American forces are “ready” to launch strikes on Syria if President Barack Obama chooses to order an attack, US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel says. “We have moved assets in place to be able to fulfil and comply with whatever option … Continue reading →

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) say it is ‘’distressed’’ by the inactivity of Government and her agencies, namely, the Ghana Education Service, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, the Ministry of … Continue reading →

When Judge Mrs Justice Eleanor King ruled that a disabled man could be sterilised last week, her controversial decision became a national talking point. But for Alison Thorpe, 51, the landmark ruling came as a welcome surprise. Like the parents … Continue reading →

A six-year-old Chinese boy had his eyes gouged out after reportedly being kidnapped by an organ trafficker. Family members found the youngster covered in blood some three to four hours after he went missing while playing outside his home. The … Continue reading →

A woman and her son have done the unthinkable, they claim to have fallen in love with one another. And now they want to marry since the mom, Betty Mbereko from Mwenezi in Masvingo, is six months pregnant and expecting … Continue reading →

The Diabetic Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital caught fire yesterday destroying medical records of a number of patients. The fire which started at about 4:00am was detected by some staff members on duty and patients on admission at … Continue reading →

The Health Services Workers Union (HSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has expressed deep concern about the rate at which some professional associations are weakening the front of health workers in the country. They said if the trend continues, … Continue reading →

A deputy Minister of Information and Media Relations has stated unequivocally that the 2012 Presidential Election Petition currently before the Supreme Court will only result in electoral reforms, insisting that the nine Justices do not have the power to declare … Continue reading →

National Women’s Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Otiko Afisah Chrissie Djaba has confirmed that its party faithfuls drawn from the women’s wing have dedicated this week as a ‘Holy Week’ of fasting and prayers for the NPP and … Continue reading →

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has named Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien in a 26-man squad to face Zambia in next month’s World Cup qualifier. Also included in the squad are Kevin-Prince Boateng and Andre Ayew as both players return to the … Continue reading →

Re-categorization of Exhibits By a 5-4 majority with Justices Atuguba, Adinyira, Gbadegbe, Akoto-Bamfo dissenting, the court overruled an objection by Mr. Tsikata that the petitioners were seeking to re-categorize some of their exhibits. The court in another majority of 5-4 … Continue reading →

THE CHAIRMAN of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Opoku Onyinah, has assured members of the church that he will continue to institute policies which will strengthen the good foundations laid down by his predecessors and founding fathers of the … Continue reading →

AN AGGRIEVED citizen, one Alhaji Mustapha, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over the harassment he received from some police officers at Kasoa. The victim said he was locked up in police cells under the instructions of a … Continue reading →

NANA ADDO Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Nima residence in Accra would be turned temporarily into a prayer centre on Wednesday. Fervent prayers would be said at his house barely 24 hours before the Supreme Court gives its verdict on the 2012 election … Continue reading →

STAKEHOLDERS IN the country’s political system in the Ashanti Region have pledged to maintain peace during and after the declaration of the winner of the landmark election petition scheduled to be announced by the Supreme Court on Thursday. Heads of … Continue reading →

A toilet attendant, Benjamin Aryee and a driver’s mate, Kelvin Koranteng, who are suspected to be part of a robbery gang which terrorizes persons around Kaneshie and its environs, were yesterday put before court. The accused persons, with the help … Continue reading →

A 13-YEAR-OLD girl is under the mercy of the sun at Agyenkwa Prayer Camp at Zenu near Ashaiman, fastened to a tree with metallic chains for being responsible for the misfortunes of her parents. The innocent girl has been chained … Continue reading →

FILES ON the payment of judgement debt of $19.5 million to Societe Generale by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) cannot be located by the state-owned oil company and the Attorney-General’s department. GNPC Chief Executive, Nana Boakye Asafu-Adjeye, yesterday told … Continue reading →

Embattled Samuel Awuku, a deputy communications director, has vowed to file a law suit against media houses sympathetic to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) who are peddling a tape recording purporting to be his voice. In a telephone interview … Continue reading →