Author: Yaw Wereko Ampomah

USAID boss to visit Ethiopia in push for aid access

The head of the US aid agency (USAID), Samantha Power, will next week visit Ethiopia to push for more aid to be allowed into conflict-hit Tigray region. Ms Power will meet government officials to seek a solution to the lack of humanitarian aid to those affected by the nine-month conflict. On Thursday, UN humanitarian chief […]

Arrest warrant on Ivory Coast’s Simone Gbagbo lifted

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has lifted an international arrest warrant against former Ivory Coast first lady Simone Gbagbo. She was facing accusations of crimes against humanity committed during the country’s 2010-2011 post-election crisis – after her husband’s refusal to hand over power to Alassane Ouattara, who won the 2010 election. The ICC said “the […]

Banned Nigerian athletes hold protest in Tokyo

A group of Nigerian athletes – who were ruled ineligible to compete at the Olympics in Tokyo – have held a protest in the Japanese city. On Wednesday, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) ruled that a total of 20 competitors, including 10 from Nigeria, would be unable to take part in the competition because of non-compliance […]

Malawi president defends daughter’s diplomatic job

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera says it is “unfair” to criticise him for appointing his daughter as a diplomat. “I have made over 2,000 appointments in the civil service, and Malawians have a problem with only one person – my daughter, who is going to Brussels as a diplomat. Why? I’m very disappointed. It’s unfair,” Mr […]

China accused of cyber-attack on Microsoft Exchange servers

The UK, US and EU have accused China of carrying out a major cyber-attack earlier this year. The attack targeted Microsoft Exchange servers, affecting at least 30,000 organisations globally. The UK said Chinese state-backed actors were responsible, while the EU said the attack came from “the territory of China”. The Chinese Ministry of State Security […]

Civil Society Organisations in oil and gas demand accountability in operation of BOST

Executive Director of the Institute of Energy Policy and Research, Mr Kwadwo Poku, says the Civil Society Organisations in Oil and Gas will continue to demand accountability from Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST), to ensure that Ghanaians get value for money in the operations of fuel depots across the country. Mr. Poku told […]

Kojokrom Gari Processors launch first product

Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis, Mr. Abdul-Mumin Issah, has lauded the willingness of the women in the “Kojokrom Gari Co-operative” to empower themselves and alleviate poverty through the Gari business.He said, “As a private businessman, I believe in skills and entrepreneurship and I, therefore, commend the initiators of this great idea to […]

Nigerian newspapers in joint front-page protest

Nigerian newspapers have jointly published the same front page as part of a campaign by the country’s media industry to oppose two media bills that they see as undermining press freedom in the country. Alongside the words “information blackout” is an image of what appears to be a child with jail bars replacing the mouth. […]

Tunisia calls for diaspora help amid Covid surge

Tunisia’s government has appealed for help from citizens abroad after the authorities declared the country’s health system had “collapsed”, amid a rapid surge of the Delta variant which has led to increase in hospitalisation. “Donate money, medical and paramedical equipment,” the Tunisian embassy in France said in a post on Facebook. A spokesperson for the […]

Kaaka’s family declines invitation to appear before committee

Family of the deceased Social Activist, Ibrahim Mohammed alias Kaaka, who were expected to appear before the Committee today, has declined the invitation due to their doubts about the outcome of the committee’s work based on its performance so far. The Family’s Spokesperson, Nafiu Mohammed, in a statement explained that events in the past few days […]

Joe Biden defends his decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan

US President Joe Biden has defended his decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan saying the Afghan people must decide their own future. He said he would not consign another generation of Americans to the 20-year war.  This comes as the Taliban militant group continues to seize territory around the country. Speaking at the […]

Pantang Hospital staff to resume work today

Striking workers of Pantang Psychiatric Hospital will officially resume work today. The decision to go back to work was reached after a meeting with the National Security Minister, Inspector General of Police, Minister of Employment and Labour Relations and other stakeholders. The workers laid down their tools to impress upon the authorities to address what […]

GBA condemns increasing acts of violence by security agencies

The Ghana Bar Association has expressed concern about the increasing acts of violence perpetrated by some Security Agencies in the country. It cited instances such as the death of two persons and injuries suffered by others following clashes between residents of Ejura and security personnel on June 29, 2021; armed military personnel molesting and brutalizing […]

Case of Nigerian held over teacher’s death adjourned to July 21

The case of a 42-year-old Nigerian trader, who knocked down a 27-year teacher on the Adenta-Dodowa intersection and abandoned her body in a nearby bush at Abokobi, has been adjourned to July 21. The Adenta District Court has remanded Emeka Adams again into Police custody. Adams, charged with murder of Alice Adamptey, the teacher, has […]

Trades Minister pledges government’s support for Makola Market fire victims

Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyeremateng has commiserated with victims of the Makola market fire yesterday and has assured them of government’s support. He said the incessant fire outbreaks in markets are not only limited to Accra but other major cities in the country. The Trades Minister announced that authorities are working assiduously to […]

Case of Menzgold Ghana CEO adjourned to September 2, 2021 due to ill-health

An Accra Circuit Court hearing the case of the Chief Executive Officer of  Menzgold Ghana Limited Nana Appiah Mensah has adjourned  the case to the second of September due to the ill-health of the accused person. Lawyer for NAM One told the Circuit Court Judge, Mrs. Evelyn Asamoah, that her client is coughing so she […]

Tokyo 2020: Black Bombers presents Golden Tree Chocolates to the Japanese team

The national amateur boxing team, the Black Bombers of Ghana on Tuesday, presented Golden Tree Chocolates and stoles designed in national colours to their counterparts in the Japanese team. Led by their Head Coach Akwasi Ofori Asare the Bombers made the presentation after they had sparred with them in Inawashiro on Monday. According to Coach […]

Nigeria kidnap: Gunmen seize 140 schoolchildren in Kaduna state

Gunmen in Nigeria have kidnapped at least 140 schoolchildren in the north-west of the country, police say. At least eight people were also abducted from the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Centre in Zaria early on Sunday morning. Two nurses and a 12-month-old child were among those seized, said a hospital worker. There has been a […]

Two charged with murder of Uganda minister’s daughter and driver

A magistrate’s court in Uganda has charged two men with the murderers of the daughter and driver of the country’s Transport Minister Edward Katumba Wamala in June. A 38-year-old motorcycle rider and a 46-year-old herbalist have been charged for the shooting and murder of Brenda Nantongo Wamala and Sgt Haruna Kayondo, the minister’s driver. They […]

Australia Covid: Outbreaks emerge across country in ‘new phase’ of pandemic

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has met national leaders for emergency talks on how to tackle a spike in Covid-19 infections. An outbreak in Sydney linked to the highly contagious Delta variant has grown to 128 cases. Cases have also been recorded in the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia. Officials say it is a […]

Meteo Agency warns of more rains

Last Saturday hours of heavy rains caused floods leading to loss of lives and destruction of property in parts of the country. The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned of more rains in the coming days and asked the public to take the necessary safety precautions. Speaking in an interview with GBC on the rains, Deputy […]

VGMA22: Kofi Kinaata wins Songwriter Of The Year for the 4th time

Highlife and Hiplife musician Martin King Arthur, popularly known as Kofi Kinaata, has won for a fourth time Song Writer of the Year award at the ongoing Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 22. Upon winning his fourth award this year, he started winning the category in 2016 and 2017 but lost in 2018 and 2019 to […]

VGMA22 : List of Awardees on Day 1

VGMA has over the years awarded hard working artist in order to empower them put Ghanaian music across the globe. This annual event has either put smiles on the faces of artist or tears and better still empower young artist and celebrated ones to put more into their craft to enable them bag awards during […]

National Stakeholders hold Validation meeting on 4th National Action Plan

A National Stakeholder meeting of the Open Governance Partnership (OGP) has been held to validate the priority areas outlined in the draft of the 4th National Action Plan (NAP). The meeting is also to agree on the commitment areas that would be implemented over the next two years under the fourth NAP. In that regard, […]

Zambia cancels elections in three constituencies

Three constituencies in Zambia will not have their parliamentary elections on 12 August as the electoral commission has called for fresh nominations. The move comes after one parliamentary candidate from one of the constituencies died and the other two resigned. The Zambian constitution states that fresh nominations be held if a candidate dies or resigns. […]

Buhari to make second health trip to London this year

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is due to travel to London “for a scheduled medical follow-up”, a statement from his office says. This is the second time this year that he will have travelled to see doctors in the UK’s capital. He was in London for a fortnight in April. The 78-year-old has made several trips […]

Institute for Energy Security projects increase in fuel prices

The Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi has disclosed that Ghanaians will be buying a litre of petrol and diesel at approximately ¢7.00 by the next six months. According to him, the factors that contribute to hike in prices continue to change and some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have adjusted […]

Remittance flows to Ghana hit $3.6 billion

The World Bank Migration and Development Report for 2021 has reported an increase of 5 percent to $3.6 billion in remittances flows to Ghana despite the lockdown in many of the remittances sending countries. Host countries for Ghanaian migrants include the USA, the UK, Côte d’Ivoire, Italy, Germany, and Canada. The resilience of Ghanaian migrants […]

Covid-19: World Bank cannot dictate to Ghana- Stakeholders

The World Bank is working with the Government of Ghana to procure vaccines to the tune of $135 million to vaccinate 13 million Ghanaians. World Bank Country Director, Pierre Frank Laporte, who disclosed this said Ghana will not be able to use the financial assistance from the World bank to purchase Sputnik-V vaccines because it […]

Private road transport operators to increase fares

Three Driver Unions, Ghana Committed Drivers Association, Concern Drivers, and True Drivers Union have announced another upward adjustment in transport fares. A statement issued by the Group said the decision was taken following the 3 percent increase in fuel prices. In addition, they noted that they had resolved last month to increase fares anytime fuel prices go […]

High operation cost affect Ghana’s pole and line fishing

The Ghana Tuna Association (GTA) has said the high cost of doing business in Ghana was negatively affecting the fishing industry especially the operations of the tuna pole and line vessels. Pole and line fishing is a method for catching tuna and other pelagic species, one fish at a time by scattering small bait fish […]

WHO says Africa is in full-blown third Covid wave

Africa is in the middle of a full-blown third Covid wave and there is need for more vaccination, the Wold Health Organization (WHO) has said. The total infections have crossed the five million mark and at least seven African countries have run out of vaccines. “Africa needs millions more doses here and now,” WHO’s Africa […]

Malawi opposition seeks president’s removal

Malawi’s former ruling party turned opposition wants last year’s election nullified saying it was presided over by an electoral management body that was illegally constituted. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has filed a lawsuit in court asking for the removal of office of President Lazarus Chakwera. In recent weeks the Malawi High Court has declared […]

Upper East has always been on high alert- Minister

Upper East Regional Minister, Mr Stephen Yakubu, says the Region has over the years been on high alert for any possible attack from neighbouring countries. “We have always been on high alert, as a Region which shares borders with Burkina Faso which also shares borders with Mali and other countries. Especially now with recent problems […]

Let’s participate in promoting, protecting rights of children – Adwoa Safo

Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Ms Sarah Adwoa Safo, has urged child rights organisations to whip up sensitisation on the promotion and protection of the rights of children to encourage citizens’ participation. According to her, “We must all get involved or continue in the sensitisation of the general public on the ten aspirations […]

G7 pledges one billion doses of coronavirus vaccines

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have agreed to provide up to one billion doses of coronavirus vaccines, of which at least half will be delivered by the end of this year. At the end of their three-day meeting on Sunday in Cornwall in the UK, the leaders said the doses would be […]

We will plant trees to maintain Volta Lake – CEO of VRA

Chief Executive Officer of Volta River Authority (VRA), Mr Emmanuel Antwi-Darkwa, has pledged commitment to plant and nurture trees to maintain the Volta Lake at all times. He said the Authority owed responsibility to the public to operate and ensure that all water resource systems in the country, particularly the Volta River system was kept […]

Ministry partners with relevant stakeholders to help eradicate “galamsey”

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in partnership with relevant stakeholders are working tirelessly to project a positive image of the Ghanaian mining sector by focusing on the eradication of galamsey. This has prompted the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission to organize a special training workshop in Kumasi on […]

FDA seizes quantities of tramadol in Wa

The Upper West Region Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), in collaboration with the Upper West Regional Pharmacy Council, has seized an undisclosed quantity of tramadol from three Over the Counter Medicine Sellers (OTCMSs) in the Wa Municipality. The OTCMSs were fined administrative charges of GH₵5000.00 each per the dictates of the Public […]

Man who slapped French President jailed 18 months in jail

A man who slapped French President Emmanuel Macron during a public event has been sentenced to 18 months in jail, but with 14 months of those as a suspended sentence. The 28-year-old was also banned from holding public office or possessing any weapons, television station BFMTV reported from the courtroom in Valence. Damien T slapped […]

