The Vice President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) Dr Justice Yankah, says the country is constantly recording more cholera cases because Ghanaians  have refused to observe good hygienic practices recommended by the association and other stakeholders. “We failed simply because we did not heed to the warning signs that were given. The Ghana Medical ...
Comedian and TV host Joan Rivers has died, her daughter has said. Rivers, 81, had been on life support in Mount Sinai Hospital since having a cardiac arrest in New York last week. In a statement, her daughter Melissa said she died surrounded by family and friends, and she thanked hospital staff for their “amazing ...
Comedian and TV host Joan Rivers has died, her daughter has said. Rivers, 81, had been on life support in Mount Sinai Hospital since having a cardiac arrest in New York last week. In a statement, her daughter Melissa said she died surrounded by family and friends, and she thanked hospital staff for their “amazing ...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has denied media reports that the Director of Passports, Mr. Eric Odoi Anim has been dismissed. Mr. Eric Odoi Anim  was arrested by Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) after being implicated in the alleged fraudulent acquisition of a passport by the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Nkoranza North Constituency, Eric ...
Forty four out of 45 illegal miners standing trial in a Tamale Circuit Court have been granted bail. They are to reappear in court for the trial to continue on September 22, 2014. They were charged on three counts; entering the country through unapproved routes, failing to appear before immigration officer and engaging in illegal ...
After a long period of silence, dancehall diva Kaakie has released a hot new single titled Ronaldo. The song released online is produced by her trusted producer JMJ and is on the Xtra Large record label. According to Kaakie, she had been silent on the music scene because she needed time to concentrate on her ...
The banking sector is likely to be hit with a new ‘craze’ where universal banks will begin acquiring savings and loans companies as well as microfinance companies. Fidelity bank became the first Ghanaian bank to make the move early this week after announcing it had acquired ProCredit Savings and Loans company. The deal which is ...
Ex-President John Agyekum Kuffour has lauded private universities for their immense contributions to the development of education in the country. He said these universities offer opportunities to those who are unable to access public universities, but called for effective supervision by the National Accreditation Board so that students are not exploited by these universities. He ...
Some salaried workers in Ho in the Volta Region say they seem to have found a creative way to beat what they describe as harsh economic conditions in the country. They have resorted to eating ‘gari’ and beans as a means of ensuring survival. Known in the local parlance as “gorbe†or “borborâ€Â, the workers ...
Foreign students from Ebola affected countries will not undergo compulsory screening by the university of Ghana health officials despite the possible threat. The Education Ministry had earlier directed all tertiary institutions to remain closed due to the outbreak of the deadly Ebola disease in some West African countries. This was largely due to the fact ...
The Afadzato South Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has held its constituency election amidst a heavy security presence. The elections was initially put on hold after an injunction was filed by some persons challenging the process. Citi News’ Correspondent, Gratham Mckintosh reported that “the election slated for last week Friday, was put on ...
President John Mahama has urged young people in Ghana to fight for their own destiny. “Your life is in your own hands, your destiny is in your own hands,†he said. The President made these remarks at the launch of an autobiography by legal practitioner; Ibrahim Mahama called ‘Destiny of a Horse Boy’. According to ...
The UK Government and The Daily Mail Group will be welcoming Ghana’s President, John Mahama and other African leaders to a two day investment forum, the ‘Global African Investment Forum’ in October to drive the Ghanaian economy through bi-lateral meetings with over 450 international banks and investors. The event is designed for less talk and ...
Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku has in a statement indicated that he has accepted the results of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) super delegates’ congress which took place last Sunday. The congress was to reduce the number of flagbearer hopefuls from seven to five as stipulated in the party’s constitution. Dr. Konadu and former Information Minister, ...
This year’s Airtel Touching Lives series promises to be bigger and more exciting. In its third season, the award-winning Corporate Social Responsible (CSR) show of Airtel Ghana is set for a grand return to television screens this Friday, September 5. According to the Legal & Regulatory Affairs Director at Airtel Ghana, Hannah Agbozo, Touching Lives ...
Somebody dies by taking their own life every 40 seconds, according to a significant report by the World Health Organization (WHO). It said suicide was a “major public health problem” that was too often shrouded in taboo. The WHO wants to reduce the rate of suicide by 10% by 2020, but warned just that 28 ...
Execuives of the Greater Accra Constituency branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have declared their support for one of the party’s presidential hopeful, Nana Akufu-Addo ahead of the October 18 national delegate’s congress. The executives made up of constituency secretaries and organizers said Nana Addo remains the party’s best bet for the 2016 election. ...
The website where leaked celebrity nudes first surfaced has moved to comply with US laws on stolen content. Many of the images were initially shared on the /b/ discussion board of 4Chan which has been notorious for ignoring copyright laws. 4Chan has now said it will enact a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) policy to ...
Bodies remain littered on the streets of a northern Nigerian town two days after it was seized by militant Islamists, a lawmaker has told the BBC. Boko Haram fighters were patrolling the streets of Bama, preventing people from burying the dead, Ahmed Zanna said. On Wednesday, the state government denied the town had fallen. Officials ...
More women are making a strong case for employers to provide a level playing ground when employing women. The calls follows the growing level of unemployed women as compared to men. Data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows, about 5.5percent of employable women are unemployed while a lower rate of 4.8 percent of men face ...
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