Mozambique’s President Felipe Jacinto Nyusi arrives in Accra on a 4-day State visit
President of Mozambique, Felipe Jacinto Nyusi, has arrived in Accra, Ghana on a four-day State visit. He was met on arrival at the Jubilee Lounge of the Kotoka International Airport by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. President Felipe Jacinto Nyusi, is expected to pay a courtesy call on President Akufo-Addo later today, May 23, 2022. […]
Indonesia’s President Widodo removes Covid-19 testing requirements for fully-vaccinated overseas travelers
By Bright Ntramah The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo has removed Covid-19 testing requirements for fully-vaccinated overseas travelers to the country. This follows an improvement in the Covid-19 situation in the world’s fourth-most populous country with a population of more than 270 million inhabitants. Wearing of nose masks outdoors has also become optional except for […]
Strategies to advance Women’s Empowerment
By Lennox Akpetey, a Communication Development Women are the pivot on which the success of societies revolves. From homes to hamlets, to communities, to countries, and globally, women play critical roles in nation-building. But most times, these roles are often overlooked and undervalued by a patriarchal society. In an African Human Development Report (UNDP, 2016), […]
Ndebugre was a mentor & elder brother- John Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has visited the home of the late John Ndebugre in Accra to commiserate with his family. The former MP for Zebilla died on Friday 6th May 2022 in his home at Zebilla, Upper East Region after a period of illness. Signing a book of condolence, President Mahama wrote: “So shocked […]
New US Ambassador to Ghana Virginia E. Palmer presents open letters to Foreign Affairs Minister, Ayorkor Botchwey
The Ambassador – Designate of the United States of America to Ghana, H.E. Ms. Virginia E. Palmer has presented her open letters to Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. During the meeting, Madam Ayorkor Botchwey highlighted the excellent bilateral relations that exist between Ghana and the United States of America […]
PURC convenes Public Hearing on possible increase in Utilities
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will on Monday, May 16, 2022 moderate a public hearing on Utilities upward adjustment, where the public would be encouraged to voice their concerns on the proposed tarrif increments by ECG and GWCL The Electricity Company of Ghana is demanding a 148% increase in tariff. A proposal from the […]
Five persons arrested in Bawku following latest disturbances
SOURCE: CITINEWS Five persons have been arrested by the Bawku Divisional Police Command in the Upper East Region in connection with renewed ethnic disturbances that claimed the lives of four persons. Even though the Police are yet to unravel the cause of the disturbances, there were reports of sporadic gunshots in Bawku on Monday, May […]
37 Military Hospital to shut down Maternity Unit for Fumigation
The 37 Military Hospital will close down its Maternity Unit for routine fumigation from Wednesday 11 May 2022 to Wednesday 18th May 2022. The closure has become necessary to enable the Hospital authorities to undertake fumigation as a remedy to any infestation of the Unit. The facility would however be opened to the public on […]
Oguaa Traditional Council meets President Akufo-Addo on Airport for Cape Coast
By Mercy Darko President Akufo Addo has given assurance that a consensus will soon be reached on the establishment of an airport that will serve both the Cape Coast and the Western regions. According to him, a committee set to decide on the location of the Airport is yet to present its report for the […]
Committee set to probe cause of sinking ship off Takoradi Elimina Coast
The Ghana Maritime Authority has set up a committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the sinking of a fishing vessel between the coast of Elmina and Takoradi. This comes after the vessel sank at sea on Friday, May 6, 2022, when an attempt to haul a net with a bumper catch resulted in the […]
National Peace Council meets Bawku Naba on conflict
By Peter Agengre Members of the National Peace Council (NPC) have appealed to the youth of Bawku and its environs to remain neutral and lay down their arms for peace to prevail. Reverend Dr. Adu Gyamfi who is the Chairman of the National Peace Council made this appeal during a visit to Bawku Naba in […]
Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications institutes reward package for informants
Story by Isaac Asare (IA) The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has instituted a Reward Package for persons that provide information leading to the arrest of miscreants involved in the theft of Telecommunication Equipment at cell sites. Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, who announced this said such whistle-blowers would receive an additional […]
“Having good sex supports the function of brain chemistry”- Dr. Eghan
Story by Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Sex influences brain activity in ways that may impact emotions, sensitivity to pain, and even sleep. This is according to scientific data. Sexual Health Specialist, Dr. Richard Eghan said this during an interview on GTV Breakfast Show. He said good sex supports the function of brain chemistry. According to him, during […]
What happened at Accra Sports Stadium was criminal negligence on the part of Security- Dr. Anane-Gyinde
Story: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A Corporate Governance Expert and Lecturer at GIMPA, Dr. Kwaku Anane-Gyinde, says the stampede that occurred during a football match between Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium on May 9, 2001, was simply criminal negligence on the part of Officers and Men on duty. According to […]
