Court directs mental health assessment for Democracy Hub Protestor per Lawyers request
By Priscilla Owusu Ansah & Beatrice Oppon An Accra Circuit Court has directed state prosecutors to conduct a mental assessment on one of the Democracy Hub protestors standing trial at the court to determine whether to continue his prosecution or not. Lawyers for Thomas Yeboah have argued that he is mentally unstable and incompetent to […]
More than 40 patients benefit from free fibroid, hernia, and lipoma surgeries
More than forty patients with fibroid, hernia, lipoma, and other health conditions can now breathe a sigh of relief after successfully undergoing free screening and surgical operations at the Atiwa Community Hospital located at Akyem Anyinam Moseaso in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The exercise, which lasted for five days, […]
Police commence investigation into East Legon fatal crash; identify suspect driver
The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into the accident that occurred over the weekend at East Legon in Accra, leading to the death of two persons. “Preliminary Police investigation indicates that the suspect driver, identified as Salifu Amoako, rammed his vehicle into another vehicle on Dzanie Ashie Street at East Legon. Both vehicles […]
EC convenes another IPAC meeting over Provisional Voters Register
The Electoral Commission (EC), has announced that it would hold another Inter Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting in the full glare of citizens, in the interest of transparency. In a letter inviting media for live coverage, Dr, Bossman Asare, a Deputy Chairman of the EC in Charge of Corporate Affairs, noted that there will be […]
Elections 2024: EC expects fair and accurate reportage from Media – Bano-Bioh
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The electoral management body of Ghana, the Electoral Commission (EC), says it expects the various media outlets to give the commission fair and accurate reportage on its activities before, during, and after the 2024 general elections. According to the Director of Electoral Services, Electoral Commission, Mr. Benjamin Bano-Bioh, the EC will rely […]
EC releases ballot statistics to guide printing of ballot papers for 2024 election
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released the ballot statistics that will guide the printing of ballots for the presidential and parliamentary elections ahead of the 2024 December polls. This announcement comes when preparations for the election are in full swing, with the EC working to ensure that all logistics are in […]
NDC’s Pro-Youth Policies makes Party very attractive – Chief of Asifufuo
The Chief of Asifufuo, Nana Okyere Siabour III, says the pro-youth policies of the NationalDemocratic Congress (NDC) has made the party very attractive, especially to the youth. He says gone were the days when the party was noted for having only elderly people as itsmain support base. Nana Okyere Siabour made the observation at a […]
Election 2024: Mahama promises Ghanaians insurance-free primary healthcare
Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has promised Ghanaians an insurance-free primary healthcare, if he is voted into power on December 7, 2024. He said healthcare access at the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) facilities, Health Centres, Clinics and Polyclinics would not require an active National Health […]
‘Stop mining in water bodies or face our wrath’
By Michael Kofi Kenetey In order to support the government’s efforts to clamp down the activities of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey and help promote responsible mining among small-scale miners in the country, the Fanteakwa South District Assembly, together with the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners, GNASSM has organised a sensitisation meeting […]
Thoedosia Okoh Stadium to host GCA host Annual Congress
By Michael Okuley The Ghana Cricket Association (GCA), will hold its annual congress on Saturday, October 19, at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium in Accra at 10 a.m. The congress, which would be chaired by the President of the Ghana Cricket Association, Mr Emmanuel Asare, would be attended by delegates forming the General Assembly. Speaking […]
BasicNeeds-Ghana marks Mental Health Day with personnel of Ghana Prisons Service
A forum has been held for personnel of the Ghana Prisons Service to sensitise them on issues of mental health and how to manage work-related stress. It was also to create a supportive environment where personnel could openly discuss mental health concerns and seek support. It was organised by BasicNeeds-Ghana, a non-government organisation, as part […]
ECOWAS deliberates over 2050 visibility campaigns across member states
By Alex Adi As part of efforts to raise awareness and document key success stories based on the programmes envisaged in ECOWAS Vision 2050, the Directorate of Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, in collaboration with the Directorate of Communication, brought together the communication focal points of ECOWAS Directorates, Agencies, and Institutions at a two day […]
From heroes to underdogs, Ghana’s footballing crisis: Where did it go wrong?
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Black Stars of Ghana find themselves at a critical juncture, their path to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) fraught with unexpected challenges and mounting pressure. The once-mighty team, renowned for its prowess on the African continent, is now grappling with the harsh reality of a qualification campaign that […]
Bolt Driver’s honesty wins praise and rewards: Albert Quansah’s Story
Story by Eric Crentsil Albert Quansah, a Bolt driver in Ghana, has captured the hearts of many with his extraordinary display of honesty after a passenger mistakenly transferred GHS 38,600 to his mobile money account. His selfless act has not only earned him the appreciation of the public but also recognition from Bolt, which rewarded […]
