Dangbe West District Office of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) on Wednesday 18th November 2020 mounted a two-day mass membership mobilization exercise at the Old Ningo lorry station. The exercise was in tandem with the official launch of Phase three of the Ghana Luxembourg Social Trust Project, spearheaded by OGBL-Trade Union Solidarity Ghana-Luxembourg Organization […] The post NHIS
The New Patriotic Party parliamentary candidate for the Keta constituency, Dr. Benjamin Sena Dzameshie has enrolled 12 ladies in the area in tailoring apprenticeship and donated 12 sewing machines Five of the twelve newly enrolled apprentices who are within the ages of 19 and 30 are ladies who have started apprenticeship but were unable to […] The post Keta:
The Executive Director of the Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD), Mr. Anane Agyei, has donated copies of Dr. Busia’s biography worth GHS50,000 to the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Ahafo, Bono, and the Bono East Regions. The books were received by Mrs. Ivy Asantewa Owusu, the Bono Regional Director of the […] The post BIRDD distributes books
Panellists at the Institute of International Affairs Ghana’s (GhIIA) webinar on the theme ‘2020 Elections in ECOWAS’ have called on various major multilateral, national and international organizations to take interest in elections in West Africa. This is due to the possibility of the outcomes to have an “exponential impact on global peace and security”. The […] The post Be
The President of Helping Africa Foundation (HAF), Dr. Deborah Rose, has said the purpose of the Yamoransa Model Labs is meant to expand ICT education across Ghana in truly sustainable ways to promote teaching and learning. Dr. Rose was speaking at the commissioning of the 6th ICT Lab built by the HAF and Friends of […] The post Helping Africa Foundation
The government has charged the newly inducted governing board of the Narcotics Control Commission to work assiduously in fighting against illicit drug trafficking and its abuse. The Narcotics Control Board governing body has not been operative since its dissolution following the “Nayele” cocaine saga in 2014. Speaking at the inauguration of the new board, the […] The post Fight
The big news stories in this edition of the Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda Amadu and Naa Shika Caesar; Presidency responds to Martin Amidu’s claims of interference Odawna Market gutted by fire 60% of security personnel not in Special Voters’ Register? ‘Forgive Rawlings’ – NDC official begs Ghanaians wronged under his regime Citi97.3 · Eyewitness […] The post Eyewitness
Obuasi Complex Junior High School (J.H.S) has been adjudged winners of Anglogold Ashanti’s 2020 Annual Quiz Competition held in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. In a fierce competition which involved Independence J.H.S A and B and Sanso J.H.S, Obuasi Complex with 60 points, left no stone unturned to clinch the diadem. Sanso J.H.S came 2nd […] The post A/R:
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, Elijah Adansi-Bonah on behalf of the government presented assorted items to thirty persons living with disabilities in the Municipality. The items ranged from deep freezers, knitting machines, shoe grinder and kits, industrial sewing machines as well as popcorn machines to the persons living with […] The post A/R:
Ghana’s general election is just a few days around the corner. The good people of Ghana expect nothing more or less than a peaceful general election. The Electoral Commission (EC) has a major role to play to ensure Ghana’s democracy is deepened and entrenched. It is important to emphasize that Ghana has not witnessed any […] The post Eric Amofa writes: Jean
The National Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay has commenced a nationwide pre-election tour. He began the tour on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. The tour is to afford him the opportunity to assess at first hand the readiness of the party machinery in the run-up to the 7th December elections. The […] The post Freddie Blay begins nationwide pre-election
The overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, Ya-Na Abubakari Mahama ll has honored the Minister for Information Kojo Oppong Nkrumah at the Gbewa Palace in Yendi. Mr Oppong Nkrumah was in the Northern Region on a working tour which also took him to Yendi and nearby towns. Ya-Na Abubakari Mahama ll presented a traditional rich dagomba […] The post Ya-Na honours Oppong Nkrumah for dedication
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is investigating a case involving a Nigerian woman arrested for allegedly trafficking two Nigerian girls into the country to engage in prostitution. The suspect, 20-year-old Favour Chidi is believed to be part of a human trafficking syndicate that brings Nigerian girls into Ghana to take part in the sex trade. […] The post Foreigner
Three out of the 14 people who suffered injuries during last week’s explosion at the Mighty Gas filling station in the Volta Region have died. The 14 were rushed to the Ho teaching hospital shortly after the fire swept through some commercial cars on the dawn of Wednesday, November 11, 2020. The sound of the […] The post V/R: Three victims of Ho Mighty Gas explosion die
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), is conducting a nationwide household survey on Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Assessment (CFSVA). The survey is being conducted under the auspices of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP). A statement signed by the […] The post GSS,
Award-winning poet Koo Kumi is set to release his new album ‘The Griot’ on Saturday, 28th November 2020. The album is set for a hearing on Friday, 27th November at the Nubuke. The album ‘The Groit’ comprises 10 poems and skits which tackles politics, urbanization and movement, culture, age of youth, and gender-related issues. The […] The post Koo Kumi set to release
Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has explained why he rejected keys to a new building designated to serve as the Office of the Special Prosecutor and caused the keys to be returned to the Chief of Staff. In a letter addressed to the Chief of Staff, Frema Akosua Osei-Opare, Martin Amidu expressed regret that the […] The post Why Martin Amidu rejected new office building
The Presidency says it will not issue any further statement to respond to former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu. The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, responded to allegations levelled against him and his government by Martin Amidu who served as Ghana’s first Special Prosecutor for two years. In a 9-page response, […] The post Presidency
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) to make available funds to support traders who had their wares destroyed by fire at the Pedestrian Shopping Centre close to the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange in Accra. According to President Akufo-Addo, this is to help the affected traders recover […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Comprehensive Development Initiative (CDI), a non-governmental organization believes it is time for the government to step up its efforts in the fight against gender inequality, especially among women and girls in the Ghanaian society. According to the group, women and girls are often neglected in the area of education as compared to their male […] The post CDI embarks on gender
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