State funeral held for renowned Ghanaian playwright Professor Ama Ata Aidoo
By: Mercy Darko The funeral rites for the late astute Poet, Professor Ama Ata Aidoo has been held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. President Akufo Addo, former President John Dramani Mahama and the African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Ibn Chambas, were among key dignitaries who attended the […]
Trial of MCE nominee for Juaben: OSP closes its case
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has closed its case in the prosecution of a nominee for the position of Chief Executive of Juaben Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti region, Mr. Alexander Kwabena Sarfo Kantaka. Mr. Kantaka was charged with 26 counts of corruption after he was heard on a video […]
Alleged plot to remove IGP: Leaked tape must be subjected to forensic examination – Security Analyst
A Security Analyst, Dr Kwesi Biney, has called for a probe into a leaked tape alleging plots to remove from office, Mr George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police (IGP). That, he said, would help establish the truth or otherwise of the said tape and ensure the necessary decisions were taken against individuals or […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Faith and Service: Bishop Francis Anani Kofi Lodonu
BY: ABRAHAM DONKOR Bishop Francis Anani Kofi Lodonu, a Ghanaian Roman Catholic Bishop, is commemorating an extraordinary milestone in his life as he celebrates his 50th anniversary as a bishop. Known for his unwavering dedication to the church and his tireless efforts in serving the faithful, Bishop Lodonu’s journey has been one of deep faith, […]
Strengthening football fundamentals key to achieving pre-eminence – GFA President Okraku
Mr. Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has stressed the need to strengthen Ghana’s football fundamentals if we are to take our rightful place as an African football heavyweight. He said this during the launch of the National Football Philosophy, which was also termed “Ghana’s Football DNA,” on Wednesday, July 12, […]
Distribution of Nude pictures: Agradaa, three others to stand trial at High Court
The Police say Patricia Asiedua aka Nana Agradaa and three others would rather stand trial at the High Court for allegedly distributing visual recordings of Prophet Emmanuel Appiah’s genitals without his consent. According to prosecution led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Emmanuel Haligah, the Director of Legal and Prosecution, Superintendent of Police Sylvester Asare, […]
Binduri SHS shut down temporarily over lack of food
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Binduri Community Day Senior High School (SHS) in the Upper East Region has been temporarily closed down. The closure stems from the school’s inability to provide meals for the students since May 29, 2023. In protest against the school administration and the government, the students boycotted classes on Tuesday, July 11, […]
Saturday’s rainfall is highest in Ho in two decades – Meteo
The Ghana Meteorological Agency said the July 8, 2023, rainfall experienced in Ho, Volta Regional capital was the highest recorded in a day in the history of the town for the past 20 years. Mr Michael Adu Awuku, Volta Regional Director of the Agency, who disclosed this to the Ghana News Agency said the day […]
Ghana Red Cross Society launches 2022 World Disaster Report
The Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS) has launched the 2022 World Disaster Report with a call for adequate investments towards disaster preparedness and response. The report, which addresses the shortfalls of preparedness ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, focuses on effective preparedness for future public health emergencies. Representing a culmination of collective knowledge, experiences, and aspirations […]
Ghana Standards Authority, Engineering Council improve building standards
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) and the Engineering Council (EC) are collaborating to improve standards in the building infrastructure sector. The partnership is expected to ensure adherence to the country’s building code to prevent the collapse of buildings. Dr Kwame Boakye, the Board Chair of EC, said this at the inauguration of a 12-member joint […]
