The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has asked the public to take precautions in their road usage to prevent crashes. This follows the current change in the weather condition pattern across the country, which is often characterized by the blow of dry and dusty winds. The Authority, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said visibility […] The post Take
Some past and current National Service personnel have vehemently opposed the idea of the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on his plans to make National Service optional. The service personnel have raised concerns that the NPP flagbearer should rather focus on making working conditions better for national service personnel instead […] The post NSS
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At least seven people died on the spot and four others suffered injuries when a fuel tanker crashed into a Toyota Hiace mini-bus around China Mall at Sapeiman on the Accra-Nsawam road in the Ga West Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. The seven yet to be identified comprised four males and three females. The … The post Tragedy: 7 die, 4
Two officials of Northern Regional office of the National Sports Authority (NSA), are in hot waters for failing to pay GH¢57,729.025 of the Directorate’s Internally Generated Fund (IGF) into the designated Consolidated Fund Account, since 2021. The Regional Director and Regional Accountant, who are to be arrested as directed by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) … The post PAC
The trial of two former househelps of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has been adjourned to March 8, by the Accra High Court. This is because both counsel for the accused and prosecutors were late to court when the case was called before the court presided over by Justice Marrie … The post Trial of Cecilia Dapaah’s former househelps
Contractors engaged in shoddy works on the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) project will be sanctioned, the Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu has warned. He said all contractors who were yet to mobilise construction materials to site after the projects had been awarded on contract over two or three months before … The post UE
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has asked Members of Parliament (MPs) to ensure the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill and the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, also know as the anti LGBTQ+ bill, is passed before the House rises. These, he said should be passed without further … The post Speaker asks MPs
In the wake of the recent social media uproar ignited by Afua Asantewaa’s sing-a-thon – a Guinness World Record attempt, and the cautious advice from Rex Omar, GHAMRO’s Chairman, urging her to disclose her intended song list, a crucial dialogue has emerged. Rex Omar’s warning, highlighting the potential consequences if Afua failed to provide the […] The post Copyrights
The number of recorded cancer cases and deaths among women in Ghana is increasingly overwhelming. Research has shown that every year, 2797 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and 1699 die from the disease. Cervical cancer ranks as the 2nd most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age. Other research works […] The post Remove import
In line with Ghana’s strategy to increase trade within Africa under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) in collaboration with the National Coordination Office (NCO) of the AfCFTA participated in the Ghana Expo 2024 in Tanzania from Wednesday 24th January to Sunday 28th January 2024, at the Mlimani City Conference Centre […] The post
The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has expressed concern with the contributions of women or mothers in Ghana’s National Pledge. Adwoa Safo contends that the inclusion of the clause “through the toils of our fathers” in the National Pledge without mentioning mothers underplays the role women played in Ghana’s independence struggle. She […] The post Adwoa
This week’s meeting between Rishi Sunak and the King will take place on the phone, rather than face-to-face, the PM’s office says. King Charles is resting at Sandringham after beginning cancer treatment on Monday. The prime minister and the monarch meet every week to discuss government business – the PM’s office say they don’t usually […] The post William
Russian missile and drone strikes targeted cities across Ukraine on Wednesday morning, killing at least five people and wounding dozens more, Ukrainian authorities said. Four people were killed when a block of flats was hit in Kyiv’s southwestern Holosiyivsky district. A man was also killed in the southern city of Mykolaiv, officials said. The whole […] The post Ukraine
Andy Appiah-Kubi, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim North, has denied allegations that he was involved in the National Communication Authority’s decision to shut down Salt FM in Agogo. There have been accusations directed at the MP and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, suggesting they influenced the NCA’s decision to close the […] The post I’ve
Members of the National Association of Institutional Suppliers say they will proceed with a planned picket over the government’s refusal to pay all arrears owed them. The association, a key player in supplying school uniforms, house dresses, and school clothes to senior high schools across Ghana, is owed two years of arrears by the government. […] The post Suppliers
Some unidentified persons have vandalised and stolen copper windings from a transformer belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG), at Nkumkrom, last Friday. A statement issued by ECG, said the 200kVA transformer, which served residents of Nkumkrom, in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipality, in the Eastern Region, was pulled down from its pole mount … The post Thieves
Dr Richard Kwame Adu Acheampong, a Deputy Executive Director of Cocoa and Cola at the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), on Monday testified in the ongoing trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni. In March 2018, the Attorney-General charged Dr Opuni and Agongo with 27 counts for allegedly engaging in illegalities that caused financial loss … The post Scientist
City authorities in Accra are grappling with the persistent challenge of street hawking and sales on pavements, pedestrian walkways, and median of road at Kwame Nkrumah Circle and the Central Business District (CBD) of Accra. Despite previous attempts by the assemblies to curb these activities, traders continue to sell wares such as foodstuff, cosmetics, jewelries … The post Danger
Key insurance industry indices in Ghana as reported by the latest research report by the National Insurance Commission’s ‘Public Perception and Confidence of Insurance in Ghana’ survey indicate a sharp improvement in awareness, appreciation and confidence among the general public. The latest NIC survey reports an average confidence index of 61.65% and an improved perception […] The post
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