The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South and a key member of the Constitution­al, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has responded to the ongoing standoff between Rev. Ntim Fordjour, the Minority spokesperson, and the government. Speaking on JoyNews Desk, Mr Awuah clarified that the issue at hand was not Rev. Fordjour’s … The post  Cocaine

 The  Member of Parliament (MP) for Salaga North in the Savannah Region, Alhaji Alhassan Mumuni, has reaffirmed his commitment to prioritising girls’ education in his constituency. Describing himself as a feminist, he emphasised the need to break barriers that hinder young girls from accessing quality education. In an interview with The Gha­naian Times yesterday, he … The post Salaga

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has called for stronger regulatory measures to curb the importation of unauthorised electricity meters and clamp down on illegal connections, which continue to erode the compa­ny’s revenue and operational efficiency. The call was made by Mr George Amoah, General Manager of ECG Ashanti West, during a visit by the … The post ECG calls for stronger

Jamaican Dancehall Superstar, Vybz Kartel has said he will never bleach his skin again.  The renowned artiste opened up about his skin-bleaching history during a recent interview on the Hot 97 radio show with American presenter Ebro Darden. Kartel explained his decision to bleach his skin in the past was linked to his views on self-love. […] The post Vybz Kartel vows to ‘never’ bleach his skin

 The Bhojpuri Asso­ciation of Ghana has commemorated this year’s Ramnavami festival in Accra. Ramnavami is a Hindu festival which is celebrated on the 9th day of Chaitra month to commemorate the divine birth of Lord Rama- a central figure in Hindu tradition and a symbol of righteous­ness and virtue. Members of both the Indian and … The post Indian community celebrates Ramnavami festival

 Qatar Charity Ghana, in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has cut sod for the construction of a modern Fistula Holding Home, at the Yendi Government Hospital, in the Northern Region. The facility, when completed, will serve as a specialised centre for the management and treatment of … The post UNFPA,

 AN “unsecured” penguin in a cardboard box was the cause of a helicopter crash in South Africa, a report into the incident has found. The penguin, which had been placed in the box and on the lap of a passen­ger, slid off and knocked the pilot’s con­trols just after take-off from Bird Island off the … The post  Unsecured penguin caused helicopter crash in South

By Ernest ZUME There have been varied concerns in recent times about the essence of public sector reform in Ghana. While some do not find it useful, others see it as essential in modern-day institutional practice for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery to the citizenry and private sector. Arguably, introducing reform across […] The post Public

 Twenty people have been killed in a fire at a nursing home in north-east China, state media report. The blaze in Chengde city, Hebei province, broke out on Tuesday night local time and was extin­guished in about two hours. Nineteen people survived the fire and were taken to hospital for observation, reports say. Authorities are … The post Nursing home fire in China kills 20 people appeared

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The nominee for the Mamprugu Moaduri District Chief Executive (MMDCE) position, Abdul Rahman Abdul Aziz, has garnered a hundred percent endorsement from assembly members. The North East Region Minister has urged collaboration among all assembly members, transcending political affiliations. In a landmark decision, all the 18 assembly members from the Mamprugu Moaduri District have unanimously […] The post DCE

The appearance of Dr Osei Yaw Adutwum, former minister for Education at Adum Blue Light in Kumasi to commiserate with the recent fire victims seems to have given credence to the speculations that he will contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary somewhere next year. Though the educationist credited for transforming the educational sector […] The post Adutwum

Prada has agreed to buy its smaller rival Versace in a billion-dollar deal to unite two of the biggest designer fashion labels. The deal to unite the two Italian brands has an estimated value of $1.36bn (£1.06bn), the Prada Group said on Thursday. “We aim to continue Versace’s legacy celebrating and re-interpreting its bold and […] The post Prada to buy rival fashion brand Versace for $1.36bn

 A 38-year-old Manager has been jailed five years by the Asante Abuakwa circuit court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, for stealing GH¢ 221,937.75, belonging to a lotto company. Akua Darkoah Asamoah, pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing and was convicted on his own plea. Police Detective Inspector Alexander Agbekpornu, prose­cuting, said that the … The post Woman

Members of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) have confirmed Mr Richard Ofori Agyemang as the Mayor of Kumasi. The 56 Assembly members present (36 elected members and 20 government appointees), out of the total 60 members, endorsed his appointment with 98.2% in an election organised by the Electoral Commission (EC) yesterday. Fifty five members voted […] The post King Zubah Confirmed As Mayor Of Kumasi

The Dansoman Circuit Court has granted a combined bail of GH¢3.8 million to two men charged with attempting to extort money from Dr. Mohammed Sani Abdulai, a Programme Director of a public financial project. The accused – Nigel Cedrick Bailey – a 52-year-old building contractor and Yahaya Alhassan Galadima, a 48-year-old self-styled activist – were […] The post ‘Journalist’

Guavas are tropical fruits that have become popular worldwide for their delicious taste and numerous health benefits. This nutritious fruit has light green or yellow skin and can be oval or round in shape. The edible seeds and vitamin-rich pulp make guavas very healthy additions to one’s diet. Both the guava fruit and leaves of the […] The post Health Benefits Of Guava Fruit And Leaves appeared

The National Coordinator of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), Hajia Fati Forgor, has expressed her appreciation to the ruling Government led by President John Dramani Mahama for the timely release of funds to pay the outstanding arrears owed caterers under the Programme across the 16 regions of Ghana. The Government, through the Ministry of […] The post School Feeding Boss applauds

A 19-year-old labourer, Abdul Gafar Abubakar, has been arraigned  for allegedly breaking into a private residence and stealing electrical cables valued at GH¢20,000. Abubakar, who resides at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, is facing three counts: unlawful entry with intent to commit a crime, unlawful damage, and stealing—offences contrary to various sections of the Criminal and Other […] The post Boy,

The Australian High Commission in Ghana has announced the expansion of Digital Earth Africa, a state-of-the-art satellite monitoring system, to help Ghana track climate change, monitor deforestation and improve sustainable mining practices. At a climate symposium at Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU), High Commissioner Berenice Owen-Jones explained how Digital Earth Africa will provide Ghanaian researchers […] The post Australian