Relocation of Freedom Jacob Caesar’s ‘wild cats’ will be done after investigations – Wildlife Division
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Director of Operations at the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission, Mr. Luri Kanton, has announced that the relocation of Freedom Jacob Caesar’s ‘wild cats’ will be done after investigations He says “the tigers are safe, healthy, and well protected and relocation will be done after investigations”. Special police team deployed […]
Wife of Asantehene, Lady Julia pays hospital bills of 26 patients on admission at KATH
By Razak Baba The Wife of Asantehene, Lady Julia Osei Tutu, who is also Patroness of Otumfuo Osei Tutu Foundation, has paid the hospital bills of 26 patients at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi. The gesture, about GHC30,000, formed part of activities to mark International Day of Families. Otumfuo Osei Tutu Foundation is […]
3 suspected attackers of Benya FM arraigned before Cape Coast Circuit Court
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Three alleged attackers who stormed the studios of Elmina-based Benya FM during a live talk show on fishing and premix fuel distribution issues have been arranged before a Cape Coast Circuit Court in the Central Region. The case, which was called on Friday, May 20, 2022, has been adjourned to June 28, […]
Education Minister pays working visit to Category “A” schools, Technical, Vocational Education, Training Schools in Kumasi
By Thomas Nsowah Adjei The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has commended the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu, for promoting the government’s flagship programme the Free SHS abroad. According to the Minister, Asantehene lauding President Akufo-Addo for introducing the Free SHS initiative during his recent visit to the United States attest to his statesmanship […]
Despite escalating transport fares, we have not inflated food prices- Seasonal foodstuff traders in Koforidua
It has become necessary these days for one to be cautious when budgeting for groceries since prices of these products are unstable. A survey at the Agatha Market in Koforidua has shown that a container of tomatoes which cost sixty cedis last week is now selling at forty cedis this week, while a bushel of […]
‘Wild cats’ owner can be jailed for six months if…– Vet Service Boss
Story: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Western Region Director of the Veterinary Service Department, Dr. Simon Gbene, has hinted that one can be jailed for six months for keeping wild animals like tigers, and lions among others as pets. According to Dr. Gbene, Mr. Freedom Jacob Ceaser, Owner of seven-month-old wild cats can be jailed for six […]
There is no difference between what Sports Journalists in Kumasi and Accra do – Ashanti Regional SWAG Chairman
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Chairman of the Ashanti Regional branch of the Sports Writers Association- Ghana (SWAG) and General Manager- Oyerepa FM, a Kumasi based FM station, Mr. Barima Boadaa Otuo-Acheampong popularly known in the sporting arena as Sometymer Otuo-Acheampong has debunked long help notion that Sports Journalists in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital do […]
Motorbike transportation in Bolgatanga becoming costly
By Peter Agengre Motorbikes are increasingly becoming a common and a major means of transport in rural areas. However, to own a motorbike, one needs to spend more money due to the increasing cost of transportation. GBC News visited some motorbike shops in Bolgatanga and reports that in the wake of the unsatisfactory state […]
Chopology: Etor (Sweet Plantain)
By Soyokour Quarcoo Tchire Here we are again to usher you into our CHOPOLOGY Kitchen for what’s on our menu. Today we take you through simple steps of preparing Etor, but this time using unsweetened plantain. This is a traditional meal mostly eaten by royals in their homes, a bride who is preparing for marriage […]
Decline in irregularities in Auditor-General’s Report, but GACC advocates more punitive action against culprits to deter others
By Rachel Kakraba & Bridget Baidoo Issues of irregularities in the Auditor-General’s Report have witnessed progressive decline in the last couple of years. This notwithstanding, breaches in procurement, contract, payroll, cash and statutory deduction still rank high. Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency, Dr. Eric Oduro Osae, who disclosed this on the Uniiq Breakfast Drive […]