Vice President Bawumia lauds Ghanaians for religious tolerance at EID celebration

Vice President Bawumia lauds Ghanaians for religious tolerance at EID celebration

By Mercy Darko Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has described this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebration as exciting, because the day is being observed without Covid-19 restrictions. He noted that the pandemic has over the last two years, affected most economies including Ghana, stressing that government has been taking measures to minimize the negative effects on the economy. […]

Rihanna honoured with marble statue at MET gala 2022

Rihanna honoured with marble statue at MET gala 2022

By: Seli Baisie Barbadian Popstar, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, popularly known as Rihanna has been honoured with a stunning marble statue at the MET gala 2022. The Metropolitan Museum of Art paid a special tribute to the Pop Star by partnering with Vogue to create a marble statue in her honour.   The Fenty founder, 34, […]

Ghana falls 30 places to rank 60th on Press Freedom Index

Ghana falls 30 places to rank 60th on Press Freedom Index

Ghana has dropped 30 places to 60th on the 2022 World Press Freedom Index. The ranking is Ghana’s third-lowest since Reporters Without Borders (RSF) began publishing the report in 2002. Ghana ranked 67th in 2002 and 66th in 2005. This year the index was compiled using a new methodology to take better account of new […]

Diarrhoea, vomiting, or nausea are possible signs of food poisoning

Diarrhoea, vomiting, or nausea are possible signs of food poisoning

By Francisca Maame Esi Quainoo Registered Dietitian, Hikmatu Abdulai has advised Ghanaians on the most suitable way preserving food According to her, the best way to preserve food is by refrigerating. “Don’t refrigerate your food products in bulk do them in smaller quantities”. She said when refrigerating food, it was right to apportion them into […]

EID message – GBC committed to serving humanity irrespective of religious affiliation – GBC DG 

GBC DG EID message - GBC committed to serving humanity irrespective of religious affiliation 

By: Rachel Kakraba & Fred Yevu Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC,  Professor Amin Alhassan has reiterated the commitment of the Corporation to offer services to all Ghanaians regardless of religious  affiliation and geographical location. In his Eid message, Professor Amin Alhassan encouraged Ghanaians especially Muslims to cultivate the habit of giving. He said […]

Celebrate in moderation – Ghana Prisons Service, Chief Supt Mohammed Mukhtar Adam

Celebrate in moderation - Ghana Prisons Service, Chief Supt Mohammed Mukhtar Adam

By: Fred Yevu The Imam of the Ghana Prison Service, Chief Supt Mohammed Mukhtar Adam has cautioned Muslim youth to celebrate this year’s Eid-Ul-Fitr in moderation in order not to fall foul of the law. He said Eid-Fitr, celebration is not a time to demonstrate prowess in motorcycling by riding carelessly thereby endangering the lives […]

Tema Bike Fest mentors young people

Tema Bike Fest mentors young people

By Gloria Anderson It was the largest gathering of hundreds of bike lovers in Tema to do what they love to do, cycling and make new friends as well as exercise. The Tema bike festival is an annual fun activity put together by organizers to promote peace and serve as a mentorship for the young […]

“Journalism under digital siege” as World commemorates Press Freedom Day

“Journalism under digital siege” as World commemorates Press Freedom Day

By Rachel Kakraba Today is World Press Freedom Day which serves as a reminder to governments on the need to renew their respect and commitment to press freedom. It is also a day of reflection for Media Practitioners on issues of press freedom and professional ethics. World Press Freedom Day is also commemorated in remembrance […]

EID Message: Show empathy – Chief Imam of the GIS, DSI Ibrahim Haafiz

EID Message: Show empathy - Chief Imam of the GIS, DSI Ibrahim Haafiz

By Fred Yevu Chief Imam of the Ghana Immigration Service, DSP Ibrahim Haafiz, says Eid Fitr, celebrations solidifies, strengthens and brings social harmony among Muslims. He added that it is also a season to have empathy for the poor and share love for friends and family. These were contained in his Eid-Fitr message. Read More […]