The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) will launch its 2020 manifesto tomorrow, Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the University of Cape Coast in the Central Region. The manifesto launch will be hosted virtually due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Invitations have however been given to a select few, according to a press release signed by the […] The post NPP to launch 2020 manifesto tomorrow

Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice-Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), ended her two-day tour of the Northern Region yesterday, August 20, 2020. Her visit, after she was outdoored as running mate to the former President John Dramani Mahama, was to among other things, introduce herself to the chiefs and people of the […] The post Naana

The Ga West Municipal Assembly has ordered individuals who have erected structures on road reservation sites along Ablekuma Manhean, Oduman, Nsakina road to pull them down. The individuals have been given a two-week ultimatum to adhere to the directive. According to the Assembly, structures close to drains along the road is affecting construction work on […] The post Remove

The National Health Insurance Authority has received over 1,000 applications from its service providers across the country since the introduction of its online application system. Over the years, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has been receiving several credentialing applications with attached documents manually from Healthcare providers. Ending February (2020), the NHIA introduced the online application […] The post NHIS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has commended Vodafone Ghana Foundation for its annual charity activity ‘Vodafone Homecoming’, an initiative that has helped to settle medical bills for thousands of patients in many health institutions across the country. Speaking during the virtual ceremony to launch the second phase of the Vodafone Homecoming, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director […] The post Ghana

More than 300 doctors in public hospitals in Kenya’s capital Nairobi have begun a strike. The health workers want better pay and working conditions including personal protective equipment (PPE). Nairobi has the most of coronavirus cases in the country. The doctors say they have been patient with the county government that is in charge of […] The post Coronavirus:

The answer to what to do to get an assured hit song or breakthrough in the music industry has not been definitive; different strategies have worked for different artistes at different times. Therefore, finding what works for you, is the code of enjoying success in the music terrain. Ghanaian rapper Derrick Sarfo Kantanka, known in […] The post #YeeteNsem: the magic wand to

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations children’s agency have urged African governments to promote the safe reopening of schools during the coronavirus pandemic. They say prolonged closure of schools is harmful to students and want governments to invest in sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of coronavirus in learning institutions. The two […] The post WHO

Coup leaders in Mali say a transitional president will be appointed, drawn from either the civilian population or the military. Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was removed in a coup on Tuesday. West African leaders have called for him to be reinstated and the UN has called for the release of officials. But the coup leaders say […] The post Mali coup: Military seeks transitional president

Facebook Inc (FB.O) on Friday pushed for legislation that makes it easier for users to transfer photos and videos to a rival tech platform, in comments it sent to the Federal Trade Commission ahead of a hearing on the topic on September 22, 2020. Data portability – considered a potential remedy for large technology companies […] The post Facebook pushes

Joseph Kofi Adda, the Minister for Aviation, has again stressed that there were no plans from government to engage any company for the sale or hire of the Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) and its ancillary institutions. The Minister, who emphasised the government’s position on the speculated sale of GACL in Tamale, was there to […] The post Aviation Minister

Newly minted Democratic White House nominee Joe Biden said US President Donald Trump has “cloaked America in darkness for much too long”. The former US vice-president said his rival has unleashed “too much anger, too much fear, too much division”. His impassioned speech was the capstone of a political career spanning nearly half a century. […] The post US

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Yaa-Naa Abukari II has advised politicians to carry out their election campaigns peacefully ahead of the December 2020 elections. He also pledged to cooperate with whichever party wins the December 2020 general elections for development. Yaa-Naa Abukari was speaking when Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress […] The post Yaa-Naa

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Thursday, 20th August 2020, cut the sod for the commencement of construction of the Elmina Fishing Port Project. According to President Akufo-Addo, when the Elmina Fishing Port Project is completed, it will provide a big boost for the fishing industry in Elmina, especially as the […] The post Akufo-Addo cuts sod

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated a 34-member Upper East Regional campaign team in Bolgatanga, to spearhead activities of the party ahead of the December polls. The role of the regional campaign team is to work tirelessly to make sure that the Party wins massively, for the Presidential candidate and claim all the 15 […] The post NPP inaugurates Upper East Region campaign

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says allowing railway lines in the country to collapse after independence was one of Ghana’s biggest mistakes that can be best described as a ‘strategic error’. He said due to the importance of railways in shaping the economy, his government is committed to prioritizing the sector and continuously revamp […] The post Allowing

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says allowing the railway sector in the country to collapse after independence was one of Ghana’s biggest mistakes and a “strategic error”. He said due to the importance of railways in shaping the economy, his government is committed to prioritising the sector and continuously revamping it. The President said […] The post Allowing

The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG) will on Saturday, August 22, 2020, hold its ninth biennial General Assembly at Ho in the Volta Region. The one day assembly is expected to bring together delegates of the church’s presbyteries, representatives of key functional committees, groups and senior administrative staff. Top among the agenda will be to […] The post EP

Three suspected criminals have been arrested by the Tesano Police for possession of two locally manufactured pistols and other items suspected to have been stolen during a robbery. According to police, the suspects; Ato Kwamina, Issah Emmanuel, Ibrahim Abubakari were arrested on August 19, 2020, at Abeka Junction. Speaking to the media, the PRO of […] The post Five