Haruna Iddrisu Workers of the Ghana National Procurement Agency (GNPA) yesterday embarked on a demonstration at their head office located behind the Accra Technical Training Centre (ATTC) at Kokomlemle to register their displeasure with government and the former Minister of Trade & Industry, Haruna Iddrisu for treating them unfairly. According to the workers, for over […]
Ernest Thompson, Board Chairman, SSNIT Pensioners in the Volta Region, particularly those in Ho, are unhappy with the handling of their contributions by the Social Security & National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). According to the pensioners, the losses being recorded by SSNIT and its board as a result of bad investment had worsened their plight. In […]
Seth Terkper Ghana’s next Eurobond issuance, which is expected to start soon, is awaiting the approval of transaction advisors, Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has said. According to him, the prescription of the experts would determine the exact period for conducting road shows and subsequent floatation of the bond. Barclays Bank, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Bank […]
Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin (left) with other chiefs during the tour on Monday The Okyenhene and President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has lashed out at government for failing to transform the nation. The Okyenhene made this known whilst briefing the media at a durbar of chiefs at Suhum […]
Elders of the Sempe stool at the press conference yesterday Kingmakers of Sempe Stool have issued a stern warning to Alfred Oko Vanderpuiye, Mayor of Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to desist from interfering in the Akokofoto lands matter. They have also asked the Gbawe Stool to stay off the said lands, claiming that the lands […]
Tuom Kiaye and Konerassaul Elyese Two Ivorian nationals have found themselves in police grip for allegedly attempting to defraud a Ghanaian businesswoman of GH₵5,000. The suspects, Tuom Kiaye, 25-year-old trader and Konerassaul Elyese, 23, purportedly attempted to defraud one Mabel Adjei Agbeyegah of her money through money doubling. They were apprehended when the victim, suspecting […]
The Concerned Ghanaians for Responsible Governance (CGRG), a pressure group spearheading Ghana’s ‘occupy’ movement, has endorsed the Trades Union Congress’ (TUC’s) decision to organise a nationwide protest and industrial action on Thursday dubbed, “Black Thursdayâ€Â. According to the group, whose ‘Occupy Flagstaff House’ demonstration two weeks ago generated intense public discourse, thinks the TUC’s contention […]
Grace Ashy THE METHODIST University College, Ghana (MUC) has suspended gospel artiste Grace Ashy, a student of the school, over charges of examination fraud, NEWSONE has gathered. The popular gospel musician, known for her cheer songs for the Black Stars, was reported to have been caught a couple of times cheating during internal examination; a behaviour the school considered as gross […]
THoUSANDS oF athletes and officials have now arrived in Glasgow as excitement builds for tonight’s official opening ceremony at celtic Park. On Monday, more than 1000 athletes from 25 countries arrived for the Games at Glasgow Airport, including teams from Bangladesh, New Zealand, India and Singapore. A piper has been greeting guests in true Scottish fashion, ensuring they receive a special, warm welcome before embarking on their drive to […]
The Late Komla Dumor The Academic Board of the African University College of Communications (AUCC) has approved a proposal to establish the Komla Dumor Centre for Broadcast Journalism from September this year. Named after the late iconic African broadcaster, Komla Dumor of Ghana, the Centre will design special training programmes, workshops, public lectures, international conferences, […]
Justice Yaw Apau A UNITED States-based Chemical Engineer, Dr. Michael Gyamerah, has accused the Land Valuation Division of the Lands Commission of colluding with some chiefs in the Volta Region to dupe the government of millions of cedis. Dr. Gyamerah, Associate Professor who gave the mind-blowing testimony yesterday at the Commission of Enquiry investigating the […]
Members of the Advisory Board in a group photograph after the meeting. The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Association of African Universities (AAU), the National Accreditation Board (NAB) and the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) towards quality assurance. The MOU entailed project agreement with the University […]
Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan (second right), Hannah Tetteh (Third Right) Thelma Iremiren (fifth right) and Claude Maerten (Fifth Left) in a post with other participants after the opening ceremony. HEADS OF electoral bodies and representatives of political parties from all parts of Africa – supported by a special delegation from the European Union (EU) – have […]
Some of the beneficiaries filling their forms FIDELITY BANK Ghana Limited has partnered Care International to extend the bank’s financial inclusion programme to the people of Garu-Tempane in the Upper East Region. Between June 8 and June 13, 2014, staff of Fidelity Bank’s Financial Inclusion Department opened Smart Accounts for members of CARE International Village’s Savings […]
TV3 has held a colourful durbar of chiefs, queen mothers and people in the Ogua Traditional Area at the Victoria Park, Cape Coast, to launch its Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) season VIII beauty pageant. Ten contestants within the age bracket of 20-27 years, who went through intensive screening by the TV3 auditioning team, would over […]
Cece Winans Come August 2, international gospel music icons Cece Winans and Israel Houghton will stage a historic musical concert at the Perez Chapel in Accra. The two international gospel icons are set to lead a night of praise, powerful music and ministration concert, with a host of local stars billed to perform alongside. The […]
Another image from the set shows Prince George reaching out to touch a butterfly, which has landed on his father’s hand Prince George celebrates his first birthday on Tuesday. It has been a busy 12 months since the third in line to the throne was first introduced to the world on the steps of a […]
Some children playing with dirty water An outbreak of cholera has left two persons dead and 350 more visiting hospitals in Accra. The figures, according to Deputy Director of Health for the Greater Accra Region, Dr John Eleaza, has been recorded in the last three weeks in four out of Greater Accra’s 16 districts. He […]
Some staff of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are planning on ousting the already dismissed acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from office as the pharmacy department temporarily shuts down in protest against a management directive that three local union leaders should go on a compulsory leave. The three are Stephen Corquaye, Raymond Tetteh and Eric […]
Mas-ud Didi Dramani Defending league champions, Asante kotoko, began their pre-season yesterday without their head trainer, Mas-ud Didi Dramani. His absence has fuelled speculations that he has plans to quit the Red Armyâ€â€a side he has won two league titles and an FA cup with. Coach Didi, whose contract expires next month, has been engrossed […]
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