China allows couples to have three children
China has announced that it will allow couples to have up to three children, after census data showed a steep decline in birth rates. China scrapped its decades-old one-child policy in 2016, replacing it with a two-child limit which has failed to lead to a sustained upsurge in births. The cost of raising children in […]
Red Cross commended for disaster project
The Ghana Red Cross Society has been commended for partnering with relevant state agencies to implement the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) project, which has helped to build capacities of communities to respond to disaster-related issues in the country. The North East Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mr. John Kweku Alhassan, who […]
China hits back as US revisits Wuhan lab leak theory
US President Joe Biden has called on intelligence officials to “redouble” their work to find out how the virus was first transmitted to humans. China’s foreign ministry accused the US of “political manipulation and blame shifting”. It has rejected any link between Covid-19 and a virus research lab in the Chinese city of Wuhan Covid-19 […]
Vivo Energy CEO receives CEO Award of the year
Vivo Energy Ghana’s Managing Director, Mr. Ben Hassan Ouattara has been adjudged the CEO of the Year for the Petroleum Sector at the 5th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra. The Vivo boss, Mr. Ouattara was awarded for his outstanding contribution in the downstream petroleum sector and trailblazing innovations in the industry. Under his leadership, Vivo […]
Tema GWCL embarks on disconnection of customers in arrears
The Tema Regional Office of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) on Tuesday said it would embark on a revenue mobilization exercise in eleven districts as part of a national exercise to retrieve all arrears owed by customers. As part of the exercise, disconnection teams would be set up and deployed in all districts to […]
Police arrest two persons in Ho for robbery
Daniel Akpablie, 25, and Reuben Doh, 25, have been arrested by the Ho Municipal Police Command for robbery. The Police acting upon intelligence arrested the duo at New Zongo, a suburb in Ho, when they were about to sell a Techno Spark mobile phone believed to be stolen. According to Superintendent of Police, Mr. Anthony […]
Taxi driver found dead at Akyempim
A thirty-year-old taxi driver has been found dead at Akyempim in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality and his vehicle taken away by the suspected criminals. The deceased who used to operate within Tarkwa and its environs has been identified as Ernest Essuman. The inhuman act happened in the late hours of Sunday, May 23, this year. Chief […]
African Court marks 15th anniversary milestone
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights marks the 15th anniversary milestone of the operationalization since it was set up by the African Union to monitor human rights violations in the continent. African Continental Court complements the work of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Commission) and for the past 15 […]
We will destroy equipment around water bodies – Ghana Armed Forces
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) says it will destroy any equipment found in and around the country’s water bodies and forest reserves towards the fight against illegal mining. This was in a statement signed by Eric Aggrey-Quashie, the Director of Public Relations, GAF and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra. The statement said […]
NCCE rolls out activities to promote national cohesion
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has rolled out a series of activities to promote unity and national cohesion to protect the country’s peace. According to the Commission, Ghana has made tremendous progress in democratic governance over the last two decades. Manifestations of democratic dividend in the political landscape of Ghana is reflected in […]
Buhari’s son-in-law declared ‘wanted’ in Nigeria
Corruption investigators in Nigeria have declared that the president’s son-in-law Gimba Yau Kumo is “wanted” in connection with an alleged $65m (£46m) housing fraud. The former managing director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) is being sought by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) along with two others. “The persons whose pictures appear […]
Somalia plans new routes after Kenya flight ban
Somalia is trying to mitigate the impact of Kenya’s decision to suspend flights to and from the country, its transport minister has said. Duran Ahmed Farah said he had met members of the country’s National Aviation Committee on Thursday to discuss the way forward. “We pledge that the government will be working with the business […]
Woman dies after attack by wild antelope
Madam Bejome Jacha, a 48-year-old woman at Dambai Old Town in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, has succumbed to death after an attack by a wild antelope. The woman, who went to the farm to pick mangoes, came under attack after the animal head-butted her, causing injuries to her chest area. The […]
South Africa’s president sued by ANC rival
A top official suspended from his role in South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) party has taken President Cyril Ramaphosa to court, ratcheting up an internal power struggle. The ANC’s Secretary General, Ace Magashule, has asked the court to declare the party’s new “step aside” rule unconstitutional. He was suspended lask week as a result […]
