The Ghana Chapter of the Korean Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) Global Alumni has handed over 520 pints of blood to the National Blood Service (NBS) and two other health facilities as part of efforts to boost national blood stock. While the NBS received 120 pints of blood, the two other beneficiaries; the Greater Accra … The post KOFIH hands over 520 pints of
About 30,000 school girls in underprivileged communities in the country are expected to receive free sanitary pads and menstrual hygiene education over the next three years, following the launch of 3G Project in Accra. The project dubbed: “Get a Pad, Get Educated, Get a life (3G)” is an initiative of Hands of Gold Foundation (HOGF), … The post 30,000 school girls to
The Leading Ladies Network (LLN), a women’s leadership development organisation, has advised parents and guardians against discouraging their wards from having political ambitions. According to the group, many Ghanaian families alleged some politicians were corrupt people and did not encourage their children or wards, especially girls, to develop interest in venturing into politics in future. … The post Don’t
The Circuit Court at Dormaa-Ahenkro has ordered Mr Siaw Yeboah, operating poultry farm in a residential area without permit, to relocate by Wednesday, June 21 this year, or face ejection. The poultry farm is allegedly emitting offensive odour creating nuisance in the community. Yeboah pleaded guilty with explanation to two counts of operating a business … The post Court
The Asokore Mampong District Court has remanded in prison custody, Police Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, who allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend at Adum, in Kumasi. Insp Twumasi’s plea to a provisional murder charge has not been taken, and he would reappear in court on June 20. Insp. Twumasi, stationed at the Manhyia Police Station, was … The post Police officer accused
The General Legal Council (GLC) has suspended Mr Kwame Fosu-Gyeabour, a private legal practitioner, for 12 months with effect from May 1, 2023. According a statement signed by Justice Cynthia Pamela A. Addo, a Court of Appeal Judge and Secretary to the GLC, Mr Fosu-Gyeabour would not practice law during the period of suspension. It … The post General Legal Council suspends
Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte of the University of Ghana, Legon, was yesterday convicted, cautioned and discharged by the Supreme Court (SC), after he pleaded guilty of contempt of court. A five-member panel presided over by Justice Mariama Owusu advised the professor and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to be of good behaviour as a … The post SC
About 300 illegal miners, popularly called “galamseyers” have been trapped in one of the shafts belonging to AngloGold’s Obuasi Mines in Anwiam, in the Obuasi East District of Ashanti. They were said to have entered the underground shaft in search of gold deposits, but could not exit when all escape routes were closed off. Interestingly, … The post Illegal
Hundreds of residents of Teshie in the Ledzokuku Constituency of the Greater Accra Region yesterday massed up in the area to protest the deplorable state of their roads. They demanded that the deplorable roads be fixed as soon as possible, to lessen the burden on car owners and others who use ply the route and … The post Teshie residents demo against bad road in area appeared
An 800-seating capacity chapel for the Trinity Temple, of the Assemblies of God Church, Ghana was on Saturday dedicated at a ceremony at Tema. The edifice has facilities such as conference room, board room, prayer tower, offices, first aid room, library, canteen, wash rooms, interpreters’ cubicles and car parks. The building project was funded by … The post Trinity Temple
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has justified the recent increases in utility tariffs, saying it is critical to keep utility service providers in operation, amidst the current economic challenges. According to the Executive Secretary of PURC, Dr Ishmael Ackah, the new tariffs would ensure that the utility service providers were financially viable and efficient. … The post PURC
Sympathies to the families of the people who lost their lives in an accident at Gomoa Okyereko on the Accra-Cape Coast highway yesterday and speedy recovery to the injured receiving treatment at the hospital. (See our lead story). The story raises three critical issues that usually relate to accidents in the country— the nature of … The post Let’s prioritise actions for
League leaders, Medeama SC, would seal their championship dream on Sunday with a win. The Tarkwa club leads the betPawa Ghana Premier League table with four points with two matches to end the season. With their current form, it will require an extraordinary performance from FC Samartex 1996, their opponent for match day 33 of … The post FC Samartex can delay Medeama coronation appeared
Chris Hughton has named Ghana’s squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations Group E qualifier against Madagascar. The Black Stars Coach has selected a 24-player group for the trip to Antananarivo on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Ghana go into the game in June sitting on top of their Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire … The post Hughton names squad for
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee has dismissed King Faisal FC’s protest case against Tamale City FC in relation to their betPawa Premier League Match week 30 game which was played at the Aliu Mahama Stadium. King Faisal FC protested against their opponent for fielding an unqualified player in the said match in the … The post King Faisal protest
At least 16 people lost their lives in an accident at Gomoa Okyereko on the Accra-Cape Coast highway yesterday morning. About 20 others who sustained various injuries were receiving treatment at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital at Winneba. According to available information, those on admission included the drivers of the two vehicles involved in the … The post Tragedy
The Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Mr Fred Oware, yesterday picked nomination forms for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to contest in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries. He was accompanied by some members of the Vice President’s campaign team which included, former Ambassador to South Africa, Mr Ayisi Boateng, former … The post Veep
Parliament has declared the Assin North parliamentary seat in the Central Region vacant. The Supreme Court on May 17 ruled that the election of James Gyakye Quayson as MP for the area in the 2020 parliamentary poll on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was null, void and of no legal effect and … The post Parliament declares Assin North seat vacant appeared
Members of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) have returned to work after the suspension of their strike. The members were seen going about their normal duties as they attended to clients. JUSAG embarked on a nationwide strike, blaming government of failing to implement revised salary and allowances for its members since January … The post JUSAG
Avocados have been regarded as the most nutrients packed food on the planet. It also has the spotlight as a global superfood. Interestingly, many have linked the colour of avocados in Ghana to increase cholesterol and weight. However, this assertion is wrong! Studies have confirmed that avocados contain a hearty dose of important nutrients, such … The post Avocados
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