Eleven dead and dozens missing in two shipwrecks
At least 11 people have died and more than 60 are missing as a result of two shipwrecks off the coast of southern Italy, rescuers say. German charity RESQSHIP said it picked up 51 people from a sinking, wooden boat and found 10 bodies trapped in the lower deck near the island of Lampedusa on […]
Nsein SHS named Kwame Nkrumah Senior High School, Nsein
The Board and Management of Nsein SHS, Nsein Traditional Council, and the Old Students Association, have formally announced the decision to restore the name of the school to Kwame Nkrumah Senior High School, Nsein. Former Board Chairman and an old student, Venerable Anthony Eiwuley, said the restoration of the name of Nsein SHS to Kwame Nkrumah […]
Mbappe suffers broken nose during France win
Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose during France’s opening game at Euro 2024 but will not need immediate surgery. The French Football Federation said a mask will be made for their captain, but it is not yet known if he will play against the Netherlands on Friday. The 25-year-old forward was forced off during Monday’s […]
“Hands off Our Hotels” demo against sale of four SSNIT hotels kicks off in Accra
Protesters on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 gathered at the frontage of the Labadi beach hotel in Accra to protest against the sale of a 60 percent stake in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel, owned by Food and Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong. The demonstration dubbed […]
Vice President Bawumia calls on Ghanaians to exhibit spirit of sacrifice
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on Muslims and Ghanaians in general to always exhibit the spirit of sacrifice wherever they find themselves. Dr Bawumia made the call at the national Eid-Ul Adha prayers held at the Black Stars Square in Accra. Dr Bawumia highlighted some achievements of the government since 2017 in spite of […]
Osu Eben-Ezer Presbyterian Church supports James Camp Prison
By: Juliet Mettle-Edmonds Management of the James Camp Prison, has sent an S.O.S to individuals and organizations to support the prison with medications and food items for the said, providing three square meals for the inmates with the 1.80 pesewas stipend from the Government is woefully inadequate. She says the camp sometimes runs out of stock affecting […]
Routine checkups needed to avoid stroke related diseases – Medical Practitioner
By: Thomas Nsowah-Adjei A Medical Practitioner at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Dr. Patrick Camilo, has called for routine checkups to avoid stroke, high blood pressure and other ailments. According to him, early detection of one’s BP status, can help protect one from stroke and cardiovascular diseases which account for about 20 percent […]
Winneba Specialist Hospital director relieved of post over alleged patient abandonment
The Medical Director of the Trauma and Specialist Hospital at Winneba in the Central Region, Dr George Prah has been temporary relieved of his post pending the outcome of investigations into the alleged abandonment of a patient in a bush, which led to the death of the patient. He is to step aside until the […]
Muted Eid celebrations for millions of Nigerian Muslims
“I have slaughtered a ram every year starting from 1976 but this year I can’t, I just can’t.” Like many of the estimated 100 million Muslims in Nigeria, 78-year-old Mallam Kabiru Tudun Wada is not celebrating Eid al-Adha as he normally would because of the cost-of-living crisis. Muslims around the world traditionally slaughter a ram […]
‘We have economic challenges, power outages but not consumed’ — Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie
Madam Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie says God has been good to Ghana despite the myriad of challenges. She said this at a mid-year thanksgiving service at the State House on Saturday. The veteran journalist and lawyer said though the country was experiencing economic, power, water and weather challenges, God had preserved and kept it peaceful and stable […]
Malawians pay tribute to vice-president killed in plane crash
Tens of thousands of Malawians have taken part in a funeral service at the national stadium to pay tribute to the vice-president who was killed in a plane crash last week. Saulos Chilima, 51, was considered a breath of fresh air in Malawian politics. He was an eloquent public speaker and energetic campaigner who held […]
APC Flagbearer Hassan Ayariga announces plans to ban operations of forex bureaus
By: Peter Agengre Flagbearer of the All-People’s Congress, APC, Hassan Ayariga, has announced plans to ban the operations of forex bureaus in Ghana when elected President. This, he says, will help the cedi gain value against the US dollar. He was speaking to the media after his 2024 election campaign launch in Bawku in the […]
Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang outdoored Development Queen Mother of Sankanna
By: Celestine Avi The Sankanna Traditional Council has officially outdoored Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the Development Queen Mother for the Sankanna traditional area. This honour is being bestowed upon her as a token of appreciation for her development projects and support to the Sankanna community during her […]
Book on Dr Bawumia’s Vice Presidency goes beyond politics – Prof. Sikanku
By: Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo The Author of the book titled, “Dr Bawumia and the Modern Vice Presidency in Ghana” Professor Etse Sikanku, has stated that the book fills a gap in leadership, presidential and vice presidential studies. In an interview on an Accra based station, Metro TV, the Author and Political Communications Analyst, Professor Etse […]
