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US charges 6 over car theft ring shipping stolen vehicles to Ghana
Posted on with No CommentSix individuals have been charged in the United States over an alleged international car theft syndicate that smuggled stolen vehicles to Ghana, following a year-long investigation by federal authorities. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, … Read more →
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Future of hospitality businesses at risk, warns trade body
Posted on | CommentTrade group UKHospitality has warned the government that not sticking to the 21 June date for easing England’s restrictions will put the future of thousands of hospitality businesses at risk. A one-month delay to restrictions lifting would cost about £3 … Read more →
VIDEO: Ibrahim Mahama shares grass to grace story
Posted on | CommentChief Executive Officer of Engineers & Planners, Michael Ibrahim Mahama, has shared the story of how he moved from a place of ‘nothing’ to become the big businessman he is today. According to Mr Mahama, it was only through God’s … Read more →
Ghana elected to UN Security Council
Posted on | CommentGhana has been elected to the United Nations Security Council for the term 2022-2023. “Ghana will use its membership to pursue conflict prevention, post conflict reconstruction and strengthening of governance, leveraging on our previous and current experience as Chair of … Read more →
2021 Census Enumerators demand dog bite allowance
Posted on | CommentSome of the Enumerators of the 2021 population and housing census especially those operating in the urban areas in the Eastern Region are demanding dog bite risk allowance and insurance packages. According to them, they may risk being attacked by … Read more →
Allotey Jacobs drops bombshell on TB Joshua, Atta Mills’ relationship
Posted on | CommentSocial commentator, Allotey Jacobs, has made a shocking revelation about late televangelist Prophet T.B. Joshua’s relationship with late ex-President Atta Mills. Before his demise on July 24, 2012, Prof Mills’ spiritual father was the Founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations. … Read more →
Frontier Healthcare Services rakes $17 Million from COVID-19 at KIA
Posted on | CommentThe COVID-19 testing at the Kotoka International Airport has yielded more than $17million ($17,359,500) between September and December 2020, the Minister for Transport Kwaku Ofori-Asiamah has announced. He said per the contract the Frontier Healthcare Services Limited was to retain … Read more →
Ato Essien’s no-case application: Court to rule July 8
Posted on | CommentThe Accra High Court will on July 8, this year, rule on a submission of “no case” filed by the Founder of the defunct Capital Bank, William Ato Essien, and three others accused of stealing depositors’ funds leading to the … Read more →
Gory scene in hotel room: 23yr old woman stabbed by friend
Posted on | CommentA 23-year-old woman, Priscilla Tsegah, has been stabbed to death by her female friend in a hotel where they lodged for two days. The deceased, who resides at Taifa in the Greater Accra Region, is a student of a media … Read more →
Election to the UN Security Council: Secretary-General welcomes Ghana’s agenda
Posted on | CommentThe UN Secretary-General, Mr Antonio Guterres, has welcomed the agenda and priorities set out by Ghana to secure one of the non-permanent seats in the Security Council. He said Ghana’s agenda should resonate strongly with all UN member states. Mr … Read more →
Nigeria to license social media firms
Posted on | CommentNigeria is planning to license social media companies that intend to operate within its territory. Information Minister, Lai Mohammed, made this known in the wake of Twitter’s suspension. He did not give a deadline for the licensing of social media … Read more →
3 Illegal miners jailed 45 years, fined GH¢720,000
Posted on | CommentThree illegal miners have been sentenced to a total of 45 years and also fined GH¢720,000 for undertaking small-scale mining operations without license. The three convicts, Joseph Donkor, 40, Joseph Paul, 27, and Charles Ewusi, 27, were each jailed 15years … Read more →
Biden warns Russia against ‘harmful activities’ at start of first official trip
Posted on | CommentUS President Joe Biden has launched his first official overseas trip with a warning to Russia that it faces “robust and meaningful” consequences if it engages in “harmful activities”. Mr Biden made clear his intention to strengthen ties with US … Read more →
Health Ministry to respond to allegations of over-priced Sputnik vaccine
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry of Health (MOH) has revealed it will in due course respond to allegations surrounding the purchase of Sputnik vaccines into the country. The Ministry, in a statement signed by its Head of Public Relations, Elorm Ametepe, said it will also … Read more →
US ‘to buy 500 million Covid vaccine doses for world’
Posted on | CommentUS President Joe Biden’s administration will provide 500 million doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to about 100 countries over the next two years, US media report. About 200 million doses will be distributed this year, with the remainder delivered … Read more →
VIDEO: Man slaps French President Emmanuel Macron during crowd walkabout
Posted on | CommentTwo people were arrested after French President Emmanuel Macron was slapped by a man during a walkabout session with a crowd in the Drome region in southeastern France, BFM TV and RMC radio reported on Tuesday. The video clip, circulating … Read more →
Indian hemp: ‘Weed’ farming to be legalised in Ghana
Posted on | CommentCannabis – Ghana has initiated processes to legalise the farming or cultivation of Indian hemp (weed) under license. In 2020, some countries in Africa through their national legislations decided to permit the cultivation and export of cannabis for medical and … Read more →
Mining sector raked in GH¢4.172bn
Posted on | CommentERIC ASUBONTENG, President, Ghana Chamber of Mines, says the mining and quarrying sector in 2020 regained its position as the leading source of direct domestic revenue in the country. Mr. Asubonteng, who was delivering an address at the 93rd annual … Read more →
Mali’s junta leader assume office as President
Posted on | CommentMalian coup leader, Assimi Goita, has been sworn in as transition President. Goita has overthrown two presidents in nine months. According to him, he would oversee a transition toward democratic elections as he was sworn in as interim president on … Read more →
KNUST hit hard by senior staff strike
Posted on | CommentManagement of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) says the senior staff strike is taking a serious toll on work at the university. According to University Relations Officer Dr Norris Bekoe, over 70 percent of the university’s internal and … Read more →
Basic four pupils to write National Standard Test in November – Minister
Posted on | CommentAll primary four pupils in public schools will, in November, this year, write the new National Standards Test (NST) to assess their knowledge, skills, values and attitudes, which is central to the new pre-tertiary education curriculum. The National Standards Test … Read more →
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