Protect the ocean, Women in Maritime Africa say

President of the Ghana Chapter of Women in Maritime in Africa, Mrs Magdalene Ofori Addai has called for all hands to be brought on deck to protect the ocean to prevent resource depletion. She said oceans are important since it covers 70 percent of the planet, therefore anything that depletes the ocean affects lives. Speaking […]

NCCE launches National Dialogue on Survey Report on tackling violent extremism

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has launched a National Dialogue on a Survey Report aimed at tackling violent extremism. The report is dubbed Preventing Electoral Violence and providing Security to the Northern Boarder Regions of Ghana. Speaking at the launch,  the  Chairperson of the  NCCE, Josephine Nkrumah said although Ghana has held eight […]

US imposes visa restrictions over Cameroon violence

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on people accused of inciting violence in English-speaking western Cameroon. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US was “deeply concerned by the continued violence in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon”. “We condemn those who undermine peace through engaging in or inciting violence, human rights violations and abuses, […]

KMA to demolish uncompleted three storey building at Duase

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly is to demolish an uncompleted three storey building at Duase, in the Manhyia Sub metro as a result of structural defects and integrity. The owner of the building has  been served with several warning notice to stop building, produce building permit and to ensure effective supervision by engineers at the KMA […]

Mozambique phone firm blocks thousands over fraud

Mozambique’s mobile firm Vodacom which oversees the money transfer platform, M-Pesa, says it blocks around 2,500 numbers a month linked to fraud. Some 80 people are swindled everyday in fraudulent mobile money transactions, according to Vodacom. Vodafone M-Pesa’s head of marketing, Daisy Madeira, said numbers from other mobile service operators were also involved in the […]

Volta Regional Minister cuts sod for 150-seater capacity conference hall

Volta Regional Minister, Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, has cut the sod for the construction of a 150-seater capacity conference hall for the Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The facility is being funded by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and is expected to be completed in one year. Dr Letsa commended the […]

Obuasi Government Hospital inaugurates project to improve maternal healthcare

The Obuasi Government Hospital has inaugurated its newly-constructed Maternity Block to improve maternal healthcare in the Municipality and adjoining districts. The 16-bed capacity project, funded by the AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Community Trust Fund (AGA-OCTF), aims primarily to reduce maternal and neonatal deaths. It includes an operating theatre, delivery, examination, recovery, anaesthetic and sluice rooms. Others […]

Malaria prevention education must be sustained

Greater Accra Regional Malaria Case Management facilitator, Dr Mavis Oppong Addo, has called for increased and sustained education on malaria prevention to properly manage the cases in Ghana. She said even though the country has made strides in malarial control, the disease is still prevalent, hence the need for intensification of education. In this direction, […]

France suspends military ties with Mali over coup

France is halting joint military operations with Mali over last week’s coup in the West African country. It said the suspension would continue until it received guarantees about a return to civilian rule in Mali. French forces have been supporting troops from Mali, Chad, Mauritania, Niger, and Burkina Faso to fight militants in the Sahel […]

Students, pupils should respect authority – NCCE

Students and pupils in basic schools in the Old-Tafo Municipality of the Ashanti Region, have been advised to be law-abiding. Old-Tafo Municipal Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE),Mr. Suraaka Saani, said they should be obedient and strive to abide by the schools’ rules and regulations at all times. This was a prerequisite […]

Yendi water project progressing steadily

The $30 million Yendi water project funded by the Indian Exim Bank is progressing steadily. The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, Sugandh Rajaram, who disclosed this attributed the delay in starting physical construction to procedures in securing the fund which should be transparent. Ambassador Rajaram explained that procedures are going on well between the two […]

Striking Medical Laboratory Scientists ready to work if demands are met – GAMLS

Medical Laboratory Scientists at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Ghana’s second-largest health referral facility, who are currently on strike, say they are ready to work if the authorities resolve to meet their demands.The laboratory scientists had since Thursday, May 20, been on a sit-down strike to register their protest against what they described as […]

Major Mahama: Court expresses disgust at continued absence of Defence Counsel in trial

The Criminal Division of the Accra High Court has issued a stern warning to Defense Counsel for third and the 14th accused persons, Theophilus Donkor for his absence in the trial of the murder case of the late Major Maxwell Mahama. The lawyer was nowhere to be found when the case was called for the […]

Case between the Republic & Charles Dedjoe adjourned to June 4,2021

The Madina District Court has adjourned the case of the Republic and Prince Charles Dedjoe to the 4th of next month. The Magistrate Maame Efua Tordimah, adjourned the case to enable Prosecution ample time to serve lawyers of the accused person with the statement of the deceased’s children. Lawyer for the accused person, Charles Ameyaw holding […]

Ghana Prisons Service appeals for an increase in prison feeding fee

The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Prisons Service Supt. Courage Atsem has appealed to government to increase the feeding fee for prison inmates. According to him, the current feeding fee of 1.80 cedis per head is woefully inadequate to cater for their daily up-keep. Supt. Atsem said the current feeding fees should at least […]

Philippines allows more people in churches, religious gatherings

The Philippines’ anti-Covid task force has allowed more people to go to church and attend religious activities in a further easing of coronavirus restrictions. The task force initially allowed religious gatherings up to 10 per cent of venue capacity, but presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Friday the cap has now been increased to 30 per […]

Show zero-tolerance to sexual and gender-based violence – Plan International to gov’t

Plan International Ghana, a child development non-governmental organisation, has urged government to take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The government was asked to make and implement laws to prevent SGBV on actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and sexual expression. Plan International Ghana with the African Youth and Adolescents Network […]

Assault on Caleb: 3 policemen to face further probe, disciplinary action

The Ministry of National Security has reversed the secondment of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Agyeman, Director of Operations, and three police officers to the Ministry, for their inappropriate conduct over the arrest of Mr Caleb Kudah, a Citi FM journalist. They are to report to their respective authorities at their original agencies for further investigations and […]

Long distance runner, Willam Amponsah calls on Morocco’s Ambassador to Ghana

Ghana’s leading long distance athlete, William Amponsah, has paid a courtesy call on Mrs. Imane Ouaadil Ambassador of Morocco to Ghana. The visit was to inform the Ambassador of his invitation to Morocco to participate in the Marathon International De Marrakesh, in September this year and also to seek the support of the Moroccan Embassy […]

Lawyer for Gyakye Quayson withdraws from dual citizenship trial

Leader of the legal team of Mr. James Gyakye Quayson, Member of Parliament for Assin North Constituency has filed a “Motion of Withdrawal” from the dual citizenship trial pending before the Cape Coast High Court. Mr Abraham Amaliba announced his decision to withdraw from the suit but failed to assign reasons for his withdrawal and […]

CEOs urged to adopt digital technology to build resilient businesses

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged business leaders to enhance their operations by integrating digital technology to drive business evolution and resilience. He said innovative digital technology was critical in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and, therefore, imperative for businesses and decision-makers to employ it in their operations and in governance to revitalise the economy. […]

COVID-19 scared us from family planning treatment

Some adolescents in the Tema Metropolis on Monday disclosed that the fear of contracting COVID-19 prevented them from accessing family planning services last year. According to them, even though they used to patronise family planning clinics, they decided not to go for renewal for fear of contracting COVID-19. “I did not come for the service […]

Students of Takoradi Technical University reject certificate

Some students of the Takoradi Technical University (TTU) have rejected the Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering certificates issued to them by the University upon completion of the programme in 2020. They argued that before they enrolled for the course in August 2018, the authorities of TTU told them they had not secured accreditation to […]

Cedi Foundation supports children with cancer at KATH

The Cedi Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has donated assorted items to the Childhood Cancer Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). The items, valued at $1,500, included clothing, patient-caps, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and sanitary items. President of the Foundation, Mr Lawrence Kofi Frimpong, who is a US-based Ghanaian, disclosed that the gesture was to help […]

Head potters at Dagomba-Line receive food items ahead of Ramadan

More than 200 head potters (Kayaye) living at Dagomba-Line, one of the largest slums in Kumasi, have received quantities of food items ahead of the Ramadan celebrations. The items were made up of 50 bags of 25kg rice and boxes of cooking oil. They were gifts from Pacific Oil Company Limited, a Ghanaian-owned oil marketing […]

Government’s affordable housing scheme on course – Minister

The government’s nationwide affordable housing project is on course, Dr Freda Prempeh, Minister of State in charge of Works and Housing has said. She explained her ministry was finalising processes of securing land banks across the country for the implementation of the project. Also, she stated that, paper works and documentation on the lands were […]

Trader jailed for impregnating his physically challenged daughter

The Ofaakor Circuit Court has sentenced Moses Agbavitor, a 37-year-old trader, to 16-months imprisonment for impregnating his 17-year-old physically challenged daughter, at Odunkwa, near Papaase number Two. The court presided over by Samuel Kwasi Agyei deferred accused person’s sentence to Tuesday and ordered the Police to conduct further medical examination on the victim before sentence […]

Man City ousts PSG to reach first Champions League final

Manchester City reached their first Champions League final as they overcame Paris St-Germain at Etihad Stadium to secure a commanding victory over two legs. In a game played in unseasonal snow, the brilliant Riyad Mahrez capped a sweeping move started by goalkeeper Ederson’s 60-yard pass to extend their 2-1 advantage from the first leg in […]

Ghana’s 2020 health sector had an average performance

Minister of Health, Mr Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, has described Ghana’s health sector performance for the year 2020 as mixed, saying although tremendous progress was made in some indicators, “a number of our milestones suffered” The Health Minister, who was addressing the National Health Sector Annual Summit for 2021, which opened in Accra, said there were clear […]

Security man killed in a robbery attack at Dzodze

Some unknown gunmen have killed one Klutse Dzelu, a private security man at Petroland filling station located at Dzodze Camp near Seklekorpe in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta region. The deceased, believed to be in his late 60s, was found dead with his hands tied up and found at the back on the […]

Gifty Anti named Ghana’s new Malaria Advocate and Champion

The National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP), Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the National Malaria Advocacy Committee (NMAC), has introduced Gifty Naana Dansoa Anti, as Ghana’s New Malaria Advocate and Champion. She is also the current Chief Executive Officer of GDA Media limited, producers of the Stand Point Television programme, which she hosts, and a staunch […]

Wife arrested for inflicting cutlass wounds on husband

Mary Quaye, popularly known as Obaa Yaa is in the grips of the Central Region Police for inflicting cutlass wounds on her husband. The suspect, is currently detained and assisting police investigations.Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Irene Oppong, the Regional Public Relations Officer (PRO) disclosed on Monday April 26, the Agona Dunkwa Police received a report […]

Covid vaccine: Sore arm and headache most common side effects

The most common side effects of the Covid-19 vaccines are pain or tenderness at the injection site – in other words, a sore arm – a UK study has suggested. Roughly one in four people had wider effects like fever, headache, nausea and fatigue. But these only lasted on average for one day. Researchers involved […]

Gwira Youth calls on President for new MCE

The Gwira Youth Association (GYA) in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region has called on President Akufo-Addo to consider appointing a new MCE from their area. They claim that over the period, all MCEs have come from other areas of the municipality excluding; Gwira and thus affecting their development as a community. The […]

NADMO cautions public against flood ahead of rainy season

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has cautioned the public against indiscriminate waste disposal ahead of the rainy season to avoid floods. The Upper West Regional Director of NADMO, Mr Ahmed Mustapha, cited chocked gutters and poor drainage systems in the Wa Municipality as some of the causes of floods. “We should all be ambassadors […]

Miss Universe 2020: Chelsea Tayui leaves for 69th Miss Universe Competition

Miss Universe Ghana 2020 Chelsea Tayui leaves the country to represent Ghana at the 69th edition of Miss Universe Pagent competition in the US. The Ghanaian beauty queen was full of excitement as she was leaving the country yesterday. Prior to her leaving, some group of activist came to the airport to render their support […]

World marks Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection since 1970. The day is marked every year to highlight environmental issues including loss of biodiversity, increasing pollution among others. According to EARTHDAY.ORG, Earth Day is celebrated by planting trees, picking up roadside trash, conducting various programmes to motivate […]

SBAC to launch sports business industry magazine in July

Sports Business Africa Centre, a think tank division of RICS Consult Limited, Ghana’s foremost sports business agency will launch Africa’s Passions quarterly magazine as the mouthpiece for the continental sports business in July. According to Mr. Magnus Naabe Rex Danquah, the Head of SBAC and the Managing Editor of the quarterly magazine, the magazine would […]

Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results

The owner of the Daily Mail newspaper and MailOnline website is suing Google over allegations the search engine manipulates search results. Associated Newspapers accuses Google of having too much control over online advertising and of downgrading links to its stories, favouring other outlets. It alleges Google “punishes” publishers in its rankings if they don’t sell […]

Construction of Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Dam to start this year – VRA

Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Engineering and Operations of the Volta River Authority (VRA),bMr Emmanuel Dankwa Osafo, says actual construction work on the Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Dam and Irrigation project would start this year. He said they had spent some time in designs, data collection and surveys, among others and would be liaising with other […]

Kotoko, GFA in a legal tussle over Konadu’s settlement

Asante Kotoko says it disagrees with the verdict of the Player Status Committee (PSC) of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) concerning Maxwell Konadu’s settlement. The PSC on Tuesday instructed Kumasi Asante Kotoko to pay former coach Konadu a sum of $36,000 being the residual salary for the remainder of his contract, GH₵30,000.00 being the balance […]

‘SSNIT is the lawful owner of Sempe Stool Lands’

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has urged the public to disregard claims by the Ghana National Association of Garages (GNAG) that they own the Sempe Stool Land located at New Weija in Accra. According to SSNIT, they are the lawful owner of the land, thus the Light Industrial Estates, managed by the […]

Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand

New Zealand and Australia kicked off quarantine-free travel between the two countries on Monday for the first time in more than a year. The “trans-Tasman travel bubble” allows Australians and New Zealanders to travel freely between both countries without the need to quarantine on arrival in either. The first flights under the agreement took off […]

‘Let’s not lose our guard on covid-19’ – NCCE cautions public

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has called on all Ghanaians, including those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, to continue to observe all the safety protocols. “Let us not be complacent and lose our guard given the deadly nature of the pandemic,” Mr Suraka Saani, Old Tafo Municipal Director of the Commission, cautioned. […]

National Peace Council commends GAF for ensuring peace during the elections

The National Peace Council (NPC), has commended the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for their immense contribution that ensured peace before, during and after the December 2020 elections. They said the Ghana Armed Forces played a crucial role during the elections which has contributed to the peace the country and the Ashanti Region in particular is […]

Apostle Adjei’s case against EC Boss adjourned to May 17

The case of Apostle Kwabena Owusu Adjei, Hezekiah Prayer Ministry, who allegedly threatened to cause the death of Madam Jean Mensah, Chairman Electoral Commission, has been adjourned to May 17. When the matter was called today at an Accra Circuit Court, Sergeant Kofi Frimpong held brief of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sylvester Asare. The […]

Abortion claims 66 lives in 2020

The Ghana Health Service has revealed sixty-six women died in 2020 due to abortion related complications. More than 54,000 cases of abortion, out of which 25,866 cases were classified as spontaneous abortions thus the loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy, were recorded in the country’s heath facilities in 2020. Data from […]

Ex-convict and friend get total of 34 years for robbery

An ex-convict, identified only as Isaac and his friend, Yussif Mumuni have been sentenced, to a total of 34 years imprisonment in hard labour by a Circuit Court in Cape Coast. They are respectively to serve 24 and 10 years each on that score. They pleaded not guilty to the charges of robbery but were […]

CSIR holds workshop on Water-Smart Innovative Solutions

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (CSIR-STEPRI), have held a validation workshop on Baseline Studies on “Achieving Wider Uptake of Water-Smart Solutions” (WIDER UPTAKE) project in Ghana. The workshop, which was formally opened by Dr Wilhelmina Quaye, the Director of CSIR STEPRI, was attended by 30 participants drawn from […]

Farmers in Volta Region to receive training in rice seed production

Volta Regional Director of Agriculture (MOFA), Mr William Dzamefe, has hinted that the Directorate is working on plans to equip some rice farmers in the region with knowledge to go into rice seed production. He said that would help them to have access to quality seed, adding that seed was an important input in agriculture, […]

GAF to construct Forward Operating Base for Bui Dam

Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama,  has cut-the-sod for the construction of a modern Forward Moving Base (FOB) at Bui in the Ahafo Region to provide security for the Bui Power Dam and its assets. The project, scheduled for completion in six months, comprises a troop accommodation for 150 men, a recreational […]

Facebook refuses to notify 530 million users about data leak

Social networking behemoth Facebook Inc. (FB), on Wednesday, said it will not notify the 530 million users about the data breach of their account. Last week, Business Insider revealed that data of more than 530 million users, including information like their phone numbers and dates of birth, were made freely available in a public database. […]

Israel: ICC has no authority to probe war crimes in Gaza, West Bank

Israel will tell the International Criminal Court (ICC) that it does not have the authority to investigate war crimes in the Palestinian Territories, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Thursday. “Israel is a state governed by the rule of law, which can check itself,” the office said in announcing that a letter would be […]

KGL is not indebted to NLA- Management

The Board and Management of the KGL Group has stated that they are not indebted to the National Lottery Authority. The Group said some unsubstantiated claims have emanated from some sections of the media with allegations pointing to the other side of their claim that needed clarification. A statement signed by the KGL Group stated: […]

Ghana Cosmetic Cluster platform launched in Accra

The West African Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP), funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI), has launched the ‘Ghana Cosmetic Cluster’ platform in Accra. The digital market hub, launched in partnership with the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), is […]

Public institutions to submit annual report to RTI Commission by May 6

The Right to Information Commission has asked all Public Institutions to submit a written report on their activities as required under Section 77 of the Right to Information Act, Act 989 on or before May 6, 2021. In a statement signed issued by Mr Yaw Sarpong Boateng, Executive Secretary of the Right to Information Commission, […]

Seven Seas Salt Limited support households displaced by tidal waves

Residents of Agavedzi, Amutinu and Salakope communities almost taken by the sea have called on Seven Seas Salt Limited operating at Adina to show concern for their predicament. According to them, the Indian-owned salt mining company should add their voice to the people’s shouts for urgent help to come to them since they might be […]

Minister asks transport union executives to assist in decongesting Accra

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr Henry Quartey, has directed transport union executives in the region to help move commercial drivers to their designated terminals to allow free-flow of vehicular and human traffic or risk sanctions. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement with the union executives in Accra, the Minister gave a two-week ultimatum to the […]

Court convicts two traders for causing waste

The Hohoe Magistrate Court has convicted two traders, Alimatu Issa and Salamatu Iddrisu, to a fine of GH₵1,200.00 each for diverting waste bathhouse water into open drains. The convicts, who were convicted on their own pleas would each serve six months imprisonment if they default in the payment of the fine. Mr Frank Azila-Gbettor, Chief […]

Man kills wife and steals motor bike

A 22-year -old suspect, Isaac Larbi has been arrested and detained by the Kwabenya Police together with his accomplice Nii Benjamin aged 23, for stealing a motorbike at Onakwase in the Coaltar District of Eastern Region. According to Police Sergeant Francis Gomado, Public Relations Officer for Eastern Regional Police Command, he said the police was […]

We can’t sit and let Highlife die – Ambolley

Ghanaian Highlife legend, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, has called on music industry players to preserve, develop and promote Highlife as a genre that represents the national identity. He made the call at the launch of the ‘Highlife Is Alive Fan Club’ in Accra, on Monday. According to him, the missing identity of Highlife music in recent times […]

Let’s use Easter to forgive one another, unite – Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama and his wife, Lordina, have asked Ghanaians to use the occasion of Easter to forgive one another and move on in unity. In a message on Good Friday, the former President and his wife said: “They whipped Him. They spat on Him. They mocked Him. They treated Him like a […]

Ashie Quaye fires Olympics past Medeama to go top

A first half strike by Samuel Abbey Ashie Quaye was enough to secure maximum points for Great Olympics as they beat Medeama in a match-day 18 encounter played on Good Friday. The win for the ‘Wonder’ Club sent them top of the league with 33 points with Karela United placed second on 31 points as […]

School children defy COVID-19 protocols during Easter break

Children in Koforidua in the New Juaben South Municipality of the Eastern Region, during the Easter school break have been found to be playing football and engaging in other group activities in defiance of the COVID-19 health protocols. The children, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on social gathering, choose to live life without adhering […]

Epilepsy cases increase in Western Region

Registered Mental Health Nurse at the Psychiatric Department of the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Ms. Nelly Mensah, has disclosed the facility has record high cases of epilepsy. According to her, in 2020, the hospital recorded 506 cases out of 2,006 patients screened with 204 males and 302 females. Ms Mensah said other conditions of concern included; […]

Bank of Ghana joins Basel Consultative Group

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has joined the Basel Consultative Group (BCG), a global body that sets and implements standards on banking supervision.In a statement the bank said it was admitted into the global body, making Ghana one of four countries in Africa which are members of the BCG which are Tunisia, Mauritius and Nigeria. […]

Former Ivorian President Gbagbo rides on article 47 for acquittal

The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court says Article 74 of the Statute applied to decisions granting motions for no case to answer which resulted in the acquittal of the former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo. The Court in its key findings on the Appeal filed by the Prosecutor against his acquittal said Article 81 […]

No trader will be displaced – AMA Chief Executive

Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive, Mr Mohammed Adjei Sowah, has assured traders at Opera Square that the Assembly has no intention of displacing or disrupting their business activities to bring financial burden to them. He said the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) was committed to creating a conducive atmosphere for every trader to operate peacefully and contribute […]

Ghana Red Cross, partners GHS for eye screening at basic schools

The Ghana Red Cross Society in partnership with the Swiss Red Cross and Ghana Health Service (GHS) to resume screening activities at basic schools in the Northern, North East, and Savannah Regions to identify children with allergies and eye problems for treatment. This is to help identify any sight related disease and help find treatment […]

Sissala West MP seeks urgent answers to road, health issues

Member of Parliament (MP) for Sissala West Constituency, Mr Mohammed Adams Sukparu,  is asking the Ministers of Roads and Highways, and Health to explain the poor nature of roads, and inadequate health facilities in the constituency. “The two urgent questions I have filed are aimed at calling the sector ministers to come and provide answers […]

Abena Appiah crowned Miss Grand International 2020

Abena Appiah has been crowned Miss Grand International 2020 after contesting in so many pageant in previous years. The pageant which was cancelled and scheduled for March 27, 2021 witness 63 beauty queens participating for the crown. Representing the United State of America in Miss Grand International this years, this beauty queen beat 62 beautiful […]

WASCAL launches scholarship scheme for ECOWAS students

The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), has launched a new scholarship scheme for all ECOWAS students to pursue International Master’s Degree in Energy and Green Hydrogen Technology. The 24-month programme will be run in partnership with Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH and RWTH Aachen University, Germany, with funding from […]

Minister applauds AngloGold Ashanti for adhering to local content

Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor,  has applauded AngloGold Ashanti for adhering to the local content policy of the mining sector in its operations. The Minister, who paid a working visit to the Obuasi Mine on Wednesday, said he was impressed about the company’s commitment to engaging most of its labour […]

‘Let’s consume cocoa products to boost Ghana Beyond Aid’

Central Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr Kwame Gyasi, has urged tourism facilities and institutions to make the consumption of chocolate and cocoa products a daily affair to boost Ghana beyond Aid agenda. He said cocoa contained antioxidants to build a strong immune system, capable of fighting the Covid-19, and so its […]

Four vehicles involved in accident at Tema

Four vehicles, on Monday crashed into each other near Tema Super Paper, Community Eight Bus Stop, causing a heavy traffic jam. The vehicles: Trailer Truck with registration number GB6298-20; Taxi Cab with registration number GT4717-12; Van with the number GC9164-12 and Hyundai Car with the number AS 1080-20 were those involved in the accident. According […]

Miss Universe Ghana Queen Chelsea Tayui launches Autism awareness campaign

Miss Universe Ghana 2020 Queen, Chelsea Tayui has launched an Autism awareness campaign to  educate people on issues associated with autism. The campaign which is themed “the world through our eyes” seeks to reduce the stigmatization associated with autism and also to see things from the autistic perspective. According to the beauty queen, everyone is […]

Completing pension declaration forms will not affect past credits – SSNIT

The Management of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says the completion of pension declaration forms has nothing to do with the payment of Past Credit. It assured all contributors and pensioners that SSNIT would at all times pay their benefits accurately and promptly as it’s always been done. The Civil and Local Government […]

FDA trains SMEs on product registration requirement

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in collaboration with the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI), has trained over 20 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on product registration requirement at Atimpoku in Asuogyaman District. The training formed part of the FDA’s agreement with NBSSI to support SMEs to have their products meet the required […]

Coach Akonnor names final squad for AFCON qualifiers

Black Stars Head Coach Charles K. Akonnor has named his final 29-man squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe. The team consists of nine local-based players with 20 plying their trade abroad. Coach Akonnor who has been training with the home-based players in Accra […]

