Residents of Teshie Ayiku/Osabu shrine environs call for security protection
Residents in the environs of the Ayiku/Osabu shrine, in the inner part of Teshie in Accra, called Maa Mli, are appealing for maximum security protection following attacks on the priest, the shrine and incendiary actions on nearby houses. One person was reportedly shot in the leg, sustaining gun wounds and in a serious condition. Also, […]
CSOs deployed to border communities to fight terrorism
About 30 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, have been deployed to border communities in the northern part of the country to raise awareness among community members on terrorism and security consciousness. As part of their tasks, the CSOs will organize community fora every month and invite security experts to talk about terrorism. They will also use […]
Parliament adjourns sine die after failing to adopt report on Committee investigating Sputnik V Covid vaccines contract
Parliament could not adopt the report of the nine-member Adhoc Committee that investigated the contract between government and Sheikh Al Maktoum for the supply of Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccines. Though the report was presented and debated on the floor of Parliament late last night, Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, who Presided deferred putting the […]
TEWU initiates research project on COVID-19 to help government contain the pandemic
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union, TEWU, with support from Education International has launched a project known as the EI TEWU COVID-19 initiative. It is geared towards providing a continuous update on the impact of COVID-19 on education support personnel. General Secretary of TEWU, Mark Dankyira Korankye, said the initiative will among others provide independent […]
“You have brought peace to Dagbon, we will support you” – Ya-Naa to President Akufo-Addo
The Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Naa Abukari II, says the outstanding leadership qualities exhibited by the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has brought peace to Dagbon, and repositioned the ancient kingdom onto a path of accelerated development. Receiving the delegation at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, on Friday, 6th August 2021, at […]
New boss for Mozambique jail after prostitution exposé
A new boss is taking over the running of Mozambique’s Ndlavela Women’s Penitentiary, where it was found that inmates there had been forced into prostitution. Herminia Nhamuze was sworn in as the new director, replacing Albertina Dimande. She had been removed in June during investigations into the allegations first exposed by an anti-corruption organisation. After […]
Kanye West’s latest listening party stirs hope of Kim Kardashian reconciliation
Kanye West hosted another listening event in Atlanta for his “Donda” album, but there was more chatter about his personal life than music. It was the second time West held a listening party at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium where he’s been staying as he completes the album named for his late mother. Once again his estranged […]
Prices of foodstuffs on the increase in Upper East
Prices of foodstuffs such as rice, beans and maize have increased significantly across market centers in the Upper East Region in the first quarter of 2021. According to traders at the Bolgatanga foodstuff market, prices of foodstuff have increased drastically because farmers prefer to sell them directly to middlemen to make more profit than selling […]
GNAT rejects 2021/2022 salary increment for public workers
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has rejected the recent upward adjustment of salaries for public sector workers pegged at four and seven percent for 2021 and 2022 respectively. “That is not what we expected. The ongoing discussions on various social media platforms indicate clearly that workers are understandably unhappy with the outcome of […]
Sputnik V probe: Finance Minister to retrieve ¢16m on botched deal
The Ad hoc Committee that investigated the procurement of Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccines has found out that two million $2,850,000.00 representing 50% of the contract sum of five-point-seven million dollars ($5,700,000.00) was paid to Messrs Al Maktoum. This translates into the Cedi equivalent of GH¢16,331,640 converted at the then prevailing exchange rate of US$1 to […]
