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Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route
Posted on with No CommentThe war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research. The report, from the consultancy … Read more →
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Takoradi hospital near collapse (PHOTOS)
Posted on | CommentThe state of Takoradi Hospital, the Second largest Health Facility in the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis is pathetically miserable. The facility popularly called European Hospital by many indigenes needs nothing but an immediate Government Intervention or it would collapse. After numerous … Read more →
I still love clubbing – Prof. Badu Akosa
Posted on | CommentThe former Director of Ghana Health Services, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa has disclosed that he still loves clubbing. He made this disclosure on radio GIJ’s weekend train host Nii Boye on Saturday, November 5. When asked if he still loves … Read more →
Trump will deport illegal Ghanaian immigrants – U.S. Ambassador To Ghana
Posted on | CommentGhanaians who have overstayed their visas in the United States of America must be concerned because the new Trump administration will ask them to “depart”, U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Robert P. Jackson has told Atiewin Mbillah-Lawson in an exclusive interview … Read more →
2 Bombs disabled at Ashanti Region Minister’s residence
Posted on | CommentBomb experts from the Ghana Armed Forces Tuesday diffused two bombs planted around the premises of the National Data Centre which also houses the residence of the Deputy Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr Andy Okrah. According to security sources, one of … Read more →
Swine flu hits Ashanti Region
Posted on | CommentThe Veterinary Services Department of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in the Ashanti Region has announced an outbreak of African swine fever in parts of the region. Speaking in an interview with TV3’s, the Ashanti regional director of the … Read more →
Psychiatric nurses to gov’t – We run the mental home with our ‘susu’ money
Posted on | CommentNurses at the Accra Psychiatric hospital have embarked on an industrial action following the hazardous conditions under which they work. Two weeks before embarking on the action, the nurses served authorities with a notice detailing their intended action which was … Read more →
Jubilee gas for Chinese loan illegal – CSPOG
Posted on | CommentTHE Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas (CSPOG) has warned that any move to collateralise gas revenues is inconsistent with the Petroleum Revenue Management Act of 2011, Act 815. According to the group, the intended action of government to … Read more →
Mugabe threatened to beat me up – Ex-Minister
Posted on | CommentFormer Presidential Affairs minister Didymus Mutasa has claimed President Robert Mugabe once threatened to physically assault him for refusing to dump former Vice-President Joice Mujuru at the height of the political fallout between the Zanu PF strongman and his ex-deputy. … Read more →
4 Arrested for murder (PHOTO)
Posted on | CommentThe Odorkor Police are currently holding four persons who allegedly lynched a suspected thief at Oduman, near Ablekuma in the Greater Accra region. The suspects allegedly stripped the deceased Mahmud Issaka Baba naked, subjected him to severe beatings and set … Read more →
4 killed in accident at Kintampo
Posted on | CommentReports from Nante near Kintampo in the Brong Ahafo Region indicate that four people died on the spot when a Nissan Navara pickup collided with a taxi cab Sunday evening. The pickup, with registration number GN 8336-11 was said be … Read more →
15,000 besiege Accra to write GRA’s aptitude test
Posted on | CommentThousands of job seekers on Saturday turned up at designated exam centers in Accra to write an aptitude test that they hope will advance them closer to earning employment with the national tax collection and administration body, the Ghana Revenue … Read more →
Prez. Mahama honours 33 Ghanaians and foreigners
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama on Saturday honoured a total of 33 personalities for their dedication and commitment to duty and contribution to the socio-economic development of Ghana over the years. The personalities are made up of former politicians, public and … Read more →
Desist from claiming you provided us with potable water – Okyenhene to NDC
Posted on | CommentThe President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs, who doubles as the Paramount Chief of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has warned members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the government to desist … Read more →
Illegal arms: 4 Regions exposed
Posted on | CommentTHE three Northern Regions and the Ashanti Region have been identified as the hub for the haulage of large cache of illegal weapons in the country with the Ashanti region serving as a major user and transit point across the … Read more →
Sexual harassment of female MPs widespread – Report
Posted on | CommentSexual harassment and even violence against female parliamentarians is widespread, a report from a global parliamentary grouping suggests. The study by the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) is being released during the group’s annual assembly in Geneva. Just 55 female MPs … Read more →
“The reality is that our people are not happy” – Togbe Afede XIV
Posted on | CommentThe president of the Volta House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV, has bemoaned the frustration and misery among Ghanaians due to bad economic policies.This, according to him, is evidenced in the increase in suicide rate among the youth and also … Read more →
‘Probe IGP ‘fake’ doctorate degree’
Posted on | CommentTwo Ghanaian academics have waded into the controversy surrounding what they call the ‘questionable’ doctoral degrees of the disqualified All People’s Congress (APC) flag bearer, Hassan Ayariga. They are also insisting that the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana … Read more →
“When I look at my brother, I feel pity for him” – Prez. Mahama’s elder brother
Posted on | CommentThe elder brother of President John Dramni Mahama, Alfred Mahama says it saddens him considering what his brother (John) is going through as First Gentleman just to see Ghanaians live comfortably. “When I look at my brother, I feel pity … Read more →
OccupyGhana pursues Woyome GH¢51m payout
Posted on | CommentPressure group OccupyGhana says it’s monitoring closely the Attorney General’s latest effort to retrieve the GH¢51.2 million unlawfully paid to Alfred Agbesi Woyome. The Supreme Court in July 2014 ordered Mr. Woyome to pay back the huge amount to the … Read more →
PHOTO: 2 Chinese arrested for degrading COCOBOD land
Posted on | CommentTwo Chinese nationals are in the grip of the National Security for allegedly destroying land belonging to the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Li Wen Qieng, 28, and Mo Sin Shan, 35, were arrested in Wassa Saman in the Wassa Mampong … Read more →
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