Gold Fields-Tarkwa Mine presents GH¢ 120.6 million dividend to government

Gold Fields- Tarkwa Mines has presented a cheque of GH¢ 120,669,348.68 (120.6 million) to the Government, being 10 per cent of its shareholding in the gold mining company, covering the 2020 financial year. Executive Vice President and Head of Goldfields West Africa, Mr Alfred Baku, presented the cheque to the Minister of Lands and Natural […]

Ghanaian freight movers encouraged to insure goods locally

The Ghana Shippers Authority has called on freight movers to insure their freight locally to enable them to access maximum benefits in case of risk or damage to consignments. Over the years, the Ghanaian insurance market has not benefited much from the huge investments on imports and exports, since industry players have always placed cargo […]

Ho Teaching Hospital sets up fund to support dialysis unit

The Ho Teaching Hospital has established a fund to expand the dialysis unit to provide the needed care for persons suffering from kidney or renal disease. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, Dr John Tampouri, said kidney patients faced high mortality, and that there should be “a way to support people to undertake dialysis […]

Heavy rains displace, injure people at Krachi East

A heavy downpour in the Krachi East District of the Oti Region has destroyed many houses and rendered the inhabitants homeless. The rainstorm, which lasted about two hours, also destroyed a Church building and the Adakpono M /A Primary School, compelling teachers to have classes for pupils under trees. Also, Madam Nakpando Kyeaba, a farmer, […]

Persons living with disabilities in Sunyani West receive support

More than 500 persons with disabilities (PWDs) have benefited from government’s sustainable disability support projects in the Sunyani West Municipality. According to the Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Martin Obeng, he handed over 10 feet square container store each to three PWDs at Fiapre and Nsuatre in the Municipality, at a cost of GH¢15,000.00.He said the […]

S.A High Commissioner tours Jackson Institute of Innovation and Leadership to deepen relationship

The South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Madam Grace Jeanet Mason, has lauded the founders and Management of the Jackson Institute of Innovation and Leadership (JIIL) for the vision to strengthen the country’s human resource base. According to her, JIIL is one of Ghana’s leading leadership training institutes, which is apt in its core mission […]

“We are happy to have you”- NSA to new Sports Minister

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Professor Peter Twumasi  has welcomed the new Minster of Youth and Sports, Mr. Mustapha Ussif and has guaranteed to  support him to achieve the office goals. In a congratulatory message to the new Minister of Youth and Sports, the Director General of the NSA said, “we […]

Schools record 381 COVID-19 active cases

The Ghana Health Service says as of March 7, 2021, schools had recorded 381 active cases out of 1,709 cumulative case count in schools. So far, 281 schools out of about 6,000 had recorded cases of COVID-19 since schools re-opened in January, this year. The number of recoveries stood at 77.7 per cent but there […]

“Selfish Love” by Selena Gomez, DJ Snake is Billboards favourite New Music

“Selfish love” by Selena Gomez and DJ Snake has topped this week’s billboards new music polls. Fans who voted in a poll published on March 5, 2021 had Gomez obtaining about 38% of votes beating out new music by Justin Bieber “hold on” and Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak’s “leave the door open”. “Selfish Love” […]

Mathew Knowles describes comparison between Chloe Bailey and Beyoncé as “insulting”

Mathew Knowles, Father of Beyoncé has expressed his dissatisfaction about people constantly comparing his daughter to Choe Bailey. According to him, its “insulting” that “idiots” think Chloe Bailey reminds them of his superstar daughter Beyoncé, when she was younger. Mr Knowles said this in an interview with radio personality Leah Henry on the ‘Leah’s Lemonade’ […]

Mass COVID-19 vaccination turnout impressive – Dr Amponsa-Achiano

Programme Manager, Expanded Programme on Immunization at the Ghana Health Service, Dr Kwame Amponsa-Achiano, has hailed Ghanaians for showing interest and commitment in the on-going COVID-19 mass vaccination exercise. He said the Service was impressed by the massive turnout by Ghanaians at centres earmarked for the exercise despite earlier skepticism it had due to the […]

Upper West Akim District Assembly invests in 72 developmental projects

Acting Upper West Akim District Chief Executive, Mr. Eugene Sackey,  has disclosed  that  the assembly has undertaken 72 projects including; infrastructure to promote education, health and also to improve the living standards of the citizenry across the district. Mr Sackey made the submission while speaking at a grand durbar held at Adeiso to round-off five-day […]

Three Shea butter factories commissioned at Kassena-Nankana

An International Development Organization in Northern Ghana, Tree Aid, has commissioned and handed over three shea butter processing centres to women groups in the Kassena-Nankana area of the Upper East Region. The NGO under its ‘Grow Hope Project’ supported the women groups who started the construction of the processing centres. The organization, completed the centre […]

UN appeals for 3.85 billion dollars as Yemen faces famine

The United Nations is appealing for 3.85 billion dollars in funding to save millions of people in Yemen from hunger, in an international donor meeting on Monday. Last year, countries only donated 1.9 billion dollars for people in Yemen, just over half of the funding that would have been needed, OCHA, the UN emergency aid […]

GPL Week 16: Kotoko, Bechem clash rained off

The scheduled match-day 16 encounter between Asante Kotoko and Bechem United at the Accra Sports Stadium has been rained off. The heavy rainfall in Accra on Thursday evening disrupted the start of the game forcing match officials to cancel the match. Referee Jacob Aduntera after an assessment of the pitch and in consultation with the […]

GES, Ada West District Assembly distribute 550 desks to schools

The Ghana Education Service and the Ada West District Assembly have distributed 550 desks to needy schools in the district. GES donated 190 desks while the Ada West District Assembly added 360 desks. The Assembly also completed a six classroom block at the Tehey District Assembly Basic School and a three classroom block at Matsekorpe […]

Assemblyman appeals for furniture for Nayorigo School

Assemblyman for the Nayorigo community, Mr Lawrence Ake-emah-Kapoe,  has appealed to the Government and Non-Governmental organisations to assist the Nayorigo Primary School in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region with furniture. According him, almost all the pupils sat on the floor for lessons due to lack of furniture. He said except primary four […]

Amponsah William qualifies for Africa Cross Country Championship

Ghana’s long-distance runner William Amponsah has qualified for the Africa Cross Country Championship scheduled for Lome, Togo on March 6, 2021. Amponsah, a student of the University of Education, Winneba secured his qualification at the 2021 Ghana Athletics Association (GAA) Cross Country Championship held in Accra last Saturday. Amponsah clocked an impressive 35:49.34 in the […]

Miss Universe 2020 to be held on May 16

The directors of Miss Universe have finally confirmed the date for Miss Universe 2020 after the pageant was cancelled last year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Organisation, the pageant will be held on May 16, 2021 in the United States of America. The exact location for the pageant is yet […]

Gold Fields Ghana Limited donates PPE to host community schools

Gold Fields Ghana Limited (GFGL) Tarkwa Mines has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worth GH￠70,880.00 to schools within its operational area. The items presented included, 6000 pieces of nose masks, 30 pieces of soap, sanitizer dispenser, 30 pieces of tissue paper dispenser, 100 pieces of tissue paper, 112 gallons of liquid soap and bleach and […]

Support government in COVID-19 fight – Parents urged

Ketu South Municipal Education Director, Mr Michael Yao Tsuiatorfe, has called on parents and guardians to support government’s efforts to fight COVID-19 by providing their wards with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). He said it is important for parents to know, that they have a role to play in keeping their children safe, five weeks into […]

Hearts of Oak parts company with Head Coach Kosta Papic and Goalkeepers’ trainer

Accra Hearts of Oak has confirmed parting ways with Head Coach, Kostadin Papic, and Goalkeeper’s Trainer, Ben Owu. Both members of the technical team submitted their resignation letters to the club on Monday, February 15, 2021. According to Hearts of Oak, the Coach in his resignation letter stated that his reasons for resigning are partly […]

NSA sends goodwill message to Black Satellites

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has sent a goodwill message to the national under-20 team, the Black Satellites as they compete in the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Mauritania.  A statement signed by the Acting Public Relations Officer of NSA, Mr. Charles Amofa said, “we wish the Black […]

Freda Prempeh cuts sod for 100-bed capacity hostel at BOSTECH

Minister of State Designate for Works and Housing, Mrs Freda Prempeh, has cut the sod for the construction of a 100-bed capacity hostel for the Boakye Tromo Senior High and Technical School (BOSTECH). The project which includes toilets and washrooms at a cost of GH₵65,000 is being funded by  Mrs Prempeh, who is the Member […]

Gender Ministry partners World Food Program to collect data on vulnerable

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is embarking on a two-week data collection exercise for vulnerable persons in areas largely hit by COVID-19 in the Ashanti Region. The exercise, which is being funded by the World Food Programme (WFP), seeks to profile about 50,000 individuals in different vulnerable categories in the Greater Kumasi […]

We are still working on our strikers – Coach Paa Kwasi Fabin

Head Coach of Aduana Stars, Paa Kwesi Fabin has disclosed the team is working on the goal-scoring abilities of the strikers in the team. “We had several scoring chances but we missed them. It was worrying strikers cannot fire the shots though they created them,” he admitted. He stated that the team’s performance was not […]

Two Judges elected to African Court

The 34th African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Ordinary Summit has elected two new Judges as members of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The newly elected Judges are Justice Dumisa Buhle Ntsebeza SC from the Republic of South Africa and Justice Sacko Modibo from the Republic of Mali, a statement […]

Court grants ¢120k bail to an administrator and accounts clerk over fraud and stealing

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Court has granted a GH¢120,000.00 bail with two sureties, all to be justified, to two persons for stealing and defrauding two institutions. Prince Kwame Suleman Kwame Frimpong Amponsah 54, and Paul Mensah 60, Administrator and Accounts Clerk respectively, of the Nigritian College at Dichemso in Kumasi, were said to have […]

KMA, Regional Coordinating Council inaugurate multiple educational projects

A total of 702 varied educational projects have been executed in the Ashanti Region over the last four years, as part of efforts to raise the standard of education, Mr Simon Osei-Mensah, the Minister-designate for the Region, has disclosed. Giving a breakdown of the projects, he said 424 were executed at the basic level while […]

PNC urges President Akufo-Addo to appoint more women

The People’s National Convention (PNC) Party has urged President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo to appoint more women into national leadership in his second term. A statement signed by General Secretary of PNC, Madam Janet Nabla, and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), noted that women were underrepresented in the President’s first term administration. The […]

Operations Officer held for alleged stealing granted bail by court

An Accra Circuit Court has admitted Patrick Ato Botchwey, the Operations Officer of Hans Nef Cocoa Limited, to a bail term of GH¢500,000.00 with three sureties. Mr. Botchwey initially pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The Court presided over by Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah, said the sureties must all be government workers, who earned […]

CTIW donates Digital Smart Boards and Computers to basic school

The Children and Teens In Worship (CTIW) Foundation has donated four Digital Smart Boards and 25 Computers to the Light Academy School to enhance learning and teaching. As part of its Education Support Programme for Africa, the project seeks to assist schools in developing countries across Africa to achieve higher educational standards that prepare their […]

Emergency Operation COVID-19 Centres in three regions to be strengthened

Emergency Operation Centres (EOCs) in Ashanti, Western and Northern Regions are set to receive a massive boost as part of a project to strengthen them to effectively respond to public health emergencies. The project dubbed, “Enhanced Strategies to Protect and Improve Health Security in Ghana (ESPIHS-GH) will among other things, build the capacities of the […]

Western Region welcomes re-nomination of Darko-Mensah as minister-designate

Some residents in the Shama District have expressed joy in relation to the President’s decision to have nominated Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah as the Western Regional Minister for the second time. They described the nomination as a good decision which they noted would help enhance the growth and development of Western Region. In an interview […]

AFCON U-20: Black Satellites handed tough opponents

The National Under-20 team, the Black Satellites will be in Group C of the TOTAL U-20 Africa Cup of Nations with Tanzania, Gambia, and Morocco. The U-20 Africa Cup of Nations draw was held on Monday, January 25, at Hilton Hotel, in Yaoundé́, Cameroon, as 12 national teams who qualified for the tournament were divided […]

Asokwa MP and MCE inspect road projects

Member of Parliament (MP) for Asokwa Constituency in the Ashanti, Madam Patricia Appiagyei, has embarked on an inspection tour of road projects in all 12 electoral areas in the constituency. Accompanied by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Akwannuasah Gyimah, Madam Appiagyei inspected a total of 11.3 kilometers of roads under construction. The MP and […]

Parents queue to seek admissions in public schools

Some Parents have queued up in some public schools in Accra to seek for admissions for their wards due to government directives on school reopening to start a new academic year amidst COVID-19. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) team on Thursday visited some public schools in Accra and saw parents with their wards in queues […]

