Nigerian reggae legend Majek Fashek dies at 57
Nigerian reggae legend Majek Fashek has died at the age of 57. The performer, popular for hits such as Send Down the Rain and So Long for Too Long, died in his sleep in New York, his manager Omenka Uzoma told the BBC. Writing on Instagram, Mr Uzoma said it was “a time for us […]
New register: EC must be decisive with approach – DI
The Danquah Institute (DI) has said though it supports the EC’s decision to compile a new register, the electoral management body must be forthright and decisive in its approach and processes. At a press conference in Accra on Monday, June 1, 2020, the Acting Executive Director, Richard Ahiagbah, mentioned the EC’s public education and rationalization […]
Police warns against planned George Floyd solidarity demonstration in Ghana
The Accra Police Command has advised the public to disregard the “open call” for a demonstration against the US trending on social media in relation to the death of an African American, George Floyd, slated for today (Tuesday, June 2, 2020). In a statement signed by the Head Public Affairs Unit, Effia Tenge, the Police […]
Accra Indie Filmfest goes virtual for its second edition
The second edition of the Accra Indie Filmfest (AiF) slated for July 20 – 26, 2020, will now go virtual. The Filmfest brings together young and independent filmmakers from around the world to showcase their works and to also network with others. But after a successful maiden edition in 2019, the management of AiF has […]
COCOBOD gives over 90,000 bags of fertilizers to farmers in Western North
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) through the Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) has presented a total 99,468 bags of Cocoa fertilizers to be distributed to 126 farmer cooperative groups within Wiawso and Akontombra districts of the Western North Region. Boako District Technical Officer, John Ahi, who confirmed the development to the Ghana News Agency, […]
George Floyd death: Trump threatens to send in army to end unrest
President Donald Trump has threatened to send in the military to quell growing civil unrest in the US over the death of a black man in police custody. He said if cities and states failed to control the protests and “defend their residents” he would deploy the army and “quickly solve the problem for them”. […]
Facebook staff anger over Trump post
Facebook staff have spoken out against the tech giant’s decision not to remove or flag a controversial post by US President Donald Trump last week. Mr Trump took to Facebook to repeat a tweet about the widespread protests in Minneapolis, following the death of George Floyd in police custody. Twitter had placed a warning over […]
Wearing nose masks: Techiman MCE expresses worry over non-compliance
The Techiman Municipal Chief Executive, John Kofi Donyina has expressed worry over the non-compliance with the wearing of face masks by some residents in the Municipality as one of the safety protocols against COVID-19 spread. In an interview with GBC’s Radio Ghana, he said after distributing about 15,000 face masks to residents, it’s disheartening that […]
Ho Cured Lepers Village gets water closet toilet
The Mental Health and Well-Being Foundation (MHWBF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has constructed a ten-seater disability-friendly water closet toilet for the Ho Cured Lepers Village. The over GHC100,000 project was funded by the Australian High Commission with support from the University of New Castle, Australia, which also includes the extension of water to the facility. […]
House of Chiefs call for peace ahead of 2020 general elections
The National House of Chiefs (NHC) says it was worried about the rising political tension in the country at the time of escalating COVID-19 infection, and other socio-economic challenges in the country. According to the chiefs, it seemed “political leaders in the country appear to be more concern about winning power than the development needs […]
