Although there is no scholarly or particular well-defined term for terrorism, the United Nations General Assembly criminalises the act by describing it as “criminal acts intended or calculated to provoke a state of terror in the general public, a group of persons or particular persons for political purposes are in any circumstance unjustifiable, whatever the […] The post The
The Education Ministry has disclosed plans to improve access to education in the Northern part of the country. Data from the ministry shows, that out of 100 students who graduated from Junior High School in the Northern regions, ninety-five have been enrolled in Senior High Schools, signifying a surge of profound social transformation within the […] The post 95
The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has filed his nomination at the Electoral Commission’s (EC) office to contest the upcoming by-election as an Independent Candidate. His decision is fueled by what he perceives as the reluctance of the national leadership of the NPP to address crucial concerns […] The post Ejisu
The Director General of the National Internal Audit Agency, Dr. Eric Oduro Osae says the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is poised to become the best minerals sovereign fund in Africa after inaugurating the Fund’s Audit Committee at the MIIF Head Office in Accra. MIIF, which is said to be arguably the fastest-growing minerals sovereign […] The post MIIF
Albert Dwumfuor, the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has expressed the association’s resolve to take assertive steps to protect its members from all types of assaults. At the launch of the 75th Anniversary celebration of the GJA in Accra on Wednesday, themed “75 Years of Excellence in Journalism: Honouring the Past, Embracing the […] The post GJA vows
The Ghana Police Service has arrested one suspect in connection with a robbery incident which occurred on the Odumase-Badu road, near Sunyani, in the Bono region at about 7 pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The suspect, and his accomplices, currently on the run, attacked and robbed students and lecturers of the University of Energy […] The post One arrested over robbery attack
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has launched the 2024 National Cybersecurity Challenge (NCC) at the Mensvic Grand Hotel in Accra. The National Cybersecurity Challenge (NCC) forms part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and it is aimed at promoting cyber safety and awareness among high school students by providing them with firsthand experiences in identifying, preventing, […] The post CSA
The People’s National Convention (PNC) has dismissed reports that some members of the National Executive Committee, representing 11 out of 16 regions of the PNC have resigned to form a new party – the People’s National Party (PNP). In a statement released on April 17, 2024, signed by National Communications Secretary Awudu Ishaq, the PNC […] The post PNC
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has launched Feast Ghana on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Accra Tourist Information Centre (ATIC). The Ghana Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Asanteman Queenmothers Association and the Public Service Workers […] The post Ghana
The management of the University of Energy and Natural Resources in Sunyani has confirmed the death of a student during a robbery on a group of students returning from a field trip. The incident happened around Boffourkrom in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region. In a statement signed by the Deputy Registrar, Alfred […] The post University
Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, has vowed to continue his legal action against Kwasi Kwaning Bosompem, the former Controller and Accountant-General. The Controller reportedly stepped down from his role, effective Monday, April 15, 2024. In January this year, the MP initiated a lawsuit against Mr […] The post CAGD
A Russian missile attack has killed 14 people in the city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukraine’s interior minister said there were more than 60 injured in the attack, which hit an eight-storey building in a densely populated area. Three missiles had struck close to the centre of the city, officials […] The post Ukraine
The Central East Regional Police Command has disclosed that 10 people including a female have been arrested over claims of missing genitals in the Kasoa enclave. One person is on the run and is currently being sought after by the police. Three others who have been remanded into police custody are due for sentencing at […] The post Missing Genitals: 10 arrested in Kasoa appeared first
JamRok Bar and Event Centre is suing Ghanaian musician Mr Drew for failing to perform at their Easter Dance Party With Mr Drew’ on April 1, 2024, in Asuogyaman. The organizers claim Mr. Drew received half his performance fee upfront but cancelled last minute without explanation. In a statement GhanaWeekend has seen, the management of […] The post JamRok sues
Tension gripped the Headquarters of the Department of Parks and Gardens on Wednesday, April 17, as the department continued its struggle against encroachment on its lands. Rev Dr Ezekiel, purporting to be a trustee of approximately two acres of Parks and Gardens lands near the Russian Embassy in Accra, is claiming ownership over portions of […] The post We’ll
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the Akufo-Addo government to face the realities of the economic landscape and prioritize policies that foster the growth of industries, leading to job creation and increased investment. Additionally, he suggested diversifying public enterprises like the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) by involving the […] The post Diversify
The Ministry of Works and Housing has officially requested private proposals for the completion and operationalisation of the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project. The Saglemi Housing Project, which commenced in 2012, has experienced significant delays after the government expressed concerns about its contract sum. According to the Ministry, the deadline and evaluation for the submission of […] The post Saglemi
Eleven out of 16 members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the People’s National Convention (PNC) have resigned to form a new party – the People’s National Party (PNP). This decision follows their disagreement with a High Court ruling on April 8, which affirmed the suspension of the General Secretary of the PNC Janet […] The post 11 members resign from PNC
A group of unposted Environmental Health Officers and Assistants have taken to the streets of Tamale to protest their unemployment situation. The group is demanding that the government and the relevant ministries address their plight, as they have not been posted to their respective duties despite completing their studies at the three schools of hygiene […] The post Unemployed
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is urging Ghanaians earning income abroad to voluntarily declare their earnings and pay taxes. This initiative aims to boost tax revenue and fill the gap left by the scrapped Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity In an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, April 17, Felicia Omotayo Owusu […] The post GRA urges
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