O.J. Simpson has been granted parole after nine years in prison for a Las Vegas robbery, a group of four Nevada commissioners decided today. The imprisoned former NFL player could be released as early as Oct. 1. After learning he would be released, Simpson, 70, bowed his head and said, “Thank you, thank you.” Simpson […] The post OJ Simpson granted parole for Las
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of candidates who sat for the 2017 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Results will soon be dispatched to the schools and candidates are advised to contact their heads of school for their results, a statement signed and issued by Mrs Agnes Teye-Cudjoe, Head […] The post WAEC releases
The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mr Kofi Portuphy has suggested to the Akufo-Addo’s government to engage the services of its vigilante groups in the fight against army worms infestation. He indicated that its prudent to use these vigilante groups in curbing army worms which have been terrorising farmers’ cocoa and other plantations […] The post Use
The Deputy General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Obiri-Boahen has described the press conference organised by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) as much ado about nothing. He called on Ghanaians to ignore NDC members whom he described as ‘frustration driven politicians’. ‘(The press conference was) hollow, baseless and much ado […] The post NDC’s
The Government of Ghana spent over 5 million Ghana cedis on the country’s 60th anniversary celebrations. The deputy Minister of Finance, Hon. Kwaku Kwarteng who made the revelation on the floor of Parliament Thursday stated that government allocated 5.26 million for the year-long celebrations. “The Ministry of Finance released an amount of GH¢5.26 million cedis […] The post Gov’t
In its efforts to stop accidents in the petroleum industry, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) will soon embark on a nationwide safety campaign. The National Petroleum Safety Campaign 2017 is a new project that will take place in August 2017, under the theme ‘People’s Safety First’. Briefing Journalists in Kumasi, the NPA Chief Inspector Mrs […] The post NPA to launch Safety
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Alhassan Tampuli has entreated fuel operators to preserve human lives by ensuring that they adhere to safety precautions. He further urged fuel consumers to put their safety first anytime they visit fuel stations. This advice was given at a press conference held at […] The post Preserve Human Lives-
The Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Kofi Portuphy has stated that the Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya constituency Adwoa Safo has gone into an embarrassing self -imposed exile. He said the MP has been missing on the political scene following her claims of building a Community Day School in her constituency. […] The post Adwoa Safo has
Denk Pharmaceuticals Company has donated an amount of GH¢5,000 to Asante Kotoko following their sanguinary accident on July 12, 2017 when returning from a premier league game against Inter Allies. Products donated include Ibuprofen Denk 600mg, Diclo Denk 100mg, Doloforte Denk, CalciD Denk, Magnes Active and Magnes Direct. Denk Pharma is a German pharmaceutical company […] The post Denk
The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is scheduled to leave Ghana for Cote d’Ivoire for the Francophone games on Thursday July 20, 2017. The President who is the special guest of the Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara will later move to France on Friday, July 21, 2017. He is expected to return to Ghana on Tuesday July […] The post Nana Addo travels to Cote D’Ivoire, France
United Bank for Africa (UBA) was adjudged best bank in product innovation and services for its innovative cash transfer product across Africa – Africash at the 16th Ghana Banking Awards. The prestigious annual event was first established in 2001 to celebrate outstanding performance within the banking fraternity and was created to showcase excellence, significant innovation and […] The post UBA
Lecturers at the Kintampo Health College in the Brong Ahafo Region are at the throat of their Principal, Prof. Adu Oppong Ahmed calling for his dismissal. The lecturers are accusing the principal over embezzlement of the college’s funds. Mr. Peter Padi, leader of the lecturers in an interview with Abusua Dawuro’s Wofa Atta Frimpong said […] The post Kintampo
President Akufo-Addo says his government will operate a legally and technically open system that will ensure that all activities and endeavours of the administration are available to the citizenry. Delivering the keynote address at the Open Data Conference held at the Accra International Conference Centre, under the theme: ‘Open data for sustainable development in Africa”, […] The post My
The opposition National Democratic Congress has warned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo not to attempt to remove the Chairperson of the “independent” Electoral Commission, Charlotte Osei. According to the NDC, they will resist the “blackmail witch-hunting” of the head of the election management body. Addressing a press conference Thursday, Minority Leader and Member of Parliament […] The post Don’t
Former Asante Kotoko legend Wilberforce Mfum, is of the view that the interest and passion in the local league is gradually going down due to poor organization. The Premier League Board (PLB) has come under heavy criticisms in recent years following the shambolic and unprofessional manner in which the league is organized and maintained. Spectating […] The post The local league is collapsing–
The Minister in charge of the Anointed One Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Sakumono Main, Rev. Emmanuel Adu-Tetteh, has asked parents to demonstrate a high sense of responsibility in performing their roles to bring up their children. Delivering a sermon on the theme: “The transformed parent” to mark Parents’ Day at the church […] The post Don’t
Powerful and addictive prescription drugs are illegally being offered for sale on Facebook, a Sky News investigation has discovered. And the US social media giant has been refusing to remove accounts even when users have reported them. Drugs including Valium, Xanax and Pregabalin, an increasingly popular sedative linked to several deaths in the UK, were […] The post Prescription
Chelsea fans will be “punching the air” after the club agreed a deal to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, says former Blues winger Pat Nevin. Morata, 24, will discuss personal terms and have a medical after Real accepted an offer of about £60m for him. Chelsea had previously tried to re-sign Romelu Lukaku, but the Belgium […] The post Alvaro
A Political Science Lecturer with the University of Ghana, Legon, Dr Evans Aggrey Darko, has stated that the discussion between the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and journalists went well. Dr Aggrey-Darko indicated that most of the topical issues were raised during the interaction. The President on Tuesday at the Flagstaff House engaged the media […] The post Media
Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Northern region have warned the NPP regional chairman, Bugri Naabu, to halt spewing wild allegations against them, the regional minister, Salifu Saeed, and his deputy, Solomon Boar. The MMDCEs are demanding a retraction of a “vile allegation” that the regional minister influenced them with Gh¢5000 to […] The post Stop
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