PRINPAG elects Lawyer Edwin Arthur as President for another 3yr term
Story: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Veteran Journalist and Managing Editor of the New Independent, Lawyer Andrew Edwin Arthur has been re-elected as the President of the Private Newspaper Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG). The seasoned journalist beat his competitor, Mr. David Tamakloe, Managing Editor of Whatsupnewsghana.com to emerge the winner in an election held on Friday, August […]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs begins investigations into alleged issuance of Ghanaian passports to foreigners
Story by Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration says it is investigating the alleged issuance of Ghanaian passports to foreigners. The investigation follows the circulation of videos on social media that alleged that a number of foreign nationals residing in the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf States are holding Ghanaian […]
Volta Region: Young people urged to pursue their education with all seriousness
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Volta Regional Director for the Department of Gender, Thywill Eyra Kpe has urged young people especially, girls to pursue their education with all seriousness to contribute their quota to nation building. She also encouraged them to aspire to take leadership positions in their fields of study to be role models. Mrs […]
Qualified family members to replace police officers who die in line of duty – IGP
The police administration has introduced a new policy, where policemen or officers who die in line of duty will be replaced by qualified relatives, either a son, daughter or brother or sister who qualifies. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare who made this known said it is to help serve as a […]
2022 GreenGhana Day exceeds 20 million target set by government
By Felix Coffie Over 22 million seedlings were distributed for the 2022 GreenGhana Day exceeding the 20 million target set by the government. Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Benito Owusu-Bio, who is also the National Chairman for the 2022 Green Ghana Planning Committee at a media briefing in Accra to update the country […]
A lot of men are wearing wigs now- Ghanaian Barber
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian Barber and Hairstylist, Andrews Asare has disclosed that the latest trend in men grooming in Ghana now is fixing ‘hair units. A hair unit or hair system is a hairpiece or partial wig of synthetic or excellent-quality human hair worn to cover some part of the baldhead. It is often referred […]
Northern Region: Desist from indiscriminate bush burning – Mireku Duker on Green Ghana
Murtala Issah In the Northern region, residents are being urged to desist from indiscriminate bush burning, which could render the Green Ghana initiative futile. The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources George Mireku Duker in an interview with GBC News in Tamale during the tree planting disclosed that one million trees are to be […]
Picture Story: Preparations underway for Ghana Vs Madagascar Afcon qualifier
Story by Prince Ghalley Ghana versus Madagascar is the most talked-about game on every platform, but the only platform to serve you better today is and will always be GTVSports. You don’t only get to watch the game in English, but you also get to watch it live on Obonu TV with Ga commentary and […]
I thank the Vatican for my elevation-Most Rev. Baawobr
The Most Reverend Richard Kuuia Baawobr, the Bishop of Wa, has thanked the Holy Father, Pope Francis, for the trust reposed in him by elevating him to the status of a Cardinal. He said he received the news of his elevation with shock and surprise as he never anticipated that status, but added that it […]
Wesley Girls’ Alumni donates equipment worth over GHS100,000 to Cape-Coast Teaching Hospital
The 1996 Class of Wesley Girls’ High School has donated three pieces of equipment worth over GHS100,000 to the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Cape-Coast Teaching Hospital. They are an Incubator (a machine designed to provide a safe, controlled space for premature babies), two Photo-therapy Machines (Firefly – a machine for preventing morbidity […]
How a media report saved a potential irregular migrant from using the Sahara desert
As captured in the “Handbook on Migration Reporting for Media Practitioners” in Ghana, developed by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in partnership with UNESCO, migration is an important global phenomenon due to its implications for social and economic development and its ability to alleviate poverty and ensure sustainable development. It is therefore not surprising that […]
Ukraine, other conflicts displace more than 100 million – UNHCR
The number of people forced to flee conflicts, violence, human rights violations, and persecution has now crossed the staggering milestone of 100 million, for the first time on record, propelled by the war in Ukraine and other conflicts. “One hundred million is a stark figure – sobering and alarming in equal measure. It’s a record […]
Christian, Muslim dialogue promotes global peace – Professor
Professor John Azumah, Executive Director, Sanneh Institute, a research-led organisation, says cordial interaction between Christians and Muslims will create peaceful coexistence in the world. He said Christians and Muslims constituted a larger population globally, and it was imperative to sustain the dialogue between the religious bodies for continuous peace and unity. The Professor said this […]
Voting for NPP Executives delayed for more than six hours in Volta Region
By Jones Anlimah Voting in the Volta regional election of the New Patriotic Party, NPP to elect new regional Executives to man affairs of the party in the region has been delayed for more than 6 hours. As at the time of this report, voting has not started even though the exercise was expected to […]
