The Programme Officer in charge of Youth Development of Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA), Peter Awuni, has advised the citizenry to be vigilant and support the initiative to educate and sensitise them on the menace of violent extremism and terrorism. “In spite of the challenges young people face under the current circumstances, … The post ‘Support

Dr Benjamin Kumbuor, the former Minister of Defence, has advised the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to allow a level playing field for all presidential-hopefuls of the party. He indicated that the NDC as a democratic party would be making a mistake “if other flag bearer aspirants were prevented from contesting former President … The post Kumbuor

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has implored Members of Parliament (MPs) to restore hope in the power and promise of democracy by reversing disillusionment of the citizenry in the system. “The role of Parliament is critical in the reversal effort of many citizens losing faith in the ability and benefits of democracy and have … The post Let’s restore

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has identified absence of polling station executives to run the affairs of the party on the ground to mobilise the grassroots as having bedevilled fortunes over the years. It has taken an initiative to mobilise some members, supporters and sympathisers of the party to train them to develop interest in … The post Absence

The Marwako restaurant has called for an independent investigation into the food poisoning complaints, although the company has paid a fine of GH?750,000,Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Marwako, Mohammed Amin Lamptey, has stated. The fine was in relation with the Food poisoning by some patrons leading to the closure of some branches of Marwako Restaurant … The post Marwako

The Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics to claim their fourth NBA title in eight years and first since 2018. The Warriors won 103-90 in game six in Boston to clinch the series 4-2. Having finished 2019-20 with a dire 15-50 record, they are also the first team to go from the league’s worst […]

A 10-member Entity Tender Committee for the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) was inaugurated yesterday in Accra, with a call on members to prioritise the protection of the public purse. Per the Public Procurement Act, the committee will be responsible for the independent review of procurement processes for the MoPA. Members of the committee, chaired … The post 10-member

A ‘Flair Portal’ has been introduced by the National Service Scheme (NSS) as its new vision to move away from the previous mandate of deploying NSS personnel. This was disclosed by the Executive Director of the NSS, Mr Osei Assibey Antwi, last Friday in Accra during a user agency stakeholder meeting on the Flair Portal … The post NSS introduces Flair Portal

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced the intention to roll out an electronic payment scheme which will allow people to pay their contributions, using mobile money or bank applications without any electronic levy charges. The history of social security in the country traces various arrangements from colonial time through independence till … The post Introduce

Parliament has postponed all businesses related to the Ministry of Finance over the failure of the Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to appear before the House and respond to questions asked of him by lawmakers. By a directive of the Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Finance Committee of the House is to suspend work on requests by … The post Ofori-Atta

The Circuit Court in Bolgatanga, has remanded into police custody, an 18-year-old farmer, for allegedly inflicting cutlass wounds on a colleague at Kwarania, in the Kassena-Nankana Municipal in the Upper East Region. Nicholas Webaduah, inflicted wounds on Emmanuel Aduah, also a farmer, when they clashed over fishing net. Webaduah, who pleaded not guilty to the … The post Farmer,

The Circuit Court in Accra trying six alleged robbers, five of whom are policemen, says it would strike-out the case if prosecution delays the process. The court said on the next adjourned date, if prosecution fail to comply with its orders for the trial of bullion vans and street robberies to continue, it would strike … The post Court to strike-out

Police Detective Chief Inspector Michael Nkrumah, the last prosecution witness in the ongoing treason trial, says there was typographical error in the affidavit to support accused’s motion. Prosecution witness said a statement he made in an affidavit to support a motion that accused were arrested at a meeting while finalising their plot to overthrow the … The post Alleged

A circuit court in Bolgatanga has remanded into police custody, five Nigerians, for allegedly selling counterfeit and unwholesome products to unsuspecting customers in Zebilla in the Upper East Region. Anthony Okereke, 22, a sales person, Jeremiah Oti, 17, a sales person, Emmanuel Sunday Chinemerem, 23, an engineer, Eric Ogbonna, 21, Chemist Apprentice, and Linus Ogbonna, … The post 5

Two persons have been grantedGH¢150,000.00 bail each,by an Accra Circuit Court for conspiracy to commit crime to wit, defrauding by false pretence. Michel Kota, 28, and Aziz Ben, 32, who are to produce two sureties each to be justified, pleaded not guilty. The court presided over by MrsAfiaOwusuaaAppiah, ordered prosecution to file witness statements and … The post 2

Assembly Members at Bosome Freho District in the Ashanti Region have kicked against a presidential intervention to get them to rescind a decision to pass a vote of no confidence in the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area. The Assembly Members have accused the DCE, Yaw Danso of causing divisions within them and withholding […] The post Bosome

Cocoa farmers around Elubo in the Jomoro District in the Western Region now use a makeshift wooden bridge and walk for about 7 kilometers just to avoid using the Tano River, where Ivorian rebels attack them for their produce. TV3 in February 2021 carried a story in which they complained about being accosted by Ivorian […]

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Portions of the Accra-Tema Motorway, closed to traffic on Monday, have been opened to traffic following the completion of repair works on a dilapidated bridge on the stretch. It was opened today, Friday, June 17, 2022, to motorists as promised by the Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako-Attah.  Commuters endured massive gridlock in the last […] The post Motorway

A lawyer, Dr. John Baiden, is pushing for the Attorney General to cause prosecutions at the Bank of Ghana (BoG) over the perceived mismanagement of the Ghana cedi, which continues to lose value against the dollar. He has petitioned the Attorney General and said, “the Bank of Ghana has compromised the Ghana Cedi. It is […] The post Lawyer pushes for prosecution