UN calls for international help to fight outbreak of locusts in East Africa
The UN has called for international help to fight huge swarms of desert locusts sweeping through east Africa. The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), called for aid to avert any threats to food security, livelihood and malnutrition. The FAO says Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are all struggling with “unprecedented” and “devastating” swarms of the […]
China coronavirus: Incident team to deal with Scottish threat
An incident team has been set up to deal with the threat of coronavirus in Scotland after it was confirmed five people are being tested for the virus. The Scottish government said the tests were a precaution and experts would be monitoring the situation daily. Globally there are more than 800 confirmed cases of the […]
Eminem lyrics: Rapper says album was ‘not made for the squeamish’
Eminem has responded to the recent criticism of his lyrics, saying his new album was “not made for the squeamish”. The rapper was criticised for the track Unaccommodating, which references the Manchester bomb attack that killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert. Eminem said some lyrics on the album were “designed to shock the conscience, […]
Ghana extends screening for Coronavirus to all travellers
The Ministry of Health says screening at the Kotoka International Airport for the Coronavirus will no longer be restricted to travellers from affected countries but all other travellers. This comes after the virus is said to be spreading at a fast rate to other countries like the UK and Scotland. The decision came up after […]
Jacob Osei Yeboah declares 2020 presidential ambitions
Independent Presidential candidate Jacob Osei Yeboah popularly known as JOY, has declared his intention to contest the December elections. According to him, the decision to contest is based on the fact that all governments under the fourth republic have abused the rule of law, a situation he says must be corrected. He said life in […]
2019/20 GPL: Week 6 Match Preview- Legon Cities vs Bechem United
Legon Cities are desperate to record their first win in the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season and have vowed to beat Bechem United in this matchday six fixture to be played at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Royal club has accrued three points after matchday five as they have recorded three draws and two defeats […]
NPP’s first term economic record is unmatched in Fourth Republic – VEEP Bawumia
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has thrown a challenge to his opponents to provide data which proves that they performed better in their first term in office than the current government. Vice President Bawumia, who was addressing delegates at the ongoing consultative meeting of the National Council of Zongo Chiefs at Kyebi in the Eastern Region […]
Public must handle fire with care – Fire commander admonishes
Mr Daniel Allotey, the Birim Central Municipal Fire Commander, has advised Ghanaians to handle fire with care during and after the dry season to save life and property. He said they should be more careful in their handling of naked fire and to make sure that all electrical gadgets were put off before leaving their […]
Contribute to decision making to accelerate development –Ashaiman MCE
Mr. Albert Boakye Okyere, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Ashaiman Municipal Assembly has urged Assembly members of its fourth Assembly to contribute in decision making to accelerate development in the Municipality. He said the Constitution had empowered the state to make democracy a reality by decentralising the administrative and financial machinery of government, which afforded the […]
2019/20 GPL: Medeama vs AshantiGold Week 6 Preview
After tasting their first defeat of the season, Medeama SC will go all gun blazing on the weekend when they play as hosts to AshantiGold SC. The Mauve and Yellows seek to bounce back from last weekend’s slumber at the Tarkwa Akoon park on Saturday (January 25). Samuel Boadu and his lads have been phenomenal […]
