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Trump says King will be ‘very safe’ during US visit after security talks
Posted on with No CommentDonald Trump has said King Charles III will “be very safe” during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday. Further security talks took place between the White House and Buckingham Palace after a … Read more →
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Akyem Tafo Hospital becomes first to receive Zipline drone delivery
Posted on | CommentThe New Tafo Government Hospital in the Eastern Region has become the first hospital in the country to receive emergency medical supplies from Zipline’s drone delivery network. The test flights of the medical supplies to the hospital was done ahead … Read more →
Government disburses GH¢53m to SHSs
Posted on | CommentThe government has disbursed GH¢52.6 million to senior high schools (SHSs) and technical institutions for academic interventions, the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Professor Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa, has announced. The intervention covers activities such as extra classes organised by … Read more →
Otumfuo is a pillar of development – Akufo-Addo at 20th anniversary Akwasidae K?se?
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has paid glowing tribute to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, describing him as a pillar behind Ghana’s development agenda. He said the Asantehene’s contribution to national development through education and other initiatives had not … Read more →
Anas sues Despite Group and 2 Okay FM workers
Posted on | CommentInvestigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has jointly sued the Despite Group of Companies and two of its employees for defamation. The employees Kwame Nkrumah and Kwame Amoh work for Despite affiliate Okay FM and Anas argues that they broadcasted and … Read more →
Govt disburses GH¢53m to SHSs
Posted on | CommentThe government has disbursed GH¢52.6 million to senior high schools (SHSs) and technical institutions for academic interventions, the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Professor Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa, has announced. The intervention covers activities such as extra classes organised by … Read more →
Veep urges public to emulate Chief Imam’s peace building example
Posted on | CommentThe Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged Christians and Muslims to emulate the example of the National Chief Imam in peacebuilding, and continue to live in tolerance and harmony to ensure national peace. Speaking at a breakfast lecture … Read more →
When you speak it evokes only wisdom – Rawlings celebrates Chief Imam
Posted on | CommentFormer President Jerry John Rawlings has said the National Chief Imam’s wisdom and “strong sense of purpose” have contributed significantly to the country’s peace and stability. In a tweet Tuesday, the former leader in a glowing tribute said, “Sheikh, you are revered across … Read more →
No more free internet – Ursula to MMDAs
Posted on | CommentCommunications Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has served notice to all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) that the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) will only provide them internet services for a fee. Established in 2008, NITA, until now, concentrated on the … Read more →
Namibia topples Ghana as press freedom champion in 2019 Index
Posted on | CommentGhana has lost its bragging rights as Africa’s best-ranked country in the World Press Freedom Index having dropped four places from 23 to 27 in the 2019 edition. The Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders cited the murder of Tiger … Read more →
CID takes over rape allegation against police officer
Posted on | CommentThe Criminal Investigations Department (CID) at the Northern Regional Police Command has taken over the investigations into an alleged rape case involving a policeman on peacekeeping operation at Bunkpurugu in the North East Region and a student. The Northern Regional Coordinator … Read more →
Aayalolo buses back on the road
Posted on | CommentThe Quality Bus System (QBS), popularly known as Aayalolo, has resumed operations almost seven months after being grounded because of financial difficulties. Operations of the bus service was halted in October 2018 as a result of what officials described as technical … Read more →
3 Arrested for selling illegal PDS meters
Posted on | CommentA middle-aged woman and two men have been arrested for selling post-paid electricity meters in Kumasi. They were arrested Wednesday morning and have since been placed in police custody in Kumasi. A fourth suspect said to be their accomplice is however … Read more →
My wife is an extraordinary pillar — Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
Posted on | CommentThe saying that behind every successful man there is a strong and wise woman holds true at the Manhyia Palace. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II appreciates the role his wife, Lady Julia, has played in the success story of his reign. … Read more →
Govt gives 64 vehicles to Police
Posted on | CommentThe government has handed over 64 more vehicles to the Ghana Police Service to augment its fleet and improve on its operational capability. The new vehicles include 20 Toyota Landcruisers, 19 Toyota Hilux pick-ups and 25 Toyota Corolla saloon cars. … Read more →
Police grab ‘Heart Surgeon’ over GH¢12,000 scam
Posted on | CommentA 35-year-old self-styled heart surgeon who allegedly swindled a lady of an amount of GH¢12,000 under the pretext of securing her a job is in the grip of the police in the Northern Region. The suspect, Mutala Mohammed, is purported … Read more →
BNI keeping GH¢6.5 million belonging to NSS – Executive Director
Posted on | CommentMr Mustapha Ussif, Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS) has revealed that the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) is still keeping an amount of GH¢6.5 million belonging to the scheme as an exhibit in a case. According to … Read more →
3 Arrested for selling illegal PDS meters
Posted on | CommentA middle-aged woman and two men have been arrested for selling post-paid electricity meters in Kumasi. They were arrested Wednesday morning and have since been placed in police custody in Kumasi. A fourth suspect said to be their accomplice is however … Read more →
Takoradi: Suspected thief caught in someone’s hall says he was taking a nap
Posted on | CommentThere was drama in the wee hours of Tuesday April 16 at Amanful West in Takoradi, when a man who broke into the living room of a tenant told him he only went there to take a nap. According to … Read more →
Measles cases quadruple globally in 2019, says UN
Posted on | CommentThe number of measles cases reported worldwide in the first three months of 2019 has quadrupled compared with the same time last year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The UN body said provisional data indicated a “a clear … Read more →
NDC being mischievous with GHc17m investment claim – NHIS
Posted on | CommentActing CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority, Dr. Lydia Dsane-Selby says the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) accusation that the authority invested GHc17 million without due process is misplaced. The NDC had accused the NHIA of diverting the said amount to an investment firm called … Read more →
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