Ghana gets 2nd Armoured Regiment
The Ghana Army now has a second Armoured Regiment called the 154 Armoured Regiment. This follows the upgrading of the 2 Recce Squadron stationed at Sunyani, the Bono Regional Capital into a full Regiment. Speaking at a brief Handing and Taking over ceremony, the GOC Central Command of the Ghana Army, Brig. General Joseph Aphour […]
President Akufo-Addo swears in Supreme Court Justices Honyenuga and Tanko Amadu
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has sworn into office two newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court, Justice Clemence Jackson Honyenuga and Justice Issifu Omoro Tanko Amadu, at separate ceremonies at Jubilee House, the seat of the nation’s presidency. First swearing in Justice Clemence Jackson Honyenuga on Friday, May 22, President Akufo-Addo noted that […]
Veep cuts sod for construction works to begin on Garrison roads
Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia has cut the sod for work to begin on the upgrading of roads in all Garrisons of the Ghana Armed Forces across the country. The project which is part of the Regeneration programme will see the asphalting of inner roads in the barracks. Vice President Bawumia said the government is committed […]
Mory Kanté: African music star dies aged 70
The singer Mory Kanté, who helped bring African music to world audiences with hits like Yéké Yéké, has died in Guinea. Kanté died in hospital on Friday in the capital, Conakry, aged 70, his son Balla Kanté told the AFP news agency. His death was the result of untreated health problems, he said. “He suffered […]
Two test positive for Coronavirus in Northern region
A food vendor and a Prison officer in the Tamale metropolis are the latest to test positive for covid-19, bringing the regional count to thirty four. According to the northern regional health directorate, the two were among forty random samples tested in the metropolis in the last few days, raising concerns that, community infections were […]
Bono Regional Minister commends Zoomlion for good works
The Bono Regional Minister, Hon. Evelyn Ama Kumi Richardson, has heavily commended Zoomlion for its continued commitment to fighting the novel Coronavirus nationwide. She said since the outbreak of COVID-19, the staff of Zoomlion have known no rest due to their involvement in the stressful fight crisscrossing the country to ensure the spread of the […]
Asante Mampong records first COVID-19 case
The Asante Mampong Municipality has recorded its first COVID-19 case. Mr Thomas Appiah Kubi, Municipal Chief Executive told journalists at Mampong that, the case involved a resident of Daaho, was confirmed at the Municipal Government Hospital. He did not give further details, except to say that, the patient had been transferred to Kumasi, while people […]
Ten South Sudan ministers test positive for coronavirus
Ten ministers in South Sudan are now confirmed to have contracted coronavirus. Information Minister Michael Makuei has told the BBC that all former members of the high-level task force on coronavirus – apart from the health minister – have tested positive for Covid-19, the respiratory illness caused by the virus. But he has denied reports […]
GFA holds discussion with English FA and British High Commission
Mr. Kurt Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Thursday, May 21, led the Executive Council to have a discussion with officials of the English Football Association and the British High Commission via Webinar. The parties discussed varied topics ranging from Women’s League football structure, understanding of women’s football in Ghana, strategy, challenges, […]
Remains of wanted Rwanda genocide suspect found
A United Nations war crimes prosecutor has confirmed the death of a major suspect in the Rwandan genocide. A statement said DNA tests had proved that remains found in a grave in Congo-Brazzaville were those of Augustin Bizimana. The announcement follows last weekend’s arrest in Paris of Félicien Kabuga, who had also been on the […]
MoH refutes other diseases neglect
The Ministry of Health says it has not neglected other diseases in the wake of COVID 19. It adds that equal attention is being given to all kinds of diseases such as malaria and meningitis. However, such efforts have been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic. The Chief Director at the Ministry, Nana Kwabena Agyei Mensah […]
Sefwi Wiawso: Thieves bolt away with over GHC43,000
The Sefwi Wiawso District Police are conducting investigation into the loss of 43, 157 Ghana cedis at Sefwi Dwinase. The Police said the client was on his way to deposit the money at the Republic Bank when the incident occured. The Sefwi Wiawso District Police Commander, DSP Christopher Darkey told Radio Ghana that two rastafarians […]
Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane crashes in Karachi
A Pakistan International Airlines plane has crashed in Karachi on a flight from Lahore, aviation officials say. The plane, which was reported to be carrying 90 passengers, was flying from Lahore to Jinnah International Airport, one of Pakistan’s busiest airports. Pictures shared on social media show smoke rising from the crash site, a residential area. […]
Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi journalist’s family ‘forgives’ his killers
Son of murdered Saudi Journalist, Jamal Khashoggi has released a statement forgiving his killers. Khashoggi who was a prominent critic of the Saudi government was killed inside the kingdom’s consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul in October, 2018. Saudi officials have maintained that his death was a result of “rogue operation and not state-sanctioned.