COVID-19: Police arrest over 85 people in Cape Coast for flouting safety protocols

The Central Region Police Command has arrested over 85 persons for allegedly violating the COVID-19 safety protocols in the Cape Coast Metropolis on Thursday. The arrests were made at Abura and Kotokoraba, suburbs of Cape Coast. It followed the president’s directive to the security services to collaborate and enforce the COVID-19 safety protocols in the […]

Fresh charges against Professor Benneh’s murder suspects

The Police on Wednesday, January 20, substituted and preferred fresh charges on two suspects allegedly involved in the murder of Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh, the law lecturer who was murdered in cold blood at his residence at Agyiriganor in Accra. In the new charge sheet, Ebenezer Kwayisi aka Junior, a 25-year-old mason apprentice has now […]

President Akufo-Addo appoints Akwasi Agyeibi Prempeh as Commissioner of AIB

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed Mr Akwasi Agyeibi Prempeh, as the Commissioner for the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB), Ministry of Aviation. Prior to his appointment, Mr Prempeh was the Coordinator for the Accident Investigation Unit at the Ministry, a position he held for two years. A statement […]

Police caution youth against lawlessness

Commissioner of Police (COP) the Director-General, Technical Unit of the Ghana Police Service, Mr Samuel Monney,  has cautioned the youth against vandalizing Police Stations and other public property. According to him, Police Stations are public property and communities ought to protect such premises and officers posted to serve primarily in their own interest. COP Monney […]

Schools to run shift in Lower-West Akyem Municipality

Some schools in the Lower-West Akyem Municipality in the Eastern Region, are to run a shift system to ensure social distancing in the classrooms begins. According to the Deputy Director of Monitoring and Evaluation of the Municipal Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) in an interview with the GNA, Mr Daniel Yeboah stated that, […]

AMA empowers PWDs with working tools and seed capital

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has supported 57 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the city with working tools and seed capital of GH¢200.00 each to be self-sufficient. The items included; freezers, popcorn machines, industrial machines, and fridges. Coordinating Director of the AMA, Mr Benjamin Armah,  speaking on behalf of the Metropolitan Chiefs Executive, Mr Mohammed […]

COVID-19: Government, school managers must ensure strict protocol adherence in schools

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called on the government, school managers, pupils, and students to promote adequate education and ensure strict adherence to all COVID-19 preventive protocols. It said the adherence to all strategies for early detection, isolation, and treatment of any potential COVID-19 cases in schools, was very critical in preventing the spread […]

Court sentences recidivist to 24 months

The Enchi District Magistrate court has sentenced a twenty-year-old rickshaw rider to 24 months imprisonment in hard labor for stealing a royal motorbike with registration number M-16-AS-4029. Samuel Ebbah, alias Gadafi, who pleaded guilty to the offence was recently jailed for committing a similar offence. Before the presiding Judge, Mr Eric Baah Boateng delivered his […]

Government presents ¢15,000 to victims of Techiman post-election violence

Bono East Regional Minister Kofi Amoakohene has visited and comforted families of the two, who died in the post-elections violence that erupted in the Techiman Municipality on December 8, 2020. Accompanied by the members of the Bono East Regional Security Council, the Minister on behalf of the government on Wednesday presented GH¢5,000 each to the […]

Weeds takeover basic schools in Western Region

Weeds have now taken over the compounds of some basic schools in the Western Region following the long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, some of the school blocks have developed serious cracks on them. With barely a week to the reopening, the situation in some schools visited by the Ghana News Agency showed […]

Bolgatanga Technical University ready for reopening

The Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) in the Upper East Region has established a COVID-19 taskforce to ensure compliance with the protocols. This is to ensure and help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease when students return to school. About a week ago, President Akufo-Addo announced that students of tertiary institutions could return to […]

President commissions auditorium for Kyebi Presbyterian College of Education

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned an ultra-modern 3000 seater capacity auditorium for use at the Kyebi Presbyterian College of Education. The auditorium named after the President is known as ‘Nana Akufo-Addo’ auditorium and was funded from the GetFund. The President was supported by the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori-Panin, […]

African Court issues 2021 continental human rights blueprint

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, on Thursday, issued 2021 Continental Human Rights Blueprint which seeks to emphasize on the progress already made in the accomplishment of rights of people. The African Court as captured in its 2021 Continental Blueprint intends to extend this dialogue to the Member States in a closer framework […]

V/R: Farming Community gets mechanised borehole

A farming community in the Agortime-Ziope District of the Volta Region, Kesenyemito, has been provided with a 2,000-litre capacity mechanised borehole valued at GH¢15,000. Former Assembly-member of Keyime, Mr Daniel Agbesi-Latsu, under whose watch the water project was initiated, appealed to Ghanaians to help protect and maintain public property to prolong their lifespan. He urged […]

Three rabies cases confirmed in Kpone-Katamanso Municipality

Three rabies cases have been confirmed in three communities in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The communities are Kakasunanka, Katamanso, and Kpone, the Municipal capital. Speaking in an interview, Dr. Emmanuel Kwao Pecku, Municipal Veterinary Officer said the deadly disease was real and charged residents to pay critical attention to it. Dr […]

Assin North Parliamentary results petition filed at Oguaa High Court

A parliamentary election petition has been filed at the Cape Coast High Court seeking to annul the declaration of Mr James Gyakye Quayson as the Member of Parliament (MP) elect for the Assin North Constituency. The petition filed by one Michael Ankomah -Nimfa of Assin Bereku, has served the Electoral Commission (EC) as the second […]

Hawker on ¢50,000.00 bail over theft

Accra Circuit Court has granted a GH¢50,000.00 bail with two sureties to a hawker for allegedly stealing. The court held that the sureties should be residents within the jurisdiction of the Court, gainfully employed and earning not less than GH¢1,000.00 a month. Emmanuel Anim Barimah who was charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, stealing […]

GNECC lauds government for reopening schools

The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), has lauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for reopening of schools and phasing out the double-track system for Senior High School One and Three. It said, “We commend the government for being responsive to the concerns expressed by parents and students about the effects of the double-track and […]

KATH to introduce specialists services next year

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi will, from early next year, offer specialist care services to its clients. The move is to make the hospital a preferred centre not only for general health care services but also as a one-stop-shop for tailor-made specialist health care for all ailments. Chief Executive Officer of the […]

CCR shows love to the needy in Bawku

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) in the Bawku Municipality of the Upper East Region has presented food items to about 70 needy persons in the area to celebrate Christmas. The items included rice, canned tomatoes and mackerel, valued about GH¢2,000.00 were shared among the people in the Municipality. Speaking to journalists in Bawku after members […]

Residents of Kumasi express low expectations for Christmas this year

The year 2020 has been one which would be remembered by many across the world following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic which has left many economies crumbling. Economic activities in Ghana virtually came to a halt as the government put in place measures to contain the spread of the deadly disease after the country […]

Late MP’s Wife pledges to empower women and youth in Mfantseman

Member of Parliament (MP) elect for Mfantseman  Ophelia Mensah Hayford, has pledged her commitment to empower women and the youth to make informed decisions in the Constituency. “My biggest vision is investing and building up responsible women and youth who will freely make informed decisions and take responsibilities for their lives in order to contribute […]

Central University holds maiden virtual congregation

Central University (CU) has held her first virtual graduation ceremony with a call on government to prioritize the training of health workers for Ghana to be better prepared for future pandemics. The ceremony, which is the 19th Congregation of the CU, had members of the graduating class participating from the comfort of their homes in […]

NDC sympathisers demonstrate against election results in Essikado-Ketan

Some angry sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) in the Essikado-Ketan constituency have taken to the streets to express their displeasure at the outcome of the Parliamentary election. The sympathisers, clad in red and black, amid brass band music walked and displayed many placards alleging a win for Dr Grace Ayensu, which was advertently swapped […]

Ghanaian female artistes should be ambitious – Viyaa

Fast-rising Ghanaian female songstress Viyaa has said that female artistes should target other music markets across the continent to help thrive Ghanaian music. Over the past few years, Ghana’s music has been able to cross borders especially with impressive works by some top male artistes with a few female artistes also contributing to this success. […]

Asante-Akim South MCE applauds constituents for peaceful election

Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Asante-Akim South, Mr Alexander Frimpong,  has applauded people in the Municipality for embracing peace during and after the 2020 general election. He said supporters of both political divisions comported themselves throughout the processes till the declaration of the final results without flouting the laws governing the elections. Mr Frimpong told the […]

Girls’ education receives boost at Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam

A 30-member Girls’ Education Network has been inaugurated in the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District with the responsibility to champion girls’ education there. The team would, among other things, provide education and training to young girls to increase enrolment, retention, performance and transition into higher levels of education. It also has the responsibility to provide direct interventions to […]

AGA contributes towards breast and prostate cancer research

The Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR), an interdisciplinary research centre advancing biomedical research in Ghana and globally, has received a cheque for GH¢30,000.00 to enhance the fight against breast and prostate cancer. Anglogold Ashanti Ghana (AGA) donated the money to assist the Centre in its research work to develop early detection methods, treatment options […]

CHRAJ describes December 7 polls as free, fair

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has described the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections as free, fair and transparent. It said the infractions on citizens’ right to vote, especially vulnerable persons, were minimal. The Commissioner, Mr Joseph A. Whittal,  said this on Thursday as part of the International Human Rights Day celebration, […]

Dompoase accident driver jailed five-years for manslaughter

The infamous driver in the accident that claimed 34 lives at Dompoase junction early this year, was on Thursday, sentenced to five-years imprisonment by the Cape Coast High Court.The convict, Mireku Mark, 45, had earlier on Monday, June 8, given a year’s jail term by a Circuit Court in Cape Coast on 34 counts of […]

Kpemka loses Tempane Parliamentary seat to NDC

The Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice Mr Joseph Dindiok Kpemka, has lost the Tempane Parliamentary seat in the Upper East Region. He lost the seat to the NDC Parliamentary Candidate Madam Lamisi Akanvariba, who is the widow of the late Mr David Adakurugu, the first Member of Parliament for the Tempane Constituency since […]

Federation of Muslim Councils declares prayers for peaceful elections

The umbrella body of Muslim organisations in Ghana, the Federation of Muslim Councils (FMC) has declared Friday, December 4, as special day of Muslim prayers to Allah for enhanced peace ahead of, during and after the December 7 General Election. Imams across the country, the Council advised should, therefore, devote their Friday Prayer Khutbahs (sermons) […]

NPP/GUM pledge to prioritise education at Odododiodio

Nii Lante Bannerman, Parliamentary Candidate of the New Patriotic Party and Mr Ebenezer Otoo, Ghana Union Movement contesting the Odododiodio Constituency seat have pledged to priorities education in the area if voted into office. The two candidates made the pledged at a debate organised by the Ashiedu Keteke Sub-metro of the National Commission for Civic […]

African Heritage launches “Sankofa Medallion”

African Heritage Precious Metals, under the precious minerals and jewelry industry on Wednesday, launched the “Sankofa Medallion” to commemorate the “Year of Return, Ghana 2019” campaign. The “Year of Return” was one of the most successful campaigns in Ghana’s history that welcomed and celebrated members of the diaspora community to Ghana in 2019. The medallion […]

Queens campaign for peaceful elections

The Queen Mothers’ Foundation of Ghana has organised a peace campaign with a call on women to discourage their children from fomenting trouble in the December 7, general elections. Nana Ama Serwaa Bonsu, leader of the group who made the call said women and children would be the most victims if there was chaos in […]

Malaria tops reported health cases in Birim South District

The Birim South District recorded a total of 10,883 malaria cases representing 49 percent of all Out Patient Department (OPD) cases from the period of January to October this year. Upper respiratory cases recorded was 5,668 representing 25 percent of OPD cases, diarrhoea cases 2,160 representing 10 percent of OPD cases, Rheumatism and joint pains […]

NDC government to absorb fees of tertiary students

The next National Democratic Congress government will absorbed the school fees of Ghanaian students who would be admitted to tertiary institutions in the 2020/2021 academic year. The policy, dubbed: “Fa Ninyinaa” is an enhancement of the party’s commitment in the People’s Manifesto to absorb 50 per cent of the school fees of all tertiary students […]

Special voting underway at Madina Constituency

The Special Voting at La Nkwantanang-Madina Divisional Police Station Headquarters started at 07:00 hours on Tuesday with expectant long queues of voters ready to cast their ballots. The La Nkwantanang-Madina Divisional Police Station Headquarters which has been designated as the Polling Station had about 106 voters in a queue as at 07:00, when the Ghana […]

Indulging in Vigilante Activities Attracts a Maximum of 25 Years Imprisonment – NCCE

