The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it is obvious President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s fight against illegal mining is in a final state of “glaring” defeat. The party is therefore demanding an overhaul of the Inter-Ministerial Committee against Illegal Mining (IMCIM) and a review of the fight initiated in 2017, when the incumbent government took … The post Akufo-Addo has failed galamsey
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says his government is determined to achieve the “over-arching” vision of Ghana Beyond Aid. According to him, that mantra is not a mere rhetoric or a political gimmick. “The over-arching vision of a Ghana Beyond Aid is not mere rhetoric nor political gimmickry,” he stated. “As a government, we are … The post Ghana Beyond Aid not mere rhetoric
A woman from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who was seriously injured in a traffic accident in 1991 has made a seemingly miraculous recovery after emerging from a 27-year-long coma. Munira Abdulla, who was aged 32 at the time of the accident, suffered a severe brain injury after the car she was travelling in collided … The post Woman wakes after 27 years in a coma appeared first on
The Nigerian community in Ghana has volunteered to support the Ghana Police Service flash out Nigerian miscreants and criminals from the country. The group also vowed to point out suspected criminals if possible in a bid to retain the good neighbourliness between Ghana and Nigeria. The involvement of foreign national, especially Nigerians in criminal activities … The post Nigerians
The Achimota Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle David Tettey Tekper, has asked Ghanaians to use this year’s Easter festivities to reflect on national challenges and lead lives that will help build a united country. He observed that although Easter was a religious festival for Christians to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ, … The post Use Easter to promote peace
Police in Nigeria are investigating the deaths of 11 people in the north-eastern town of Gombe after a car ploughed into a procession celebrating Easter on Sunday. The driver, an off-duty security agent, was unhappy that the procession had blocked the road, some reports say. He then “drove into the children”, the procession leader said. … The post Children killed after car hits Easter
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has congratulated the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu who turned 100 years on April 23, speaking volume of the cleric’s wisdom. The former president acknowledged that Sheikh Sharubutu is a well-known statesman, revered by many for what he stands for. “Sheikh you’re revered across the religious divide for your … The post Rawlings
There was an overwhelming reaction, predominantly commendations, from the Ghanaian public, especially on social media, when the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, on Easter Sunday joined the congregation of Christ the King Catholic Church in Accra for service. However, there were others who did not see it appropriate for the Islamic leader to … The post Critics
Sri Lanka has held its first mass funeral amid a day of mourning for the victims of Sunday’s bomb blasts. The death toll from the attacks on churches and hotels has risen to 321 with about 500 wounded, police said. A state of emergency is in effect to prevent further attacks. The Islamic State … The post Sri Lanka attacks: Mass funerals for 321 as nation mourns appeared
The Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Ghana, Stephen Amoah, has urged families of the three Takoradi kidnapped girls to exercise patience and give the police some time to bring finality to the matter. Director General of the Criminal Investigations of Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, Maame Tiwaa … The post Families of
A 24-year-old Nigerian, Isaac Aigbona, has been sentenced to 36 years in prison for his role in the kidnapping and robbing of a 46-year-old businesswoman at Mile Seven in Accra. Aigbona pleaded guilty to four counts of conspiracy to rob, robbery, causing harm and kidnapping and was sentenced on his own plea by the Accra … The post Nigerian caged 36 years for kidnapping appeared first on
The Managing Director of Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited, Mr Alhassan Andani, has appealed to Ghanaians not to talk ill about the cedi, explaining that such comments erode confidence in the currency, leading to increased depreciation. In his opening remarks at the Graphic Business/Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting Tuesday, Mr Andani said Ghanaians should rather be interested … The post Don’t
The Managing Director of TT Brothers, Mr. Isaac Tetteh has stated that giving support to children at the Tema SOS Village is a responsibility entrusted to him by his late mother. Tetteh, whose company distributes a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages said his mother urged him to stick to the arrangement for the … The post My mother urged me not to stop donating
It was all fun and excitement at Gyakiti in the Eastern region as ecstatic crowd took over the Gyakiti beach during the Onua FM Easter beach jam. As early as 3:00pm on Easter Monday, most of the revelers began trooping to the Gyakiti beach for the jam. The show kicked off with 3FM’s DJ Larry, … The post [Photos] Onua FM Easter show: Thousands party with Praye at Gyakiti
A large-scale trial of what has been called the world’s first malaria vaccine to give partial protection to children is due to start in Malawi. The RTS,S vaccine trains the immune system to attack the malaria parasite, which is spread by mosquito bites. Earlier, smaller trials showed that nearly 40% of the 5-to-17-month-olds who received it … The post ‘First malaria vaccine’ to be tested
Child’s Rights International, a non governmental organization says it is starting a process to compel the Ghana Police Service to allow families of the three Takoradi kidnapped girls gain access to the girls. Its Executive Director, Bright Appiah and his team have visited the families to get their endorsement for this move. It has been … The post Pressure mounts on CID boss
Former President John Mahama has decried the existence of rival chiefs in a number of Gonja communities. He indicated the phenomenon has over the years affected the peace in these communities, retarding development. Mr. Mahama was speaking at the 43rd annual congress of the Gonjaland Youth Association in Damango. He indicated the Gonja chieftaincy system … The post Mahama bemoans emergence
Three of the four children of Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen died in the Sri Lanka bombing attacks, a spokesman has confirmed to the BBC. The family were visiting the country over the Easter holiday. The names of the children have not been made public. Mr Holch Povlsen owns the international clothing chain Bestseller. He … The post Asos billionaire loses three children in
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