We need experienced people to lead NDC and nation – Mahama
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Former President and aspiring flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has mentioned that, what the party needs going into the 2024 general election is an experienced person and not a newbie. He made this statement when he took his campaign tour to Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK) Constituency in the Central […]
Attempted suicide no longer a crime in Ghana
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Parliament has amended sections of the Criminal Offenses Act of 1960, which criminalized attempted suicide. Per the new law, any person who attempts to take his or her own life will be considered a mental health issue requiring assistance by law. Ghanaian health experts have been pushing for the law to […]
Police arrest 3 persons for brandishing weapons in viral video; 4 weapons retrieved
The Police, through an intelligence operation on 27th March 2023, arrested three suspects for possession of firearms without lawful authority and acts of vigilantism at Japa near Wassa Akropong in the Western Region. The three suspects, Godfred Appiah alias Nana Kobina Gyan, Isaac Amoako alias Nana Owusu and Theophilus Yeboah alias Fire were arrested following […]
Pope Francis in hospital with respiratory infection
Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will need to spend “a few days” in hospital in Rome, the Vatican has said. The pontiff had breathing difficulties in recent days but does not have Covid, the statement said. He will need “a few days of appropriate hospital medical therapy”. “Pope Francis is touched by the […]
Kamala Harris announces new Council to coordinate discourse with Ghanaian Women Entrepreneurs
The US Vice President, Kamala Harris, has announced the setting up of the Ambassador’s Advisory Council to sustain and co-ordinate the conversation with Ghanaian Women Entrepreneurs. She made the announcement at a meeting with the Women Entrepreneurs in Accra to round off her three-day visit to Ghana. More Stories Here
Rising motorbike robberies at GBC precinct prompt call for increased police patrols
By William Sowah Hayeh The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation precinct of the Ring Road Central is notoriously becoming a soft spot for robbers using motorbikes. Series of robbery attacks have occurred at the junction of Broadcasting House and the junction near the offices of the Teachers Fund in the opposite direction. Just recently, staff of the […]
Communication practitioners urged to be strategic in dissemination of information
By: Korkor Juliet This year’s Annual General Meeting and National Public Relations Summit was held at Kwahu Nkwatia in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region. The meeting which is aimed at providing professional development and networking for its members brought together various Public Relations and Communications Practitioners across the country. The President of […]
NDC Primaries: John Mahama picks 1st slot on balloting
Balloting for the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Presidential Primary has been concluded with former President John Dramani Mahama picking the first slot. Former Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Kojo Bonsu, and former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor picked the second and third slots respectively. Chairman of the NDC Vetting Committee, Edward […]
GAF commended for Ashaiman invasion
By: Juliet Korkor The Director General of Public Relations of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Brigadier General Eric Aggrey-Quashie has disclosed that the intervention of the military in crime related activities does not demand respect since their mode of operation is different from the Police. According to him, the brutal method which army officers […]
Namibia ready to partner with Eastern Region in agriculture development
By: Korkor Juliet The Namibian High Commissioner to Ghana, Selma Ashipala-Musayvi has disclosed that every business in Namibia is strictly scrutinized through an environmental assessment to ensure that the country’s ecosystem is not destroyed. This, she noted has helped the Namibian government to protect its environment since its ecosystem is very fragile. Mrs. Ashipala-Musayvi made […]