Harry and Meghan sue over ‘drone photos’ of son Archie

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have initiated legal action in the US after drones were allegedly used to take pictures of their son Archie. A complaint filed in Los Angeles, California, yesterday claims an unnamed individual photographed the 14-month-old child at the couples’ home during the coronavirus lockdown. The royal couple claim the pictures […]

If not for Laryea Kingston I would not have built a house — Joshua Clottey

Former Welterweight Champion Joshua ‘grand master the hitter’ Clottey, in an interview on GTV Sports+ ‘NIGHT OF TOTAL BOXING’ revealed exclusively that former Black Stars player and his childhood friend Laryea Kingston was the main brain behind his ability to acquire more properties especially building of his house. According to him, the former footballer advised […]

U/E region First Ordinary Meeting of the Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly held

The Bolgatanga Municipality will have a 100 percent total connection to the national Grid after the completion of the massive electricity connection works on-going in 16 communities. The beneficiary communities include Zaare East-Auugubisi, Yipaala, Konbiligo, Bukere, Sherigu, Bassengo, Sherigu Pumpungo, Sherigo Nyokuko, Soe, Soe Kugadoone, Sokabiisi, Tindonmologo, Tindonsheo, Tindonsobligo and Zorbisi. The Bolgatanga Municipal Chief […]

Non-adherence to safety protocols negating public education efforts – NCCE

The National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) says it is worried about the daily spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in Ghana. A statement signed by the Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs of the NCCE, Joyce Afutu, said despite the numerous public sensitisation campaigns embarked by the Commission, the Ghana Health Service, Ministry […]

Don’t marry off your pregnant adolescent girls- Gender Ministry

The Children Department under the Ministry of Gender, children and social protection in the Upper East Region has called on Parents not customarily marry off teenage their girls who unintentionally get pregnant. The Department has encouraged parents to provide enabling environment for them to return to school after weaning off their Child. Due to COVID-19 […]

Google Messages now lets you reply with emoji reactions

Google is adding a number of new features to its Messages app for Android, including the ability to reply to messages with emoji reactions, something that’s long been available in other messaging apps like Facebook Messenger and iOS’s built-in Messages app. The feature was first spotted in testing in May, but Google has now officially […]

Finance Minister requests Parliament’s approval to spend ¢11.8 billion

Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta has requested more than ¢11 billion to continue sustaining the livelihood of Ghanaians. Presenting the Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament Thursday, July 23, Mr. Ofori Atta said due to the Coronavirus pandemic there have been some major expenditures which have created a short fall in sectors of the economy. […]

Parliament considers law to establish independent body to investigate aviation accidents

Parliament on Thursday considered a proposed law to establish an Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, which would investigate all aviation incidents and accidents in the country, in line with international best practices. When assented to by the President and becomes operational, the intended specialised agency will avoid a situation of conflict of interest, where the aviation […]

Niger opens up borders to international flights

Authorities in Niger have announced that the country’s airspace will be reopened for international flights in the coming days after being closed in March as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus. The government in a statement says international passenger flights will resume next month with a number of health and safety measures being put […]

Court convicts 24 persons for failing to wear nose mask

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The Ada Magistrate Court has convicted 24 out of 25 persons who failed to wear the nose mask to momentary fines. The culprits—comprising 15 males and 5 females—were arrested at Kasseh in a swoop led by the Ada Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Francis Somian. They were fined sums of money ranging from ¢290.00 to […]