The Akufo-Addo administration has reiterated its resolve to do everything possible to prosecute and punish people in the public sector who engage in corrupt activities at the detriment of the state. Government has admitted that Ghanaians are increasingly becoming impatient with the seeming delay in prosecuting suspected corrupt officials. Speaking at the launch of the ... The post No

You may be one of the growing number of Americans (or global citizens) who has a bit of nomophobia. “Nomophobia?” you mutter as you read this on your ever-present smartphone. “Of course not.” “NO MObile PHOne phoBIA” is a 21st-century term for the fear of not being able to use your cell phone or other ... The post Smartphone addiction could be changing your

The Electronic Communications Tribunal has directed the National Communications Authority (NCA), to halt the execution of sanctions it imposed on some 131 radio stations in the country for various offences. The Tribunal ordered that, pending the final determination of the case that had been brought before it by the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), the ... The post Court

Fuseini Hamza, a 41-year-old cashier at the Small Tax Office of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in Tamale, has appeared before a Tamale High Court for allegedly stealing an amount of GH¢2,043,774.30 belonging to the state. He was charged with two counts of stealing, contrary to Section 124(1) of Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), ... The post GRA official grabbed for stealing

Biggie Sparta, the bodyguard who was slapped by Shatta Wale at the S-Concert during the weekend has said that he is not worried about what happened. The bodyguard said in a live video on Shatta Wale’s Facebook timeline that the love he has for Shatta Wale is so huge that people would not understand their ... The post I’ll still serve Shatta Wale despite slap – Bodyguard

Biggie Sparta, the bodyguard who was slapped by Shatta Wale at the S-Concert during the weekend has said that he is not worried about what happened. The bodyguard said in a live video on Shatta Wale’s Facebook timeline that the love he has for Shatta Wale is so huge that people would not understand their ... The post I’ll still serve Shatta Wale despite slap – Bodyguard

Some students in the Kumasi Metropolis are displeased with the suspension of classes today [Monday], in line with activities put in place by the Manhyia Palace for the observation of the final funeral rites of the late Asante Queen Mother, Afia Kobe Ampem II. Students reported to school this morning only to be told there ... The post Students angry over schools’ closure

Ace comedian and actor, Kwaku Sintim-Misa aka KSM has reacted to comedian Khemikal’s recent statement that Ghanaian comedians are broke. In an interview with Citi Showbiz on Friday, 1st December, 2017, Daniel Selase, known in showbiz as Khemikal intimated that Ghanaian comedians were poor because event organisers paid them low fees. “Ghanaian comedians are broke because most ... The post There

Ghana’s U-17 female team, the Black Maidens, landed in Accra on Sunday from Banjul after defeating Gambia 5-1 in the first leg of the first round of the qualifiers for the 2018 Women’s U-17 World Cup. The Maidens dominated the tie thanks for four goals from captain Mukarama Abdulai and one from Nina Norshie. The ... The post Black Maidens return home from Gambia appeared first on

Miguel Cotto, who began boxing as an 11-year-old to lose weight, said farewell on Saturday night, closing out a glorious 17-year career, but not how most expected. Instead of an easy win over big underdog Sadam Ali, Cotto was nowhere near his best in what he said would be his final fight. Ali won a ... The post Sadam Ali defeats retiring Miguel Cotto via unanimous

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President Akufo-Addo is expected to launch the week-long celebration of 2017 Anti-corruption week and National Anti-Corruption (NACAP) conference in Accra today [Monday]. The celebration, which begins on Monday, December 4 and ends on December 9, 2017, seeks to review the state of corruption in the country, and provides a platform for the assessment of the ... The post Akufo-Addo

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), has issued a 1-week ultimatum to illegal settlers at Mempeasem, a suburb of East Legon in Accra, to leave the area or face demolition. The Assembly says it has identified about 500 settlers in the area. Some of the settlers were managing piggeries and have illegally allocated to themselves portions ... The post AMA issues 1-week ultimatum

A former Deputy Power Minister, John Jinapor, has cautioned government against the implementation of the planned reduction in the price stabilization and recovery levy on some petroleum products without parliamentary approval. According to him, failure to do so will amount to a breach of the constitution. The NPA over the weekend announced that it has ... The post Fuel

Male pattern baldness and premature greying are more of a risk factor for heart disease than obesity in men under 40, new research suggests. A study of more than 2,000 young men in India showed more who had coronary artery disease were prematurely bald or grey than men with a full head of hair. The ... The post Early baldness higher heart disease risk factor than

A Lebanese national has been arrested for allegedly raping his 19-year-old househelp at Airport Hills residential area in Accra. Four policemen from the East Legon District Police Command arrested Haddad Rabih, around 11:45 pm on Sunday. The suspect, Graphic Online gathered forcibly had sex with the victim around 5:00pm on Saturday in the absence of his wife ... The post Lebanese

Australia’s competition regulator has begun an inquiry into whether the influence of Facebook and Google has harmed the media sector. It will investigate whether the disruption of the news media by the US tech giants has been detrimental to consumers and publishers. The government ordered the inquiry as part of wider media reforms. Traditional media ... The post Facebook and

Jordan’s foreign minister has warned the US of “dangerous consequences” if it recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Ayman Safadi said he had told US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson such a declaration would trigger great anger in the Arab and Muslim world. Speculation is mounting that President Donald Trump will announce the move ... The post Jordan

Theresa May is set to meet key EU figures for talks on Brexit which could determine whether the UK is able to move on to negotiations on trade. The BBC understands deals on the UK “divorce bill” and citizens’ rights were reached this weekend. But the UK border with Ireland remains an outstanding issue. The ... The post Brexit: Theresa May in Brussels for key talks with

The JOSPONG Group of Companies of Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pureco Limited, a Hungarian water resource technology engineering firm, for the design and construction of a state-of-the-art fully customized wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Kumasi, to solve the environmental and sanitation problem of the city and its environs. The (1000 ... The post Jospong