The journalist [name withheld] who secretly filmed the viral video of military men brutalising residents of Wa says he has moved his wife and children to an undisclosed location over fears of a possible attack. In the viral video, military officers were seen assaulting residents allegedly over a missing mobile phone, an action the Ghana […] The post ‘I’ve
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2021 Basic Certificate Examination (BECE) for private candidates who sat for the exams earlier this year. The results have been hosted on the WAEC’s website. “The Council has posted the results online and candidates may access their results at the Council’s website at […] The post WAEC
Kofi Abrefa Afena has been appointed as a communications specialist for the Ministry of Energy. Mr. Abrefa Afena who is also a Corporate Communications and Brand Management Professional takes over from Nana Damaoh who previously held that position in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s first time. Mr. Abrefa Afena by this appointment is to beef […] The post Kofi
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu says he expects the three-member committee of inquiry set up to probe the recent disturbances in Ejura to conduct its investigations diligently. He says the bereaved families need consolation and assurances that the justice they seek will be delivered. Sheikh Osman Sharubutu made the statement when he […] The post Families
R2Bees is back from a hiatus with a new song that features King Promise and Joeboy. The video of the song titled ‘Fine Wine’ was directed by Century Films. The vocal dexterity of both Mugeez and Joeboy on ‘Fine Wine’ as well as the heart-melting silkiness of King Promise gives the song the real touch […] The post MUSIC VIDEO: R2Bees
The Ghana Police Service has cleared the youth wing of the National Democratic Congress to embark on their intended “March for Justice” demonstration on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The police had earlier declined an invitation to provide security for the demonstrators on the basis that COVID-19 restrictions were still imposed. But the NDC insisted on […] The post Police
Diana Hamilton won the Artiste of the Year at the just ended Vodafone Ghana Music Awards to the shock of many; at least for those who thought they were stronger in numbers than the church. The truth is, should Diana Hamilton get nominated in that same category again, she will win it. This is not […] The post Olele Salvador writes:
The Ghana Armed Forces has met with traditional leaders and the people of Wa in the Upper West Region and apologised for the manhandling of some residents by its officers on Thursday. Leading a military delegation, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, said the incident was to be blamed on a“misguided few”. […] The post Ghana
The Ghana Armed Forces has met with traditional leaders and the people of Wa in the Upper West Region and apologised for the manhandling of some residents by its officers on Thursday. Leading a military delegation, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, said the incident was to be blamed on a“misguided few”. […] The post Ghana
Fire has gutted parts of the CMB police station in Accra. The fire which started at about 12 pm destroyed office spaces, washrooms, and other parts of the facility. Although it is unclear what caused the fire, some police officers say the fire started from one of their offices and extended to other parts of […] The post Accra: Fire guts parts of CMB police station appeared first
Ghana’s struggles with judgement debts have seen it haemorrhage GH¢1.89 billion in judgement debts between 2000 and 2019, according to a report by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ). In the report, the centre notes that this figure is equivalent to 135 percent of new multilateral loans contracted by the government in 2019. The reasons […] The post Ghana
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah has assured that the soldiers who assaulted some residents of Wa in the Upper West on Thursday, July 1, 2021, will be duly punished. He gave the assurance when he led a delegation to the Upper West Regional capital, Wa on Friday, July 2, 2021. A […] The post Soldiers who assaulted Wa residents
The Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament has been directed to probe the brutalities meted out to some residents of Wa in the Upper West Region by the military. The directive was given by the First Deputy Speaker, Joe Osei Owusu, who chaired proceedings on Friday, July 2, 2021, following a request by the Minority […] The post Parliament’s
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed that the highly transmissible strain of COVID-19 which originated from India, Delta variant, has been detected within the Ghanaian population. The Ministry of Information, which confirmed the development, said the relevant agencies are taking steps to ensure that it is contained. It is unclear the number of people […] The post Highly
The Greater Accra Scrap Dealers Association is appealing to the government to offer its members an alternative space for doing business after structures in the area were demolished on Thursday, July 1, 2021. The scrap dealers at the Agbogbloshie market were evicted, and their properties demolished after failing to abide by a July 1 deadline […] The post Agbogbloshie
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), James Oppong-Boanuh has requested to meet the leaders of the youth wing of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), over their planned demonstration on July 6, 2021. The meeting has been scheduled for 4:00pm today, Friday, July 2, 2021. A letter signed by the Director-General/Operations, of the Ghana Police Service, […] The post IGP
The Asokwa District Court on Friday, July 2, 2021, remanded into police custody the three suspects arrested in connection with the death of Ibrahim Muhammed also known as Kaaka, who resided in Ejura in the Ashanti Region. The suspects are to reappear before the court on July 22, 2021. They were slapped with two charges; […] The post Ejura: Three suspects arrested over
The Minority in Parliament has tabled a request for the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament to proceed to Wa in the Upper West Region on a fact-finding mission, following the mayhem unleashed on some residents by the military. The request follows Thursday’s case of military brutality on civilians allegedly over a missing mobile phone. The […] The post Minority
SEND Ghana has distributed subsidised agricultural technology equipment to smallholder farmers in the East Gonja, Nanumba North, Nanumba South and Kpandai districts. The equipment were distributed under the 4R Nutrient Stewardship project being implemented in the four districts. 131 tricycles, 50 rechargeable Knapsack sprayers, 30 multi-purpose planters and 50 tarpaulins were distributed to 250 farmers […] The post 250
The three persons arrested in connection with the death of social activist, Ibrahim Muhammed alias Kaaka at Ejura in the Ashanti Region are expected to appear before the Asokwa District Court today, Friday, July 2, 2021. Two of the suspects– Issaka Ibrahim and Fuseni Alhassan– were arrested on Monday, June 28, 2021, while the third […] The post Ejura:
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