A federal appeals court has upheld R. Kelly’s 20-year prison sentence in Chicago for federal sex crimes. The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled against R. Kelly’s legal team’s arguments that his indictment on child enticement and child pornography charges were filed after the statute of limitations lapsed. His legal team was seeking […] The post R Kelly’s
A lecturer at the department of Physics at the University of Cape Coast, Dr Patrick Essien, says the world is rapidly evolving where solutions to multifaceted challenges demand innovation and critical thinking. In view of this, he said, there must be deliberate efforts to ensure that the educational landscape would be streamlined to become the […] The post Our education system requires
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has begun charging new transport fares as proposed earlier this month. On April 10, 2024, GPRTU proposed a 20% increase in transport Read More... The post GPRTU Implements 20%
ITA Airways, an European carrier is set to commence commercial flight operations to Accra. This follows approvals from the Ministry of Transport and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, the Regulator of the aviation industry. The Airline is expected to operate a four times weekly direct flight from Rome, Italy to Accra with flight schedules to […] The post ITA Airways
The vehicles of the district chief executive and the coordinating director for the Chereponi district in the North East region have been impounded by a high court in Nalerigu. This action follows a court ruling in favour of a contractor who had completed work for the district but had not been paid by the assembly. […] The post Nalerigu court impounds vehicles
Madam Ama Serwaah Owusu, the Chief Executive Officer of NASO VIP 9090 Transport, has made a donation to inmates at the female department of the Kumasi Central Prisons and Remar Ghana orphanage home at Patase as part of her 67th birthday celebration. The items donated to the two homes included several bags of rice, gari, […] The post NASO VIP 9090 CEO donates to Kumasi Prisons, Remar
AGA Obuasi Mine, Otumfuo Health Foundation, AGA Malaria Control, Edubiase Divisional Council and partners have organized a grand Durbar and Mini Clinic at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District of Ashanti to mark World Malaria Day. The Edubiasehene, Oguahyia Oduro Panin Birikorang emphasized the need for the citizenry to adhere to good environmental practices […] The post AGA,
UK rapper, Giggs aka Godfather has recently unveiled the much-anticipated official music video for his latest track, ‘Hallelujah’. This new song sees him collaborating with the highly acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter, Lojay, adding an international flair to the mix. The music video, directed by the talented Earthboi, is a masterful blend of modern high-definition cinematography and […] The post Giggs
Commuters in Lapaz are feeling the pinch of a 20% surge in transport fares, a move that flies in the face of a directive from the government and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) advising drivers against fare hikes. While some drivers justify the hike citing the escalating costs of fuel and spare parts, […] The post Lapaz commuters grapple with
Amma Prempeh, a film maker, has made Ghana proud as she engaged in three historic meetings in Washington DC on Wednesday April 17, 2024 with H.E Ambassador Hajia Alima Mahama, Ghana’s Ambassador to the US, Congresswoman Barbara Lee and students of Howard University, during the meetings. Ghana’s first Kente Culture Story Documentary Film, produced, directed and funded by […] The post Amma Prempeh
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has chided the Ministry of Transport over its directive to the Ghana Police Service regarding the implementation of new fares. The Ministry, on Monday, April 15, directed the Ghana Police Service to be on the lookout for commercial drivers who are charging fares exceeding the approved rates. Executive Secretary […] The post Transport
The Obuade Tetteygah family of Ada-Foah is appealing to the National House of Chiefs to hear the application of leave before it by the Dugabtey Gate of Ada-Foah to enable them to proceed to the Supreme Court to seek redress on a seething chieftaincy dispute in the area. To the family, the National House of […] The post Ada Foah chieftaincy blues: Dugbateys-Obuade-
Joseph Kwaku Horgle with the award JK Horgle Transport Limited has been adjudged the Most Reliable Transport Company in 2023. The award, which was presented to the Chief Executive Read More... The post JK Horgle Transport Wins Total Energies Award appeared first
The Ministry of Transport has directed the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to arrest any commercial driver who has resorted to charging new transport fares outside the existing one, thereby, putting undue burden on commuters. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Unit and released in Accra on Sunday, April 14, 2024, […] The post Arrest
The Presidency has refuted speculations that the outgoing Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang was dismissed for engaging in some wrongdoing. A statement released by the Director of Communications for the Presidency, Eugene Arhin said, such speculations have no basis. “Contrary to some speculations in the media, the […] The post Sacked
The Presidency has touted the great transformation made to the operations of the the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) by its outgoing Director-General, Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang. A statement released by the Director of Communications for the Presidency, Eugene Arhin said President Akufo-Addo values the contribution of Dr Ofori-Tenkorang to the development of SSNIT. […] The post President
The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged commuters not to adhere to any proposed new transport fares that have yet to receive official approval. This announcement comes in response to the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, declaring a 30 […] The post Don’t
The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged commuters not to adhere to any proposed new transport fares that have yet to receive official approval. This announcement comes in response to the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, declaring a 30 […] The post Don’t
A strong caution against charging unapproved fares by certain drivers has been issued by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC). In a press release dated April 11, they stressed that increasing transport fares without approval is illegal and that passengers should ignore any increases. “It has […] The post Don’t
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is set to meet with the Transport Ministry today, April 10, 2024, to discuss proposals for a potential increase in transport fares scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024. The proposed fare hike comes in response to rising fuel prices, as stated by the Concerned Drivers Association and the […] The post GPRTU to meet
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