Nigerian DJ and activist longing to return home
Nigeria’s DJ Switch wants to be able to go back home after she fled to Canada for her safety. She was on the forefront during the anti-police brutality protests that rocked the West African country last month and often live streamed police using force against protesters. DJ Switch, in a CNN interview, said she wanted […]
Covid -19 and Business Activities in Accra Central
It’s over a week when the President addressed the nation, and spoke about the Covid-19 pandemic regarding the rising state of affairs as well as other matters moving forward. In fact some statistics regarding infection, death and recovery rates were given and to some it is scary and to many others it is just one […]
YEFL-GHANA advocates use of mono desks at basic schools
A local NGO, YEFL-GHANA, has called for a shift from the use of dual desks to mono desks in basic schools across the country arguing that in the era of social distancing and the promotion of independent learning among pupils in basic schools, reviewing the dual desk system would help in combating the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Chiefs eulogize ex-president Rawlings
Ghana’s sustainable democracy has credited ex-President Rawlings by the Paramount Chief of Alavanyo Traditional Area, Togbega Atakora Tsedze VII. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Togbega Tsedze said the late ex-President Rawlings had made the citizenry to understand at the time that anyone could be punished when they misbehave and that no […]
NRSA, Upper East Police Command engage Political Parties
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in the Upper East Region in collaboration with the Regional Police Command has held a forum to sensitise political parties on road safety measures as the country prepares towards the December 7, 2020 polls. The initiative was part of NRSA road safety campaign dubbed “Arrive Alive” aimed at reducing […]
Poverty cause of teenage pregnancies in Assin Central Municipality – GHS
The Assin Fosu Municipal Health Directorate has identified endemic poverty as an underlining cause of teenage pregnancies in the area. It noted that many parents had neglected their core responsibility of caring for their children’s basic needs like food, medical care, shelter, clothing, love, attention, understanding, acceptance, quality time and support. The health promotion officer […]
Committee to investigate past credit payable to retirees inaugurated
A 10-Member Committee has been inaugurated by the senior minister Mr Yaw Osafo-Maafo to determine the quantum of Past Credit Payable to retirees, and modalities of the credit transfer with the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). Past Credit is pensioners’ money that remained with SSNIT after the coming into force of ACT 766, […]
Pedestrian Killing At Night
A general observation throughout the city of Accra shows most of the suburbs would have been very dark without light sources reflecting from the homes of individuals, and this is so worrying when there is financial arrangement to make sure the city of Accra, without even adding the rest of the county’s major cities, is […]
Peace Campaign launched
The Area Head of Winneba District of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Samuel Otu Appiah has called for unity to make the country a beacon of peace, stability, and democracy in Africa. In an address during a programme launch, “Agent of Peace Campaign” 2020 edition at a durbar at Winneba, the apostle said for the […]
EPA encourages LPG Stakeholders to embrace safety
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has urged stakeholders in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) industry to embrace safety at all times, to prevent accidents at their stations. In an interview with the executive director of the EPA, Mr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu stated, “Players in the Gas industry must ensure that the marketplace, and more importantly […]
Politicians, stakeholders urged to show statesmanship
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Tema within the greater Accra region – Abibiman Foundation has called on politicians and others in positions of influence to show statesmanship and circumspection as the country inches towards the December 7 elections. The foundation says Ghanaians must be reminded that elections were about engaging very well with electorates […]
Chaos at Adabraka Odawna after heavy rains
It’s been ‘terrible nightmares’ over a decade now with many rainy seasons. Usually, two rainy seasons are experienced which are the major and minor seasons. However, the rains flood some parts of the country with areas especially Adabraka – Odawna typically and Official Town suffering under the sometimes very severe flooding. The recent rains, particularly […]
