NDC Leader addresses two global conferences in South Africa
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Former President John Dramani Mahama is in Johannesburg, South Africa, to attend and speak at two Global Conferences on Energy, Trade and Investment. Mr. Mahama is the Keynote Speaker for the Power and Electricity World Africa 2019, which opened on Tuesday, and he will be interacting […]
Former NCA Chair, Baffoe-Bonnie’s alleged confession admitted into evidence
An Accra high court presided over by Justice Kyei Baffour has admitted into evidence three caution statements by former Chairman of the National Communications Authority, (NCA), Eugene Baffoe Bonnie allegedly confessing that he together with four others benefitted financially from the purchase of the 4 million Pegasus security equipment for the state. The court said […]
Transport Minister weeps at mass grave site
The Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, could not control himself when he shed tears after visiting the mass burial site of 38 victims of last Friday’s Kintampo road crash who were burnt beyond recognition. He was however, consoled by his colleague Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako Atta, who accompanied him to the […]
President Akufo-Addo to begin regional tour from the newly created regions in April
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to begin his annual regional tour of the country from next month. President Akufo-Addo who announced this during a swearing in event of new Ministers at the Jubilee House, said his tour will begin from the newly created regions. The President on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, sworn into […]
Togolese national arrested over Chereponi disturbances
A joint military and police team deployed to Chereponi in the North East Region have arrested a Togolese national in connection with the clashes between Konkombas and Chokosis in Chereponi. The suspect, by name Matthew Kolani Gando, was recruited from Togo to assist in the conflict in Chereponi. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mohammed […]
3 survivors of last Friday’s gory accident narrate story
Three survivors of the gory accident, which occurred on the Kintampo-Techiman highway last Friday have attributed the cause of the accident to over-speeding and negligence of one of the drivers. They blamed the driver of the KIA Grandbird with registration number GT 5694-18 traveling from Garu in the Upper East Region to Kumasi, which caught […]
No majority for any options after MPs' Brexit votes
None of MPs’ eight proposed Brexit options have secured clear backing in a series of votes in the Commons. The options – which included a customs union with the EU and a referendum on any deal – were supposed to help find a consensus over how to leave the EU. Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay said […]
Facebook to ban white nationalism and separatism
Facebook has said it will block “praise, support and representation of white nationalism and separatism” on Facebook and Instagram from next week. The social media giant also pledged to improve its ability to identify and block material from terrorist groups. Facebook users searching for offending terms will be directed to a charity which combats far-right […]
As Syria conflict enters 9th year, humanitarian crisis ‘far from over’, -Security Council
Eight years ago this month, the Syria conflict began, leading to a humanitarian crisis that remains “far from over”, the UN Security Council heard on Wednesday. 11.7 million need humanitarian assistance and protection, and more than 5.6 million Syrians are living as refugees across the region. Although fighting in the country has diminished, a growing […]
Parliament urged to regulate the cryptocurrency markets
Parliament has been urged to upgrade the existing financial laws to regulate the cryptocurrency markets in the country. “The rise in the use of cryptocurrency in Ghana demands urgent attention because the legislature needs to interrogate the impact and the future of the digital currency on the economy,” Mrs Ama Pomaa Boateng, the Member of […]
Yemen hospital airstrike under investigation amid resurgence of deadly cholera
UN human rights staff in Yemen are investigating an apparent airstrike on a hospital in opposition-held territory which reportedly killed at least seven civilians on Tuesday, amid fears that cholera is spreading “like wildfire”, one of the organization’s senior humanitarian officials has warned. Condemning the attack on Kitaf District in northern Sa’ada Governorate – and […]
EC’s statement on matters and key decisions on IPAC meeting
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has concluded matters and key decisions on inter-party Advisory Committee, (IPAC). This was in a statement issued on the Timeline of the EC’s Facebook page on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Attached Below Is The Full Statement Matters and Key Decisions on Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) Meeting on 27th March 2019
Parliament approves 18 more Ministers and Deputy Ministers
Parliament of Ghana has given an approval to the twenty-first report of The Appointments Committee on The President’s nomination of Ministerial and Deputy Ministerial Appointments. The new Ministers and Deputy Ministers are: Barbara Otehg Gyasi, MP, Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, MP, Minister of Western Region. Solomon Namliit Boar, MP, Minister […]
Gov’t hands over 442 bikes to Assembly members
Government has handed over 442 motorbikes to assembly members in the Upper West Region as part of efforts to enhance the decentralization process. The Deputy Upper West Regional Minister Amidu Chinnia Issahaku handing over the motorbikes to the Dean of Presiding Members for onward distribution to the all other assembly members at Wa said government […]
