One of the two earthmoving machines, which were reported missing in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region, has been recovered by the Ghana Police Service. The police, in a social media post yesterday at about 9:40 local time, disclosed that the missing excavator was retrieved several kilometres inside a forest within the Ellembelle District on September 6, 2022. This feat was achieved through days of intelligence gathering and dint of hardwork by the police, the post said. “A team of

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, yesterday held a productive meeting with the new Acting Director General (DG) of the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA), management and staff to formally introduce the new Director General to the staff. In a constructive engagement held with management and staff at the premises of the GGSA, the Minister congratulated the new DG, Mr. Isaac Nwimbelle, and assured him of his utmost support. He said he was motivated to call on

The impacts of the Russia war in Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic which ravaged the world are said to have impacted negatively on the Ghanaian economy. The two crises, which have been blamed for the poor performance of the Ghanaian currency in recent times, are also believed to be responsible for the downturn of many economies around the world. In view of this, the Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Cape Coast North, Mr. Stephen Kojo Arhin, has stated that Ghanaians must

The wife of the late Ibrahim Mohammed Abass has informed the Kaneshie District Court ‘2’, presided over by Rosemond Agyiri Doudua, that the accused persons linked to the murder of her husband had allegedly presented an undisclosed amount of money to the National Chief Imam to be given to her. She prayed the court yesterday to inquire from the accused persons as to who among them was a traditional ruler and why they wanted to present the said amount of money to her through the Chief Imam. Her

In October last year, the government directed both Ghanaian citizens and foreigners living in the country, who are above 15 years, to take steps to re-register their SIM cards. The National Communication Authority, therefore, put in place structures to enable all eligible individuals register their SIM cards. Giving reasons why it was embarking on the exercise, government noted that there was an increase in the use of communication services since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, so there

Vice-President Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia will officially open the Regional Meeting of African National Commissions for UNESCO on UN ESCO’s Global Priority Africa Programme at the Tang Palace Hotel in Accra on Monday, September 12th 2022. The conference, which is under the auspices of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO and is under the theme “Mobilising Partnership for the Global Priority Africa Programme,” is expected to bring together national commissions for UNESCO and key

BudgIT Ghana, in collaboration with the Ford Foundation, has launched a policy document on Ghana’s Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) and “Needs and Impact Assessment of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)’s Social Sector Investment” in the oil producing districts. BudgIT’s innovation within the public sphere comes with the creative use of government data by either presenting these in simple tweets, interactive formats, or infographic displays. The primary goal

Justin Bieber cancels his much anticipated ‘Justice World Tour’ due to physical and mental health issues after facial paralysis battle. The 28-year-old Canadian superstar took to his Instagram story to make the announcement as he thanked his fans for their support He performed in Brazil earlier this month after resuming his world tour on July 31. Bieber wrote: “After getting off the stage, the exhaustion overtook me and I realize that I need to make my health the priority right now.” Back

Actor turned politician, John Dumelo has debunked death rumours that circulated on social media this week. The rumour mill went into a frenzy after the politician was reported to have been involved in a car crash. Dispelling the rumours in a video on Facebook, Mr Dumelo said he was alive, adding that: “I’ve heard some rumours about myself being in an accident and I’m no more and so forth. I just want to let everybody know that is false.” The actor further disclosed his location at the

Radio Presenter cum Musician, Blakk Rasta, has questioned Shatta Wale over his influence on his followers. In an interview with Ghanaweb which was monitored by The Chronicle, the hard talking social commentator spoke about the responsibilities of celebrities, singling out Shatta Wale and asked him the impact that he is having on his huge followers. According to Blakk Rasta, the ‘My thing’ hitmaker should not boast of richness when most of his followers are poor and do not have access to portable

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it will soon undertake a nationwide exercise to close Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) re-filling stations operating without improved safety control systems. The exercise, according to Mr. William Hayfron-Acquah, Director, Field Operations, EPA, aimed at helping to protect not only the lives of the public but also attendants and managers at the LPG selling outlets. Mr. Hayfron-Acquah was speaking at a training workshop on environmental, safety

These “blunt thoughts” certainly resonate with the temper of the times – an emotional reaction to what has become an endemic problem. Which problem is a mix of economic dysfunction and self-limiting political leadership. There is despair in the air, body, and soul. Hence, a blustery of “blunt thoughts”. The political establishment, in particular an incumbent leader, is a custodian of the public trust. Most Ghanaians believe that our public officeholders do not conduct themselves to advance

The Kogi State Police Command said it had recovered three vehicles used for bank robbery operations on Tuesday in Ankpa area of the state. The vehicles were said to have been abandoned at the scene of the robbery by the fleeing armed robbers. A statement of confirmation released Wednesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya, noted that “consequent upon the robbery attack on the United Bank for Africa, First bank and Zenith bank Ankpa simultaneously, the Commissioner

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Liz Truss, has appointed Kemi Badenoch as the new Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade. Ms Badenoch, who was born Olukemi Olufunto in Wimbledon, London to parents of Nigerian origin, is also the MP for Saffron Walden. Her appointment comes hours after Truss assumed office as Britain’s third woman prime minister and new Leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party, taking over from Boris Johnson who held the

The senior pastor of the Household of God Church International Ministries, Chris Okotie, says he is not interested in getting married again. In a chat with BBC Pidgin, the 64-year-old cleric said he won’t be getting married again because Jesus has already told me that one has ended Okotie disclosed that God called him to be celibate like Apostle Paul in the Bible but he did not understand until he grew older. “I’m not getting married again because Jesus has already told me that one has ended.

Kogi State Government will clamp down on all unregistered cooperative societies in the state. The Commissioner of Commerce and industry, Yunusa Olofu, made this known in a message to open a two-day workshop organized by the state Directorate of Cooperative in Lokoja. Yunusa Olofu, represented by the permanent secretary, Alhaji Salifu Ameh Ojonugwa, said a situation whereby some cooperative societies operate illegally would not be condoned. According to him, strategies are already being mapped

President Muhammadu Buhari will address the 77th Session of the high-level General Debate of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A revised provisional list of speakers released from the Office of the General Assembly President on Tuesday showed that Mr Buhari would be the first speaker on the second day of the gathering. The UN correspondent of NAN reports that Mr Buhari will be the fourth African leader to address

Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr popularly known by his stage name Shatta Wale has pleaded with his baby mama Michy to let go of any grudge in her heart and accept him back as a friend even though they can’t be together as a couple. Shatta said this while appreciating Michy for using an SM symbol they made together for unity during her performance at Ashiaman to the world last Saturday on a live video session on Instagram. According to him, this is what he wants

One of East Africa’s most popular music festivals has been cleared to go ahead after members of parliament tried to ban it for “promoting gays” in the country. The Nyege Nyege festival will now take place next week but under “strict guidelines,” according to Ugandan Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja, quoted in local media reports. “The event (Nyege Nyege) will go on but under strict guidelines. It attracts thousands of foreign tourists; we can’t miss out

A New Mexico judge on Tuesday removed January 6 rioter and Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin from his elected position as a county commissioner for his role in the US Capitol attack. The ruling was the result of a lawsuit seeking Griffin’s removal, which alleged that he violated a clause in 14th Amendment of the Constitution by participating in an “insurrection” against the US government. He had been convicted of trespassing earlier this year. The historic ruling represents