Dashcam captures lightning strike on street light
An Australian driver’s dashboard camera captured the moment a bolt of lightning struck a streetlight a short distance in front of him. The video, recorded Thursday on a road in Marsden Park, New South Wales, shows traffic moving slowly in stormy weather when a bolt of lightning strikes a nearby street lamp. The lightning causes […]
Trade Ministry hints of gov't's intent to restructure NBSSI
A Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Carlos Ahenkorah has hinted of government’s plans to restructure the National Board for Small Scale Industries, NBSSI, as an Enterprise Development Authority. Speaking at a NBSSI Partner Appreciation Event in Accra, Mr. Ahenkorah said the move is in alignment with government’s vision of accelerating the pace of the […]
EC holds special voting for media and security personnel Today
The Electoral Commission is holding special voting today for the media and security personnel taking part in the referendum on the creation of six new regions. Chairperson of the Commission, Mrs. Jean Mensah at a media briefing in Accra, said the special voting will allow such personnel to have ample time to do their work […]
Edward Kufuor files for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency seat
A Business tycoon and Agriculturist, Edward Agyekum Kufuor says he has what it takes to transform the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency. Mr. Edward Kufuor who is also the second son of former President John Agyekum kufour said this when he filed his nomination form at the constituency’s Dzorwulu office on Sunday December 23, 2018. He […]
Argentina radio host ordered to have feminists on show
An Argentine radio host accused of misogynist diatribes has been ordered to host a feminist guest every week for five months as part of a deal with prosecutors, reports say. Angel Etchecopar must not interrupt his guests for 10 minutes, nor can he criticise them after they finish. It comes after prosecutors accused him of […]
Kotoko through to next stage of Confederations Cup comeptition
Kumasi Asante Kotoko progressed to the next stage of the Confederation Cup Competition, with a 2-1 victory over Kariobangi Sharks of Kenya, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday. With a goalless draw game in the first leg in Kenya, a week ago, the tables were clear for both sides, with no field advantage […]
Indonesia tsunami: Fears of new wave as volcano seethes
Coastal residents near Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano have been warned to keep away from beaches amid fears it could trigger a new tsunami. On Saturday, giant waves crashed into coastal towns on the islands of Sumatra and Java, killing at least 281 people and injuring 1,016. It is thought that volcanic activity set off undersea […]
Former Keta MCE Edward Kofi Ahiabor found dead in uncompleted building
Former Keta Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Edward Kofi Ahiabor is dead. He was found dead in an uncompleted house near his father’s residence opposite Fraga oil, Anloga in the Keta District of the Volta region. Meanwhile, the Keta Divisional Commander of the Ghana Police Service, Alex Amenyo has said the cause of death of Mr […]
Upper East Regional Minister spearheads clean-up
As part of efforts to keep Bolgatanga clean and instil the habit of good sanitation practices among the citizenry, the Upper East Regional Coordinating Council, (RCC) in collaboration with the inter-party advisory committee, political parties, religious bodies and citizens have undertaken a clean-up across the Bolgatanga Municipality. It was part of measures instituted by the […]
U/W Regional Command launches Anti- bushfire campaign
Upper West Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service has launched Anti- bushfire campaign in the region with a called on Municipal and District Assemblies to institute Bushfire Sub-committees at the district levels to regulate the burning of vegetation in the communities. The Regional Commander of the fire service, Assistant Chief Fire Officer ACFO […]
Support our efforts to promote Press Freedom- Information Minister urges new UNESCO Country boss
Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has appealed to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to support government’s efforts to promote Press Freedom. Mr. Nkrumah said the Akufo-Addo administration is keen on promoting a robust culture of Press Freedom. “We will continue to work towards the strengthening of the space for free expression” […]
VIDEO: President Akufo-Addo @2018 Feok Festival in Sandema
President Akufo-Addo welcomes Afropop, 'Stonebwoy' to the presidency
A Ghanaian Afropop, Dancehall and Reggae Artiste, ‘Stonebwoy’, on Thursday, December 20, 2018 visited President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House, to invite him to his #FillTheDome Bhim Concert, which will take place on December 28, 2018, at the Fantasy Dome, in Accra. Stonebwoy is the stage name of Livingstone Etse Satekla. He […]
