Coalition of five political parties say no to new voters’ register

A Coalition of five Political Parties has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to stop the compilation of a new voters’ register. According to the parties, the current register was used by the EC which brought the NPP government to power. They do not therefore see any reason why a new register should be created. […]

 36 liquid waste treatment plants broken down

Some 36 liquid waste treatment plants dotted across the country have broken down and are rotting away, Steve Anoff Amoaning-Yankson, immediate Past President of the Ghana Institution of Engineers has disclosed. Due to this, he said sewage waste from homes especially in Tema were being directed into the sea, a practice which according to him, […]

I would love to be on remix of Fa Me Ko – Okyeame Kwame

HIPLIFE artiste Okyeame Kwame has expressed interest in featuring on any remix of actress turned musician, Emelia Brobbey’s debut single Fa Me Ko. Emelia Brobbey released Fa Me Ko in November last year and although she has been bashed and ridiculed for what critics say is a poor song, Okyeame Kwame says it is not […]

Anti-Corruption crusaders needs maximum support – Former President Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called for support for anti-corruption crusaders in their attempts at fighting corruption. When given the support, he said, they would be in a position to continue to champion the fight to stem the canker. Mr. Mahama made the call at the closing of a three-day annual national convention of […]

Ex-England goalkeeper wowed by Christian Atsu’s performance against Rochdale

Former England international goalkeeper Paul Robbinson has praised Christian Atsu for his dominant performance in Newcastle United’s FA Cup 1-1 draw against Rochdale. The Ghanaian was deployed in an unfamiliar left wing-back position but he excelled as he set up Miguel Almiron to open the scoring for Newcastle. However, Rochdale equalised to set up a […]

Ashantigold coach targets premier league title

Ashantigold coach Yakubu Mambo says the club’s main target is to win the 20129/20 Ghana Premier League. The Miners are enjoying a good start to the campaign after winning their opening two games of the season. The ‘Aboakese’ lads beat regional rivals King Faisal 1-0 at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday with coach Mambo […]

Fire claims 15 lives in Upper West in 2019

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) recorded 15 fatalities resulting from various fire outbreaks in the Upper West Region in 2019, showing an increase in one case in 2018. The total number of casualties, however, decreased from 40 cases in 2018 to 33 cases in 2019. Meanwhile, the total number of recorded fire incidence in […]

Organic Farming, Panacea to Food Security and Sanitation Problems

Organic farming (OF) is an agricultural practice aimed at attaining balanced ecological production management system that encourages and improves soil biological activity and biodiversity. It involves minimum use of synthetic chemicals and inputs outside the farm while ensuring management practices that preserve, replenish, and enhance ecological stability. GBC online has been finding out, what other […]

Gbi Traditional Council bans noise making

The Gbi Traditional Council, Hohoe, in the Volta Region has declared a ban on noise making and disturbances in the traditional area from Friday, January 10 to Saturday, January 18, 2020. The ban is to enable the Gbi State perform “an important traditional custom in the area,” a statement from the Council said. “The Gbi […]

Minority Leader commissions CHPS compound in Duunyin

The Minority Leader of Parliament, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, at the weekend commissioned a Community-Based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compound with essential medical equipment and supplies at Duunyin in the Northern Region. The CHPS compound, valued at Gh¢300,000.00, formed part of the MP’s efforts to promote improved health care delivery in the area, especially among women […]