Publish Emile Short Commission report -NDC tells President
The National Democratic Congress, (NDC) has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to as a matter of urgency publish in full, the report on the Emile Short Commission of Enquiry that investigated circumstances surrounding the violence that erupted at the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency by-election on January 31. In a statement signed by the […]
DVLA apologises to Rastafarian community over discriminatory comments
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has condemned a statement by its Western Regional Manager Emmanuel Narh, that Rastafarians are required to present identity cards before acquiring a driver’s licence. Addressing a news conference in Accra the CEO, Kwasi Agyeman Busia described the statement as regrettable saying it is not part of requirements for […]
Today Is World Autism Awareness Day
Today is World Autism Awareness Day , an internationally recognized day on 2 April every year, encouraging Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout the world. It was designated by the United Nations General Assembly resolution “62/139. On the occasion of World […]
NDC Zongo Youth hold prayers for road accident, Mosque murder victims
The Zongo Caucus of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, has organised a Moslem prayer service for the victims of recent road accidents in Ghana and the New Zealand massacre. Two weeks ago, the world witnessed one of the most devastating hate crimes in recent times with the unfortunate shooting of more than 50 people in […]
Man dies after Akpeteshie contest
A twenty-five year old man, Obeng Hamza of Ntankoful in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis in the Western Region collapsed and subsequently died at a clinic after contesting in an Akpeteshie Challenge. The story has thrown the community in a state of shock and grief. Narrating the incident leading to the death to GBC’s Radio Ghana in […]
Archbishop Porter girls recovering after food poisoning – Headmistress
The Headmistress of Archbishop Porter Girls’ Senior High School in Takoradi in the Western Region Mrs. Charlotte Aseidu- Musa has confirmed that 37 students were affected by the case of food contamination and not 60 as earlier reported. She noted that all the students are doing well and have been discharged from hospital and are […]
Depression in children is treatable at early stage- Expert
A Senior Nurse at the Mental Health Unit of the Eastern Regional Hospital, Raphael Cosmos has defined depression as a condition of an extreme sadness which interferes negatively with one’s daily activities. Speaking on GBC’s Sunrise FM’s weekly health discussion programme, ‘YOUR HEALTH’, Mr. Cosmos said children become depressed due to changes around them beginning […]
Church rolls out Youth Development Fund to ease unemployment challenges
As part of efforts to ease the unemployment challenges, the Methodist Church Ghana has created a Youth Support Fund (YSF) to help train them in employable skills. The initiative which begins from the Connexional level of the church, will trickle down to all the Dioceses. The Bishop of Sefwi Bekwai, Rt Rev Robert Felix Bassaw, […]
President Akufo-Addo on 2-day official visit to Malta
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has left Accra to the Central Mediterranean Sea Island of Malta, on a two day visit at the invitation of his counterpart Marie Louise Coleira Preca. The historic visit which is aimed at deepening relations between the two countries, follows one by the Maltese leader in July 2017 at […]
IGP, AG sued over alleged police brutality meted on Latiff
Multimedia Group Limited, operators of Joy FM and other broadcasting brands, and one of its journalists, Latiff Iddrisu, have sued the IGP, David Asante Apeatu, and the Attorney-General, over alleged police brutality meted out to its journalist at the headquarters of the Ghana Police Service on March 27, last year. In a suit filed at […]
Minority demands whereabouts of Lebanese Bussinessman, Mahran
The Minority in Parliament is demanding that, government breaks its silence over the abduction and disappearance of a Lebanese businessman, Mahran Mustapha Baajour. A statement signed by the Ranking Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto-Ablakwa said Mahran Mustapha Baajour, 39, who is a Lebanese businessman of Palestinian origin, arrived in Accra, from Lebanon on […]
Gabon President returns after recovering from illness in Morocco
President Ali Bongo Ondimba is back to Gabon after several months in Morocco recovering from illness. He flew back to Libreville accompanied by his wife Sylvia, to be welcomed by Prime Minister Julien Bekale and senior members of government. Several thousands of people also turned out at the airport to greet the president after the […]
Ghanaian language as a medium of instruction policy to be presented to cabinet soon
A Draft policy to make Ghanaian language a medium of instruction in basic schools, will soon be presented to Cabinet for consideration. The policy which is being crafted by a team of educational experts from some public universities in the country, will give a transition period during which a teacher can use the language to […]
Ghanaians urged to consult financial experts on investments
A Sunyani based Economist and Financial expert, Bright Kyeremeh, has advised Ghanaians to consult financial experts on their investments. According to him, this will helpf protect investors from falling victim to Ponzi schemes and other fraudulent financial activities. In an interview with GBC, Mr Kyeremeh attributed the rise in this type of fraud mainly to […]
