•Muntaka believes the president comments has fueled LGBTQ+ advocacy in the country •He thinks President Akufo-Addo should have been more decisive on the issue •He was warned embassies not to refuse MPs visas due to their backing of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, the Minority Chief Whip in Parliament has said that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s comment on the topic of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) rights in a 2017
Ghana and Japan, have signed a $36.50 million grant agreement for Tema-Motorway Roundabout Phase II construction project and additional funding for the rehabilitation of the National Truck Road N8 (Assin Foso-Assin Praso Section) Phase II. Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Finance Minister, signed for Ghana, while Mr Araki Yasumichi, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Ghana … The post Ghana,
The prosecution in the case of Bachir Aminuo, a passenger, who was arrested with 656 Automated Teller Machine (ATM) debit cards at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), says it is waiting for more responses from the banks. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fuseini Yakubu, the Prosecutor, therefore, prayed the Court for some time. The Court, … The post Man
The SIC Insurance PLC has called on the government to prioritize the insurance of key state properties and assets against unforeseen circumstances. Mr Irwin Cofie, Deputy Head of Marketing, SIC Insurance PLC, added that government must enforce regulations to ensure that all public institutions were insured to prevent allocation of unbudgeted amount of money to … The post SIC
The Jammeh2Justice Ghana Coalition, has called on the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) established by the Gambian government to investigate atrocities meted on civilians during the brutal rule of President Yahya Jammeh, to release its final report. This, according to the Coalition, would help in an effort to seek justice for the victims and … The post Coalition
China’s foreign trade saw unexpectedly strong growth again in September. Exports increased by 28.1 per cent year-on-year, Beijing’s customs authority announced on Wednesday. They even surpassed the previous month, which had seen an increase of 25.6 per cent. Imports, on the other hand, grew more slowly than forecast and were up 17.6 per cent, after … The post China’s
World Vision International says millions of children are forced into early marriages because of increased poverty levels, rising hunger and reduced access to education as part of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It said the number of children experiencing crisis level hunger around the world increased by 12 million between 2019 and 2020, meaning … The post Child
Watch live the actions as Kumasi Asante Kotoko take on Al Hilal of Dubai in a friendly match.
Watch live the actions as Kumasi Asante Kotoko take on Al Hilal of Dubai in a friendly match.
Year-on-year inflation rate rose to 10.6 per cent in September, the highest in the last 14 months, the Ghana Statistical Service said on Wednesday. “This means that in the month of September 2021 the general price level was 10.6 per cent higher than in September 2020,” Professor Kobina Annim, the Government Statistician said at a … The post Ghana
The Building and Road Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-BRRI) is making a strong case for the construction of timber bridges on Ghana’s major roads. The Institute believes that the use of lesser used species to construct bridges would not only cut down the cost of road construction but also … The post CSIR-BRRI makes strong
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook 2021 has urged governments to make stronger commitments towards the promotion of renewable energy. The Outlook was released on Wednesday ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) Summit, scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland. The report, which was made available to the Ghana … The post Governments
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, has appointed Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO) Julius Kuunuor Aalebkure as the acting Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of the Ghana National Fire Service with immediate effect. DCFO Aalebkure takes over from Mr. Edwin Ekow Blankson who is currently indisposed. In a letter signed by the Secretary to the … The post Julius
A manhunt is under way for Masten Wanjala who confessed to killing more than 10 children.
Following attacks on some cash-in-transit operations, the Police Administration is reviewing its strategy on the movement of cash across the country.
John Boadu, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Razak Kojo Opoku and other leading members of the governing party deserve some recognition from the government, a member of the party has said.
Ghana’s Electoral Commissioner Jean Mensa has called on Ghana’s security agencies investigating the deaths recorded during the 2020 elections to share their reports in order for stakeholders to learn from it.
Salim Adams has said that he and his Hearts teammates are confident going into what will be a 'special game' against Wydad Casablanca on Sunday.
Tamale North Member of Parliament, Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, has opened up about how he was denied a visa to one of the Western countries.
Deputy Minister of Energy William Owireku Aidoo, has urged investors to consider Ghana as a favourable destination due to its attractive energy sector which in his estimation ranks among the most attractive on the continent.
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