President Akufo-Addo responds to Apiate Explosion, promises return to normalcy
By Clara Mlanlo President Akufo-Addo has responded to the explosion that occurred at Apiate near Bogoso in the Western Region, which resulted in loss of life and damage to property. In a social media post the President wrote, ”I have just received a briefing on the circumstances that led to an explosion in Apiate near […]
Collision between vehicle carrying mining explosives and motorcycle resulted in Explosion at Apiate- Police
Preliminary investigations by the Police have revealed that the blast on Thursday, January 20, 2021, at Apiate in the Western Region was caused by a collision between a vehicle carrying mining explosives and a motorcycle. Meanwhile, the Police are advising the public to move out of the area to nearby towns for their safety while […]
Nima, Mamobi: Still uneasy calm, normal activities, but heavy Police reinforcement
By Yvonne Atilego Residents of Nima and Maamobi would have to deal with the uneasiness of heavy police presence following violent clashes between two rival groups last Tuesday. GBC News’ Yvonne Atilego reports that heavily armed Police Personnel can be spotted at every available space in Nima and Maamobi. Nine persons have so far been […]
CLOGSAG calls off Strike after reviewed MOU
By Nathaniel Nartey The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana CLOGSAG has called off its strike following some agreements reached with the government a few hours into its industrial action on January 20, 2022. A statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the Association Isaac Bampoe Addo said, “The National Executive Council (NEC) […]
Scores feared dead in Bogoso Explosion
By Marie Aziz Tunde Scores are feared dead as reports trickle in about an explosion at Apiate, a suburb of Bogoso, in the Western Region. Rescue efforts are underway to save lives. Scores of people are feared dead in an explosion that occurred at Apeatse between Bogoso and Bawdie in the Western Region January 20, […]
Clients left stranded at Ministries as CLOSSAG begins strike
By Nathaniel Nartey Clients of some Ministries and its agencies are stranded following the strike by Civil and Local Government Staff Association, (CLOGSAG). The individuals, most of whom were at the premises of the ministries and their agencies, expressed frustration at their inability to transact business with these agencies, citing a number of consequences. GBC’s […]
Ghana Health Service begins covid booster vaccination
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has begun the administration of booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccines The move forms part of the revision made to the national covid-19 vaccination policy by the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with stakeholders. The policy has also been revised to include the vaccination of pregnant women, who will receive […]
How? Why? Did Ghana Exit AFCON?
By Bubu Klinogo, a Journalist News Commentary On How? Why? Did Ghana exit AFCON The Senior National football team, the Black Stars of Ghana on January 18, 2022 crashed out at the group stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in Cameroon. The four – time champions suffered a humiliating three two […]
Need to review Police Witness Protection Regime
By Nathaniel Nartey Issues of fear for one’s life and trust in the Police are said to be the major reasons why witnesses of January 18, 2022, deadly clash between two gangs in Nima and Mamobi are refusing to come forward with information to aid in investigation. This is according to Security Analyst Adib Saani […]
Ghana Health Service says pregnant women can now receive Covid-19 vaccine
By Yvonne Atilego Ghana Health Service says it is now safe for pregnant women in Ghana to take the Covid-19 Vaccines. According to Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, this is based on local and international evidence. Speaking to Journalists in Accra, he said during the early stages of the Vaccine roll-out, GHS was skeptical about administering the […]
