NDC’s James Gyakye Quayson wins Assin-North Parliamentary by-election with 57.56%
The National Democratic Congress, NDC’s James Gyakye Quayson has been retained as Member of Parliament in the Assin-North by-election. According to certified results from the Electoral Commission, EC, Mr. Quayson polled 17,243 votes representing 57.56% of valid votes cast to beat his contender, the NPP’s Charles Opoku, who polled 12,630 representing 42.15% of the valid […]
Police update on Assin-North: No person or vehicle shot
Voting within the Assin North Constituency has ended at all polling stations. Counting underway. The Police say it recorded some incidents, including an allegation of an individual shooting into the air. According to the Police, no person or vehicle has been shot at within the Constituency. It added that all the recorded incidents are being […]
Court adopts terms of settlement in Shatta Wale BullGod case
By Barbara Kumah The Accra High Court, has adopted an out-of-court settlement agreement filed by dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah also known as Shatta Wale and his former Manager Lawrence Asiamah Hanson, known as Bullgod, in a defamation suit. The lawyers from both sides informed the court about the settlement terms before the hearing […]
Kenya launches digital register of sex offenders
Kenya has launched an online register with records of all convicted sexual offenders which is expected to enhance justice for victims. Chief Justice Martha Koome said the automation of the database will ensure easy access to information on convicted sex offenders, facilitating expedited justice. She said this will help justice authorities to monitor and supervise […]
Ghana Cedi makes gains against Dollar
The Ghana cedi has gained over 0.21 percent against the dollar, last week, bringing its year-to-date loss to above 14 percent. The cedi is currently trading at 10 cedis 90 pesewas to the dollar at the interbank market and 11 cedis 50 pesewas at some forex bureaus. The performance of the cedi has been attributed […]
Koforidua: 98 patients living with cleft lip and palate receive free surgery
By Micheal Teye Amartey Ninety-eight patients with cleft lip and cleft palate have received free medical surgery at the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua. The exercise, an initiative of Operation Smile Ghana, a US-based organization is to help the patients enjoy a better life. More than ten Specialized doctors from six countries across the world […]
IMF supports Senegal’s climate change efforts with $1.8 billion
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a 1.8 billion-dollar loan for Senegal to support economic recovery and protect it against future shocks. The initial disbursement is about 216 million dollars. The IMF announced this in a statement after an Executive Board Meeting. The three-year loan facility will also support Senegal’s efforts to cope with […]
Nzulezu community flooded after heavy rains
By Ebenezer Aryee and Nyarko Abroanoma Walker One of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites in Ghana at the Jomoro District of the Western Region, Nzulezu, (which means surface of water), has been flooded after a heavy downpour. The community, which is entirely made up of stilts and harbours over five hundred people, is almost submerged after […]
Narcotics Control Commission launches Drug Awareness Club in Schools
By Anita Kwapong Studies show that young people listen to and understand their peers more than their teachers, followed by their parents, with law enforcement being the last. For this reason, it has become imperative to increase peer education in schools so as to boost the confidence level of students, improve their emotional-cognitive skills and […]
Parliamentarians abandon House to support Candidates in Assin-North as both sides claim victory
By Augustus Acquaye Parliamentarians today, June 27, 2023, abandoned Parliament to support Candidates in the Assin-North by-election which is expected to see a tilt in the Legislative Arm of Government depending on who wins. The Majority and Minority caucuses in Parliament are optimistic about their contestants winning the Assin North by-election. Speaking to GBC News, […]