The Greater Accra Regional Director for National Commission for Civic Education NCCE, Lucielle Hewlette Annan has cautioned the youth against vigilantism. According to her indulging in any form of vigilantism activity attract a minimum of 10 years imprisonment and a maximum of 25 years imprisonment which may also restrict the individual from partaking in any […]

Special voting delays for nearly an hour in Tema West

Special voting at two polling stations in Tema West was delayed for almost an hour at the start of polls Tuesday (December 1). Electoral materials arrived 30 minutes late and this delayed the process for nearly an hour. Voting started at 7:45 with officials of the Electoral Commission, members of the Security Services and the […]

NDC Tema East demonstrates against arrest of parliamentary candidate

Scores of National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) supporters on Tuesday (December 1) early morning went on a massive demonstration in Tema Newtown against the arrest and detention of the Party’s Tema East parliamentary candidate, Mr Isaac Ashai Odamtten, . Mr Odamtten, the Ghana News Agency gathered, was on Monday, November 30, arraigned before a Financial Court […]

NDC supporters accuse masked policeman of being a vigilante

Some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ho West Constituency of the Volta Region, on Thursday, accused a police officer of being a vigilante. The allegation caused an escalation of tension that began at the tail end of the constituency parliamentary candidates’ debate. The police officer, believed to be a member of […]

We’re building a new Ghana that works – Veep Bawumia

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the Akufo-Addo-led government has kept faith with Ghanaians and has delivered on its electoral commitments. He, therefore, urged Ghanaians to renew the mandate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on December 7 to consolidate the gains made so far in its second term. […]

Morocco beat Ghana 1-0 in friendly

The Atlas Lionesses of Morocco beat the Black Princesses of Ghana by a lone goal in a friendly match at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Banouk Safa scored the only goal of the game with few minutes left to end the first half after beating the Ghanaian defense and goalkeeper McCarthy Kerrie. The […]

Thai protesters to rally at bank owned by king

Thai anti-government activists plan to rally Wednesday outside one of the country’s largest banks of which King Maha Vajiralongkorn is the biggest shareholder, in the latest show of defiance to the monarch. The protesters had shifted from earlier plans to protest at the office of the Crown Property Bureau, the agency that manages the monarchy’s […]

Commonwealth Games Ghana organises workshop for media

The Commonwealth Games Ghana through the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has organized a one-day workshop on building sports brands through Social media for media persons attached to sports Federations and Associations in Ghana. The event held at the media center of the Accra Sports Stadium saw about 50 journalists in attendance. In his delivery, the […]

Chief of Staff inaugurates Technical Committee to resolve Aviation Land issues

The Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, has inaugurated a Technical Committee to look into the issues relating to the development of the Aviation Lands at La Transmission station and La Nkwantanang at Adenta. The move followed a recent strike action by the Staff Union of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), to register their […]

Ayawaso East Town Hall Meeting: Parliamentary candidates fail to show up

The two Parliamentary candidates for the Ayawaso East Constituency in the Greater Accra region failed to show up in a town hall meeting in Nima. They are: Mr Naser Toure Mahama, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East; and Mr Peter Mireku, Parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Mr Andrews Naabeh, Member of the […]

Bono East Region inaugurates taskforce to improve schools retention rate

Bono East Regional Director of Education Mrs Effua Amuah, has inaugurated a-30-member advocacy taskforce to promote retention rate in basic schools on when they resume next year. The taskforce will ensure that all school-going age children in the region are enrolled and retained in schools to improve on education in the region. Speaking at a […]

CAF approves venues for Kotoko and Ashgold

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved venues submitted by Asante Kotoko SC and Ashantigold SC for their upcoming CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup matches respectively. Asante Kotoko SC will commence the Africa campaign this weekend with a game against FC Nouadhibou in Mauritania while Ashantigold SC stays in Obuasi to welcome […]

We cannot achieve SDGs without building a peaceful society – UNDP

Peace and Governance Analyst of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Melody Azinim, has urged institutions to work towards peace and inclusiveness as Ghana heads for crucial presidential and parliamentary polls on December 7. She stated that building a nonviolent and all-encompassing society was fundamental in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which Ghana is […]

Sani Abdul-Rahman best mining reporter 2019

Sani Abdul-Rahman, a financial journalist at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has been adjudged the best mining reporter at the 6th Mining Industry Awards in Accra. The Awards, organized by the Ghana Chamber of Mines, celebrates excellence and contributions to the development of Ghana’s mining sector. Mr Abdul-Rahman was awarded for his in-depth reporting that […]

Oti Region: DCE lauds Yamoransa Model Lab 7 initiative

The District Chief Executive of Biakoye, Comfort Akua Attah,  has said the Yamoransa Model Labs was an initiative by the Helping Africa Foundation (HAF) and Friend of Yamoransa (FYF) as part of educational reforms to enhance effective teaching and learning in Technology. Accoerding to her, technology has made the world a global village and that […]

Estonian minister quits after using government car for school commute

Estonian Education Minister Mailis Reps handed in her resignation on Friday after reports that she was using a state-provided car and driver to get her children to school. According to the Ohtuleht tabloid, a driver from the ministry had used a government car to drop off and pick up Reps’ children from school multiple times. […]

Thirteen public universities connected to free internet service

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia on Friday commissioned the Free Wi-fi service for 13 public tertiary education institutions in the country, to enhance teaching, learning and research. The project, executed at a cost of over US$ 11 million, was facilitated and implemented by the Electricity of Ghana (ECG) leveraging on 650 kilometres of its Fibre Optic […]

Koo Kumi set to release epic album ‘The Griot’

Award-winning poet Koo Kumi is set to release his new album ‘The Griot’ on Saturday, 28th November 2020. The album is set for a hearing on Friday, 27th November at the Nubuke. The album ‘The Griot’ comprises 10 poems and skits which tackles politics, urbanization and movement, culture, age of youth, and gender-related issues. The […]

Commercial buildings: No Insurance cover No operating permit – NIC

Commercial buildings including outlets and structures for markets will henceforth only be granted operating permits if they are given the needed clearance from the National Insurance Commission. According to the Commission, such a move is necessary to reduce to the barest minimum the occurrence of fire outbreaks at commercial centres. For years, the country has […]

Love for awards kills careers – Shatta Wale

Dancehall musician Shatta Wale says the inability of most musicians to win awards at awards schemes has killed their careers. According to Shatta Wale, musicians love awards and depend on them so much that if they don’t get them, they have difficulty doing hit songs again. “Medikal has a strong spirit to bounce back after […]

Nissan appoints Japan Motors as vehicle assembly partner in Ghana

Nissan has appointed longtime partner Japan Motors Trading Co. as its local partner in an all-new vehicle assembly facility in Accra, Ghana. The appointment is a result of the 2018 Memorandum of Understanding between Nissan and the government of Ghana to lay the foundation for a sustainable automotive manufacturing industry in the country. The first […]

World bank approves funding to establish Development Bank of Ghana

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$250 million funding package for a new development bank in Ghana, as part of the Ghana Development Finance Project, aimed at increasing access to long-term finance in the country. A press release by the World Bank said once established, the Development Bank of Ghana (DBG) […]

COVID-19 vaccine: Pfizer says it’s ‘94% effective in over 65 years old

The coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech appears to protect 94% of adults over 65 years old. More data released from their ongoing phase three trial suggests it works equally well in people of all ages, races and ethnicities. The companies say they will now apply for authorisation for emergency use of the jab […]

Tecno Mobile wins best “Phone Brand of the Decade

One of the world’s leading mobile phone brands, TECNO Mobile proved its dominance in the Ghanaian mobile phone market by winning the best “Phone Brand of the decade” at the 10th edition of the Ghana Information Technology & Telecom (GITTA) 2020 Awards. The annual awards, which celebrate Telecommunications and ICT excellence, rewarded organisations, and individuals […]

PTA/SMC raise concern over lack of furniture at school

The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and the School Management Committee (SMC) at the Dorimon Basic School in the Wa West District have expressed worry over the inadequate furniture at the school as schools resume in January 2021. Mr Amadu Karim, the PTA Organiser in an interview at Dorimon said that the school children had to lie […]

Central, Western Region remember world war fallen heroes  

A wreath-laying ceremony and a parade was held to mark the celebration of this year’s Central region Remembrance Day Anniversary at the cenotaph of the Cape Coast Castle in honour of all veterans who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars. Western Region observed the day at the Takoradi Cenotaph. The annual […]

Teachers tasked to exhibit high level of professionalism and discipline

Teachers have been tasked to exhibit high level of professionalism, discipline and high moral standards to serve as role models to their pupils. Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan, who made the call stated teachers contribute immensely in molding the character of children at their developmental stage, That will enable children grow to become responsible citizens […]

NHIS on course to enroll additional four million subscribers by December 2020

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is on course to enroll four million subscribers by December 2020. The Authority which now has over 12 million members, says it was embarking on a membership drive which involved awareness creation and mobilisation. Accra Regional Operations Manager, Elliot Asante, disclosed to the media during a health walk and […]

Ketu South NCCE organises walk for peaceful elections

The Ketu South National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has organised a health walk to preach peace before, during and after the December elections. The walk dubbed “Peace Walk” which started from Denu to Aflao through the Atlantic Breeze Beach, had officials from the Ghana Police Service (GPS), Ghana Education Service (GES) and politicians as […]

Healthker unveils Ghana’s maiden non-emergency ambulance services

Healthker, a digital-based healthcare services system, has unveiled Ghana’s maiden non-emergency ambulance services to facilitate quality healthcare. The ambulance service, an innovative scheme, formed part of Healthker’s efforts to make access to health services in the country affordable and hassle-free experience. With the cost of an ambulance ride starting at GHC130 for up to a-50 […]

UHAS graduates first cohort of medical doctors

The University of Health and Allied Sciences has graduated its first cohort of 41 medical doctors after undergoing six years of rigorous training in the Ho Teaching Hospital. The medical doctors, who have already started their housemanship in various hospitals in the country after being sworn-in earlier by the Medical and Dental Council, participated in […]

Physically challenged named best farmer in Obuasi East

A 41-year-old physically challenged farmer has been adjudged the 2020 best district farmer for the Obuasi East at this year’s National Farmers’ Day awards ceremony held at Asonkore in the Ashanti Region. Mr. Kwabena Anokye, who is from Mampamhwe, has engaged in farming for the past 25 years, producing crops and livestock. He had previously […]

Ada West PWDs benefit from District Assembly Common Fund

The Ada West District Assembly has disbursed items to Persons Living With Disabilities(PWDs) in the district to enhance their livelihood. More than 100 persons benefited  from disbursements and items funded by the District Assembly Common Fund(DACF). The Ada West District Chief Executive, Mr. Adzoteye Lawer Akrofi, told the PWDs that the Assembly had resolved to […]

Volta Region: Abor to get new circuit court

Construction work will soon start on a circuit court for Abor in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region to aid in the delivery of justice. The current Abor Circuit Court is in a deplorable condition, which  does not befit a facility for the dispensation of justice. Mr Abdallah Mohammed Sadiq of Admeq Company Limited, […]

Rescind decision to contest as independent candidate – Akufo-Addo advises Fomena MP

President Akufo-Addo has impressed upon the Member of Parliament for Fomena, Andrews Amoako Asiamah, to rescind his decision of contesting as an independent candidate for the constituency. “My humble appeal to the MP is to change his mind since the decision to go solo in the parliamentary elections is not in the best interest of […]

Ashaiman observes 2020 World Cities Day

The Regional Institute of Population Studies (RIPS), University of Ghana, in collaboration with Ashaiman Municipal Health Directorate, has observed the 2020 World Cities Day with residents of Ashaiman. The day was marked with a float through the principal streets of Ashaiman and climaxed with a durbar at the Mandela Park. This year’s World Cities Day […]

LPG stations without trained attendants to be closed down- EPA

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LGP) stations without trained and certified attendants would soon be closed down, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said. According to them, the EPA would renew the environmental permits of LPG stations based on the evidence of training of the staff of the company. These were in a speech read on behalf […]

Vote for me to sustain my husband’s legacy in Mfantseman – Mrs Hayford

The wife of the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Mfantseman, Mrs Ophelia Hayford, has rallied the collective support of electorates to retain the seat. She said winning the parliamentary seat was the surest way to sustain the remarkable legacy of her late husband and the Party to bring development across the constituency. Speaking at […]

Ghanaians accept EC’s authority to declare election results – CDD

A pre-election survey conducted by the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) from September 28 to October 16, 2020, has revealed that Ghanaians overwhelmingly accept the Electoral Commission’s (EC) authority to declare results. It shows that 94 per cent of respondents agree that the EC has authority to say who won or lost the election. […]

