Nigeria kidnappings: One million children to miss school
One million Nigerian children will likely stay away from school because of the threat of violence after a series of mass kidnappings and attacks targeting students this year, the UN said on Wednesday. More than 1,000 pupils have been snatched in mass abductions for ransom by criminal gangs in Nigeria’s north-west and central states since […]
Public Boards and Chief Executives schooled on good public corporate governance
By: Abraham Donkor Public Boards in Ghana and Chief Executives of State Owned Institutions have had their capacities built on Public Corporate Governance. The session, which was the first in the series, was aimed at sharpening the expertise of members of Public Boards and Councils on their roles, responsibilities and ethics of the public service. […]
Vector Borne Disease, a major concern for Ghana Health Service in Bolgatanga
By Emmanuel Akayeti. An Entomologist and Malaria Focal Person of the Upper East Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Sydney Abilba has said that the Vector Borne disease has been one of the major problems of the GHS. He stated that GHS is doing everything possible to ensure that diseases that are caused […]
Mothers worried over inadequate facilities at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Eastern Regional Hospital
By Nana Asare Mireku. A Paediatrician at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU, of the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua, Dr. Francis Mensa Akwetey, has disclosed that increase in Preterm baby deliveries has put a lot of pressure on staff and facilities at the Unit. In an interview with GBC News, he said, the Unit […]
VIDEO: ECOWAS extraordinary summit on Guinea Coup opens in Accra
ECOWAS is holding an extraordinary summit in Accra on Thursday, September 16, 2021, to discuss the political situation in Guinea. Watch here:
‘’Good song + Big pocket equals success in music industry’’ – Kofi Kinaata
By Rebecca Ekpe. Ghanaian talented Songwriter, Singer and Rapper, Kofi Kinaata has revealed that his initial impressions about the Music Industry have metamorphosed over the years. He said he came into the industry 7 years ago believing that good music was all that one needed to excel, unfortunately, that is not entirely the reality. Speaking […]
Rodrygo strikes late to seal Real Madrid win at Inter Milan
Real Madrid substitute Rodrygo struck an 89th-minute winner to snatch a 1-0 Champions League group-stage victory and punish a wasteful Inter Milan. The Brazilian met a pass from Eduardo Camavinga and volleyed in with seconds remaining of normal time. It was a painful conclusion to a game the Italian side had dominated for large stretches […]
Bono Regional Police Command worried over rising cases of motorcycle accidents
By: Daniel Donkor Motorcycle accidents are on the ascendancy in the Bono Region, claiming more lives in the 1st and 2nd Quarters of 2021 according to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department, MTTD of the Ghana Police Service. Statistics from the MTTD indicate, out of the 44 deaths resulting from 98 road crashes within the 1st and 2nd Quarters of […]
Tuesday September 21 declared public holiday
By: Henrietta Afful The Ministry of the Interior has declared Tuesday, September 21, 2021, which marks Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day as a Statutory Public Holiday. A statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery, said the day “should be observed as such throughout the country”. Below is a copy of the release.
Messi kept quiet on full debut as PSG draw at Bruges
Lionel Messi’s main task at Paris St-Germain will be to help deliver an elusive Champions League, but for all the fanfare surrounding the Argentina star’s first start it proved a frustrating evening as the club began their European campaign with a draw at Club Bruges. Messi struck the crossbar but struggled to make a serious […]
