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
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stressed the importance of incorporating cyber-security measures by the Controller and Accountant General Department (CAGD) to protect financial data in the country. According to the Vice President, it was a key area that needed special attention, especially with the increasing prevalence of cyber threats to safeguard sensitive financial … The post Protect
Leader of the Movement for Change, John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, says his quest to be President is an agenda to deliver prosperity to the Ghanaian people. In the view to the former Trade and Industry Minister, Ghanaians are worried about the economic downturn and the mis-governance of the two dominant parties since the country returned … The post I’m on a mission
Former President, Mr John Dramani Mahama has pledged to initiate innovative policies to revive Ghana’s ailing economy for growth when elected as President in this year’s general election. He said the recent crisis being confronted by the country was attributed to lack of political will and leadership to undertake measures to forestall the worsening economic … The post Ex-President
Learn Angelina Jolie’s Behind-the-Digital camera Job Once you hear title Angelina Jolie, video clips such as for example Girl Disturbed, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and also the Eternals can get instantly come to mind. But did you know as well as becoming a highly-identified actress (who’s won multiple honours, ous Hollywood star has done a […]
Over 600 Ghanaian students are to benefit from a novel scholarship packages from the Jospong Group of Companies to study at the RUDN University in Russia in the next five years. The award of scholarships, which are in the areas of Agriculture, Information Technology, Integrated Waste Management, and Climate Change Studies, will benefit 120 Ghanaian … The post Novel
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has expressed worry about what it described as “seeming lack of control and monitoring” of operations of private security companies in the country. According to the PAC, the absence of effective monitoring and control mechanisms to check activities of private security companies could jeopardise the country’s security. It … The post PAC
The Gender-Based Violence Court has sentenced a 23-year-old carpenter to 10 years imprisonment for having sex with 13- year-old girl, at Ashalaja in the Greater Accra Region. Christopher Kavi, charged with defilement, pleaded guilty, and was convicted on his plea and sentenced by the court. Prosecuting, Detective Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei said the complainant was … The post Carpenter
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has in accordance with article 243 (1) of the 1992 Constitution nominated 26 candidates for District and Municipal Chief Executives pending approval by their respective assemblies. The President’s nomination of the new candidates are to fill the vacancies of the 24 DCEs, MCEs who had been relieved of their … The post President replaces
A 38-year-old sand winner, who stole 37 Cattle valued at GH¢37000.00 has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by the Accra Circuit Court. Ganiu Munkaila pleaded not guilty to abetment of committing a crime and stealing, but he was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment in hard labour for stealing. However, the court presided … The post Sand winner gets
Armed men have shot dead a traditional ruler, and kidnapped his wife plus one other person in south-western Nigeria, authorities say. The attackers stormed the palace of Segun Aremu – a retired army general and monarch whose official title is the Olukoro of Koro – on Thursday night. It is not clear who the gunmen […] The post Segun Aremu: Nigerian
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science and Technology has said it will push for the eviction of residents who have built close to the E-waste collection centre around the Atomic Energy Commission. Expressing worry about the springing up of residential facilities around the E-waste dumpsite, the committee said it would impress upon the local … The post Danger looms: E-waste
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says a well-developed and prosperous Africa will be good not for only Africans but for the entire global community. He has therefore, called on leaders of the developed world to focus their attention on supporting the continent in its development agenda in order to enable it deal with the doldrums … The post Support
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has warned the public against fraudsters, who operate in the name of the company, requesting customers to make payments through illegal mobile money transfer (MoMo) numbers. “No ECG payment is done to a specific number. If someone calls and ask you to pay to a phone number, that person is … The post ECG cautions customers against
The World Health Organisation, (WHO) has commended Ghana for achieving the elimination of Human African Trypanosomiasis as a Public Health Problem. This brings the total number of eliminated Neglected Tropical Diseases in the country to three, which includes Trachoma and Guinea Worm. The certificate was given at the World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) day celebration … The post Ghana
The outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Force (GAF), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama has formally transferred authority to his successor, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah. The transfer of authority by Vice Admiral Seth Amoama to his successor took place at a guard of honour parade organised by the GAF at Burma Camp, … The post Maj-Gen. Oppong-Peprah
Four women centred civil society organisations and one other are calling President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to appoint at least 60 per cent of women out of the 30 per cent government appointees in the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). They are the Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT), in partnership with Alliance … The post 5 groups demand
The Tamale High Court on Tuesday granted a motion for an interim injunction filed by Hajia Lariba Zuwera Abudu, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Walewale Constituency in the North East Region to restrain Dr Kabiru Tia Mahama from holding himself as the party’s 2024 parliamentary candidate for the area. Hajia Lariba Zuwera Abudu … The post MP secures
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has cautioned public officers against designating Members of Parliament (MPs) as spending officers for projects within their respective jurisdictions. Chairman of PAC, Dr James Klutse Avedzi, said it was illegal for directorate of public institutions to transfer project funds into the personal accounts of MPs. He explained that, … The post Don’t
The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on fellow heads of state and the global business community to focus on unlocking the $450 billion that the continent stands to accrue under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by 2035. He explained that a one per cent increase in Africa’s share of global trade … The post At
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