GSA, police raid illegal insecticide den at Odorkor
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), in collaboration with the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the police, has rounded up about 10 people at Otatten in Odorkor, a suburb of Accra, for producing insecticides and pesticides illegally. The Director-General of the GSA, Professor Alex Dodoo, who led the raid on the syndicate January 19 afternoon, […]
You have responsibility to build the nation— Sam Okudzeto tells students
A member of the Council of State, Mr Sam Okudzeto, has advised senior high school students to study hard, be committed and contribute their quota towards the development of the country. He said the youth must learn to appreciate that they had a job and responsibility to build the nation. Mr Okudzeto gave this advice […]
New voters’ register will save Ghana over GH¢173m – EC
Procuring a new biometric voter management system (BVMS) and compiling a new voters’ register will save the country GH¢173.07 million, compared to upgrading the current system, the Electoral Commission (EC) has stated. Whereas it will cost the commission $19 million (approximately GH¢107.25 million) to refurbish the existing data centre, putting up a new data center […]
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari ‘floors’ Anthony Joshua
British boxer Anthony Joshua has been pictured prostrating before Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in London. Joshua, who is of Nigerian descent, also told the gathering he would “stand up for Nigeria” whenever it was needed. The pictures have had a mixed response on social media, with critics of Mr Buhari angry that Joshua didn’t raise […]
Corruption is biggest obstacle to Ghana Beyond Aid – Domelevo
The Auditor-General, Mr Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has said the biggest obstacle to the attainment of the ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ agenda is corruption. He explained that Ghana was already beyond aid, but there were some challenges that must be resolved to catapult the country beyond aid, stressing: “Without solving these problems, we will remain where we […]
Gyamfi Kumanini Sec/Tech appeals for support
The Headmaster of the Gyamfi Kumanini Senior High and Technical School in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region, Mr. Joseph Sabin has called on the Ministry of Education, the government and other stakeholders in education to address the infrastructure needs of the school urgently. According to him in an interview with GBC’s Radio […]
SpaceX just launched — and purposefully destroyed — a rocket for a key test
SpaceX intentionally destroyed a rocket shortly after its launch January 19 as part of a key safety test for its next-generation spacecraft. The so-called in-flight abort demonstration, conducted at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, assessed how well SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, which is designed to one day ferry astronauts to and from […]
Tepa Traditional Council honours NADMO Director-General
The Tepa Traditional Council has honoured the Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mr Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh, for his contribution to the development of the traditional area and the country. Led by the Omanhene of the area, Nana Adusei Atwenewa Ampem, the Traditional Council last January 18 enstooled the Director-General the “Ahenbronumhene” of Tepa. […]
Liberty Professionals Coach pleased with team’s effort despite defeat to Hearts of Oak
Liberty Professionals head coach, David Ocloo, has expressed satisfaction of his players’ performance against Hearts of Oak in Dansoman. The Scientific Soccer Lads suffered their first defeat of the season losing 2-1 at home to the Phobians on Sunday. Liberty led the game from the first minute only to lose in the last five minutes. […]
Two iPhones or the privacy of billions: Why Apple vs. the FBI matters
Two iPhones have put Apple back into the FBI’s sights. The phones belonged to a deceased Saudi national accused of fatally shooting three people at a Florida naval base in December. They could contain important information about his connections and motivation, but the phones are locked and the FBI says it can’t get in. It […]
