NDC, NPP agree to disband vigilante groups
After years of back-and-forth movements, the journey towards the disbandment of vigilante groups in the country’s political space took shape Tuesday with a historic meeting between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the two parties at the centre of vigilantism. The crunch meeting, which lasted more than five hours, with […]
VEEP Bawumia urges private sector to spearhead socio-economic transformation
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the private sector to spearhead socio-economic transformation in the ECOWAS sub-region. “Sometimes in fact, many times, governments are too slow. Let the private sector lead the way to catalyse our social economic transformation to improve the business environment, the opportunities for job creation,” Vice President Bawumia remarked on […]
Stakeholders kick against Public Universities Bill – Ministry says reactions are premature
A draft Public Universities Bill submitted to the public universities for their input has elicited mixed reactions from a section of the public and stakeholders, including some university lecturers. While some of the stakeholders contend that the Bill seeks to take away academic freedom and the autonomy of public universities, the Ministry of Education says […]
Akufo-Addo to cut sod for construction of Tamale interchange Today
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to cut the sod for the construction of the first ever interchange in Tamale in the Northern Region Today. The interchange is the first to be constructed in the Northern part of the country. The project, which is one of the promises of the Akufo-Addo led government is […]
Ghana Gas connects pipeline to Aboadze power enclave
The Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) has successfully completed the tie-in of its 11-km gas pipeline from Atuabo to the West African Gas Pipeline at the Aboadze power enclave in the Shama District in the Western Region. The project, which was completed ahead of schedule and within cost, is expected to pave the way […]
Woman jailed for inflicting knife wounds on daughter, 12
A 35-year-old woman who subjected her 12-year-old daughter to severe beatings and inflicted knife wounds on her after accusing her of stealing GH¢119 has been sentenced to six years imprisonment by the Accra Circuit Court. Rebecca Ojo Udonsi, a Nigerian, pleaded guilty to causing harm and was slapped with the jail term by the court, […]
NCCE launches report on political party vigilantism
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has launched a report on a roadmap to the fight against political party vigilantism in the country. The report, dubbed: “Engagement with Political Parties and Other Stakeholders on the Menace of Political Party Vigilantism,” was launched during a media encounter with Mrs Josephine Nkrumah, NCCE Chairperson. Mrs Nkrumah […]
TAP Air Portugal takes delivery of first A321 Long Range
Management of TAP Air Portugal has taken delivery of its first A321 Long Range, becoming the first airline in the world to operate the A330neo and the A321 Long Range simultaneously. A statement issued in Accra by the Airline said the A321 Long Range, was the first TAP narrow body aircraft operating transatlantic routes, offering […]
Ghana takes steps to promote Universal Health Care Package
The Minister of Health, Mr. Kwaku Agyeman Manu, says steps are being taken to make Universal Health Care (UHC) Package accessible throughout the country by 2030, to improve the quality of care. The UHC Package is expected to be a set of health services that meets the health needs and aspirations of every Ghanaian irrespective […]
Ghana, Senegal, Egypt favourites for 2019 AFCON – Michael Essien
Former Black Stars midfielder Michael Essien has picked Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria, Senegal and Egypt as favourites to win the Nations Cup. According to Essien, there are several good teams in Africa now but the heavyweights will reign supreme in the end. “That is a difficult one because there are so many good teams these days […]
Police man, three others jailed 70 years for robbery
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a police officer and three others to a total of 70 years imprisonment for robbery. Corporal Raymond Amegashie is to serve 20 years in prison, Ibrahim Ayirebo 18 years while Bright Dorkanu and Stanley Akorli will each serve 16 years in prison. The court presided over by Aboagye Tanoh […]
One more body found in Odaw River after Sunday's downpour in Accra
One body has been found in the Odaw River in Accra, after last Sunday’s downpour. The body, identified as a male adult was found Monday evening but could not be immediately retrieved. The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) on Monday confirmed the death of five persons following Sunday’s downpour and the subsequent floods in some […]
Make Odamtten running mate to Mahama – Volta NDC Group
A group of National Democratic Congress (NDC) activists have made a call on the party’s Flagbearer for the 2020 election, former President John Mahama, to choose a former Mayor of Tema, as his Running mate. According to the “Activists for Victory 2020” (AfV-2020), Mr Isaac Ashai Odamtten, had the qualities and lineage that perfectly fitted […]
Engen Ghana commends National Petroleum Authority
Engen Ghana Limited on Tuesday commended the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) for adopting prudent security measures to deal with threats of petroleum black market dealers in the downstream industry. “NPA in collaboration with the National Security and players in the downstream petroleum sector, worked together to deal with the emerging threat of Petroleum Black Dealers. […]