Zero Discrimination Day: UNAIDS urges countries to change discriminatory laws
Today is Zero Discrimination Day. It is annually celebrated by the UN and other international organisations. The day was first celebrated on March 1, 2014, and was launched by UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé on 27 February of that year. According to the UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibe, “Human rights violations are happening all over […]
Medical service must not be geared towards profit-making – Prof Badu Akosa
A Former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, says the essence of medical service must not only be geared towards profit making but should be regarded as a community spirited activity. He said health workers owe it a responsibility to be known by all, particularly those within the communities they live, […]
GPHA Boss murder case adjourned to March 14
The murder case involving the driver and the house help of the late Mrs. Josephine Asante, the Marketing and Public Affairs Manager of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has again been adjourned to the 14th of March 2019. The Magistrate at the Tema Magistrate Court, Mrs. Akosua Anokyewaa Agyapong, has ordered that the medical […]
Kaneshie first light road to close for construction
Parts of the Kaneshie first light road will be closed to traffic from Sunday March 3, for the construction of an underground drainage. The project will see contractors cut through the road in front of Accra Academy to the Mataheko end of the road. The closure, which will last for 30 days is to help […]
Zonal and Town councils urged to support Assemblies in revenue mobilisation
The Deputy Eastern Regional Minister, Samuel Aryeetey has called for the engagement of the Zonal and Town Councils to support the Assemblies in their revenue mobilization. This, according to him, will make it difficult for people to evade taxes especially on properties. Mr. Aryeetey gave the call at a panel discussion on Citizens Participation and […]
Prof Yankah bemoans lack of academic publishing firms in Africa
The Minister of State in Charge of Tertiary Education, Prof Kwesi Yankah, has bemoaned the lack of Academic publishing firms of International standards in Africa. The situation he says, puts the continent at risk of losing its academia to the west as they go in search of publishing firms of higher standards to share knowledge […]
Goodwill of parties can help resolve chieftancy disputes and litigations- Elizabeth Sackey
Deputy Greater Accra Regional Minister Madam Elizabeth Sackey says the numerous chieftancy disputes and litigations in the Greater Accra Region can only be resolved through the good will of the parties involved rather than the law courts. There is therefore the need for the people to come together to thrash out all these cases for […]
Gov't resolves to position Ghana as West Africa's financial hub
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated government’s resolve to position Ghana as the financial hub in West Africa through trade and investment. Briefing the media on arrival at the Jubilee lounge of the Kotoka International Airport after successful engagements in the UK especially with the London Stock Exchange, Dr Bawumia said a road map […]
Leaked Audio needs serious investigation- Political Analyst
A political Analyst Frederick Agyarko Oduro says the alleged leaked audio of the voice of the NDC Chairman bothers so much on criminality and needs serious investigation. He said in investigating the issue, it should be devoid of political connotations. Speaking on GBC Behind the News, Mr Agyarko Oduro asked that the Commission of Enquiry […]
We are considering all legal options after leaked tapes – NDC
The NDC says it is currently considering all legal options available to it after a tape was leaked with the voice of the Party’s chairman. In the leaked tape, the Party’s Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo was heard conspiring with party members to harm political opponents. The NDC says it has taken notice of the alleged […]
Kwabenya jail breakers sentenced to 57 months in prison
The case involving the jail break in Kwabenya has finally ended with the remaining four accused persons sentenced to 57 months in prison. Two of the accused persons Prince Osei and Prince Acheampong were sentenced to 40 months each taking into consideration the one year spent on remand. Nancy Dentaو the alleged bread seller who […]
Gov't gives GHC56 million incentives for extra tuition
Government has made available nearly fifty six million Ghana cedis to provide incentives for teachers to offer extra tuition to all (SHS) students after normal classes hours. The amount which is made up of an annual intervention grant of 50 cedis per student is part of government’s effort to replace the extra classes fees hitherto […]
GRA embarks on nationwide swoop on tax stamp offenders
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has embarked on a nationwide swoop on Tax Stamp offenders. A taskforce of the Authority, enforcing the Tax Stamp Policy stormed parts of the Upper East region to seize several products without the tax stamp. They also visited Voltic, Ghana Guinness Depot, Coca Cola depot and Mateen Sakeena Company Limited […]
Political vigilantism is a criminal act- NCCE Boss
The Chairperson of The National Commission for Civic Education, (NCCE), Josephine Nkrumah says political vigilantism is a criminal act and must be treated us such. According to her all those who aid such activities must be brought to book. Speaking on GBC’s Current Affairs programme, ‘Behind the News’, Mrs. Nkrumah noted that, her outfit will […]
