Former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan has stated that he expects ‘yes’ votes to win the day in the December 17, 2019, referendum on political party participation in local level elections. “The Idea was that people would consider district level elections as a community activity, you would want to offer your service … The post Political
The Ningo-Prampram District Assembly (NiPDA) has successfully resolved the concerns raised by the residents of Ningo over the selection of Prampram as the administrative capital instead of Ningo. The assembly had subsequently renovated and opened the Ningo Area Council office and it was briskly undertaking revenue collection in Ningo. The District Chief Executive (DCE) of … The post Ningo-Prampram
The Central Regional branch of the National Democratic Party (NDP) has held its annual delegates conference to elect executives to steer the affairs of the region for a four-year period. At the end of the programme, a 15-member executive body with John Kingsford Essel as chairman, was unanimously acclaimed by delegates present. The General Secretary … The post NDP elects regional executives
Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency has proposed for the establishment of a Special Fund to support journalists who come under attack by way of their medical bills to aid them recover and by way of their legal bills in the pursuit of Justice. He also
The Government has approved a financial component for the implementation of a coordinated mechanism to protect journalists in Ghana, Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has hinted. The mechanism, according to Mr Nkrumah, would be outdoor
Similar to other countries in the region, Ghana is experiencing growing drug availability, trafficking and consumption. This phenomenon, more and more visible and problematic for a decade now, is related to the development of a new cocaine trafficking route through West Africa, from Latin America and towards Europe or North America. The strategic choice of … The post Decriminalization
World Diabetes Day is a few days away-November 14. The theme for this year’s event is “Family and Diabetes”. Families are urged to learn more about the warning signs of diabetes and find out their risk to type 2 diabetes (T2DM).Research conducted in 2018 discovered that parents would struggle to spot this serious life-long condition … The post WORLD DIABETES DAY-JUST AROUND THE
The mortal remains of the late Jonathan Jomanti Gmanyami , 57, a former Assistant Editor of The Spectator newspaper, were laid to rest at his hometown Wea Chabor, in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region. This was after an emotional pre-burial funeral service held at the Olebu
The Minister of Communications, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has admonished girls to aspire for higher academic laurels and not engage in anything that will derail their progress. “As girls, nothing should stop you from achieving more in your education. Education is the key to
The sister of former Islamic State group (IS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been captured in northern Syria, Turkish officials say. The 65-year-old, named as Rasmiya Awad, was detained in a raid on Monday near the town of Azaz, officials said.
At least nine US citizens, three women and six children, have been killed in an attack by suspected drug cartel gunmen in northern Mexico. The victims are members of the LeBaron family, linked to a breakaway Mormon community that settled in Mexico several decades ago. The victims were travelling in a convoy of vehicles. The … The post ?6 Mormon children among victims
The US has begun the process of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, notifying the United Nations (UN) of its intention to leave, as other countries express regret and disappointment at the move. The notification begins a one-year process of exiting the global climate change accord, culminating
The Nigerian army is investigating allegations that soldiers tied up and killed a suspected Islamist militant before burying him in a shallow grave. A video showing men dressed in army fatigues torturing and killing the victim was widely circulated
A Burkinabe Member of Parliament (MP) and deputy mayor of Djibo, a town in Burkina Faso‘s Sahel province has been assassinated on the road between Djibo and the capital, Ouagadougou, raising alarm over the continued violence in the country. Local sources
Two people were killed in Guinea on Monday, authorities said, as protesters and police clashed during a funeral procession for those killed in earlier protests over a suspected effort by President Alpha Conde to extend his mandate. The West African country
The report of the Finance Committee of Parliament on the Long Term Loan Facility Agreement between the government and the African Development Bank for an amount of US$600 million generated heated debate on the floor yesterday. Despite the fact that the Minority agreed in principles over the benefits
The President, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo on Monday asked Ghanaians to turn up in their numbers on December 17, to vote “Yes” in the referendum to repeal article 55(3) of the Constitution. The repeal of the law would pave way for the amendment of the Constitution to give the electorates the opportunity to elect their … The post ?Voting “Yes” in December 17 is the
Daniel Asiedu, the man accused of killing Joseph Boakye (J.B) Danquah-Adu, the former Member of Parliament (MP) of Abuakwa North Constituency, in the Eastern Region, yesterday alleged that he was maltreated by officers of Nsawam Prison. The accused, charged together with Vincent Bosoo for conspiracy to commit robbery and murder, told the court that the … The post Killing
The former Executive Secretary to the former Inspector General of Police has been invited for questioning in connection with alleged coup plot. The Bureau for National Investigation (BNI) and National Security operatives have confirmed that Superintendent Peter Toobu Lanchene has been invited by the BNI for questioning over his alleged involvement in the plot to … The post ?…former
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dr Benjamin Agordzor, has been charged with abetment to commit treason for his alleged involvement in a coup plot. ACP Agordzor’s lawyer, Martin Kpebu, confirmed the charge to Joy News. He said his client was arrested and has been detained in BNI custody since
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