The governments of Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire have pledged to co-ordinate and reinforce security operations at their borders to prevent activities that affect the quality of the Bia and Tano water resources. Also, the two countries are to halt all illegal mining activities that lead to the pollution of the basins and share best practices … The post Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, his Vice, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Chief of Staff, Madam Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, will join hundreds of mourners to pay their last respect to the late former player of the Black Stars, Christian Atsu Twasam, in a state-assisted funeral ceremony slated for the forecourt of the State House, today. Also … The post Atsu goes
The Assemblies of God Education Unit (AGEU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Instill Education, a pan-African educational technology higher education institution, to train the church’s 7,000 teachers across the country. The MoU which was signed in Accra last Friday is aimed at equipping the teachers with 21st century skills toward improved learning … The post Assemblies
The Accra Technical University (ATU) has matriculated 8,677 students who gained admission to the school to pursue various programmes. The matriculation that was held over the weekend in Accra, consisted of 5,437 male and 3,240 female students from all across the country. Speaking at the Matriculation, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of ATU, Professor Samuel Nii Odai, … The post ATU matriculates
The Nkawkaw Magistrate Court has remanded in prison custody, a 71-year-old visually-impaired man, who allegedly killed his wife, last Tuesday. George Mudor, allegedly beheaded his wife at Abepotia, a suburb of Nkawkaw in the Kwahu West Municipality, after the wife threatened to divorce him. Prior to the tragedy, Mudor, who engaged in a heated confrontation … The post Man remanded
The new Kejetia Market, dubbed “Dubai”, in Kumasi, in Ashanti Region, which cut fire on Wednesday, will be closed down for the next three days, starting from Friday 17 March, 2023. This is as a result of a meeting between the management of the market and leadership of the traders within the facility. However, shops … The post Kejetia Market to
The five persons belonging to the Homeland Security Group (HSG), who wanted to secede the Volta and Oti Regions from Ghana, were yesterday convicted by the Accra High Court. This was after they were all found guilty for the offences contrary to the Prohibited Organisations Act 1976 (SMCD 20). However, the court presided over by … The post Homeland
The Energy Commission will from effective November 2, 2023, begin enforcement of the 19 new regulations on the importation and manufacture of electrical appliances and renewable energy products in the country. This is in line with its mandate under Act 541 passed by Parliament to prevent 20 electrical appliances that do not meet the minimum … The post 9
An Entrepreneurship Incubation Training Programme to help address the gap in seed production in the country was on Monday launched at the University of Ghana (UG) in Accra. The $500,000 programme to be implemented in 5-years is expected to train 20 trainees annually with the first batch comprising 10 females and 10 males from the … The post $500,000 seed production project
The US military has released footage of a Russian jet crashing into one of its drones over the Black Sea. The US said the damage to the large drone meant it had to be brought down into the water near Crimea on Tuesday. Russia denied its Su-27 fighter jet clipped the propeller of the drone, … The post Russian jet hits US drone over Black Sea appeared first on
At least one person has been killed and two injured in a fire at a building used by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don, Russian media say. Dramatic footage on social media shows a large blaze, with smoke visible all over the city. Rostov’s regional governor said a short circuit … The post Fire at security building in Russia’s
Hundreds of migrants tried to rush into the United States from Mexico on Sunday. The sudden crush prompted opponents of President Joe Biden to call for better border security. The group of mostly Venezuelan nationals attempted to cross a bridge connecting Ciudad Juarez with El Paso, Texas. The migrants broke through Mexican security, but were … The post Hundreds of frustrated
Global cocaine production has reached record levels as demand rebounds following COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, a new report has found. The United Nations (UN) Office on Drugs and Crime said coca cultivation rose by 35 per cent between 2020 and 2021 to record levels. Findings suggest new hubs for trafficking have emerged in West and Central … The post New cocaine trafficking
Two and a half tonnes of uranium have gone missing from a site in Libya, the United Nations (UN)’s nuclear watchdog has said. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sounded the alarm after a visit by its inspectors to the undisclosed site earlier this week. They found that 10 drums containing uranium ore had disappeared, … The post ‘Tonnes of uranium gone missing in
[This is the second part of the article published on March 15, 2023 issue of the paper] Furthermore, the attempt and misrepresentation to say choosing the Bawku Naaba as head of the canton chiefs was choosing a head chief for the Kusasis is a fallacy. They are deliberately allowing themselves to be misled by the … The post Re: Bawku conflict: Truth must be told (2)
The World Economy is at a crossroads on so many fronts, that it requires a different approach than what we are used to, especially in dealing with security risks. We need a new way of thinking about security that puts more emphasis on cooperation than on alliances and on communication than on fighting. What could … The post China’s Global Security Initiative
Government will not do anything contrary to its promise not to tamper with the pension funds of workers, the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah, has assured. According to him, the pension funds were safe to a greater extent and there has not been any policy against the early decision. “Workers … The post Minister: Govt will not
A parliamentary quota system for women is defined as a tool used by countries and parties to increase women’s representation in legislature. It is generally understood that women are largely underrepresented in parliaments and account for a 25.8 per cent average in parliaments globally. As of November 2021, gender quotas have been adopted in 132 … The post Time
Head Coach of FC Samartex 1996, Daniel Annor Walker, has asked Asante Kotoko to prepare for a hostile atmosphere when they visit the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, in Samreboi where they play as guests of Samartex in a week 22 betPawa Premier League tomorrow. The ‘Fabulous’ boys will make their first visit to the grounds and … The post Kotoko must prepare for hostile atmosphere
Boxing promotions firm, ACE Power Promotions (APP) has promised fireworks at its March 18 promotion scheduled for the Bukom Park in Accra. Dubbed ‘The Rise’, the event will feature two of ACE Power signees; Holy ‘Jaw breaker’ Dorgbetor will battle George Krampah in a ten round featherweight bout, while Samuel Martei Laryea faces Beninois brawler … The post ACE Promotions sets
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