Osafo Maafo’s antidote to Ghana’s struggling economy, when he suggested that freeing ‘galamsey queen’ Aisha Huang has had a positive economic impact on the country continues to irk “right minded Ghanaians”. The Chinese national was standing trial for engaging in illegal small-scale mining which could have ended her 20 years in jail under Section 99 … The post Osafo Maafo is hot, roasted

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has consoled the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and the entire country, on the sudden death of Major General Francis Vib-Sanziri, the Ghanaian Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF).   In a telephone conversation with President Akufo-Addo … The post UN

Foreign policy should aim at developing the capacity of institutions and actors involved in conflict prevention because of the potential of building a more structured, result-oriented and mutually beneficial partnership for peace. Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and … The post Foreign

The national insurer has been in the news for several reasons in the past couple of years: reason which inspire hope and those that spell doom.  A 70 million dollar IT system procured with a department headed by a fake doctorate holder, to accusation of $ 500 thousand  spent on audit of the previous administrations … The post The state of the national insurer, SSNIT appeared first on

The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Friday joined the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu and fellow Muslims at the Central Mosque in Abossey Okai for Jummah prayers and a special thanksgiving prayer. The special thanksgiving prayer was to thank the Almighty Allah for the blessings He has bestowed on the National … The post National Chief Imam turns 100 appeared first on

A California couple’s children have forgiven them for years of torture and starvation as the parents were sentenced to life in prison. David and Louise Turpin’s children told a court they still loved their mother and father despite all the abuse. The couple were arrested in January 2018 when their 17-year-old daughter escaped the filthy … The post ‘House of horrors’ children

The Head Pastor for the Alabaster International Ministries, Prophet Dr. Kofi Oduro, has said Ghanaians have moved away from the core principles which the forebears of the nation bequeathed; as such, is not a serious country. In a one-on-one interview with Johnnie Hughes on TV3’s New Day, the outspoken man of God observed Ghanaians have … The post Ghana is not a serious country – Prophet Oduro

Nusrat Jahan Rafi was doused with kerosene and set on fire at her school in Bangladesh. Less than two weeks earlier, she had filed a sexual harassment complaint against her headmaster. Her courage in speaking out against sexual assault, her death five days after being set alight and everything that happened in-between has gripped Bangladesh … The post Burned to death for reporting sexual harassment

The Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), Major General Francis Vib-Sanziri, has passed away. The sad incident occurred on Good Friday in Israel, where he has been since his appointment by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in 2017. There has been an outpour of tributes for … The post Ex-NADMO boss,

The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Maafo has justified the government’s decision to discontinue the prosecution of a Chinese national, Aisha Huang, nicknamed ‘galamsey queen’ who was found to be openly engaged in illegal mining in the country and subsequently deported.  According to the minister who was addressing a townhall meeting in the United States, it was … The post [Video]

A United Kingdom-based Ghanaian rugby player Zainab Alema is aiming to support Ghana rugby at the grassroots level in a project she calls “studs in the mud”. The project also aims to instill rugby values in children in some selected schools. Through the ‘studs in the mud’ project, she has been able to buy 18 … The post U.K based Ghanaian rugby player supports grassroots

Ghana will witnessed the first delivery of medicine via drone on Tuesday, April 23 at the New Tafo Hospital in the Eastern Region. The event will see the delivery of vaccines for patients at the hospital. This forms part of plans to commission a state-of-the-art Zipline facility on Wednesday, April 24. The commissioning will be … The post First medical delivery by drone

Six police officers are to undergo training in South Africa to fly and maintain helicopters as police administration operationalizes a new wing of the service, the Air Wing. The Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery announced this when he broke the ground for the construction of a helicopter hanger and helipad at the Formed Police Unit headquarters … The post Police to fly six to

Ghana will witnessed the first delivery of medicine via drone on Wednesday, April 24 at the New Tafo Hospital in the Eastern Region. The event will see the delivery of vaccines for patients at the hospital. This forms part of plans to commission a state-of-the-art Zipline facility. The commissioning will be done by President Nana … The post First medical delivery by

The United Nations has reiterated its commitment to assisting Ghana in her efforts to abolish political vigilantism. Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), said the UN would remain at Ghana’s disposal to facilitate national conversations … The post UN to assist Ghana

Drone pilots of government’s anti-galamsey programme have appealed to President Akufo-Addo to compel state agencies to expedite investigations on Mr. Charles Bissue, Secretary to the Inter Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining. Mr. Bissue was captured in the Anas Tiger Eye video documentary on Anti Galamsey in Ghana. The drone pilots are worried, the absence of … The post We

The Upper East Region secretariat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged Ghanaians to pray against saboteurs who for their parochial interest may not want the President’s human-centered social interventions programmes see the light of the day. In a press release signed by the regional secretary, Cletus Ayambire Innocent, as the party joins the … The post U/E: NPP directs Easter prayers

Snakes have been found in Liberian President George Weah’s office, forcing him to work from his private residence, the BBC has learnt. Press secretary Smith Toby told the BBC that on Wednesday two black snakes were found in the foreign affairs ministry building, his official place of work. All staff have been told to stay … The post Snakes force Liberian President George Weah

An Indian voter says he chopped off his index finger after realising he had voted for the “wrong” political party. Pawan Kumar says he accidentally ended up voting for the governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in a video that has gone viral. He wanted to vote for a regional party – but was confused by … The post Man ‘chops off finger’ after vote mistake appeared

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians, especially Christians to remember the country in their prayers as they celebrate the Easter festivities. While urging motorists to be careful on the road in his Easter video message, the president also acknowledged the country still has hurdles to cross, for which reason he wants Ghanaians to … The post [Video]