The Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission (FC) yesterday confiscated assorted bush meat from chop bars and traders during an opera­tion in the Central Region towns of Senya Breku, Winneba and Mankessim. These included monitor lizards, royal antelopes both endangered species, bush rats and bats squir­rels and Duiker. bush meat The confiscated meat The three-day … The post FC

 The trial of Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, a land­lord accused of killing his tenant, at Ofankor in May 2020 will commence at the High Court in Accra on October 17, this year. The court is expected to call its first prosecution witness at the next sitting. Kankam, who has been charged for murdering Benjamin Okyere … The post Ofankor landlord murder trial begins October 17

 An Accra High Court has upheld the request by former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah for an expedited hearing of the case involving the seizure of her money and the freezing of her bank accounts. The court presided by Justice Eric Twum said it considered the timelines for the re-seizure of her … The post Court begins hearing Dapaah’s case today

 Ghana will climax the 78 years anniversary of the United Nations (UN Day) with a flag-raising ceremony at the fore­court of the State House on October 24. October 24, 1945 marked the coming into force of the UN Charter, since then the UN Day has been celebrated annually to highlight the achievements and challeng­es of … The post Ghana adopts theme for UN Day celebration

 Three Municipal Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region have made a strong case for the var­ious assemblies to have direct control over the collection of property rate. They are Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA), Ayawaso North Municipal Assembly (ANMA) and Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly (AEMA). According to the Municipal Assem­blies, in addition to a decrease … The post 3

 A Founding Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho Nya­ho-Tamakloe, has urged government to address social unrest currently ongoing in the country. “We need to be on the alert knowing that there are constant military overthrows in Africa. The very reasons why these coups d’état are happening in Af­rica are also being experienced … The post Nyaho

 A Seven-Year Strategic Plan aimed to guide the aspirations of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to enhance its mandate was launched in Accra yesterday. The Strategic Plan (2023-2029) being the third, builds on the successes chalked and improves upon the limitations that hin­dered the successful implementation of the 2018 to 2022 Strategic Plan. It was … The post GIS launches

Ghana will climax the 78 years anniversary of the United Nations (UN Day) with a flag-raising ceremony at the fore­court of the State House on October 24. October 24, 1945 marked the coming into force of the UN Charter, since then the UN Day has been celebrated annually to highlight the achievements and challeng­es of … The post Ghana adopts theme for UN Day celebration

 The Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called on development partners to support the country’s efforts to move from fossil fuel to renewable and clean energies to promote the environment. According to him, the govern­ment alone could not finance the country’s energy transition plan which will cost a lot to implement. Opening the … The post Power, Energy

Some members of the Aggrieved Customers of Blackshield former­ly Gold Coast Secu­rities, for the second time this week picket­ed at the Ministry of Finance to demand for the payment of their locked up funds. Some aggrieved Gold Coast Securities customers protesting at the Finance Ministry. Photo. Ebo Gorman Numbering about 61, the group held placards … The post 61

 Mr Samuel Atta Akyea, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Com­mittee probing the alleged leaked tape plotting the removal of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, says he is not biased against the IGP. Mr Kwame Gyan, Counsel for Dr Dampare, has said Mr Atta Akyea was treating his client unfairly. However, … The post I am not biased against IGP – Atta

The Director of Elections and IT for the opposition National Demo­cratic Congress (NDC), Dr Edward Omane Boamah, says the party will assist the Electoral Commis­sion (EC) to resolve its frequent network breakdowns in readiness for the 2024 general elections. According to the former Com­munications Minister, this action would be done with a “patriotic zeal” for … The post We

Chairman of the seven-mem­ber parliamentary committee prob­ing the secret tape on which some persons were plotting to remove the Inspector-General of Police has dismissed allegations of bias against him by the counsel of the police chief, Dr George Akuffo Dampare. Mr Samuel Atta Akyea said he has been fair and candid in his role and … The post Parliamentary

 Seventy-five per cent or three-fourth of the earth’s surface is supposed to be covered with water but human activities and other causes like climate change are causing a deple­tion. Water is said to be the most precious resource for the existence and survival on earth and so its wise use is imperative. This is why … The post Be committed to managing water resources!! appeared

Enterprising cyclist, Prince Kudufia, has emerged as the winner of the 2023 Mountain Bike race held at Ashiyie in Accra last weekend. Kudufia defended the title he won last year to mark his third time winning the race since its inception in 2019. He made a time of 46.48secs to clinch the ultimate prize of … The post Kudufia wins 2023 Mountain Bike race  appeared first on

donates to Street Academy Outpouring to the Nation (OttN), a non-governmental organisation, has donated items to pupils at the Street Academy as well as the less-privileged children at the Arts Centre in Accra. OttN-Ghana, which had been the main partner of Street Academy for the past five years, presented books, pens and pencils to over 300 … The post Outpouring to the Nation appeared first

The University of Ghana (UG) sports team emerged the best from the 2023 Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU) games that ended at the Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. Team Legon won seven gold medals out of the eight for grabs, and a silver at the championship that attracted 20 universities across Africa; competing for … The post UG shines at Uganda 2023 FASU Games appeared

 There is no evidence that the diploma Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, submitted to the country’s electoral commission was forged, the BBC’s Global Disinformation Team has found. Allegations that President Tinu­bu’s certificates were faked went viral on social media following the release by Chicago State University (CSU) of his academic records last week. We have … The post No

 Ugandan law­makers have re­jected a govern­ment proposal to allow 15-year-old girls to access birth control pills to reduce high levels of pregnancy. Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, called the idea “devilish”, saying it would “formalise (the) defilement” of girls. A senior health ministry official said the “stigma” around young people using contraceptives should end. Nearly a … The post Ugandan

Hundreds of people have attended a vigil in Manchester city centre after the Hamas attacks in Israel. Militants entered communities near the Gaza Strip on Saturday, killing hundreds of people at a music festival and taking dozens of hostages. Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, and city council leader, Bev Craig ,were among those speaking at … The post Hundreds gather for vigil