The Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh, is worried that the anti-LGBTQ legislation will incite Ghanaians against queer citizens. “The LGBT community in Ghana is very vulnerable and this [proposed] law almost turns them into second class citizens. It is really trying to mobilise public disaffection; [and] […] The post Anti-LGBTQI
The Immigration service in Ashanti Region has raised security concerns with some of the foreign beggars known to ask drivers and commuters for help. The Ashanti Regional Immigration Commander, ACI Charles Yaw Bediako, noted that some of them hold sharp objects and weapons to threaten commuters. “They also have some others who will be holding […] The post Immigration
The National Youth Authority has hinted that the revised version of the 2010 National Youth Policy will address environmental issues, specifically, climate change. The CEO of the NYA, Mr Nelson Owusu Ansah, admitted that the authority couldn’t work effectively on environmental issues with the 2010 youth policy, therefore the revision will make sure that the voices […] The post Revised
Celebrated writer, Film maker, and arts historian who doubles as the Founder of the ANO Institute of Arts and Knowledge, Nana Ofosuaa Ayim, has been honoured with the ‘Woman of the Year’ in Cultural Arts Award. She received the award on Sunday night when a host of women leaders were honoured for making significant impact […] The post Nana Ofosuaa Ayim honoured
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejura Sekyedumase, Bawah Braimah Mohammed, is advocating for a swift implementation of the recommendations made by the Justice Koomson Committee on the disturbances in Ejura in the Ashanti Region. He contends that even though the findings of the committee are not far-reaching enough, a careful implementation will prevent future […] The post Ejura
The Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has appealed to the government to take immediate steps to resolve concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), and the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana, so they could resume work. Members of UTAG and the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana declared […] The post Resolve
The President, Nana Akufo-Addo has congratulated boxer, Samuel Takyi on securing a bronze medal for Ghana at the Olympic Games. Despite losing his semi-final bout in the featherweight division against American, Duke Ragan comes away from Tokyo with the bronze medal. He had already been guaranteed a medal after his quarter-final victory over Colombian, David […] The post Nana
Rising unemployment in the country has led to the inability of some Christians to give offerings and pay their tithes in church. This is the view of a man who identified himself as Apostle Dr Daniel Adjei, the head pastor of Evangelical Methodist Church at Asylum Down in Accra. According to Daniel Adjei, the situation […] The post I joined
The Ghana National Fire Service in the Eastern Region says it will soon begin an intensive monitoring and education drive at all market spaces in the region to help reduce market fires. This comes in the wake of fire outbreaks being recorded at market centres in some parts of the country. The service, which is […] The post Eastern Region: Fire service
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, wants the National Security to prosecute motorists who fail to comply with axle load regulations. According to him, road networks in the country are gradually being destroyed by vehicles with overloaded axles. This, he maintains, is also causing increased financial loss to the state over time. Mr. […] The post Axel
The management of Holiday Inn Hotel in Accra has denied rumours of selling the facility to the President’s Executive Secretary, Nana Asante Bediatuo. They insist the claim is not true and must be disregarded. This was made known in a press statement issued by the management and signed by the owner and Chief Executive Officer […] The post We haven’t
Thousands of Ghanaians on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, participated in the #FixTheCountry protest. The demonstrators demanded among other things a new constitution and steps to address the many challenges facing the ordinary Ghanaian. Clad in red and black, the protestors wielded placards with varying inscriptions including ‘#FixOurEducation System now’, ‘A new constitution now’, ‘Justice for […] The post Thousands
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) says it may consider legal action if the Presidency does not change its position on denying the group information on the progress of its request for processes to be triggered for the removal of the Chief Justice over the $5 million bribery allegation. The office of […] The post ASEPA considers
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) says it may consider legal action if the Presidency does not change its position on denying the group information on the progress of its request for processes to be triggered for the removal of the Chief Justice over the $5 million bribery allegation. The office of […] The post ASEPA
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has warned of dire consequences if the government fails to scale up its enforcement of COVID-19 protocols as well as processes to acquire more vaccines. Currently, eight more persons have succumbed to the virus, bringing the death toll to 844 with over 6,000 active cases. In an interview with Citi […] The post COVID-19:
Hundreds of #FixTheCountry protesters have taken to the streets of Accra to demonstrate against what they say is the government’s poor handling of social and economic situations in the country. The protest is to pile pressure on the government to address Ghana’s numerous challenges, including youth unemployment, poor infrastructure, and high cost of living. Clad […] The post Blakk
The acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has charged police personnel tasked to provide protection at the #FixTheCountry demonstration to be professional. Addressing the personnel on Wednesday morning at the Accra Regional headquarters shortly before their deployment, the acting IGP reminded the personnel to respect the rights of the citizens […] The post Be
Council of State member and former Works and Housing Minister, ET Mensah, has punched holes into some claims made by the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, about the controversial Saglemi housing deal. According to him, the claims made by Sammy Gyamfi as false and do not reflect the truth […] The post Sammy
The Minority in Parliament has raised issues with the government’s plan to procure six aircraft for the Ghana Armed Forces at a cost of €111 million. The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Roads and Transport Committee, Governs Kwame Agbodza said the Minority believes that the cost of the aircraft is inflated. Speaking on Eyewitness News, Mr. […] The post Minority
Conveners for #FixTheCountry campaign, will today, Wednesday, August 4, 2021, converge on the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra to embark on their much-talked about protest. The group says the protest is to put pressure on the government to address the country’s numerous challenges, including youth unemployment. The group served notice of the demonstration to register […] The post #FixTheCountry
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