Surge in kidnappings, abductions in Nigeria worrying
Source: GNA Africans Rising, a pan-African movement, has raised concern about the recent rise in kidnappings and abductions in Nigeria. The movement said those acts of terror continued to jeopardize people’s security and safety, so the government must step up efforts to deal with the situation. “We further demand justice and accountability for all the […]
Upper West Regional Hospital, three others warned against illegal fees
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has warned four health facilities in the Upper West Region for charging National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) active members for services covered by the scheme. The facilities were: the Upper West Regional Hospital, Lawra Municipal Hospital, St. Theresa’s Hospital in Nandom and the Babile Polyclinic. Mr Samuel Lobber Lekamwe, […]
Ejisu: Vice President joins mourners to observe one-week rites for Dr John Kuma
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia joined hundreds of mourners at Onwe in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region to observe the one-week funeral rites of the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu, Dr John Ampontua Kuma. He was accompanied by some Ministers of State, MPs, New Patriotic Party (NPP) members and government officials […]
Elections 2024: NCCE speaks against tribal based campaigns
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has appealed to political parties and supporters to avoid tribal based campaigns in the upcoming general elections because they are a threat to national unity. The NCCE has therefore encouraged all political parties and their supporters to consider themselves first as one people and as Ghanaians belonging to […]
Kasoa shrinking penis: Court remands Electrician over false alarm
Source: GNA A District Court at Awutu Breku has remanded into police custody a 22-year-old electrician who allegedly raised false alarm that his penis shrunk at Millenium City, Kasoa. Michael Nelson is being held over publication of false news and causing unlawful harm. Nelson is said to have raised alarm falsely that his penis was shrunken and accused […]
Minority demands immediate exemption of health facilities from unscheduled load shedding
Source: GNA The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Minority has demanded the immediate exemption of health facilities from the current unannounced electricity load shedding exercises. Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Ranking Member on the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, and NDC Member of Parliament for Juaboso, in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency […]
Scaling up safe water enterprises…surest way in ensuring equitable water delivery – Country Director, Safe Water Network
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Country Director of Safe Water Network, Mr. Charles Nimako, has called on stakeholders in the water sector to explore innovative and cutting-edge solutions as part of efforts to scale up safe water enterprises to deliver improved and sustainable water services, especially in rural and peri-urban areas in the country. According to […]
Accelerate access to safe drinking water in schools, healthcare facilities – World Vision Ghana urges government
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH An International Non-governmental Organization (INGO), World Vision Ghana (WVG), is urging the government of the Republic of Ghana through the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and all relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to prioritize the […]
NCA says cause of undersea cable disruption is yet to be known
The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr Joe Anokye, has mentioned that the cause of the undersea submarine cable disruption is yet to be known. He said cable landing operators were close to reaching the cables to determine exactly what caused the disruption. At the briefing held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at […]
Internet disruptions: MNOs mull compensation for disrupted internet services
By: Gloria Amoh The National Communications Authority (NCA) has highlighted the difficulty in determining the cause of recent cuts in undersea fibre optic cables, crucial for internet connectivity in the country. The Director General of the National Communications Authority(NCA), Dr. Joe Anokye has hinted of plans by Mobile Network Operators(MNO) to offer compensation to subscribers […]
