NDC: Three persons engaged in violence at Congress granted GH¢50 million bail
By Beatrice Oppon One of three persons accused and standing trial for the alleged involvement in the violent disturbances at the National Youth Organiser and Women Wing Congress of the NDC has changed his plea of guilty to prohibition of vigilante groups and activities. The accused, Dauda Mohammed was put before an Accra Circuit Court […]
Ghana’s Attorney General Godfred Dame outlines Government’s measures to combat Corruption
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Ghana’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame has at the 42nd session of Universal Periodic Review at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, outlined measures put in place by the Government of Ghana to tackle corruption, which he defined as having a knock hall effect on […]
Tems makes history as first Nigerian musician to earn Oscar nomination
By: Seli Baisie Nigerian singer and songwriter, Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems has been nominated for an Oscar award with “Lift Me Up” in the Best Original Song category. She becomes the first Nigerian artiste to receive an Oscar nomination. The 27-year-old singer secured an Oscar nomination for her contribution to “Lift Me Up” […]
SOE’s must prioritize preparation of Audit Accounts to curb infractions – Chief of Staff
By: Rebecca Ekpe Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare says the problem of financial non-compliance in Ghana is quite historic, however all State Owned Enterprises, SOE’s must endeavour to make the preparation of Auditor Accounts and Management Reports a critical aspect of their operations to ensure that Audit infractions and malfeasance are eliminated. Furthermore, SOE’s […]
CHAN 2022 Update: Madagascar tops Group C, Ghana settles for second
By: Emmanuel Yaw Nkansah The penultimate round of group stage matches in the ongoing African Nations Championship took place yesterday as Madagascar and Sudan did battle in Group C to determine which side makes it to the quarterfinals. What promised to be a thrilling game of football between the two sides ended in what can […]
Fifi Kwetey reacts to NDC shake up; urges party faithful to embrace change
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Kwetey, says it is normal for some section of the party to be unhappy with the changes made at its hierarchy in Parliament. Speaking with host, George Sappor on GBC NEWS Current Affairs program ‘FOCUS’, Mr. Kwetey agreed that some level of consultation should have […]
Surcharge is not enough, prosecute them – Domelevo calls for head of public funds defaulters
By: Clifford Okyere Former Auditor General, Mr. Daniel Yao Domelevo, has called for persons who are found guilty of the misapplication or misappropriation of public funds to be brought before the law and prosecuted other than letting them go free without being held accountable thereby leading to an escalation of the menace within the Public […]
Ghana receives World Bank Support for reducing Carbon emissions
By: Felix Cofie Ghana becomes the second country in Africa after Mozambique to receive payments from a World Bank trust fund for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, commonly known as REDD+. The World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) paid Ghana $4,862,280 for reducing 972,456 tons of carbon emissions for the first monitoring […]
CHAN 2022 UPDATE: Senegal through; Uganda crash out
By: Emmanuel Yaw Nkansah After two rounds of matches with the last round of games approaching, the standings in Group B had Uganda with a foot in the knockout stages while Senegal had it all to do against DR Congo to avoid an early exit. After the final round of group fixtures, Senegal recovered from […]
Curb Vandalism And Hooliganism In Schools
News Commentary On The Need To Curb Vandalism And Hooliganism in Schools 39 students of the Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational School at Effiduase Asokore in the Sekyere East District of the Ashanti Region have been remanded in custody by the Asokore-Mampong Magistrate Court for causing damage to the school and private properties. The school […]