UG, KNUST to participate in science, technology research initiative

The University of Ghana and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology have been named as two host institutions and research bodies to participate in the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI). The ORTARChI initiative seeks to build on the work of Oliver Tambo, a prominent South African and Pan-Africanist, with a science […]

Chinese Ambassador donates educational materials to schools in Bia West

The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Shi Ting Wang, has donated educational materials to schools at the Bia West Constituency of the Western North Region to equip them to successfully compete with others across the globe. The materials include 15 computers, 15 printers, and 30 desks to help improve upon education, especially in Information and Communication […]

Western North Regional Police Command trains Journalists on crime reporting

The Western North Regional Police command has organized a day’s training on crime reporting and crime scenes management for  Media practitioners in the Region ahead of the 2020 general elections. Deputy Commissioner of Police Mr Ernest Mensah Kirk Akrasi, the Deputy Regional Police Commander, said the programme was to equip journalists to enable them to […]

Beiersdorf Ghana supports schools with nutritious meals  

Beiersdorf Ghana, skincare products company, has donated 250,000 Euros (GHC1.719, 444.45) to Food for All Africa (FFAA), a non-governmental organisation, to ensure reliable supply of nutritious meals to school children and their families through a redesigned school feeding programme. Schools currently not under Government’s School Feeding Programme will benefit from the initiative, which is adaptable […]

Infrastructure and unemployment are topmost concerns of Ghanaians – CDD Survey

Ghana Centre for Democratic Development’s (CDD-Ghana) latest pre-election survey have shown infrastructure and unemployment as the topmost concerns of Ghanaians. According to the survey conducted from September 28 to October 16, 2020, 52 per cent of the respondents were satisfied with the Government’s handling of the topmost concerns while 46 per cent of the respondents […]

Kpando NDC launches campaign ahead of December polls            

The Kpando branch of National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched its campaign ahead of the December general elections with a health walk. The Kpando NDC Constituency Chairman, Godfred Agbeteti, said the party supporters should begin their usual door-to-door and house-to-house campaigns to solicit for votes. Addressing supporters of the party after a health walk through […]

MMDAs urged to constitute District Fire Service Communities

The Savannah Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Assistant Chief Fire Officer Kwasi Baafour Awuah, has urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to constitute District Fire Service Committees to help deal with fire-related disasters. He said sections 15 and 16 of the GNFS Act 537 required MMDAs to form fire committees […]

Lions Club International to mark World Diabetes Day in Accra

Lions Club, a community service oriented organisation and a subsidiary of the Association of Lions Clubs International, will commemorate the 2020 World Diabetes Day on Saturday, November 14, in Accra.  The exercise, to be held at Mamprobi in Accra, is led by the Accra Metro Lions Club, in partnership with Jos Pharmaceuticals and other Lion […]

Ghana can’t have peaceful elections when citizens’ actions go contrary – EC

Ghana cannot have peaceful elections when citizens’ actions and inaction go contrary, Mr George Kwame Amoah, the Greater Accra Regional Director of the Electoral Commission (EC),  has said. Mr Amoah, who described the recent violence at Odododiodio in Accra as horrible, urged all to respect the choice of others in elections. “This will help us […]

189 election hotspots identified in Tema

One hundred and eighty nine (189) hotspots have been identified by the Tema Police Regional Command for the upcoming December 7, 2020, general elections. Apart from Shai-Osuduku constituency which had no hotspot, all other constituencies namely Tema East, Ada West (Sege), Kpone-Katamanso, Ningo-Prampram, Tema Central and Ashaiman have some potential violence areas. This was disclosed […]

Campaign on sustaining funding in agriculture, education launched

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), OXFAM, and the Friends of the Nation (FoN) have launched a campaign to ensure that adequate resources are allocated to the agriculture and education sectors to propel the country’s growth. Dubbed: “Promoting Sustained Funding for Agriculture and Education in Ghana,” the campaign was to drum home the need […]

Do not forget us when you recapture power – Chiefs

Chiefs from the four Traditional Areas in the Ketu North Municipality have asked the National Democratic Congress (NDC) not to neglect the Municipality and its people when they come to power. The Awadada of the Afife Traditional Area,  Torgbui Alagbo Gatsu IV,  who spoke for the chiefs, said the people would continue to give their […]

Let us take proactive measures to prevent crime – Police Commander

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Edward Oduro-Kwarteng, Volta Regional Police Commander, has asked the public to ensure the adoption of proactive measures to prevent crime. He said there was no crime-free society but the public needs to ensure all the necessary mechanisms were in place to forestall crime. Mr Oduro-Kwarteng made this statement while speaking […]

E.P. Church suspends major activities to mourn late moderator

The Acting Moderator of the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Ghana (EPC), Reverend Elisha E. Attu, has directed the suspension of all activities that involve the late Moderator of the Church. The activities include ordinations, induction of Synod Moderators and heads of institutions, among others. The directive was contained in a pastoral letter […]

Exhibit genuine desires to serve country – Archbishop Emeritus charges politicians

Most Reverend Robert Garshong Allotey Okine, Archbishop Emeritus, Anglican Communion, Church of the Province of West Africa, has admonished politicians to demonstrate genuine desires to serve the country. He said politicians ought to be driven by a sense of public service with an uncompromising ability to advance ideas for improving the common well-being and promote […]

NDC government will dredge Tema fishing Harbour- Mahama

Flagbearer, National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has assured fish folks in Tema, that he will dredge the Tema Fishing Harbour to boost fishing activities if he wins the 2020 election. According to him, the fishing industry played an important role in Ghana’s socioeconomic development and therefore, his next administration would transform and de-politicise […]

Education Minister outlines achievements in teacher transformation

Minister of Education, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, says the Akufo-Addo-led administration as part of its achievements in the teacher upgrade, welfare and quality education, has upgraded Colleges of Education to University Colleges. He said the government had also abolished the three-month pay policy, improved promotion system with an aptitude test, reinstated the teacher trainee allowance […]

Ablekuma North Assembly supports PWDs

The Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly has supported 33 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the municipality from its share of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) to undertake educational and economic activities. Two of the beneficiaries received undisclosed cash payment in fulfillment of their request to undertake specific economic ventures while two others were given separate […]

Ghana launches COVID-19 support measures to mitigate impact

The Ministry of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy, has launched COVID-19 Support Measures to mitigate the impact of the disease on the pharmaceutical sector. The initiative, supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom, seeks to support Ghana’s pharmaceutical sector with GHS3,327,750 over […]

Builsa Community Bank rated third in 2019

Out of the 144 Rural and Community Banks in the country, the Builsa Community Limited has been rated third best performing bank as at the end of 2019, Mrs Asokea Agamu Akanbangbiem, Board Chairperson of the bank revealed. The bank established about 20 years ago was rated 29th position by the Efficiency Monitoring Unit (EMU) […]

Mahama promises to de-politicise the fisheries industry

Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to transform and de-politicise the fisheries industry. Mahama said this when he engaged with fisherfolk at Ayakpor in the Ada East Constituency at the start of his five-day campaign tour of the Greater Accra Region. He bemoaned the state of the fishing […]

Nine vaccines at phase-three of clinical trials for Covid-19 treatment

Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy, Zhu Jing, said the COVID-19 situation would soon improve as close to nine vaccines have entered phase-three of clinical trials for treatment. He said that had been confirmed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), and among the nine vaccines, four were from China. The Chinese Government has already made […]

Health facilities are safe, don’t stay home because of COVID-19 – Dr. Tinkorang

The Ghana Health Service has urged the public not to fear to seek medical care in various health facilities across the country because of the apprehension of contracting COVID-19. The Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services,  Dr Emmanuel Tinkorang,  who made the call, said data available to the Regional Health Directorate (RHD) showed a reduction […]

President Akufo-Addo is a ‘man of his words’  – Paramount Chief of Prang

The Paramount Chief of Prang in the Pru West District of Bono East Region,  Nana Kwadwo Nyarko III, has endorsed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, describing him as a ‘man of his words”. He, therefore, lobbied Ghanaians to support his government to enable him to achieve his vision for the nation. “The inspiring leadership of […]

Kids In Tourism paraphernalia launched

The Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture, Barbara Oteng Gyasi, has launched the official paraphernalia for the Kits In Tourism (KIT) Ghana, club, in Accra. The paraphernalia, include; the Kids Tourism Magazine, the Kids Tourism News and the official Kids Tourism “T” shirts. According to her, the KIT Ghana club is an educative and entertaining […]

Adisadel ’98 Year Group cut sod for 200-seater library complex

The 1998 Year Group of the Adisadel College in Cape Coast has cut the sod for the construction of a multi-purpose state-of-the-art reading complex for the school. The project expected to be completed in two years comes with a two-floor reading area of 460sqm with a capacity to accommodate up to 200 students. It would […]

NITA launches Security Operations Centre

The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) has launched its Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Accra to keep organisational information assets secured from cyber threats. The Centre would serve as a command hub of highly skilled and talented ethical hackers and security analysts operating with defined processes and supported by integrated security intelligence technologies with focus […]

First Lady allay fears of electorate in December elections

First Lady Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has advised constituents at Trobu Constituency in the Greater Accra region not to buy into any form of intimidation that will cow them from coming out to vote in December. She said nothing untoward would happened on election day and all eligible voters should go out and vote for President […]

Traditional Medicinal practitioners must use only FDA approved devices

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has asked traditional medicine practitioners to use only medical devices approved by the Authority in their health institutions for operations. Northern Regional Head of FDA, Martin Kusi, said for the FDA to ensure public safety, practitioners that used medical devices were to ensure that samples of all the devices, […]

Be circumspect with discussions on SARS – Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso

Dean of Academic Affairs, Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has asked the media in Ghana to be circumspect in discussing “END SARS” protests in Nigeria. “Journalists should hold discussions in a manner that promote peace and unity in Nigeria, or at least simply reflect the actual situation on the ground,” […]

Stakeholders express need for increases in tax on tobacco and alcohol

Participants at a day’s stakeholders meeting have expressed the need for the government to increase taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugar-sweetened products to raise revenue and to protect the lives of the citizenry. The meeting was organised by the Vision for Alternative Development and Ghana Tax Advocacy Network for Health Promotion, non –governmental organisations and […]

Eastern Regional NABCO trainees celebrate two years of working

Eastern Regional NABCO trainees have celebrated two years of working in the scheme with a call on the beneficiaries to work hard to justify the opportunity given them. New Juaben South Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Isaac Appau Gyasi, said the freeze on employment into the public sector, accounted for the huge graduate unemployment and assured […]

Eastern Regional FDA Office to intensify public education ahead of Christmas

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Koforidua office says they are going to intensify public education within Koforidua and its environs to educate traders and consumers on food safety and good hygienic practices. The exercise is to avoid contamination of food sold to the public ahead of the Christmas festivity. Public education forms part of […]

KAIPTC lauds ECOWAS for continuous support

The Commandant of the Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Major General Francis Ofori, has lauded the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the continuous support for the Centre. He said the KAIPTC, one of the three training centres of excellence, designated by ECOWAS in the sub-region, would continue to deliver on its […]

No mammography machine in Northern Ghana for breast cancer care

As the world observes Breast Cancer Awareness month, women above 40 years in the five regions in the north may not have their breasts adequately screened of cancer as there is no mammography machine in the northern part of the country. In the circumstance, they may not know their status or undergo proper treatment, a […]

Tap potential of young people living with HIV – Hope For Future Generations

Government has been tasked to focus on tapping the potential of Young people living with HIV for them to contribute effectively to national development. Executive Director of Hope For Future Generations (HFFG), a non-governmental organisation, Cecilia Lodonu–Senoo,  said it was time that government also focused on the youth living with HIV because they had a […]

Tema West Education Directorate organises breast screening for teachers

The Tema West Municipal Education Directorate has organized a free breast cancer sensitization and screening for teachers, with a call on them to take proper care of their breasts. The teachers, mostly females, were advised to regularly examine their breasts for early detection of abnormalities and seek early medical care. The one day’s sensitization programme […]

Road accidents kill 242 people in three regions

A total of 242 people have died through 591 road accidents recorded from January to September this year in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions, Mr Kwasi Agyenim-Boateng, the Acting Regional Head of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has said. According to him, the Authority was worried there has been a relative increase […]

Sanitation remains greatest challenge in Accra – Minister

Sanitation remains the greatest challenge in the Greater Accra Region, Mr. Ishmael Ashitey, Greater Accra Regional Minister, says. He said the poor attitude towards sanitation by residents had made the situation very challenging. Mr. Ashitey delivered a speech on the current state of the Greater Accra Region, at the first Regional Co-ordinating Council meeting for […]

