Nene Kwaku Agblorm II, a traditional ruler and 26 others alleged secessionists, have now been charged with treason felony. The accused are said to have on September 25, this year in the Volta Region, prepared to carry out an unlawful means and enterprise to usurp the executive powers of the Republic. In an amended charge … The post Twenty-seven alleged
The year-on-year Producer Price Inflation (PPI) rate rose slightly in September to 9.6 per cent compared with a 9.0 percent recorded in August. The rate represents a 0.6 percentage point increase in producer inflation relative to the rate recorded in August 2020. Professor Samuel Annim, the Government Statistician, said the month-on-month change in producer price … The post Ghana
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) will soon roll-out the Cocoa Management system, a comprehensive and integrated farmer database, to inform its operations. Once it is done, COCOBOD will be in a better position to plan and execute most of its interventions and programmes in a very coordinated manner. Mr Joseph Boahen Aidoo, Chief Executive Officer, … The post COCOBOD to
Mr Wamkele Keabetswe Mene, Secretary-General, African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), has called for a structured relationship with his outfit with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) to boost trade. The structured relationship will be enhanced with digital platforms, open markets across the continent for members of the Chamber and the entire … The post AfCFTA
The ECOWAS Commission, has expressed concern over demonstrations by Nigerian youth calling for police reform, particularly the abolition of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria. The ECOWAS Commission in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency expressed its condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives during the … The post ECOWAS
Sanitation remains the greatest challenge in the Greater Accra Region, Mr. Ishmael Ashitey, Greater Accra Regional Minister, says. He said the poor attitude towards sanitation by residents had made the situation very challenging. Mr. Ashitey was delivered a speech on the current state of the Greater Accra Region, at the first Regional Co-ordinating Council meeting … The post Sanitation
As the world observes Breast Cancer Awareness month this month, women above 40 years in the five regions in the north may not have their breasts adequately screened of cancer as there is no mammography machine in this part of the country. In the circumstance, they may not know their status or undergo proper treatment, … The post No mammography machine
An update on the collapsed storey building at the Church of Prosperity at Akyem Batabi in the Asene Manso Akroso district on October 20, 2020 indicated that 14 persons are now confirmed dead, while eight were injured as at 1630 hours on October 21, 2020. Akoa Isaac the founder of the Church of Prosperity is … The post More deaths recorded in collapsed church building
Young Health Advocates (YHAG), an association of young people living with HIV and AIDS in Ghana, has climaxed its first-year anniversary in Accra, calling for an end to stigmatization against them. The YHAG, also called for the inclusion of the health needs of young people in national development planning for adequate HIV care and services. … The post Young
A total of 242 people have died through 591 road accidents recorded from January to September this year in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions, Mr Kwasi Agyenim-Boateng, the Acting Regional Head of the NRSA has said. He said the Authority was worried there had been a relative increase in the accident cases as … The post Road accidents kill 242 people in three regions
Government says its response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic has been swift, bold, and effective with a focus on protecting lives and livelihoods. It has expended GH¢11.788 billion in providing relief and interventions to Ghanaians, businesses, and institutions across the country. In the process, it provided over 350,000 jobs, created investment opportunities for local businesses … The post Ghana
Dr. William Kwabena Owusu a Brain Specialist, has said that about 75% of sportsmen and women in Ghana and Africa lack the mental toughness for competitions. Dr. Owusu, who is also an expert in Philosophy of Mind, Psychology and Sports Science, said the lack of mental toughness was the biggest enemy of the sportsmen and … The post About
A self-acclaimed Konkomba chief, Peky and 10 of his adherents in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti region have been arrested by the Police for violent conduct leading to the death of one person and many suffering machete wounds. Superintendent of police, Mr Samuel Lartey Lawson, Nkwanta South Municipal Police Commander told the Ghana … The post Self-acclaimed
Six persons have been confirmed dead and several injured as a three- storey uncompleted church building collapsed at Batabi, in the Asene Manso Akroso District in the Eastern Region. The collapsed building known as the Church of Prosperity which belongs to Prophet Akoa Issac, remained uncompleted for the past 28 years and collapsed on Tuesday … The post Six
President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday said investment in the Ghana Navy and other security agencies under his watch would place the institutions one-step ahead of syndicated crimes associated with the oil and gas industry. He said the high crimes such as piracy, armed robbery, oil bunkering, and terrorism, which constituted transnational crimes made the … The post Investment
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has backtracked on its new user fees announced earlier this week. The NSA in its letter dated October 19, announced new charges for the usage of the Accra Sports Stadium. According to NSA, whereas matches between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko and National teams which are grouped under Category … The post NSA backtracks on Stadium user fees
An unemployed man who allegedly stole a flat screen television (TV) set got exposed when the real owner spelt out its serial number. Yaw Opoku, who has been remanded by the Ashanti Bekwai Circuit Court, denied entering the room of the complaint’s father where the set was. He was ordered to come back to the … The post Television serial number exposes thief appeared
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has entreated Ghanaians to continue to have confidence in him and as an honest leader. He said he had delivered on promises according to the 2016 New Patriotic Party manifesto to the admiration of Ghanaians. “Some people doubted my stature and credibility to speak to issues because I was then … The post Have confidence in
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS