Reverend Owusu Bempah fails to respond to police invitation
The Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word and Power Ministry Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah Monday failed to report at the East Legon Police station for allegedly storming the premises of Radio XYZ last friday, and threatening radio host Salifu Maase also known as Mugabe. The Crime Officer of the district police command, DSP Abena […]
UEW Governing Council reiterates commitment to maintaining discipline
The Governing Council of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has reiterated it’s vision for maintaining discipline at all levels to ensure the smooth running of the Institution. The Council urges all staff and students to abide by the rules and principles to create harmony and best collaborations for the good of the University. This […]
Driver, mate in court for assaulting police officer
A driver and his mate who assaulted a police officer for trying to get them to comply with road regulations on the Mallam-Kosoa road have been arraigned before the Gbawe Magistrate Court where they pleaded not guilty to the charges of assault. They have been remanded to reappear in two weeks time.
400,000 scam messages blocked daily by telecos-Ursula Owusu
Minister of Communication, Ursula Owusu Ekuful has disclosed that about four hundred thousand scam messages are blocked daily by telecommunication companies from reaching targeted phone users in the country. This is one of many issues such as mobile money fraud and social media scams the Ministry has to deal with in an effort to deal […]
Farmers at Naba Danzuur calls on gov't to help harvest excess water for irrigation
Vegetable farmers along the Black Volta in Nakpanduri and River Yinyung in Togo have expressed worry about the unavailability of water for irrigation activities during the dry season. This, they say is affecting production, as well as putting some of the farmers out of business. The farmers made this remark when the Chief of Kpikpira, […]
All set for Africa Climate Week
Scientists, African Environment Ministers, Chief Executives of International Banks, representatives from UN Development Programme and private sector actors across the world will be in Accra from today for this year’s Africa Climate Week. Ghana will take advantage of the event to solicit support to implement her Nationally Determined Contributions NDC. The content of NDC which […]
Government keen on making Ghana aviation hub
Experts in the aviation industry are calling for the construction of a new International Airport because the Kotoka International Airport has no space for further expansion due to encroachment. Government says it has a vision to make Ghana an aviation hub, however some believe more needs to be done especially since the country does not […]
Stop sale of new SIM cards on the streets – Consumer advocacy group orders Telcos
Telecommunication service providers in the country have been asked to consider stopping the sale of SIM cards on the streets. This is because the practice has given itself to abuse by fraudsters who patronise the cards to obtain false identifications, to perpetuate criminal activities. The call was made by Consumer Advocacy Center, the Ghanaian member […]
World leaders urged to demonstrate strong commitment
The Spiritual Head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad has charged world leaders to demonstrate strong commitment to the ideals of Equality and Justice in their dealings with poorer nations. Speaking at 16th National Peace Symposium of the Ahmadiyya Community in London, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said the neglect of the […]
Ghana has not done well with Gender Equality
A Research Analyst at the Centre for Democratic Development CDD Ghana, Rhoda Afful says Ghana has not done well with Gender Equality and equity despite the importance of balance to societal and national development. Speaking on GBC’s Current Affairs Programme, Talking Point which assessed the performance of women and opportunities available to them on the […]
No Ghanaian on board Ethiopian airline flight
There were no Ghanaians on board the Ethiopian Airlines flight that crashed on yesterday morning. A statement by the management of the airline indicates that Kenyans were the majority in the flight. The statement indicated that there were 32 Kenyans, 18 Canadians and 9 Ethiopians. The other killed passengers were from China, Italy, France, Egypt, […]
Support women in the poultry industry- Rev. John Manu
Government has been asked to support women in the poultry industry with soft loans and equipment to improve their businesses. This is one way to encourage more women to go into poultry farming to enable them to get a source of livelihood. The Ashanti Regional Director of Agriculture, Rev. John Manu said this at the […]
Brexit talks deadlocked day before Commons vote on May's deal
Downing Street says Brexit talks between the UK and the EU remain deadlocked a day before MPs are due to vote again on Theresa May’s deal. Mrs May spoke to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker last night after a weekend of negotiations failed to find a breakthrough. The Talks will resume today with the aim […]
U.S. sent teams to assist in Ethiopian Airlines crash
The U.S.National Transportation Safety Board says it has sent four persons to assist in the fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash. The U.S.Federal Aviation Administration is also monitoring developments concerning the crash. A statement from the administration said they are in contact with the State Department and plan to join the National Transportation Safety Board in its […]