Forensic lab examines fingerprints of HotFM finance Manager’s murder suspects

Fingerprints of alleged murderers of Nana Ndoli Panin III, Baamuhene of Enchi Kramokrom and Finance Manager of Hotfm, are being examined at the forensic laboratory, according to the Police. Inspector John Baidoo, the prosecutor, said the fingerprints on the cutlass and bottles retrieved from the crime scene had also been added to the exhibits forwarded […]

Okwahu United FC player banned for six matches

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Player Status Committee (PSC) has banned player Felix Oppong of Okwahu United FC, from participating in football and all football-related activities for six matches and fined him an amount of GHc500. Oppong, who is a former player of Okwahu United FC applied to the GFA Players Status Committee (PSC) on […]

GFA announces deadline for Transfer Matching System

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has set Friday, October 23, as the deadline for the Transfer Matching System (TMS). Clubs are entreated to note that they have till the deadline to conclude the transfer of players from other football federations using the TMS. According to the GFA, clubs are to use the Domestic Transfer Matching […]

Ghana Link, GRA begin refresher training of stakeholders on ICUMS

Ghana Link Network Services Ltd and the Ghana Revenue Authority Customs–Division have begun refresher training for users of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS). The training, which is currently ongoing in the Northern part of Ghana, is expected to cover Northern, Savanah, and Upper East Regions, equipping stakeholders, especially Customs officials and freight forwarders in […]

Be discerning about what you consume-FDA

The public should be more discerning about what they consume to avoid health implications, Mrs Nora Narkie Terlabie, Ashanti Regional Head, Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has advised. Mrs Terlabie said the public needed to be abreast of the conditions of an approved product, to enable them to identify unapproved and suspicious products. She said […]

CODEO launches training programme for regional coordinators

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has launched a three-day National Training-of-Trainers (ToT) workshop for its regional coordinators ahead of the 2020 general election. The workshop, with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is the first level of CODEO’s preparation towards the training and deployment of non-partisan observers for the […]

NDC parliamentary aspirant in police grips over cheque issued to suspected criminals

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Agona West,  Paul Ofori Amoah, is being interrogated by the Central Regional Police CID in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate Mrs Cynthia Morrison, Member of Parliament for the area. Amoah has confirmed to the police that two bank-cheques found on two of the four suspected […]

YOLO actor Aaron Adatsi speaks on birth of his son

YOLO actor, Aaron Adasti, has released a statement to address issues surrounding the birth and outdooring of his son. The actor has been criticised by the public for having a child out of wedlock. In the statement released through the actor’s Instagram page on Monday October 19, he said the decision to have the baby […]

NPC nominates Samson Deen to serve on LOC for 2023 Africa Games 

The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has nominated its President, Mr. Samson Deen to serve on the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2023 African Games to be staged in Ghana.  The NPC on Thursday issued a statement in response to the Ministry of Youth and Sports directive asking the Committee to nominate a member to […]

CSOs urged to reinvent themselves to remain relevant

The Majority Leader, Mr Osei-Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to reinvent themselves to stay relevant in Ghana’s 2020 general elections and beyond. He said the role of CSOs in the use of “soft power” and dialogue in promoting tolerance within and among political parties could not be overemphasized. “I have learnt in my […]

Iran Clinic provides free medical services at Mamfe

Iran Clinic, a medical organisation, in collaboration with the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS) has provided free medical services to the aged and vulnerable people at Mamfe in the Akuapem North municipality. They also provided medicines and consumables worth GH¢45,000, in addition to the various medical screening to over 250 aged and vulnerable in the […]

Founder and Owner of Berekum Arsenal Yakubu Moro dies

Founder and Owner of Division One League side, Berekum Arsenal Alhaji Yakubu Moro has died after a short illness at the Ridge Hospital in Accra.  Alhaji Moro passed away on Thursday night (October 15), at the regional hospital where he had been receiving treatment for some weeks now.  He was 60. He would be buried […]

Let’s ‘name and shame’ mobile money fraudsters in media

Head of Fintech and Innovation, Bank of Ghana  Kwame Agyapong Oppong, has called for the publication of names of mobile money fraudsters in the media. He said that was the only way to ‘name and shame’ the fraudsters and deter others from the illegal activity. Mr Oppong made the call at a workshop on mobile […]

Public sector workers urged to use Smart Workplace

Acting Director-General, National Information Technology Agency (NITA), Richard Okyere-Fosu, has called on workers in the public sector to adopt Smart Workplace, a digital platform, to enhance efficiency in the discharge of their duties. He made the call at the Accra Digital Centre at a forum on the impact of COVID-19 on Ghana’s digitalization agenda. Mr […]

Ghana joins world to mark World Food Day

Ghana today (Friday, October 16, 2020), joins the rest of the World to celebrate the 40th World Food Day at State House in Accra. This year’s theme is: “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together.” It aims at making food systems more resilient to withstand global volatility and deliver affordable and sustainable diets for all. The Day is […]

GAF cautions against fake recruitment posts  

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has cautioned against the patronage of fake online posts on recruitment and enlistment exercises by the Forces. “These adverts are being put into the public domain by unscrupulous persons using the names and pictures of senior officers to defraud the public,” a statement signed by Colonel E. Aggrey-Quashie, Director, Public […]

Military has no business with vigilantes – Ghana Armed Forces

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has described as “totally false”, allegations that it intends to give its military uniforms to vigilante groups and equip them with 4,000 weapons to operate in the Volta Region on Election Day. GAF in a statement signed by its Director of Public Relations, Colonel Aggrey-Quashie, and copied to the Ghana […]

Parliament: NPP serves notice for expulsion of Fomena MP

The NPP has announced that it has served notice to Parliament seeking the expulsion of Mr Asiamah from the august house. In a statement signed by General Secretary John Boadu, the party says the MP by his decision to contest as an independent candidate in the 2020 December elections has forfeited his seat in parliament, […]

MTN Ghana withdraws NCA Significant Market Power case from court

Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), has withdrawn its application filed at the Supreme Court concerning the National Communications Authority’s (NCA) declaration of MTN Ghana as a Significant Market Power (SMP). A statement issued by Mr Samuel Koranteng, Corporate Services Executive, MTN Ghana, said MTN Ghana was making concerted efforts to settle the procedural and administrative legal […]

MMDCEs cautioned to ensure strict compliance to Financial Management Act

Minister of Finance  Ken Ofori-Atta,has asked Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to ensure strict application of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) in all financial transactions, to enhance accountability and transparency. The Minister cautioned Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to desist from procuring and using systems and software not approved by […]

NDC to turn Labour Office into National Employment Bureau – Sammy Gyamfi

The next National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will decentralise and convert the Labour Office into the National Employment Bureau, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and grant tax-waivers to employers who engage workers through the Bureau. “As a first step soon after we are ushered into office, we shall pass the first of its kind in our […]

Ghana’s public service not operating at optimum level- Sammy Gyamfi

The National Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi,  says the public service is not operating at its highest level because it lacks adequate human resources. He said more people would be employed to fill vacancies over a period of 4 years to enable public institutions operate as they should in the […]

Year-on-Year inflation rate for September inches down to 10.4 percent

The year-on-year inflation rate for September 2020 recorded a marginal drop at 10.4 percent compared with 10.5 percent the previous month, driven by negative month-on-month food inflation. Month-on-month inflation between August 2020 and September 2020 was -0.2 percent, predominantly driven by negative month-on-month Food inflation of -0.5 percent. “The negative month-on-month inflation rate of -0.2 […]

 Incorporate LED activities in guidelines for assessing MMDAs – AMA boss

The Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Mohammed Adjei Sowah, has emphasised the need to incorporate Local Economic Development (LED) in the guidelines used to assess Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. According to him, this would enable MMDAs to prioritise their programmes and activities to create jobs by building on the comparative advantages and the unique […]

Eric Ofori-Antwi ready for national call-up

The number one shot-stopper for Ghana Premier League (GPL) side, Medeama SC, Eric Ofori-Antwi says his hard work will earn him a call-up into the Black Stars under Coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor. In an interview, he said he was ready for a Black Stars call-up and would continue to work extra hard to get the […]

Opuni’s trial: State to bring new witness on October 21

The Accra High Court case hearing involving Dr Stephen Opuni and two others has adjourned the matter to October 21, 2020, for the Prosecution to introduce its new witness. The Chief State Attorney, Evelyn Keelson, told the Court presided over by Justice Clemence Honyenuga, a Supreme Court Judge, sitting as an additional High Court Judge, […]

Supreme Court orders Kennedy Agyapong to submit himself for contempt charges against him at High Court

The Supreme Court has refused an application filed by Mr Kennedy Ohene Agyapong seeking the court to stop the contempt proceedings against him by an Accra High Court. The five-member panel presided over by Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, upheld that the alleged conduct of Mr Agyapong scandalises the court and brings the name of the court […]

It is God that chooses leaders- Ya-Na

Ya-Na Abukari II, the overlord of Dagbon has advised politicians to use decent Language in their political campaigns for the December 2020 elections as it is  God who chooses leaders. He said as they campaigned nationwide to win the elections, God has already chosen the leader for the nation and reminded them that using harsh […]

CBG starts “We Stand With You” campaign on humanitarian activities

The Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has launched a campaign, dubbed: “We Stand with You”, as part of its second-anniversary activities to promote humanitarian activities. The campaign aims at rewarding customers and prospective customers who have supported deprived communities, institutions, groups, families, and individuals during the COVID-19 crisis. A statement from CBG said the three-month campaign, […]

GES introduces ‘Safe Schools’ concept in Koforidua

Eastern Regional Girls Education Officer, Patricia Brago Gyamfi, has announced that the Ghana Education Service (GES) has introduced a “Safe Schools” concept across public and private schools in Koforidua to check corporal punishment. The concept, which seeks to sensitize teachers on the negative effects of caning, would educate teachers and students on the need to […]

1,557 registrants added to Volta voter roll

The Volta Regional Directorate of the Electoral Commission has added a total of 1,557 voters to the national electoral roll after the one-day continuous registration exercise. Regional Director of EC, Adukpo Selormey, said the voters captured were mostly first time teenagers, who have just turned 18 years but were unable to register during the mass […]

Police say kidnapping in Ho a hoax

Ho Municipal Police Directorate investigations have revealed that the alleged kidnapping incident at Area 52, a suburb in the Municipality, is a hoax and a ‘cooked’ story by the victim and his friend. Assistant Superintendent of Police, Mr Alexander Yeboah, in-charge of the Command, in an interview said that the two carefully planned the purported […]

President Akufo-Addo inaugurates nine-member LOC for Ghana 2023

President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated a nine-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) to commence preparations toward Ghana’s hosting of the 13th African Games in 2023. Ghana would for the first time in the 55-year history of the continental multi-sports competition play host to the games after it won the bid in 2018 to stage it in the […]

Crime Investigators adjust methods of operations to fight contemporary crimes

Detectives have been tasked to adjust their methods of operations to effectively fight contemporary crimes. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Joseph Gyamera Oklu, Director of Operations, Criminal Investigation Department (CID), stated that crime and its relations, are advancing hence the need for detectives to position themselves well to fight it. He said it was important […]

Australian High Commissioner inaugurates Youth Development centre in Sunyani

The Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Gregory Andrews,  has inaugurated a Youth Development Centre in Sunyani to offer employable skills training to young people in Sunyani and Sunyani West Municipalities. The centre, funded by the Australian government through its Direct Aid Programme, is in line with an “Integrated Sewing Project” being implemented by the Sunyani […]

EPA works towards certification of LPG operators

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working to ensure that only properly trained persons could operate in the gas value chain. According to the Deputy Executive Director of the EPA, Ebenezer Appah-Sampong, he said the move was to help end the wrongful handling of the product from the point of transportation to the final consumer. […]

Ex-convict grabbed for allegedly impregnating step-daughter

A 54-year-old tailor, Seth Kwesi Asare, who allegedly had sex with his 15-year-old step-daughter and impregnated her at Adabraka in Accra, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Seth Kwesi Asare, being charged for defilement and he happens to be an ex-convit. The Police disclosed that Asare has been previously jailed on a similar offence. […]

National Peace Council moves to eliminate vigilantism

The National Peace Council (NPC) has called for the support of stakeholders in efforts to ensure a peaceful and violent-free general election. According to them, it is said that violence perpetrated by party-affiliated vigilante groups has become a major threat to Ghana’s democracy and the peace of the nation, hence the need to work as […]

First Lady spearheads rebuilding of Tema General Hospital

The Tema General Hospital has expressed appreciation to First Lady Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, for spearheading the rebuilding of the facility into new state-of-the-art complex to cater for its huge catchment area population. The  Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr Richard Anthony, paid glowing tribute to Mrs Akufo-Addo for working behind the scenes to ensure the […]