Eight persons accused of plotting to destabilize country granted bail
Eight out of ten persons charged with conspiracy to commit High Treason have each been granted bail in the sum of two million cedis with two sureties to be justified. As part of their bail condition, they are to report to the Director of National Intelligence Bureau twice a week and also deposit their passports […]
Political Scientist advocates reforms in Ghana’s electoral process
A Senior Lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Dr. Alidu Seidu says following the mishaps experienced by the Electoral Commission in declaring election results last year and this year’s election petition hearings, the time is right for concrete reforms in Ghana’s electoral procedures. He said the lessons drawn from having […]
Teenage pregnancy identified as serious reproductive health challenge in Binduri District
Teenage Pregnancy constitutes about 25% of ante-natal data at the health centers and CHPS compound in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region. The situation has been described as a serious reproductive health challenge in the area. While the situation is blamed on defilement or rape, majority of the cases are attributed to the […]
Chad after Idriss Déby: African Union urges end to military rule
The African Union has called for an end to military rule in Chad, whose president was killed by rebels. The army immediately announced that Idriss Déby’s son would head a military council for 18 months before elections were held. Former colonial power France, which has a large military base in Chad, appeared to back the […]
Doctor warns against the use of formalin as food preservative
Shoppers have been advised to be very vigilant in the selection of food stuffs and fish on the market due to contamination with formalin and other chemical substances. Dr. Sylvester Fameye, Senior Medical Officer of the Holy Child Catholic Hospital in Fijai, said though formalin was commonly used as an industrial disinfectant, a preservative in […]
I will end illegal small-scale mining- President vows
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has vowed to bring to an end to the proliferation and scourge of illegal small-scale mining before his new term in office expires. He said his new administration would be adopting a heavy-handed approach towards illegal mining, known as ‘Galamsey’, to stem the environmental problems and challenges associated with the […]
NADMO cautions public against flood ahead of rainy season
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has cautioned the public against indiscriminate waste disposal ahead of the rainy season to avoid floods. The Upper West Regional Director of NADMO, Mr Ahmed Mustapha, cited chocked gutters and poor drainage systems in the Wa Municipality as some of the causes of floods. “We should all be ambassadors […]
Miss Universe 2020: Chelsea Tayui leaves for 69th Miss Universe Competition
Miss Universe Ghana 2020 Chelsea Tayui leaves the country to represent Ghana at the 69th edition of Miss Universe Pagent competition in the US. The Ghanaian beauty queen was full of excitement as she was leaving the country yesterday. Prior to her leaving, some group of activist came to the airport to render their support […]
Three students abducted from Nigeria university found shot dead
Three students abducted from their university in northwestern Nigeria earlier this week have been found dead, according to a local official. The killings announced on Friday were an escalation in the mass kidnappings across northern Nigeria carried out by criminal gangs known locally as bandits. Gunmen attacked the private Greenfield University in Kaduna state on […]
Nana Dr. Appiagyei Dankawoso urges leaders to maintain high level of integrity in their field of work
The Immediate Past President of the National Chamber of Commerce Nana Dr. Appiagyei Dankawoso has appealed to persons in leadership positions to maintain high level of integrity in their work. This he says will not only impact positively on the lives of Ghanaians, but add value to themselves. Nana Dr. Appiagyei Dankawoso said this at […]