GNCCI President worried over depreciation of Ghana's currency
The President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (GNCCI) Nana Dr. Appaigyei Dankwawoso has expressed worry over the increasing depreciation of the Ghana currency, the cedi, which he said is a major challenge confronting the progress of the business community. He said the current rate of more than Five Ghana Cedis (GHc5) […]
Family of detained Gregory Afoko concerned over being denied access to him
The Ayieta family of Sandema to which Gregory Afoko belongs has organised a press conference in Accra on the continuous detention of Gregory Afoko, four years after his arrest. Speaking at the event, the spokesperson of the family, Robert Asekata said since the arrest, Gregory Afoko, has been denied bail even when he was clearly […]
Seven assembly members inducted into office
The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hajia Alima Mahama has inducted into office seven Assembly Members of the newly created Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly as part of its inauguration in Accra. Hajia Mahama presented the Constitutional Instrument 2018, LI 2376 of the creation of the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly on behalf of the […]
Today is World Day of Social Justice
Today is World Day of Social Justice. The International Labour Organization unanimously adopted the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization on 10th June 2008. The 2008 Declaration expresses the contemporary vision of the ILO’s mandate in the era of globalization. The Declaration focuses on guaranteeing fair outcomes for all through employment, social […]
We will not shield any of our members – NDC
The NDC says it will not shield any of its members if they be found to be behind Monday’s shooting incident at its office at Amakom. The shooting incident at the party’s Amakom office in the Ashanti Region led to the death of one person. The police have started questioning key members of the party […]
Community Water and Sanitation Agency to take over small town water systems
The Chief Planning and Investment Analyst of the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA), Mohammed Ibrahim Adokor says research has shown that the CWSA has to take over Small Town Water Systems to save them from collapse. This, he said informed the ongoing reforms that will see the CWSA transformed into a Utility entity in […]
GRA impounds some items without Excise Tax Stamp
The Medium Tax Office of the Ghana Revenue Authority GRA as part of its routine inspection and assessing of registered goods has impounded some items which have no Excise Tax Stamp embossed on them in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional Capital. The exercise which was in collaboration with officials from GRA Headquarters in Accra visited many […]
First Lady launches Year of Reading Campaign
The First Lady Mrs Rebecca Akufo Addo has launched the year of reading campaign which seeks to reignite the passion for reading in Ghana. The year long campaign which will also mark 70 th anniversary of the Ghana library Authority will see the commissioning of an ultra modern children’s library, creation of digital library on […]
Do not shield perpetrators of Salaga violence- Lecturer
A Lecturer and Development Expert with the University for Development Studies, Mohammed Asaah has asked government and the security agencies not to condone any attempt to bring conflict in the newly created Savannah and North East Regions. This follows the destruction of property, particularly the NPP office in Salaga in the aftermath of announcement of […]
Deadly stampede in Nigeria at political rally days ahead of election
A number of people were killed in a stampede at a rally in support of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, local officials from his party said on Tuesday, days ahead of an election in which he is seeking a second term. The incident happened at an event in the southern city of Port Harcourt, which is […]
Factor the study of corruption into basic school cirricula – AG
The Auditor General, Daniel Domelevo has asked government to factor the study of corruption into the Basic school Curricula. According to him, education will play a critical role in eliminating or reducing the corruption menace currently bedeveling the country. Mr. Domelevo was speaking at a townhall meeting on media and corruption in Ghana. He said […]
Consider Wassa Amenfi as part of the Western North region – Divisional Chief
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been asked to consider Wassa Amenfi as part of the Western North Region. A Divisional Chief of Wassa Sompre in the Wassa Amenfi Traditional Area, Nana Sasraku Gyimah, who made the call, said the people have realised their mistakes and rescinded their decision to join the Western North Region. […]
Today is World Radio Day
Today marks a time where people around the world celebrate radio and how it shapes their lives. Radio informs, transforms and unites people. It brings together people and communities from all backgrounds to foster positive dialogue for change. More specifically, radio is the perfect medium to counter the appeals for violence and the spread of […]
Researcher attributes Ayawaso violence to recruitment/appointment process
A Researcher at the Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Center (KAIPC), Dr. Festus Kofi Aubyn has attributed the recent violence during the Ayawaso West Wougon by-election to the recruitment and appointment process in the country’s security services. Speaking on GBC’s Current Affairs Programme, ‘Talking Point’, Dr. Aubyn said the issue is a structural one since […]
