programme (REP) of the Ministry of Trade and Industry at Kadjebi in the Oti region. The facility, with a showroom and a marketing department is to promote small and medium scale enterprises and open up the area for accelerated […]
