Noguchi did not falsify COVID-19 result – NIB, NMIMR investigation shows
An investigation conducted by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) and the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) has shown that no COVID-19 test result was falsified at the institute in January this year. According to the investigation, there was no evidence in the claim by a Ghanaian resident in the United Kingdom (UK), Mr. […]
US Capitol police warn of possible militia plot to breach Congress
Security has been ramped up at the US Capitol in Washington in response to “a possible plot to breach” the building. The move was prompted by intelligence that a militia group planned the attack for 4 March, the day conspiracy theorist group QAnon believes Donald Trump will return for a second term. The House of […]
Meghan accuses palace of ‘perpetuating falsehoods’
The Duchess of Sussex has said Buckingham Palace could not expect her and Prince Harry to be silent if it was “perpetuating falsehoods about us”. In a clip of Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the couple, Meghan had been asked how she felt about the palace hearing her “speak your truth today”. Meghan also said: “If […]
Savelugu Municipal Hospital resumes full operations
The Savelugu Municipal Hospital has reopened and resumed full operations to provide healthcare services to people in the area and surrounding communities. The hospital had for the past eight days been temporarily closed down but provided partial services at its emergency and maternity units. The management of the hospital was compelled to close down the […]
South Sudan extends partial Covid lockdown
The authorities in South Sudan say a partial lockdown, brought in to reduce the spread of Covid-19, will remain in place for another month. Schools and universities will remain closed, while social gatherings – including religious and sporting events – remain banned. The partial lockdown will run until 3 April, according to the head of […]
Now thank we all our God – Domelevo sings after President’s directive to retire
Auditor General, Mr. Daniel Domelevo’s has reacted to President Akufo-Addo’s directive for him to retire. Mr Domelevo took to his Facebook page moments after the letter signed by Nana Asante Bediatuo was made public and decided to summarize his thoughts in a song from the Methodist Hymn Book. https://www.facebook.com/dandomelevo/posts/10225181134340313 It is unclear the connotation of […]
Resurgent Hearts take aim at WAFA, Kotoko face Sharks
Accra Hearts of Oak will open a new chapter with their eye-catching signings this week as they lock horns with West Africa Football Academy (WAFA) in a match-day 17 encounter slated for the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Coach Samuel Boadu would lead Hearts for the first time and would be looking to continue their […]
Parliament approves Hawa Koomson, Oppong Nkrumah, 11 other ministerial nominees
Parliament has approved 13 ministerial nominees of President Akufo-Addo by a majority decision and others by consensus. Ten were approved by consensus while three were by a majority vote after extensive debate on recommendations made by the Appointments Committee. Those whose approvals were secured through vote were Minister-designate for Information; Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Minister-designate for […]
Upper West health sector performed better despite COVID-19 – Director
The health sector in the Upper West Region performed better in 2020 despite the dire impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dr. Damien Punguyire, the Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, has observed. He said some indicators such as skill delivery increased marginally from 70.5 per cent to 71.1 per cent with institutional Neonatal […]
President Akufo-Addo retires Auditor General Daniel Domelevo
President Akufo-Addo says he believes the embattled Auditor General, Daniel Yao Domelevo has reached the retirement age hence cannot remain in office. A statement issued by the Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo explained that documents made available to the Office by the Audit Service, indicate Mr Domelevo’s date of birth is 1st June 1960, […]