Venezuelan President defiant as pressure builds
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has said he cannot rule out the possibility of civil war as pressure mounts on him to stand down. In a TV interview, he warned that US President Donald Trump would leave the White House “stained with blood” if he intervened in the crisis. He also defiantly rejected the EU’s Sunday […]
STC to extend operations to Nigeria
The State Transport Company (STC) is to extend its operation to Nigeria, the Managing Director of the Company, Nana Akomea, has disclosed. Without any time line though, Mr. Akomea said plans were advanced for the state owned company to extend to Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and biggest economy. Mr. Akomea disclosed this last Friday, […]
Takoradi Residents hold vigil for kidnapped girls
Residents of Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region and its environs has held a grand vigil for the three (3) missing girls that have been kidnapped. The vigil was also to highlight what they say is the wave of kidnappings that has hit the twin city. Although the police say only three ladies have been reported […]
Porter,26, arrested for allegedly abducting Girl
The Elubo Police in the Jomoro District of the Western region have arrested a 26-year old porter, Kasim Suleman, for allegedly abducting a 17-year old girl at Elubo, on January 20 this year. The Western regional Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Olivia Adiku, who confirmed the arrest yesterday, said the suspect […]
Ghana National TB Voice Network creates awareness on Tuberclosis
One hundred and 22 people are diagnosed with Tuberculosis on daily basis and out of these figure 27 infected patients die. The National Secretary of the Ghana National TB Voice Network, Jerry Larbi disclosed this at a sensitization and free TB screening exercise in Kumasi. The National President of TB Voice Network said 45 thousand […]
Christian Council laments over spate of prophesies
The Christian Council of Ghana has expressed deep regret over the spate of prophesies mostly predicting death of some prominent personalities. According to the Council, this is regrettable, slamming such prophets for dragging the name of Christianity in the mud. Speaking at the swearing in of the New National Executives of the Evangelical Church of […]
US,UK investigators join search for kidnapped girls
The United States of America and the United Kingdom have announced the deployment of a team of investigators to assist the Ghana Police Service search for the three girls kidnapped between August and December last year in the Sekondi/Takoradi metropolis. This comes in the wake of mounting calls for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of […]
I've made no comments on Rev. Owusu Bempah's "death prophecies" – Dr. Otabil
General overseer of the International Central Gospel Church, (ICGC), Dr. Mensah Otabil, has described as unfortunate media publications suggesting that he has lambasted the leader of the Glorious Word and Power Ministries International, Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah, following his recent prophesy on December 31,2018. According to Dr. Mensa Otabil, he has not made any comments […]
Bussinessman demands Ghc2.3 million from GBC over alleged copyright infringement
A businessman has petitioned parliament seeking its intervention to recover two point three million Ghana cedis from the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) over alleged copyright infringement by the state broadcaster. Samuel Dzordzorme who is the CEO God’s Wisdom Enterprise claims the national broadcaster inappropriately used his design for their 80th-anniversary celebration cloth without paying for […]
Global Community marks First-ever Braille Day
The First-ever World Braille Day which is being marked Today, underscores the importance of written language for human rights. The day is also to raise awareness of the importance of Braille for approximately 1.3 billion people living with some form of distance or near vision impairment. The UN General Assembly last November, proclaimed January 4, to […]
Woman arrested for attempting to smuggle "Wee" & "Tramadol" to prison
A 33-year-old woman, Gifty Addo has been arrested for attempting to smuggle a dried leave suspected to be wee and an opioid pain medication known as Tramadol in a meat stew into the Kumasi Central Prisons for her boyfriend who is serving a jail term. Authorities say the vigilance of a female Prisons officer on […]
Andani Royal family seeks media cooperation as they begin funeral rites for Yaa Naa Andani Today
The Andani Royal family in Dagbon has called for the support from all Ghanaians especially the media to ensure the success of the final funeral rites of Yaa Naa Yakubu Andani which commence Today. The family has also urged people in Dagbon to be in a state of mourning and the media, especially local radio […]
NDC inaugurates 3 committees to oversee its upcoming flagbearership race
The NDC has inaugurated three committees to oversee the successful organisation of its upcoming flagbearership race slated for January 26, 2019. Speaking at a news conference in Accra, the Deputy General Secretary of the party, Peter Boamah Otokunor, said in order to have a free and fair election the party has involved all the aspirants […]
US President and First Lady visit US troops in Iraq
