Suspend police recruit training at Pwalugu – NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper East Region has called for immediate suspension of police training activities of the Police Training School at Pwalugu for reportedly containing the majority of the Region’s COVID-19 cases. The party in a statement issued by its Regional Communications Officer, Alhaji Saeed Ahmed Tijani, and copied to the […]
Minority demands independent investigation into missing cocaine
The Minority in Parliament has charged government to set up an independent body to investigate the disappearance of 100.10 grams of cocaine seized at Kpoglu Boarder in the Ketu South Municipality. The Minority at the news conference addressed by the ranking member on the Defence and Interior Committee in Parliament said, “the lack of synergy […]
EC says despite tight schedule, new voters’ register will be ready for 2020 Polls
The Electoral Commission (EC) has given assurance that the new voters’ register will be ready before December for a successful December Seven Election. According to the Commission, despite its tight schedule coupled with the Covid-19 pandemic, it is on course to deliver a credible election in December. Director of Electoral Services at the EC, Dr. […]
NDC finally appends signature to Anti-vigilantism Code of Conduct
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has finally signed the comprehensive roadmap designed by the National Peace Council to deal with political vigilantism in the country. In February this year, the party refused to sign the document arguing that out of the 22 recommendations to tackle the menace, only 4 has a direct bearing on political […]
Ghana’s coronavirus cases now 12,590
Ghana has recorded an increase of 397 new coronavirus infections, the Ghana Health Service has said. This brings the total number of confirmed covid-19 cases to 12,590. According to the Service, 84 more people have recovered from covid-19, taking the total number of recoveries to 4,410. However, covid-19 death count continues to rise with 8 […]
Ashanti REGSEC put in place safety measures for reopening of schools
The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has put in place security arrangement for the safety and security of Students and Staff of Senior High Schools across the region when they re-open to Final Year Students Monday, June 22. As part of the plans, the REGSEC is to complement the internal School Security and Safety measures […]
Interviews begin for scholarships for 2020/2021 academic year
The district-level scholarship interview sessions have begun simultaneously across the country to select qualified tertiary students in both public and private institutions to be awarded scholarships for the 2020/2021 academic year. In all, about 75,000 students, who applied online for the scholarship and underwent an online aptitude test, are being interviewed at their preferred Metropolitan, […]
Carlos Lehder: Pablo Escobar’s crime partner freed from US jail
The man who set up the notorious Medellín drug cartel alongside Pablo Escobar has arrived in Germany after his release from a US prison. Carlos Lehder, a 70-year-old Colombian-German national, became known for creating a base for drug smuggling on a private island in the Bahamas. Captured in Colombia in 1987, he was extradited to […]
Northern Development Authority initiates 2,149 projects – CEO
The Northern Development Authority (NDA) has initiated a total of 2,149 projects in the five regions in the north as part of the government’s Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP) to address the needs of the people. The projects, which cut across education, health, agriculture, roads, electrification, water and sanitation, and social and economic sectors, […]
Demand system change now – Dr Abu Sakara tells Ghanaians
Founder and leader of National Interest Movement (NIM), Dr Abu Sakara Foster is urging Ghanaians to demand system change now if they seriously desire to build a prosperous society for all and not just a few. Addressing the media on Tuesday, 16th June 2020 at NIM’s pre-launch media engagement event at Central Hotel in Accra, […]
COVID-19: Minister lauds UEW for proactive steps in receiving final year students
The Minister of State in Charge of Tertiary Education, Prof. Kwesi Yankah has lauded the Management of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) for its proactive steps in receiving final year students back on campus after an unusual break occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister expressed satisfaction with the rigorous measures put in place […]
Instagram ‘will overtake Twitter as a news source’
Photo-sharing app Instagram is set to overtake Twitter as a news source, research suggests. The 2020 Reuters Institute Digital News report found the use of Instagram for news had doubled since 2018. The trend is strongest among young people. It said nearly a quarter of UK 18-24-year-olds used Instagram as a source of news about […]
English Premier League back with doubleheader after 100-day shutdown
Exactly 100 days after the last game, the Premier League is back. In stadiums restricted to around 300 people due to the ongoing pandemic risks, Aston Villa will take on European hopefuls Sheffield United on Wednesday night followed by Manchester City vs Arsenal. It will usher in an unprecedented summer blitz of games in an […]
ECA, partners launch new report on covid-19 in African cities
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and its partners have teamed-up to produce a new report which proposes several interventions to promptly and effectively address COVID-19 challenges on the continent at the urban level. A statement issued by ECA said the report follows the ongoing coronavirus pandemic crippling economies the world over and set to […]
