President Nana Addo-Akufo Addo has unveiled the logo for Ghana’s 60th-anniversary celebration at a ceremony whilst also revealing that the celebration will cost an estimated GHc 20 million. The theme for the celebration is “Mobilising for Ghana’s Future” and President Akufo-Addo impressed on Ghanaians to use the celebration as period for reflection on what makes ... President Nana Addo-Akufo Addo has unveiled the logo for Ghana’s 60th-anniversary celebration at a ceremony whilst also
There is a heavy vehicular traffic on the N1 Highway after a diesel tanker caught fire close to the Dzorwulu traffic light. It took the timely intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to avert an explosion disaster. According to Michael Adu-Osei, an eyewitness, smoke was spotted billowing from the trailer-head of the truck ... There is a heavy vehicular traffic on the N1 Highway after a diesel tanker caught fire close to the Dzorwulu traffic light. It took the timely intervention
The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George has slammed government for what he views as “whining” to Ghanaians over the 208 cars reportedly missing from the presidency. Mr. George, a presidential staffer in the previous National Democratic Congress administration, challenged government to instead publish details of the vehicles it claims are missing. In a ... The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George has slammed government for what he views as “whining” to Ghanaians
The previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government of trying to demonize it, following claims there are over 200 cars missing from the presidency. The Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, revealed to the media that, there are so far 208 cars unaccounted for from the Flagstaff ... The previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government of trying
Italian prosecutors have reportedly charged Eni and its CEO Claudio Descalzi with international corruption over the controversial acquisition of an offshore block in Nigeria in 2011. Apart from Descalzi, the charge reportedly extends to the former CEO Paolo Scaroni and nine other people involved in the $1.3 bilion deal. Scaroni served as the Chief Executive ... Italian prosecutors have reportedly charged Eni and its CEO Claudio Descalzi with international corruption over the controversial acquisition
Two women, yet to be identified, have been confirmed dead after sporadic gunshots in the Bimbilla Township which started on Thursday afternoon. The Northern Regional Police Chief, DCOP Ken Yeboah, disclosed this on Eyewitness News, adding that, two others have also been injured and have been taken to hospital for medical attention. DCOP Yeboah also confirmed ... Two women, yet to be identified, have been confirmed dead after sporadic gunshots in the Bimbilla Township which started on Thursday
The minister-nominee for Information, Mustapha Hamid, says he will champion moves to make the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) effective and viable to the point that it can generate its own funds. He said he will also help GBC roll-out innovative ways of collecting TV licenses. Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Mustapha Hamid said he will ... The minister-nominee for Information, Mustapha Hamid, says he will champion moves to make the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC)
The interior Ministry has reviewed the protracted curfew on the Bimbilla Township from 4:00 pm to 6:00am with immediate effect, following the eruption of gunfire on Thursday afternoon. The Northern Regional Police Command has since dispatched a team of police officers to quell the sporadic shooting. Reports indicate that, a number of houses have also ... The interior Ministry has reviewed the protracted curfew on the Bimbilla Township from 4:00 pm to 6:00am with immediate effect, following
As part of efforts to combat the illegal act of light fishing, the Minister-nominee for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Elizabeth Afoley Quaye, has indicated that government will allow fishermen some level of permission to ensure enforcement. Light fishing involves fishermen using strong lighting to attract fishes. The practice depletes the fish stock as fingerlings are even ... As part of efforts to combat the illegal act of light fishing, the Minister-nominee for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Elizabeth
The Employment and Labour Relations Minister, Ignatius Baffour Awuah has told Citi Business News his outfit will investigate demands from workers of the National Labour Commission for their boss to be sacked. It follows an official complaint from the workers and defence by the management, to be presented to the Ministry on Thursday. “I do ... The Employment and Labour Relations Minister, Ignatius Baffour Awuah has told Citi Business News his outfit will investigate demands from workers of the
Shares in Twitter have fallen more than 10% after the company reported that its fourth-quarter losses had nearly doubled. The social networking service reported a loss of $167m (£133m) in the final three months of 2016, as against $90m in the same period a year earlier. There were 319 million active users, 4% up on ... Shares in Twitter have fallen more than 10% after the company reported that its fourth-quarter losses had nearly doubled. The social networking service reported a loss of $167m
Ghana has moved up nine places in the latest FIFA ranking to the 45th spot after reaching the semi-final of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars also moved one place up on the continent to 8th place. Cameroon’s victory at the Nations Cup helped them climb 29 places into 33rd position and ... Ghana has moved up nine places in the latest FIFA ranking to the 45th spot after reaching the semi-final of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars also moved one place up on the continent
Minister Nominee for Information, Mustapha Hamid has promised to sanitize what he describes as the “polluted” political environment when approved by Parliament’s Appointments Committee. Mr . Hamid made the promise in response to a query from the Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Suhuyini Alhassan for describing the former President Mahama as an unrepentant bigot. ... Minister Nominee for Information, Mustapha Hamid has promised to sanitize what he describes as the “polluted”
An Australian man has survived spending hours struggling to keep his nose above water after his excavator rolled into a waterhole. Daniel Miller, 45, had been riding the machine at his remote property 300km (180 miles) north of Sydney. When the edge of the dam gave way, the farmer was pinned down by a bar ... An Australian man has survived spending hours struggling to keep his nose above water after his excavator rolled into a waterhole. Daniel Miller, 45, had been riding the machine at his remote
Two Nigerian soldiers have been arrested and charged with assault after they were filmed beating a disabled man with sticks in a busy street. The army said the reason for the assault, in Onitsha in Anambra state on Tuesday, appeared to be because the man was wearing a camouflage shirt. It said the soldiers had ... Two Nigerian soldiers have been arrested and charged with assault after they were filmed beating a disabled man with sticks in a busy street. The army said the reason for the assault,
Jordan Ayew believes he has found the “perfect place to grow” at Swansea City as he relishes the next step in his career. The Ghanaian, who can play either on the wing or as a striker, takes part in his first training session with his new team-mates today, having arrived at the club after helping ... Jordan Ayew believes he has found the “perfect place to grow” at Swansea City as he relishes the next step in his career. The Ghanaian, who can play either on the wing or as a striker, takes
Four fishermen at Axim in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region, have been arrested by a joint police task-force from Axim and Half Assini, for allegedly killing and dumping one Eric Nyame Kwansa, 27, into the sea during a fishing expedition on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Confirming the incident to Citi News, the ... Four fishermen at Axim in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region, have been arrested by a joint police task-force from Axim and Half Assini, for allegedly
“The Taste Guru is in town!” is the opening line to the new Star Beer campaign ad. The TV ad introduces us to the Taste Guru; a well-travelled, suave Ghanaian with a taste for good food and excellent beer. This humorous protagonist has the ability to tell a thousand things from just one taste, remarking ... “The Taste Guru is in town!” is the opening line to the new Star Beer campaign ad. The TV ad introduces us to the Taste Guru; a well-travelled, suave Ghanaian with a taste for good
Twelve-year-old Gabriella Ellis of the Delhi Public School (DPS) in Tema placed 1st runner-up after over 12 hours of gruelling competition at the grand finale of this year’s annual National Spelling Bee contest, which was held at the Accra International Conference Center on Saturday, February 5. Gabriella lost the ultimate prize – consisting of an ... Twelve-year-old Gabriella Ellis of the Delhi Public School (DPS) in Tema placed 1st runner-up after over 12 hours of gruelling competition
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