Two suspected armed robbers have been killed in a gun battle with the police on the Kintampo-Buipe-Tamale Highway. Four others were also arrested and detained. They are Saaju Bukari, Bertor Saabi, Ali Amadu and Isaad Seidu. A press release signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Samuel Kwesi Ofori, Acting Director General of the Public … The post Police kills
Black Stars Coach Charles K. Akonnor has decided to expand his squad due to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and injuries to some key members of the team. In view of this, Spain based defender Joseph Aidoo has been drafted into the team for the World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa. The … The post Akonnor expands squad for World Cup qualifiers
Africa must strengthen its democratic institutions if it is to experience sustained economic growth and effective national transformation, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has said. He said many institutional and governance deficiencies had for long hindered the capacity of African countries to build the level and density of productive activity … The post Africa
The Institute of Directors (IoD) Ghana has inducted 36 new members including; four fellows at a virtual event. The inductees who had gone through their orientation comprised heads of agencies and institutions including; the new Inspector General of Police. Dr Mike Eric Juru, President of IoD-Zimbabwe, a special guest of honour, admonished the new members … The post Institute
Mr John Christian Acquaah, Chairperson of the Land Survey Division of the Ghana Association of Surveyors has lauded the implementation of the new Land Act 2020 (Act 1036) which seeks to address land issues in the country. He explained that under the new Land Act allodial land owners without registered land titles could not sell … The post Surveyor lauds new Land Act 2020 appeared
The German Government has approved arms exports worth €22.5 billion ($26.5 billion) in the current legislative period, according to the Economy Ministry. The main recipients were two NATO states, Hungary (€2.66 billion) and the United States ($2.36 billion). Among the 10 most important customers of the German arms industry are several countries that belong neither … The post Hungary,
China has slammed a US intelligence report on the coronavirus that said it was “plausible” that the virus originated in a Chinese laboratory. The paper presented on Friday was a “mendacious report prepared for political purposes,” according to a statement distributed by the Foreign Ministry in Beijing on Sunday. It spoke of a “slanderous attack” … The post China
The Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP) has called on the government to re-examine its decision on the Agyapa investment deal. Although the agreement would not affect the 20 per cent that goes into the Mineral Development Fund (MDF), ACEP emphasized that the government should consider other investment models. A Policy Lead, Climate Change, and … The post ACEP
Konongo Divisional Police Command has busted a railway line stealing syndicate operating at Juaso and some communities within the Asante-Akim South District of the Ashanti Region. The syndicate, believed to have succeeded in stealing large quantities of railway lines and steel sleepers in recent times, was tracked through intelligence reports and the vigilance of the … The post Railway
The Ghana Police Service has no room for lazy detectives, Commissioner of Police Isaac Ken Yeboah, Director General of the Criminal Investigations Department has said. Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr Yeboah has therefore asked detectives to go and change the negative perceptions and narratives of their various units. COP Yeboah was speaking at the closing … The post No
Ambassador Kabral Blay-Amihere, past Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), has advised journalists to be responsible and accountable in their reportage. He said a good journalist was defined by his or her accountability to the reports they put out, and by staying true to the pillars of ethical journalism that included truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, … The post Accountability
A deep pothole closer to the Buipe toll bridge in the Savannah Region has trapped two vehicles blocking all other vehicles plying the Tamale-Techiman highway creating heavy vehicular traffic for almost 24 hours. The two Burkinabe heavy duty vehicles with registration numbers BF 2397 T1 03 and BF 1723 E6 03, which were traveling from … The post Damaged Buipe
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