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US visa pause does not affect short-term travel for Ghanaians – Ambassador Victor Smith
Posted on with No CommentGhana’s Ambassador to the US, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has clarified that the United States’ temporary suspension of immigrant visa processing does not apply to non-immigrant visas for Ghanaians, including those for business and tourism. The clarification comes amid growing concern … Read more →
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Don’t use public resources for Christmas gifts such as hampers – Prez. Mahama warns
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to desist from using public resources for Christmas and New Year gifts such as hampers during the upcoming yuletide.A letter from the Office of the President and signed … Read more →
Fortiz has not purchased Merchant Bank; Ignore announcement by Fortiz – Kofi Bentil
Posted on | CommentThe legal team of the plaintiff in the Merchant Bank sale suit has urged the public to disregard the announcement made by Fortiz Private Equity Limited that it has completed the acquisition of Merchant Bank.“Whoever wrote that statement will know … Read more →
Tobinco ordered to return medicines to suppliers
Posted on | CommentThere seems to be no end to the woes of Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Limited, even with the intervention of Parliament, as the long arm of the law keeps pursuing the company and its chief executive officer (CEO). This time around, it … Read more →
“Free the economy; let some money be in our pockets” Duncan-Williams to Prez. Mahama
Posted on | CommentThe worsening economic situation in Ghana is beginning to attract discomfort even for those who have hitherto been modest in their criticisms of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). On Sunday evening during the 35th Convention of the Christian Action … Read more →
European Union (EU) warns Ghana over illegal fishing in its waters
Posted on | CommentThe European Union (EU) has warned Ghana to tackle illegal fishing in its waters or risk being blacklisted. Nayon Bilijo, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, who made this known, said steps were being taken to avert the EU sanction. The … Read more →
Food shortage to hit prisons in Ghana
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Prisons Service is likely to struggle to feed inmates in prisons across the country if it fails to pay its suppliers’ outstanding bills for foods served. The suppliers say the Service owes for food items provided for almost 2yrs.One … Read more →
“A man of God should have a private jet if the situation demands it” TB Joshua
Posted on | CommentProphet Temitope Balogun Joshua, the Founder of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), has defended the craze of owning private jets by Nigerian Pastors. “…A man of God should have a private jet if the situation demands it” TB … Read more →
More cash leaving Africa than flowing in
Posted on | CommentContrary to what most may believe, Africa is a net creditor to the world with more money leaving the continent than flowing in. This is according to Global Financial Integrity, a non-profit research and advocacy organisation. These outflows encompass both licit … Read more →
GH¢2.00 note burns in offering bowl at African Faith Tabernacle
Posted on | CommentMembers of the African Faith Tabernacle could not believe their eyes when a GH¢2.00 note started burning in an offering bowl during church service at the weekend. The money was given as offertory to God by an unknown church member. … Read more →
Children and Pregnant Women exposed to toxic lead in paints used to decorate toys – UN Report
Posted on | CommentA United Nations report has revealed that young children and pregnant women in developing countries including Ghana are exposed to high levels of toxic lead in paints used to decorate toys. The United Nations Environment Programme reported of danger of exposure to … Read more →
Parcels of cocaine missing at Tema Port
Posted on | CommentParcels suspected to be cocaine have allegedly gone missing at the Tema Port. This is barely one week after five persons, including one Ghanaian were similarly arrested in Sekondi in the Western Region on board a Guyanese ship ATIYAH which … Read more →
Nii Odartey Lamptey details: My wife cheats on me; the kids are not mine after DNA test revealed
Posted on | CommentFormer Black Stars player Nii Odartey Lamptey says after 20 years of marriage with his wife Gloria, he has just found out that he is not the biological father of their three children. The former footballer said a DNA test conducted on … Read more →
Flying wizard crash-lands at Kasoa (photo)
Posted on | Comments Off on Flying wizard crash-lands at Kasoa (photo)A man believed to be in his 70s, who claimed to.be a wizard, was on Wednesday found on the banks of the Okrudu River at Kaimebre, a settlement near the Kasoa New Market in the Central Region.. The man, who … Read more →
Woman jailed 3 years for biting carpenter’s nose over GHc5
Posted on | CommentFor biting off the nose of a carpenter over five Ghana cedis, Kadija Alhassan, unemployed, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court. Kadija, charged with causing unlawful harm, pleaded guilty and the court, presided over … Read more →
General elections in Ghana now in November?
Posted on | CommentGhanaian political parties have made a proposal which could push voting in general elections from December to November if the Electoral Commission (EC) agrees to the suggestion. The political parties, in a joint proposal, are requesting that the 2016 general … Read more →
Exclusive interview with Prophet One: Never! I don’t charge for miracles; people don’t understand our type of offering
Posted on | CommentFor close to 20 years, the Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre in Kumasi has remained a miracle seeking point and it is obvious people would have stopped going there if they did not get the miracles they went in search for. … Read more →
Cost of service at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to go up
Posted on | CommentThe cost of receiving Medical Care at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will in the coming days increase significantly after Parliament on Tuesday passed a new law on fees and charges. The Fees and Charges [Amendment] Instrument 2013, was the subject … Read more →
GH¢307m Oil Cash unaccounted for by NDC
Posted on | CommentThe Public Interest and Accountability Committee has revealed that the Ministry of Finance has failed to account for as much as GH¢307 million of monies from petroleum revenue earmarked for four priority areas. This revelation was contained in PIAC’s report … Read more →
Anglican Priest, Rev. Fr Emmanuel Quartey arrested for rape
Posted on | CommentA 39-year- old priest of the Anglican Church, Rev. Fr Emmanuel Quartey, was on Monday remanded in prison custody when he appeared before a Cape Coast Circuit Court for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman. His plea was not taken and … Read more →
South African President Jacob Zuma to lay wreath on Late Prez. John Atta Mills’ tomb
Posted on | CommentSouth African President, Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma is expected to lay a wreath at the tomb of the late President John Atta Mills’ on Tuesday. Mr. Zuma who is on a three-day state visit to Ghana earlier on Tuesday visited the Kwame … Read more →
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