A new 28-minute documentary by journalist, Paul Adom-Otchere, recounting the entire history of the judgement debt scandal involving businessman, Alfred Woyome, has aired on Metro TV’s current affairs show, Good Evening Ghana. In the documentary, Mr. Adom-Otchere describes “Woyomegate” as the longest scandal in the country’s history as it spanned two general elections – 2012 […] The post New
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has called on government to consider further restrictions on the importation of products with enough local manufacturing capacity. It said importation of products, including cough mixtures, blood tonics and various combinations of cyproheptadine/Lysine (tablets and syrups) and Ciprofloxacillin, should be restricted. In a Communique issued at the end of […] The post Stop
Teaching a child to appreciate reading not only promotes academic achievement, but it also opens opportunities for the imagination to soar and for kids to learn about topics beyond their wildest dreams. This year, you can help promote children’s literacy with these ideas: Give books to children. You can find a book on virtually any topic, […] The post 5 Ways to promote your
Players within the road sector such as road designers, engineers and contractors, as well as tertiary students of Building Technology or Road Engineering and Construction, will from henceforth design and construct cost-effective roads nationwide. This is because a set of design manuals specifically for low volume roads have been developed and launched. The project, which […] The post Design
Down’s syndrome could soon be treated in the womb by targeting a key gene, scientists say. Researchers have found a way to alter the extra chromosome in a baby’s cells which causes the condition. People with Down’s suffer a learning disability which varies for each person caused by a one-off genetic change in the sperm […] The post Down’s Syndrome could
A 37-year-old hospital administrator, Tony Sumah has touted himself as the best candidate that can win the Nadowli-Kaleo parliamentary seat and build on the legacies of Alban Bagbin, Ghana’s longest-serving member of parliament. Mr. Sumah who was speaking after successfully submitting his nomination form at the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) party office at Nadowli in […] The post NDC
Police in Venice have fined two German tourists who were caught making coffee on the steps of the Rialto bridge. The backpackers, aged 32 and 35, were fined a total of €950 (£853) for preparing coffee on a travel cooker. They were also asked to leave the city. Venice has introduced a law on a […] The post Tourists fined for making coffee at Venice bridge appeared first
Former President John Dramani Mahama has questioned the judicial system’s handling of Gregory Afoko’s case. According to him, government’s posture on the case undermines the rule of law. Mr. Afoko is one of the suspects in the murder of the former NPP Upper East Regional Chairman, Adams Mahama. He was granted bail in March 2019 […] The post Clergy,
YouTube has defended its video recommendation algorithms, amid suggestions that the technology serves up increasingly extreme videos. On Thursday, a BBC report explored how YouTube had helped the Flat Earth conspiracy theory spread. But the company’s new managing director for the UK, Ben McOwen Wilson, said YouTube “does the opposite of taking you down the rabbit […] The post YouTube:
South Africa’s watchdog has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of misleading parliament and potential money laundering over a campaign donation. Mr Ramaphosa has previously denied any wrongdoing. His supporters say the allegations made by Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane are politically motivated. The scandal is seen as part of a larger power struggle within the governing party, […] The post South
The Chief Fisherman at Axim, Nana Kofi Bentil, is unhappy that no positive impact has been recorded after the government’s close artisanal fishing ended. The closed season which lasted from May 15th to June 15th was meant to enable the country’s fish stock to replenish. But since the period ended, fisherfolk across the country have complained that […] The post Axim
The Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has reiterated government’s commitment to ensure the safety of journalists in the country. He made the remarks at a stakeholders forum in Accra to validate the framework on safe and responsible journalism. The framework is part of efforts to promote free and responsible media practice in Ghana. The […] The post Forum
A wife who gave £600,000 to a ‘friendly’ builder so she could hide the cash from her husband is still out of pocket two years on – as he refuses to return the money. Sarah Byrne, 47, inherited £1million from her father’s business and planned to hide it from her partner Tony as she wanted […] The post Wife hid £600,000 from husband
The world’s second-largest cocoa producer offered to sell beans for the first time since introducing a surcharge, and found no buyers, according to people familiar with the matter. Ghana’s Cocoa Marketing Company, responsible for selling the nation’s cocoa, offered beans for 2020-21 to traders on Wednesday, said the people, who asked not to be identified […] The post Ghana
A Community day Senior High School (SHS) which started in 2016 to serve Buoku and 19 other communities in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region remains abandoned. Weeds have now taken over the structure and some of the building materials left at the mercy of the weather. A senior high school which was set […] The post Bono: Weeds take over Buoku community day school
The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is urging aspirants of the party’s parliamentary to use the party’s internal structures to resolve challenges they have with the process. The Committee made this known in a statement following reports of dissatisfaction from some aspirants in some constituencies, notably the Asawase constituency. But […] The post Disgruntled
Supporters of Mubarick Masawudu, a contender in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Asawase constituency staged a protest at the NDC regional office in Kumasi on Friday. Citi News Kumasi correspondent Hafiz Tijani who was on the ground said the protesters did not only burn car tyres but also posters of national […] The post Asawase
Supporters of Mubarick Masawudu, a contender in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Asawase constituency staged a protest at the NDC regional office in Kumasi on Friday. Citi News Ashanti Regional correspondent, Hafiz Tijani said the protesters did not only burn car tyres but also posters of national executives and former President […] The post Asawase
The incumbent Member of Parliament for the Asawase Constituency, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak has said that he will retain the seat for his National Democratic Congress (NDC) after the 2020 general elections. Muntaka Mubarak made the remarks after he filed his nominations ahead of the party’s parliament primaries on Friday. He told pressmen that recent developments […] The post I
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