'Tipsy' birds cause havoc and crash into windows
“Tipsy” birds have been flying into windows and cars after bingeing on fermented berries, police in the US have said. The Gilbert Police Department in Minnesota has received a series of strange calls about the “confused” strangers, who appeared to be “under the influence”. It is believed an early frost meant the berries had fermented […]
Seven envoys present credentials to President Akufo-Addo
Seven envoys on Tuesday presented their letters of credence to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at separate ceremonies at the Jubilee House. The envoys are Mr Aboubacar Sadikh Barry, Senegal; Ms Shani Cooper, State of Israel; Mrs Anne-Sophia Ave, France, and Mr Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Humaid, Qatar. The rest are Mrs Frances Virginia Anderson, […]
“100,000 NABCO Trainees Ready For Work” – President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is confident of the success of the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) progamme, explaining that in the National Builders Corps programme, the seeds for Ghana’s growth and future have been planted. President Akufo-Addo made this known on Wednesday, 17th October, 2018, when he declared the one hundred […]
Whale Cloud, Alibaba partner with Ghana on innovative city development
Whale Cloud, rebranded from ZTEsoft, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Ghana on innovative city development at the headquarters of Alibaba Group. Mr. Ben Zhou, CEO International of Whale Cloud, and Mrs. Ursula Owusu Ekuful, Minister for Communications of the Republic of Ghana, signed the MoU on behalf of each party. […]
Students who fail to attend or arrive late for matriculation ceremonies to be dismissed
The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Rev. Fr. Professor Anthony Afful-Broni, has warned that newly admitted students who attend matriculation ceremonies for regular students at the four university campuses late, will be walked out. He said in addition to that, the university would dismiss such students who were unable to […]
Troubling rate of Caesarean sections around the world – Report
Caesarean sections around the world are rising at a rapid rate, according to a report by an international team of doctors and scientists. Since 1990, C-sections have jumped from about 6% to 21% of all births, and there are no “signs of slowing down,” the researchers write in a commentary about the studies. C-sections have […]
President Buhari bans 50 high-profile Nigerians from travelling
The Nigerian presidency has released a statement announcing the placement of 50 high-profile Nigerians on travel restrictions. The individuals, whose identities were not disclosed, include those whose assets, valued at N50million and above, are subject of corruption investigation and litigation. The statement by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said the measure is part of the implementation […]
Singapore Airlines executes world's longest ever non-stop flight
Singapore Airlines has executed the world’s longest ever non-stop flight after it completed its direct service between Singapore and New York on Friday. Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900ULR took off Thursday from Changi Airport on its way to Newark Liberty International Airport, and covered the 9,000 nautical miles (9,537 miles) in 17 hours and 25 minutes. […]
GSMA rural connectivity fund targets Ghana, Uganda
The GSMA has launched a new Innovation Fund for Rural Connectivity, aimed at expanding digital inclusion through innovative new technology solutions for connecting unserved rural communities. The Fund is backed by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) and managed by the GSMA. The Fund will provide grants up to £300,000 and is open to […]
Switching To Solar Energy Dangerous Without A Maintenance Hub – Energy Expert
An Energy Expert, Mr. Kwame Jantuah has said that the first point of call for public institutions to switch to solar energy is to have a maintenance hub that would take care of the entire solar project. The Energy Expert said if a lot of public institutions are on solar energy but do not have […]
Non-Custodian Sentences, A Major Way To Decongest Prisons
The Chief Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Prisons Service, Superintendent Vitalis Aryeh has said that non-custodial sentences could be a major way to decongest the prisons if pursued. At a recent forum on non-custodial sentence in Accra, the Deputy Commissioner of Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Richard said that laws should […]
Naming and shaming teachers may break down confidence in Educational System – NAGRAT
The Vice President of the National Graduate Teachers Association (NAGRAT), Jacob Anaba has said that if teachers are named and shamed for defiling students, it may break down the wall of confidence in the educational system. Mr. Jacob Anaba said such issues are sensitive and should be managed well to make sure that students who […]
3 more domestic airlines to become operational by December
The Minister of Aviation, Joseph Adda, has directed the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to ensure that all measures are taken to enable domestic airlines which have applications before it become operational before the end of the year. Three airlines namely BabyJet, Ashanti Air and Unity Air are currently at different stages of their certification process to […]
AfrAsia Bank Africa Wealth Report 2018
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