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania have made an unannounced Christmas visit to US troops in Iraq. .The White House said they travelled there “late on Christmas night” to thank troops for “their service, their success and their sacrifice”. Mr. Trump said the US has no plans to pull out of Iraq. The […]
Address negative effect of digitisation- President Akufo-Addo to world leaders
President Akufo-Addo has called on world leaders to put in place measures to address the negative effect of digitisation. He noted that though technology will dominate the future and lead to transformational development, its disruptive tendencies must not be ignored. President Akufo-Addo told the gathering that the concept of a single world community linked by […]
NHIS mobile phone registration commences tomorrow
Ghanaians will from tomorrow be able to use their mobile phones to register for and renew their national health insurance cards. This is after the project was out-doored by President Akufo Addo. This technology forms part of a communication strategy adopted by the National Health Insurance Authority to improve quality health care towards achieving a […]
No payment has been made for the Chancery, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration says it has taken notice of events emerging out of parliament where a section of the minority is alleging corrupt motives into plans by government to acquire a chancery in Oslo, Norway. The Ministry says it has taken a very strong exception to the Minority’s vigorous attempt […]
Ultra modern two unit classroom block inaugurated at Pleyo in Eastern Region
An-ultra modern two unit classroom block has been inaugurated at Pleyo in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region. The project executed by the Ghana National Association of Teachers GNAT and members of the community is to address classroom deficits in the area. Secretary General of GNAT, David Acheampong, commended the community for their […]
First Lady Mrs. Akufo-Addo named Nutrition Champion for Ghana
Ghana’s First lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has been named Nutrition Champion for Ghana by the Co-founders and eminent leaders of the high-level African Leaders for Nutrition initiative. Mrs. Akufo-Addo who is also founder of the Rebecca Foundation joins President of Madagascar, Hery Rajaonarimampianina of Lesotho, King Letsie and Acting CEO of HarvestPlus, Dr. Howarth Bouis, […]
ADB, NIB merger cancelled
Government has abandoned its plans to merge the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) and the National Investment Bank (NIB) into the proposed National Development Bank(NDB). The move was intended to pave the way for each of the banks to recapitalize and revamp its operations. According to the Daily Graphic the merger was cancelled in October at […]
Focus more on illegal migration – Dr. Serwonoo to Journalists & CSO's
A Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Dr. Micheal Serwornoo has challenged Journalists and Civil Society Organisations, (CSO’s) to focus more on illegal migration which has become a thriving business in the country. He noted that there are some prominent people in the country who use their connections to illegally help people to travel […]
3 Suffer Gunshot Wounds at Odorkor
A dispute over Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) leadership position at the Odorkor lorry station, in Accra, assumed a life threatening dimension last Friday when three persons suffered gunshot wounds. The gunshots were fired by a gang of self-styled security men, popularly referred to as land guards, allegedly affiliated to one of the feuding […]
NDC flagbearer aspirants petition party’s Council of Elders over filing fees
Nine out of Ten (10) aspirants eyeing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer position have petitioned the party’s Council of Elders over the GHc20,000 and GHc400,000 costs respectively for nomination forms and filing fees. Alban Bagbin, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, Joshua Alabi, Sylvester Mensah, Stephen Atubiga, Nurideen Iddrissu, Goosie Tanoh, Kojo Nonsu and Elikplim Agbemava, are the […]
Goosie Tanoh takes campaign to the 3 regions of the North
Flagbearer hopeful of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Goosie Tanoh, is set to take his campaign to the three regions of the North. Mr. Tanoh’s “rising together campaign tour’’ has already been to the Volta, Greater Accra and Central Regions. The opposition political party is gearing up to elect a flagbearer ahead of Ghana’s […]
Ghana parliament urges UN to bring Khashoggi's murderers to book
Ghana`s Parliament is urging the UN and other International bodies to lead the process to bring perpetrators of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi to book. In a statement, the Speaker, Professor. Aaron Mike Ocquaye said no diplomatic cover up should be allowed. Mr. Khashoggi was murdered at the Saudi Embassy in Turkey few weeks […]
UTAG Legon calls on current UEW Vice Chancellor to resign
President of the Legon branch, University Teachers Association of Ghana, UTAG Dr Harry Agbanu says the appointment of the current Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba was illegal and inappropriate, that noting that what government should have done, was to wait for the Supreme Court’s pronouncement, before taking action. Speaking to Radio Ghana, […]
New Dental Center opened in Sunyani for Ghana Army
