V/R: Farming Community gets mechanised borehole
A farming community in the Agortime-Ziope District of the Volta Region, Kesenyemito, has been provided with a 2,000-litre capacity mechanised borehole valued at GH¢15,000. Former Assembly-member of Keyime, Mr Daniel Agbesi-Latsu, under whose watch the water project was initiated, appealed to Ghanaians to help protect and maintain public property to prolong their lifespan. He urged […]
Akufo-Addo lauds NDC’s decision to go to court rather than resorting to violence
President Akufo-Addo has asked Ghanaians particularly politicians to make a deliberate decision to invest in the rule of law and uphold the integrity of the country at all levels. Delivering the State of the Nation Address at the Parliament House in Accra, President Akufo-Addo said though the electorate have spoken by giving him another term, […]
There is no hung Parliament in Ghana- Majority Leader
By Seli Baisie. Majority leader, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu says there is no hung parliament in Ghana and there’s always a majority caucus. He said this after President Akufo-Addo delivered his final State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. His comment comes after mixed reactions by some Ghanaians of a […]
Qatar crisis: Gulf leaders expected to end embargo at summit
Gulf leaders have gathered in Saudi Arabia for a summit that is expected to see the end of a three-year embargo against Qatar by its neighbours. Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Al Thani was greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on arrival in al-Ula. On Monday night, Saudi Arabia reopened its borders to Qatar […]
CAF appoints Rwandan Referee for Kotoko/Hilal game
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has appointed Rwandan referee Louis Hakizimana to officiate the Total CAF Champions League clash between Sudanese giants El Hilal and Ghana’s Asante Kotoko. The 42-year-old would be assisted by fellow nationals, Theogene Ndagijimana (Assistant I), Raymond Nonati Nonati Bwiliza (Assistant II) and Abdoul Karim Twagirimukiza (Fourth Official). Amir Abdi […]
Three rabies cases confirmed in Kpone-Katamanso Municipality
Three rabies cases have been confirmed in three communities in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The communities are Kakasunanka, Katamanso, and Kpone, the Municipal capital. Speaking in an interview, Dr. Emmanuel Kwao Pecku, Municipal Veterinary Officer said the deadly disease was real and charged residents to pay critical attention to it. Dr […]
Assin North Parliamentary results petition filed at Oguaa High Court
A parliamentary election petition has been filed at the Cape Coast High Court seeking to annul the declaration of Mr James Gyakye Quayson as the Member of Parliament (MP) elect for the Assin North Constituency. The petition filed by one Michael Ankomah -Nimfa of Assin Bereku, has served the Electoral Commission (EC) as the second […]
Hawker on ¢50,000.00 bail over theft
Accra Circuit Court has granted a GH¢50,000.00 bail with two sureties to a hawker for allegedly stealing. The court held that the sureties should be residents within the jurisdiction of the Court, gainfully employed and earning not less than GH¢1,000.00 a month. Emmanuel Anim Barimah who was charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, stealing […]
EC charged to review its mode of recruiting temporary staff to reduce infractions at polling stations
CePTOM, a project Management Think Tank has called on the Electoral Commission to review the mode of recruiting temporary staff who man polling stations during elections. Presenting a report on elections 2020 its Director of Programs, Joe Ato Bonful suggested that there must be a template across board for the recruitment. This is to ensure […]
GNECC lauds government for reopening schools
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), has lauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for reopening of schools and phasing out the double-track system for Senior High School One and Three. It said, “We commend the government for being responsive to the concerns expressed by parents and students about the effects of the double-track and […]