Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes
US President Donald Trump has defended supporters for their alleged roles in recent deadly street clashes. He suggested a teen accused of killing two in Wisconsin last week and Trump fans involved in clashes in Oregon on Saturday had acted in self-defence. He said Joe Biden, his Democratic challenger in the 3 November election, had […]
France’s Macron calls on Lebanon to form new government
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Lebanon to swiftly form a new government, following the appointment of its new prime minister. Lebanon’s former ambassador to Germany, Mustapha Adib, has taken on the new role with the backing of most MPs. Senior Lebanese officials say Mr Macron’s mediation has been crucial in reaching consensus on […]
We will introduce ‘John Mahama token for women’ in small enterprises – Haruna Iddrisu
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu, says the NDC when elected into office will introduce what he calls the ‘John Mahama token for women’ in small enterprises. According to him, about 90 percent of Ghanaian women have challenges in supporting their businesses, the Policy will therefore be a concessionary interest to help beneficiaries grow […]
Fix reflectors on steel bridge to save lives – Assembly Member
The Assembly Member for Kalsagri Electoral Area in the Lawra Municipality of the Upper West Region, Mr Frederick Langteng has appealed to the Assembly to fix reflectors on the Nawer community metal bridge to save lives. He said the lack of reflectors on the metal bridge made travelling difficult for motorists at night because of […]
NDC inaugurates campaign team at Brakwa
A twenty-five-member campaign team for the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa (AOB) branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been inaugurated with a call on members to work for the party’s victory in the December 7 elections. The committee is headed by Mr George Ofori Nuako. Mr Aquinas Tawiah Quansah, a former Minister of State, made the call […]
Police Recruits undergo training in preparation for election 2020
Three hundred Police Recruits have undergone a three-week in-service training on ‘High Risk and Tactical Operations’ with a call on them to consciously apply the knowledge and skills acquired to enhance the image of the Service. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Dr Sayibu Pabi Gariba, Director of Operations said the future of the Ghana Police […]
GUM vows to battle NPP and NDC for parliamentary seats
The Eastern Regional Chairman of the Ghana Union Movement(GUM), Rev Michael Manfred Martey, has said the party is strategizing to win the majority of parliamentary seats in the region. He said the party would challenge the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress for the 33 parliamentary seats. He said GUM has parliamentary aspirants […]
VGMA Awards 2020: Kuami Eugene crowned Artiste of the Year
Eugene Kwame Marfo known by his stage name as Kuami Eugene has been crowned Artiste of Year at the 21st edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA). The Lynx Entertainment signee took home the most pretigous award on the night ahead of other contenders which included Gospel musician Diana Hamilton, Sarkodie, Medikal and Kofi […]
Rampant absenteeism among BECE candidates in Builsa North
The Builsa North District Education Director, Madam Victoria Mahama Aganalie, has expressed concern about the rate of absenteeism among final year Junior High School pupils scheduled to write the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in September. She said the situation would affect the outcome of the results if stakeholders, especially parents did not take interest […]
Nigeria delays return of international flights
The Nigerian authorities have postponed the resumption of international passenger flights by a week. The flights will now resume on September 5 instead of the previously announced date of 29 August. Officials have said the delay was due to logistical issues not related to aviation – including enforcing coronavirus safety restrictions. The ministry of aviation […]