The Chief of Air Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, GFA, Air Vice Marshall, Maxwell Mantserbi-Tei Nagai has called on Ghanaians to complement government’s efforts at providing security, education and quality health care for the citzenry, since it is a shared responsibility. He said this at the Commissioning of 3 Garrison, Medical Reception Station’s (3MRS) […]
GES releases timetable for double track and continuing students
The Ghana Education Service, (GES), has released the timetable for the double track and continuing students in Senior High Schools for the 2018/2019 academic year. The first semester for single track first year students and second and third year students will end on December 21, 2018. They will be on vacation from December 22, 2018 […]
BoG, partners Finance and Agric Ministries to launch GIRSAL
The Bank of Ghana, in partnership with the Ministries of Finance, Food and Agriculture is to launch a 400 million Dollar Agricultural Financing Programme, (AFP), before the end of this year. The programme christened Ghana Incentives-based Risk Sharing System for Agric Lending, (GIRSAL), will see the Central bank work through selected commercial and rural as […]
Benylin abuse on the rise among Ghanaian youth
With the menace of Tramadol abuse gradually fading, a new addiction has emerged among the youth in Accra. The source of addiction is an over-the-counter drug called Benylin which is a new trend among the youth. Common drugs normally associated with drug abuse and its addiction include heroin and cocaine. Benylin with Codein suppressant syrup […]
IPR urges members to adhere to highest ethical values
The Institute of Public Relations, (IPR), has observed a decline in the Professional Public Relations space. This according to the Institute is as a result of the lack of adherence to professional values, lack of recognition of time, code of ethics and unprofessional relationships with media counterparts. The Institute calls on its members to re-orient […]
Hurricane Willa to hit Mexico
Mexico has issued an alert for parts of its Pacific seaboard as it prepares for the “life-threatening” Hurricane Willa. Willa is expected to make landfall on Mexico’s south-western coast Today and is “potentially catastrophic”. Currently a Category Four – out of five – storm, it threatens to bring torrential rains and major flooding. Earlier this […]
Setting up new EC committee is a waste of money – Private legal practitioner
A Private legal practitioner Samson Lardi Anyenini has observed that it is a waste of the country’s time and resources for the Electoral Commission, (EC) to set up a new committee to create a roadmap for the Representation of the People’s Ammendment Law, (ROPAL). Mr. Anyenini’s comments followed an announcement by the Chairperson of the […]
Rehabilitate roads -Gblede, Gborgame residents appeal to Gov't
Residents of Gblede and Gborgame near Mountain Afadza in the Hohoe District of the Volta Region, have appealed to government to rehabilitate a 15 kilometre road in the area which is in a deplorable state due to heavy rains. Spokesperson for the residents, Francis Agbenyo said Fodome-Ahor and Liati-Agbonya are completely cut off as a […]
NUGS says it supports KNUGS demo but not happy with vandalism
The National Union of Ghana Students, (NUGS) says it supports the demonstration by students of KNUST, what the union is not happy about however, is the vandalisation of property on campus. Speaking on Radio Ghana’s Current Affairs Programme, “Behind the News”, Co-President of NUGS, Elisha Essuman said the reactive nature of the authorities of the […]
Former Ethiopian region president tries escaping from police custody
A former president of an Ethiopian region Abdi Mohammed Omer, who was arrested on charges of human rights abuses and stoking deadly ethnic clashes tried to escape by climbing out a window while in police custody ahead of a court appearance today. Abdi Mohammed Omer, who was a former administrator of the Somali Region, was […]
Establish plumpy nuts factory – GTLC appeals to government
Ghana Trade and Livelihood Coalition, an NGO is asking government to consider establishing a factory in the Upper West Region to produce Plumpy Nuts. Plumpy nut is a therapeutic food used to rehabilitate severe malnourished children. Speaking to Radio Ghana in Wa, Policy Officer at the Wa Office of the organization Emmanuel Willingdool said government […]
Invest Resources into mental health – Dr. Akwasi Osei
The lack of mental health fund to back mental healthcare in Ghana has become one of the major problems affecting the implementation of the mental health policy. Speaking on “Talking Point”, CEO of the Mental Health Authority Dr. Akwasi Osei said there is the need to invest resources into mental health. He stressed that if […]
At least 50 killed in oil tanker collision
At least 50 people were killed and more than 100 sustained burns after an oil tanker collided with a bus on a highway in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to witnesses and officials, villagers rushed to collect the leaking fuel when it caught fire. Officials are preparing to identify the charred […]
Three UPSA lecturers sacked over 'sex for grades'
Three lecturers of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) have been dismissed for allegedly soliciting sex from some female students. The dismissed lecturers have however, challenged the decision of the University to dismiss them. The authorities of the University say soliciting for sex from students “is a conduct that is likely to put the […]
EOCO arrests two persons for operating unlicensed financial house
The Economic and Organised Crime office EOCO has nabbed two Directors of Wealth Drive Ghana Limited for operating a finance house without a License from the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The two, Michael Badu Mpere and Gideon Nketiah, were receiving deposits from public without regulatory permits. A Deputy Executive Director of […]
Bulgarian Investigative Journalist murdered
An investigative television journalist has been raped and murdered in Bulgaria’s northern town of Ruse. Officials say the body of 30-year-old Viktoria Marinova, whom authorities identified only by her initials, was found two days ago in a park. She was killed by blows on the head and suffocation. Reports says prosecutors are probing all leads […]
Small Scale Miners claim more than 600 million dollars lost since ban on their activities last year
The Small Scale Miners Association says the ban on its activities has done more harm than good to operators and the Ghanaian economy. Speaking on GBC’s Current Affairs Programme, “Talking Point”, on Sunday, the General Secretary of the Association, Godwin Armah said members have lost about 621 million dollars since the ban was imposed by […]
Inability of political leaders to act attributed to thriving of Conflicts in Africa
The Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, says armed conflicts in Africa thrives because political leaders on the continent are too slow to act on early warning signs. He said signs like disrespect for the rights of citizens, poor justice systems and inequalities in the distribution of national […]
Two Americans and a Briton win noble prize for chemistry
Two Americans and a Briton won the 2018 Nobel Prize for Chemistry Wednesday for harnessing the power of evolution to generate novel proteins used in everything from environmentally friendly detergents to cancer drugs. The fruits of this work include the world’s top-selling prescription medicine -the antibody injection Humira sold by AbbVie for treating rheumatoid arthritis […]
CJ tasks Judges and Magistrates to be fair
The Chief Justice (CJ), Justice Sophia Akuffo has called on Judges and Magistrates to enshrine quality and fairness in their dispensation. The Chief Justice was speaking at the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Magistrates and Judges in Accra. This year’s Annual General Meeting is captioned; “Independence of Judiciary, the way forward”. The […]
PURC set to announce new tariffs December 9
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, PURC, is set to announce new utility tariffs by December 9, 2018. It is however, not clear whether tariffs will be increased or reduced. This was revealed at a meeting to discuss the proposed template for major tariff adjustments in 2019, with utility providers and stakeholders. Present at the meeting […]
GHS to start distribution of treated nets to households in Ashanti Region
The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service with support from its partners is to start registering households for the distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets from today (October 4). The registration exercise which is to last for seven days will enable the directorate get more people to get the treated nets to […]
President Akufo-Addo appeals to banks to reduce lending rates
President Akufo-Addo has reiterated calls to the banking industry to reduce their lending rates to enable the private sector access funds to grow their businesses. He bemoaned the fact that despite the drop in inflation coupled with the reduction in the Policy rate by the Bank of Ghana, lending rates still remain high. He appealed […]
Encourage youth to contribute to development – President to MMDCEs
President Akufo-Addo says Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives must be the game changers in the Districts and encourage people especially the youth to stay and contribute to development rather than migrating to the capital. Speaking at an orientation and capacity building for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, in Accra, President Akufo-Addo asked them to find […]
Kenyan tea workers take UK company to court
Tea workers in Kenya have filed a case against multi-national company Unilever in the UK’s Supreme Court for allegedly failing to protect them during the violence that followed the 2007 elections in which more than one thousand people were killed. They say Unilever failed to respect its own human rights policy during the attacks. Court […]
Gay Zimbabwe teacher resigns after death threats
A Gay Teacher at a Top Private School in Zimbabwe has been forced to resign after receiving death threats and threats of legal action from parents. Neal Hovelmeier, who is also a Deputy Headmaster,who came out publicly over his sexuality at an Assembly at Saint John’s College in Harare sparked outrage from some parents in […]
Chinese Ambassador allays fears over StarTimes deal
Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Shi Ting Wang has allayed fears that StarTimes deal with Ghana will lead to takeover of the Ghanaian Broadcasting industry. He said China respect the sovereignty of countries it deals with and therefore any deal it enters into with Ghana will not be adverse. Mr Wan was speaking at Akweibu in […]
Wa: Persons with disability receive support
The Wa East District Assembly has given some items and money to 64 physically challenged persons in the district, in line with the two percent budgetary allocation of the District Assembly Common Fund for the disabled. The support valued at GH¢75,584 is to give a leg to the recipients in respect of their income generating […]
US impose sanctions on Chinese military
