Office opened for journalists to file complaints of attacks
The government has commissioned the office for the Coordinated Mechanism on the safety of Journalists. The office operated by the National Media Commission (NMC) was opened by Minister of Information, Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah in commemoration of the 2021 World Press Freedom on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The office becomes the official source for filing […]
COPEC slams NPA for not engaging stakeholders prior to fuel price hikes
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has slammed the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) for consistently failing to engage key stakeholders such as Parliament on increments in prices of petroleum products. The Executive Secretary of COPEC, Duncan Amoah, on Eyewitness News said the NPA’s lack of engagement is inappropriate and unfair. His concerns come in the wake of […]
‘No fasting on campus’ – Methodist Church rejects GES directive to Wesley Girls
The Methodist Church Ghana has rejected a directive by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to allow Muslim students to fast during Ramadan on campus at the Wesley Girls’ High School in Cape Coast. In a statement, the church held its stands to the directive stressing that it “cannot agree to the unilateral directive issued by […]
President deploys 200 soldiers to flush out illegal miners destroying water bodies
President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed The Ghana Armed Forces to deploy 200 military personnel to flush out illegal miners destroying water bodies in the country. In a statement release from the Information Ministry, which made the announcement, indicates the team begun the operation on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, on the River Pra in […]
Protests against Chad’s new military leadership turn deadly
At least five people killed in Chad as thousands demand a return to civilian rule. Demonstrations turned deadly as thousands protested in Chad against the rule of a transitional military council headed by the son of late President Idriss Deby who was killed last week by rebels. The military-led government said on Wednesday at least […]
$25 million allocated to all national teams, not just Black Stars – Sports Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, says the $25 million his ministry is seeking from the state and corporate bodies will not be allocated to just the men’s senior national team, the Black Stars, as is being speculated. President Akufo-Addo, at a meeting with Chief Executive Officers from various corporate institutions, revealed that […]
Western Regional Security Council goes tough on ‘galamsayers’
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has charged the Western Regional Security Council, REGSEC to deal with all persons involved in illegal mining irrespective of political affiliation or position. Mr. Jinapor who is touring the region said government will ensure that galamsey is a thing of the past. He announced that […]
High number of COVID-19 cases at KIA a reflection of global surge – GHS Boss
The Ghana Health Service says the high number of COVID-19 cases being recorded at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is a reflection of the surge in cases in many parts of the world. The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, insists that several measures have been put in place to reduce the […]
President Akufo-Addo nominates 39 for Deputy Ministers
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has nominated 39 Deputy Ministers for 24 Ministries. In a communiqué signed by the Director of Communications at the Office of the President, Eugene Arhin, submitted the names to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for consideration and approval subject to public vetting in line with Standing […]
Pokuase Bulk Power Supply point to be ready in July 2021
The Bulk Power Supply Point (BPS) being constructed at Pokuase in the Greater Accra Region is 95 per cent complete and on schedule for handover to the government at the end of July 2021. According to the site engineers, all other ancillary facilities to support its full function have also been completed. The Technical Controller […]
ECG releases 8-days ‘dumsor’ timetable for Accra
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has released timetable for power outages for certain parts of Greater Accra from Monday May 10 to Monday May 17, 2021 due to ongoing construction works in the power sector. The outages will rotate between day and night from 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am for eight days. […]
High court to hear Akuapem Poloo’s appeal today
The Criminal Court 2 Division of the High Court will today, April 21, 2021, hear the appeal filed by the lawyer of social media personality, Rosemond Brown, against her 90-day jail sentence. Known in show business as Akuapem Poloo, the socialite was sentenced for publishing obscene material and for undermining the dignity and integrity of […]
Police to begin operation to clear children, beggars off Accra streets
The Accra Police Command has warned that it will soon commence a series of operations to clear child beggars off the streets of the capital, Accra. Streets in the major parts of Accra like Madina, Osu, Ridge, Achimota and Lapaz, among others, are inundated with child beggars, most of whom are believed to be nationals […]
72-bed Housing project inaugurated for western Naval Command
The Chief of the Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, has inaugurated a fully furnished 72-bed Sailors’ Transit Quarters at the Western Naval Command in Takoradi. The project was designed to temporally cater for the accommodation needs of both senior and junior ratings drafted to the Western Naval Command. At the ceremony, Vice Admiral Amoama […]
