ABUJA, Oct. 24, (Xinhua/GNA) – The death toll has risen to 18 due to the floods caused by persistent rainfall in central Nigeria, a local official, has confirmed.Confirming the figure to reporters, Ibrahim Inga, head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency in Nigeria's central region, said eight more deaths
Accra, Oct. 24,(UPI/GNA) - Chilean police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons at the tens of thousands of protesters who took to the streets of Santiago for a sixth day despite President Sebastian Pinera's promise of reforms to resolve issues of social inequality.Deputy Secretary of the Interior of Chil
By Morkporkpor Anku, GNA Accra, Oct. 24, GNA – An Eight-Member Executive of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Welfare Association have been inaugurated with the pledge to liaise with Management to address the concerns of sta
ABUJA, Oct. 24, (Xinhua/GNA) - At least 2 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria's northeast region have recently returned home, a UN official said Wednesday.This is due to the progress recorded in the counterinsurgency operations of the military in that part of the country, said Mark Lowcock, the UN
By J. K. Nabary, GNA Awutu Bereku (C/R), Oct. 24, GNA - Children and Youth Parliament, a project aimed at harnessing the potentials of the youth, particularly
Accra, Oct. 24, (UPI/GNA) - Missouri authorities have charged a 25-year-old man in the deaths of two brothers whose bodies were found burned and buried in a pile of manure on his property, authorities said.Garland Nelson, a Braymer farmer, has been charged with a slew of crimes including two counts of first-degree m
By Alexander Nyarko Yeboah, GNAAccra, Oct. 24, GNA - The Accra Girls Old Students Association (AGOSA) has donated facilities to the school as part of their efforts to give back to their alma mater.
By Caesar Abagali, GNA Wa, Oct. 24, GNA – Mr Ali Osman, the Upper West Regional Director of the Electoral Commission (EC) has appealed to women groups and other stakeholders in the electoral body to collaborate effectively to en
By Joyce Danso, GNA Accra, Oct. 24, GNA - Agbedanu Mensah, a vulcanizer, who allegedly defiled a 13-year old girl at Spintex has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court charged with defilement.
By Priscilla Obour/ Dominic Antwi Agyei, GNA Kumasi, Oct. 24, GNA - A Kumasi Circuit Court, has sentenced a 38-year old corn mill operator to years imprisonment for defiling a nine-year old, at Fankyenebra in Kumasi.
By Erica Apeatua Addo, GNA Enchi (WN/R), Oct. 24, GNA - A 28 year-old farmer who allegedly stole 40 kilograms of dried cocoa beans has been slapped with a 12 months jail term by the Enchi District Magistrate Court.
By Florence Afriyie Mensah, GNA Kintampo (B/E), Oct. 24, GNA – The Forestry Commission (FC), has developed a comprehensive regulatory framework to ensure the sustainable management and use of Savannah woodlands.
Accra, Oct. 24, GNA - FBNBank Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has outdoored its new corporate Friday cloth for staff as part of the FirstBank Group’s 125th anniversary commemoration.The FBNBank Friday wear cloth, which is blue coloured and designed with a combination of elements of the bank’s l
By Amadu Kamil Sanah, GNA Special Correspondent, Washington DCWashington DC, Oct. 24, GNA - Mr Mustapha Sanah, the Executive Chairman of Northern Ghana Aid (NOGAID Ghana) has urged African leaders to re-dedicate their
By Robert Anane/Jessica Akakpo, GNA Accra, Oct 24, GNA – Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, the Dean of the School of Information and Communication Studies, University of Ghana, has urged stakeholders in the information and communication sector to find a m
By Dominic Antwi Agyei/ Priscilla Obour/ Joseph Tetteh, GNA Kumasi, Oct. 24, GNA - A driver’s mate, Kwame Appiah, alleged to have assaulted a police officer and two others, has been remanded into police custody by a Kumasi Circuit Court.
By Edward Williams, GNA Hohoe (V/R), Oct. 24, GNA - The Hohoe Magistrate Court has remanded Kofi Frank Adzorganu, a 24 year-old Mason and Agli Godwin, a 15 year-old motor rider, in police custody on counts of conspiracy to commit crime and robbery.
By Joyce Danso, GNA Accra, Oct. 24, GNA - A driver who allegedly killed a 44-year old pedestrian at Kokompe, near Darkuman three years ago, has been put before a Circuit Court in Accra.
By Grace Princess Tarwo/Jacqueline Appiagyei, GNA Accra, Oct. 24, GNA - The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) on Thursday received GH¢43,000.00 from the Meridian Port Services Limited and Plan Ghana to support its 24th awards night as part of its
By Emmanuel Todd, GNAAccra, Oct. 24, GNA - Mr Stephen Asamoah Boateng, Director General, State Interest and Governance Authority, has called on government Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) to pay particular attention to the Information Technology side of their work.
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