US has imposed sanctions on the Chinese military over its purchasing of Russian military jets and surface-to-air missiles. It says such purchases contravene US sanctions on Moscow introduced in response to Russian actions in Ukraine and alleged inference in US politics. China recently bought 10 Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets and S-400 missiles. Relations between […]
eSwatini Goes To Polls Today
The tiny African kingdom of eSwatini, ruled by an absolute monarch, goes to the polls today. Critics describe the elections as a sham but supporters say it is a unique blend of tradition and politics. Political parties are banned from the election, and about five hundred thousand eligible voters must choose from individual Candidates who are […]
Minority NDC to Campaign Against Special Petroleum Tax
The Minority National Democratic Congress, (NDC) in Parliament says government’s justification of the petroleum hikes does not go down well and to this end have vowed to campaign vigorously against the Special Petroleum Tax until it is scrapped. The Special Petroleum Tax initially 17.5 was placed on petroleum products by the previous governments in 2015, but […]
CPP to hold spiritual exercise in memory of Ghana's First President
Today is “Founder’s Day”, a day set aside to celebrate the birthday of Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah the founding father of Ghana. This holiday is also known as Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day. As the country commemorates the day, the National Chairman of the CPP, Professor Edmund Delle will this morning lead a delegation […]
Sissala west district to tumu culvert washed away
A big culvert linking some communities in the Sissala West District to Tumu, the capital of Sissala East Municipality has been washed away by the recent torrential rains in the Upper West Region. The culvert is located between Kandia and Buoti. This has made movement between Kandia and communities such as Buoti, Sorbelle and Sirbelle […]
Expect massive shake up at BOST – Peter Amewu
Minister of Energy John Peter Amewu says there is going to be a massive shake up at the Bulk Oil Storage And Transportation Company , BOST. He said government has decided that due to the extent of financial recklessness uncovered by a committee set up to investigate its operations, a Forensic AUDIT will be commissioned […]
Jet Airways passengers hurt after pilots forgot to turn on cabin pressure
More than 30 Indian passengers, some bleeding from their noses and ears, have received treatment after pilots forgot to turn on a switch regulating cabin pressure. Jet Airways flight 9W 697 from Mumbai to Jaipur turned back shortly after take off after pilots forgot to turn on a switch regulating cabin pressure. The Boeing 737, which […]
Blockchain technology has potential to transform the Ghanaian economy – Prof. Quaynor
A Computer Scientist and Board Chairman of the West and Central African Research and Education Network, Professor Nii Narku Quaynor is of the view that Ghanaians need to take advantage of the opportunities and benefits inherent in the blockchain and crypto-currency innovations. He said the technologies have the potential to transform the Ghanaian economy, if […]
Speed up work on Volta Teaching Hospital – UHAS Vice chancellor
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences, UHAS, Professor John Gyapong, says Management of the Volta Regional Hospital must fast track process of work in upgrading the facility into a teaching hospital. Professor Gyapong was speaking at the Second White Coat ceremony Organised for fourth year medical students of UHAS after […]
Zimbabwe opposition walks out of parliament
The Zimbabwean Opposition walked out of Parliament during President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s, State of the Nation Address. According to the Law makers President Mnangagwa, was not legitimately elected on July 30. The State of the Nation Address is Mr Mnangagwa’s, first to Parliament since the Election, which many hoped will set the impoverished Southern African nation […]
About two million sierra leone children return to school
About two million Children in Sierra Leone are back in school in a key test of the country’s landmark Free Education Programme for Primary and High school students. It was a key Campaign promise of President Julius Maada Bio, who took office in early April. Bio, said he will donate three months of his salary […]
Ghana and Burkina Faso agree to find solution to Bagre Dam spillage
Ghana and Burkina Faso have entered into agreement that will find a lasting solution to the annual spillage of the Bagre Dam. The two countries are also in talks to deal with the fulani menace and transporting electricity from Ghana to Burkina Faso. Speaking to Journalists after bilateral talks with Kabore of Burkina Fasso, President […]
10-year-old girl dies after being dumped by driver who knocked her down
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 10-year-old Florida girl who died on September 6. Kopano Molelekedi was meant to travel via taxi from her father’s house in Roodepoort to her mother at the Jerusalema informal settlement when she was allegedly hit by a vehicle, police spokesperson Constable Monica Hangwane said. The […]
Merkel visits Algerian leader during one-day visit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel today is visiting Algeria to promote bilateral ties and discuss migration and the situation in neighboring Libya. The high-point of Monday’s one-day visit is her meeting with Algerian President Abdel Aziz Bouteflika, 81, who is partially paralyzed from a stroke and rarely seen. Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia greeted Merkel at the […]
