Youth urged to live together in peace
The Municipal Chief Executive of Ayawaso North, Aliu Mz, has advised the youth to imbibe the spirit of peace, unity and togetherness as the country marks the 62nd Independence celebration. This, he said, would help them progress in life. Speaking at the Jummah prayers to mark the celebration, he noted that government has created a […]
Most Rev. Bonaventure Kwofie is new Bishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Accra
The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference, Most Rev. Philip Naameh, has called on religious, traditional and political leaders to use their unique positions to promote national unity. He said whatever they perceive as barriers which may work against the national interest should be pulled down. Most Rev Naameh who is the Archbishop of […]
Star-Ghana outlines plan to improve education in Northern Ghana
Star Ghana Foundation has called for a Martial Plan for education in northern Ghana to improve education outcomes in the area. The Acting CEO for Star Ghana Foundation, Ibrahim-Tanko, said poor education outcomes in northern Ghana is a threat to the security of the nation. The Regions in the Northern sector have consistently been at […]
NCCE to present Ayawaso violence report to Prez Akufo-Addo
The Chairperson of National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Josephine Nkrumah says her outfit will issue a report that it collates from findings in the Ayawaso Wuogon violence during the recent by-election. The NCCE Chairman said the report will be presented to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Madam Nkrumah was speaking at the launch of […]
CODEO sets record straight on Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election
The Coalition Of Domestic Election Observers, CODEO, has restated that the chaos that characterised the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election last Thursday affected the polls. Speaking at a news conference in Accra, the National Coordinator of CODEO, Albert Kofi Arhin said reports by CODEO officials indicated widespread intimidations on voters by persons and groups purported to […]
Quality health care should be made accessible to everyone
Programmes Development Manager of Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights, ARHR, Joyce Amedoe says quality health care should be accessible to all people despite their disability and geographical location. She said this at a meeting in Accra on the findings of a research which focused on accessibly of health structures to pregnant women, and person with […]
Ghana to strengthen diplomatic ties with the world – Prez Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that, Ghana will continue to strengthen diplomatic ties with the rest of the world, in order to consolidate the country’s international reputation as a democratic and peaceful nation. Addressing diplomats at the annual new year reception, President Akufo Addo, said the government will continue to forge neutrally beneficial […]
Seriousness of post harvest losses in Northern part of Ghana
Farmers in the northern part of Ghana, are losing between 20 and 50 percent of yams they produce to post-harvest losses annually. 10 to 40 percent of all vegetables produced are also lost, while maize records about 15 percent post harvest losses. A Research Scientist with CSIR-SARI, Dr Jerry Nboyine, revealed this during the 2nd […]
Lands Commission boss promises to tackle land sector challenges
Executive Secretary of the Lands Commission, Alhaji Suleiman Mahama has warned officers of the Commission, that their continuous stay in office will depend on their performance and how innovative they are, to achieve the target set for them. He said public perception of the Commission is very poor and as Executive Secretary, his aim is […]
Work on Tono Irrigation Dam begins
A sod-cutting ceremony has been held at the Tono Irrigation Dam site, in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality of the Upper East Region, for the commencement of the construction of a water treatment plant. The project is primarily to build a new water system on the Tono Irrigation Dam, and make available, two million gallons of treated […]
Water intake. Before, during or after meal?
The issue of whether it is best practice to consume water before, during or immediately after meals has ignited enough debate. While some in the medical space maintain it is okay to drink water when eating, others maintain water must be consumed a little while after a meal. Most recent studies suggest that it is […]
CJ to close down District Courts not up to Judicial Service standard
Ghana’s Chief Justice, Sophia Akufo has announced her readiness to close down any district court which does not conform to the standard of the Judicial Service. According to her, the decision is part of efforts to strengthen the justice system, and provide quality justice delivery in the country. Justice Sophia Akufo announced this when she […]
Stop stigmatising women without children- Ghana's First lady
Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has called for an end to stigmatization against women, who have no children of their own, and a change in perception that women are to blame for fertility problems in a marriage. Her call is based on several research works which have shown, that men contribute 50 percent to […]
Domestic violence cases increased in 2018- DOVVSU
The Brong-Ahafo Regional Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service has recorded an increase in domestic violence cases from 864 in 2017 to 1,119 last year. This represents a 15.21 percent increase with additional 155 cases. The Head of the Unit, DSP Setina Aboagye, revealed this in an interview with […]
