The Disciplinary Board of Confederation of African Football (CAF), has banned eight Ghanaian referees, for their involvement in the controversial Anas Expose, which caught them receiving bribes to influence the outcome of matches in the Ghana Premier League and other lower leagues. The ban, was also extended to some referees from other parts of the … The post CAF bans eight
Nine former employees of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) have been put before an Accra Circuit Court for forging school certificates and receiving unjustified salaries to the tune of GH¢238,888.78. They are Sylvia Ama Boh, Brenda Bannerman, Joyce Abena Donkor, Susana Okine aka Tetteh Susana, Eric Dzokoto, Javanael Anthony Asmah, Lawrence Obuoba aka … The post Nine
The public, especially hunting enthusiasts, have been reminded that there is currently a ban on hunting for wild animals in the country. Those who violate the ban, when arrested, would be liable to a fine, imprisonment or both. Mr Joseph Yaw Oppong, Public Relations Manager, Wild Life Division of the Forestry Commission, told the Ghana … The post Public reminded of ban on hunting
The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) recorded a 126 per cent property rate collection over the estimated GH¢10.8 million, for 2017. Mr Felix Mensah Nii Anang-La, Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive said his outfit collected GH¢13,6 million over the estimated amount for the 2017 fiscal year. Mr Anang-La disclosed this in a sessional address during the TMA’s First … The post TMA
Some 40 per cent of all Ghanaian women lack the freedom to decide for themselves when it comes to reproductive health and sexual relations. This was contained in the 2018 Atlas for the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs. Concerning the Sustainable Development Goal five (SDG-5), which among other things, is aimed at achieving equality and empowering … The post Over
Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, the Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), on Monday, said although the country has made appreciable strides in promoting Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF), continued rates, have stagnated in the recent past. Dr Nsiah-Asare in a News briefing and media orientation in Accra, for the 2018 World Breastfeeding Week, said the country’s … The post Ghana
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday pledged Ghana’s commitment to stand with West African States in crisis every step of the way. Ghana, he said, had always made it a duty to offer assistance where it was needed, and would continue to do so under his watch. He said this when the outgoing Sierra Leonean High … The post Ghana will stand with neighbours
Mr Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament and MP for Nadowli Kaleo has stated that he had done a lot in politics and was therefore having a towering influence over other politicians in the country. “I have seen a lot in politics, especially in Parliament and former President Mahama and President Nana … The post I want to now serve
More than 30 journalists from 20 media organisations in the Upper West have undergone work out sessions on the status of biotechnology and genetically modified crops in Ghana. The session is aimed at deepening the understanding of the media on importance of science-biotechnology, particularly to food security and sharpen their skills to report effectively on … The post OFAB
Rev. Andrews Lawrence Ewoo, a retired Pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist (S.D.A) Church has urged Christians to focus more on Christ, the Messiah who gave mankind salvation than focusing on denominations. He was speaking at the launch of the Messiah’s Sanctuary in Accra over the weekend, where he charged the Christendom to avoid being … The post Christians urged to focus on
Mr. Simon Osei Mensah, Ashanti Regional Minister, has advised newly-appointed Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs), to develop cordial working relationships with all stakeholders to speed up the development process in their areas. They must also be objective in decision making and try to avoid partisan considerations in the discharge of their duties. Mr Osei … The post Minister
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) says it would introduce the use of organic fertilizer as a new soil enrichment strategy on cocoa farms. Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo, Chief Executive of COCOBOD said the use of chemicals and weedicides over the years had affected soil fertility and yield per acre –thus the urgent need to augment … The post COCOBOD to introduce
Osagyefo Oseadeyo Agyemang Badu II, the Paramount Chief of Dormaa Traditional Area and the owner and bankroller of Aduana Stars FC, has given a sum of $25,000 bonus package to the players and technical team of the club. The “Ogyaa Boys” who are the sole representatives of Ghana in this year’s CAF Confederation Cup have … The post Dormaahene
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