The Central Regional Police Command is investigating the death of a 40-year-old traditional priest, and two others, which occurred at Enyan Abowinum on May 12, 2022. The deceased is suspected to have shot his wife, 43-year-old Abena Nyamekye, and son, Richard Tannor, 14, before shooting himself in the head when the police attempted to disarm […] The post Central Region: Man,
The Institute for Energy Securities (IES) says the inability of some Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs) and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to raise adequate funds to buy petroleum products is the cause of fuel shortages in parts of the country. Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of IES in an interview on Eyewitness News, said due […] The post Rising
Most Reverend Charles Palmer-Buckle has added his voice to calls for the government to take immediate steps to review the free senior high school policy through stakeholder engagement. According to the Archbishop for Cape Coast, the free SHS policy has come to offer relief to parents, but it is important for the government to reconsider […] The post It’s time to review free
The Covid-19 pandemic has set local and foreign companies’ targets and business goals behind. Service workers, especially in hospitality, arts and media, mining, and contractor spaces, have been impacted to the point of closing their businesses. Despite this, projections by the African Development Bank, McKinsey and others suggest hope for growth and expansion for Africa’s […] The post Roswitha
The Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Dr. Richard Boadu, has said the Fund has received parliamentary approval to bring to completion, all awarded projects prior to 2017 (legacy projects) and projects post-2017 to date, over the next three years. Giving the background to this approval, Dr. Boadu stated that on March 17, […] The post GETFund
The Power Planning Technical Committee (PPTC), the body responsible for the drafting of the 2022 Electricity Supply Plan, has stated that contrary to the claims by NDC MP, John Jinapor and ranking Member of Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee, that ‘dumsor’ is imminent, there is no such risk. The PPTC, set up by the Energy […] The post Power
Former President John Mahama is asking the Akufo-Addo government to expedite action on the Ahmed Suale case and bring the perpetrators of the heinous crime to book. Mr. Mahama in a Facebook post condemning the killing of Al-Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, said the killers of Ahmed Suale are walking free, denying the deceased’s family […] The post Mahama
The Bank of Ghana Hospital has refuted claims that the hospital is solely meant for staff of the apex bank. The hospital says it was established to complement government’s effort at providing affordable healthcare to the public; thus such claims should be disregarded. Speaking to the media, the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Infren […] The post Our
Ranking Member on the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, John Jinapor, says his side will not tolerate the re-introduction of the Agyapa minerals royalties deal. This follows hints by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta about the revival of the deal. The deal, which seeks to securitize Ghana’s mineral resources for development, was dropped following […] The post We
The Director-General of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), Prof. Samuel Boakye Dampare has urged young women to pursue Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to improve their chances of finding work. According to the Director-General, there is a high demand for skilled labour, but many young women are not drawn to the sector […] The post GAEC boss
The 23rd Edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards was held on Saturday, May, 2022, after several activities over the last few months. The event accompanied by the usual glam, allure, and class came off at the Grand Arena. This year’s edition had an aura of excellence and could easily pass as the best since […] The post KiDi : Artiste of the Year, the promise, the
The Bolgatanga Circuit court has remanded into police custody five persons suspected of murder and discharging of firearms without authority at Bawku in the Upper East Region. They were arrested in Bawku in connection with renewed ethnic disturbances that recorded four deaths. The presiding judge of the Bolga circuit court, His Honour Alexander Graham, remanded […] The post Bawku:
Residents of Atributo, a suburb of Damongo in the Savannah Region, are demanding the demolition of buildings on a waterway in the area. They say the buildings, if not demolished, can worsen flood situations in the town. In 2021, many houses were flooded in the area following a downpour. The Savannah Regional Minister and the […] The post Damongo residents demand
The 2020 flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC) David Apasera, is asking the general public to disregard claims that he has been dismissed from the party. The General Secretary of the PNC, Janet Nabila announced at a press conference on Thursday that David Apasera and their National Chairman, Moses Danibaah have been sacked from […] The post I’ve
The driver who hit and killed seven children at Ankaase in the Krachi West District of the Oti Region has been arrested. “The driver is now in police custody for further investigations to be carried out,” the Municipal Chief Executive for Krachi West, Emmanuel Jalula Kajal, said to Citi News. Six of the students died […] The post Police arrest driver who run
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) has commenced training of some 24,000 youth under the “Youth in Innovative Agriculture Programme” under the government’s new Ghana Cares Obaatan Pa programme. The training started on 9th May 2022, and will end on 9th June 2022. All 24,000 applicants have so far been posted to private business […] The post 24,000
The University of Professional Studies, Accra is set to host the 22nd Academy of African Business and Development (AABD) conference from 17th – 21st May 2022 at the Kofi Ohene-Konadu Auditorium, UPSA campus. The conference will bring together researchers, business practitioners, consultants, community leaders, and policymakers to engage in strategic dialogue on business and development […] The post UPSA
NICU Soldiers, a non-profit organisation focused on neonatal intensive care, with the support of Nutriday, a zinc-fortified yoghurt by Fan Milk Limited, made donations at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua last Sunday. The gesture was to celebrate mothers whose babies are on admission at the unit and […] The post NICU Soldiers,
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died, Emirati state news agency WAM reported on Friday. He was 73. “The Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced that there will be 40 days of official mourning with flags at half mast and three days closure of ministries and official entities at the federal and […] The post UAE President,
Nigerian police say two suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of a Christian student accused of blaspheming against Islam. The young woman was attacked by Muslim students at her college in the city of Sokoto, who killed her and set her body alight. Religious and political leaders in northern Nigeria have appealed […] The post Two arrested over alleged
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