The Minister for Inner-City and Zongo Development, Alhaji Boniface Abubakari Saddique has stated that the Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF) to be established is not for marriage, funeral and naming ceremonies. “I want to emphasise that the ZoDF is not meant for parochial interest such as paying individual hospital bills for naming and marriage ceremonies,” he said. Ahaji Saddique, therefore, cautioned [...] The post Zongo

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, at the weekend affirmed that Zongo development remains a key priority of the government.   He said government has earmarked GH¢219 million to facilitate and provide the developmental needs of Zongo communities in the country. The Vice President said this when he joined Muslims at the Sunyani Central Mosque to offer prayers on Sunday Dr [...] The post Veep:

Ghana yesterday joined the world to mark this year’s World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL). Under the global theme, “In Conflicts and Disaster, Protect Children from Child Labour”, the day is annually commemorated globally on June 12. Set aside by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the significance of the day is to raise awareness and deepen the understanding of the [...] The post LET’S

A Koforidua Circuit Court has remanded a 27-year-old unemployed man into prison custody for attempted robbery. Michael Odu, also known as Efo, and his accomplice (deceased) allegedly attempted to rob passengers at a spot between Daboro Forestry and a private mortuary, located at Nsawam. He was charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit crime and attempt to commit crime [...] The post Man remanded

A self-styled medical doctor has been arrested by the police for allegedly duping victims under the pretext of securing them National Health Insurance (NHIS) cards. Briefing The Ghanaian Times, the Accra Regional Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), Assistant Superintendent of Police Afia Tenge, said Silas Prosper Kudiabor, 35, unemployed, resident at Kaneshie, Accra, was arrested at the Accra Regional Hospital( [...] The post Fake

Dr. Mawuli Lumor, officer  in charge of the Ankobra River Basin, at Tarkwa, yesterday confirmed  that the Water Resources Commission (WRC) has  not  granted permits to the   five Chinese and five Ghanaians, charged  for   illegal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey,’ in River Ankobra, at Bamiankor in the Western Region. Dr Lumor, a prosecution witness, who appeared before a Sekondi High [...] The post Illegal