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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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Forty three year-old hunter granted GH¢20,000 bail
Posted on | CommentA 43-year-old hunter, who mistook a farmer for a game and shot him has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢20,000, with one surety to be justified by the Tarkwa circuit court. The accused, Samuel Akwasi Manu, pleaded guilty … Read more →
Let’s use Eid to reflect & build Ghana – Akufo-Addo to Muslims
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo has asked Ghanaian Muslims to use the occasion of Eid-ul Adha to reflect on the virtues and values for which the festival is celebrated. According to him, Eid-ul Adha does not only call for celebration, but, more … Read more →
Measles hit record high in Europe
Posted on | CommentCases of measles in Europe have hit a record high, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). More than 41,000 people have been infected in the first six months of 2018, leading to 37 deaths. Last year there were 23,927 … Read more →
West Hills Mall thief grabbed with narcotics
Posted on | CommentA 30-year-old musician, who allegedly collected items at the Shoprite mall at Weija without paying for them has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. David Ike was apprehended after he failed to produce receipts covering the purchase of the items. … Read more →
Two in court for stealing GH¢110m from CAL Bank
Posted on | CommentTwo individuals have been charged with stealing for allegedly logging into the system of CAL Bank through fraudulent means with the intention to steal over GH¢110 million. The case of the two is before the Accra Circuit Court, barely a … Read more →
Melania Trump To Visit Africa
Posted on | CommentUS First Lady Melania Trump will travel to Africa later this year, although it is not clear where or when she plans on visiting the continent. She said in a statement. This will be my first time travelling to Africa … Read more →
Kofi Annan was a titan among his fellows – Bawumia
Posted on | CommentThe Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has described the former United Nations Secretary-General, Mr Kofi Annan, as a selfless man, who was always driven by the burning desire to help humanity, especially the marginalised and underprivileged. In a social media … Read more →
Kufuor on the death of Busumuru Kofi Annan
Posted on | CommentStatement by Former President John Kufuor on the passing away of Busumuru Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations. I learned with utter shock the demise of my good friend and former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Busumuru Kofi … Read more →
Microsoft ‘halts Russian political hack’
Posted on | CommentRussian attempts to launch cyber-attacks against US conservative groups have been thwarted, Microsoft says. The software company said Russian hackers had tried to steal data from political organisations, including the International Republican Institute and the Hudson Institute think tanks. But they had … Read more →
Tax on imported aviation spare parts to be slashed
Posted on | CommentOperators of domestic airlines are to heave a sigh of relief with the amount of money they spend on aviation spare parts. It will follow the reduction in taxes on such products by the government. The Ministry of Aviation is … Read more →
Rawlings Honoured With Marcus Garvey Award
Posted on | CommentFormer President Jerry John Rawlings has once again called for a concerted national effort to protect the country’s trees and forests, taking a swipe at some world leaders who are dismissive of the threat of global warming. He called for … Read more →
Ghana to develop Aviation Masterplan to attract investors
Posted on | CommentMrs Cecilia Abena Dapaah, outgoing Minister of Aviation, says Ghana will start processes to develop an Aviation Masterplan to better position the industry for investment. She said the development of the Aviation Masterplan had become necessary in order for Ghana … Read more →
NADMO Moves To Avert Bagre Dam Spillage Disaster
Posted on | CommentThe National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has moved to avert an impending flood disaster in the Northern Region following plans of authorities in Burkina Faso to spill excess water from the Bagre dam. In a bid to deal with a … Read more →
Akufo-Addo asks churches to preach against ‘galamsey’
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asked churches to use their pulpits to preach against environmental degradation, especially through illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. In a speech read on his behalf by Mr Kofi Dzamesi, the Minister of Chieftaincy and … Read more →
Akufo-Addo signs Kofi Annan’s book of condolence
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Akufo-Addo has signed a book of condolence opened for the late former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan. He signed the book on Sunday, when he visited the family of the late Kofi Annan to commiserate with them. Kofi … Read more →
South Africa opens Zuma corruption inquiry
Posted on | CommentA public inquiry in South Africa has started investigating alleged corruption by ex-President Jacob Zuma. The inquiry is looking into “state capture”, where the wealthy Gupta family is accused of trying to influence political decisions, including the naming of ministers. … Read more →
Gov’t to begin vetting of small-scale miners in September
Posted on | CommentThe government of Ghana will from September 2018 vet all forms of small-scale mining. The move forms part of government’s strategy to ensure that small-scale mining is done in a responsible, environmentally-friendly and sustainable manner. In December 2017, President Akufo-Addo … Read more →
FDA advises public against skin bleaching
Posted on | CommentThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has advised the public to desist from skin bleaching as the practice has effects on the skin and puts pressure on internal body organs. Mr Emmanuel Nkrumah, Head, Cosmetics and Household Chemical Department of … Read more →
GHS Boss: ‘Inequitable distribution of medical doctors worrying’
Posted on | CommentDr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, the Director- General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has expressed worry about the inequitable distribution of health workers across the country. According to him, the distribution of health workers was skewed towards urban areas to the … Read more →
WAEC – Disregard release of 2018 BECE results
Posted on | CommentThe West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it is yet to release the results of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for its 2018 candidates. The council has, therefore, urged the public to disregard any information that purports that the council … Read more →
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