Pfizer has called for the maximisation of gains made on immunisation due to the backsliding effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pharmaceutical company said this while joining a week-long celebration of World Immunisation Day to mark the importance of diseases prevention in public health. The theme for the celebration is “The Big Catch-up,” representing a […] The post Maximize gains
Insp. Ahmed Twumasi, the police officer who has been accused of killing his girlfriend in Kumasi, a few days ago, wept intermittently when his colleagues hauled him before the Asokore Mampong District Court, in the Asokore Mampong Municipality yesterday, on a provisional charge of murder. Whilst the suspected killer was weeping, saying “I didn’t intend […] The post And
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has waded into the controversy that has characterised the recent leaked report written by the former Minister of Science, Environment, Technology and Innovation, Prof Frimpong-Boateng, with a call on the Special Prosecutor to act. The controversial report, which implicated some top government officials for being complicit in the fight […] The post NDC
President Akufo-Addo, who is also the Chairman of the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) has advocated for a joint force to battle illegalities at sea. The President holds the view that a well-coordinated collaboration and cooperation among the states of the region is crucial, due to the interconnectivity of maritime activities. President Akufo-Addo was addressing the […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Municipal Director of Health Services for Tarkwa-Nsuaem, Caroline Effah Otoo, has commended AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine and the German Cooperation (GIZ) for their role in promoting quality healthcare delivery in the municipality. She made this commendation, following a partnership between the two companies to donate some assorted medical equipment and consumables worth more than 125,000.00 Euros to augment healthcare delivery in […] The post AngloGold
Two cable thieves, Mohammed Hudu, 21, and Alhassan Abubakar 22, have been sentenced to a total of 27 years imprisonment in hard labour. They were sentenced 12 and 15 years respectively by an Asokwa Circuit Court, presided over by Mr. Fred Obikyere, last week. The convicts admitted on oath for conspiring and stealing cables valued […] The post Two thieves get 27 years over
Nii Markwei Marmah, John Martey Marmah, Adam Nii Akwei Oklemckuku and Eric Laryea Larbi have been remanded for deliberately failing to follow the right procedure to destool a Chief. They were charged before an Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Samuel Bright Acquah, last Friday. Nii Markwei Marmah and the three others pleaded not guilty […] The post 4 charged for ignoring destoolment
Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, Deputy Minister for Justice and Attorney-General (A-G), says prosecution witnesses are not willing to testify in the trial of Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni and two others. According to him, not only are the prosecution witnesses unwilling to testify in the case, but some are also on retirement. This, he said, was preventing the […] The post Witnesses not
Graphiconline yesterday published a story about the General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Musah, who called for a stakeholder engagement to discuss how parents could contribute to the Free Senior High School (FSHS) programme. According to the story, there was the need to consider parents’ input towards the effective implementation […] The post Allow
The acting Chief of Amanase in the Ayesuano District of the Eastern Region, Obenfo Addo Agyekum I, has stated that the Overlord of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area, Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, had no hand in the sale of the royal cemetery in the community to an investor. Addressing a press conference on […] The post Okyenhene
School feeding caterers from across the 16 regions of the country, under the various Metropolitan, Municipality and District Assemblies (MMDAs) have emphasised their position never to go back to the various schools to cook for the pupils, until their conditions of service improve and their arrears paid by the government. Madam Gifty Asamoah, Convener of the […] The post We
A world where everyone, everywhere, at every age, fully benefits from vaccines for good health and well-being. This is the Immunisation Agenda 2030 (IA2030) vision over the next decade (2021 – 2030). IA2030 positions immunisation as an integral asset, and investment in the future for the enjoyment of the best achievable physical, social and mental well-being, […] The post The
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned the Speaker of Ondo State House Of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oloyeloogun before the State High Court in Akure over alleged fraud. The lawmaker representing Akoko South/West Constituency 1 at the Ondo State House of Assembly, Felemu Bankole, and a civil servant, Segun Oyadeyi Bankole […] The post EFCC
President-elect Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a four-week vacation in France. Mr Tinubu arrived at the/ Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Monday at about 4:15 p.m. He was received at the airport by his running mate, Kashim Shettima, and some other party faithful. Mr Tinubu left Nigeria on 21 March. His handlers later said […] The post After four weeks
A fresh motion on notice seeking to stop Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from being inaugurated as Nigeria’s new President on May 29, 2023, has been instituted at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. The fresh suit marked CA/CV/259/2023 is instituted by a Presidential candidate in the 2019 Presidential election and constitutional lawyer, Chief Ambrose Albert […] The post Lawyer asks Appeal
AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine is scaling-up infrastructural development within its operational areas as part of its 10-year Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP) launched in July 2022. Work is progressing steadily on the construction of an ultra-modern nine-unit school complex for Sanso, a District Police Headquarters at Bidiem, both in the Obuasi Municipality, and a 20-seater toilet […] The post AngloGold
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says there are many tax reliefs for Ghanaians who pay and file their tax returns. Mr. Lawrence Hotsonyame, Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Training and Development Department, said the country had all these services, but citizens might not benefit if they failed to file their tax returns. Mr. Hotsonyame […] The post Pay your taxes and enjoy many
Highlife musician, Dada Hafco argues that the culture and creative industries hold greater fortunes for the country than sports. In an interview on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, Dada Hafco said; “Look at how much money we’ve been pumping into the Black Stars. I am an avid football lover. I would love to watch football every […] The post Entertainment sells Ghana more than football
Celebrated Ghanaian Gospel group, Tagoe Sisters, have revealed how they survived before their breakthrough in the music industry. In an interview on Accra FM, the twins recalled how they managed to survive through life some years ago. Recounting their struggles, they disclosed that at a point in their lives, they had to mix mortar at […] The post We worked at construction
The highly anticipated German-Ghanaian film, “The Recruitment” has been launched yesterday and set to premiere on the 13th May 2023 at the Silverbird Cinema. The film was directed by an award-winning Writer-Director, Divine Jones in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture and KULTUR TRIF(F)T German. This powerful story delves into the complexities […] The post The
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