National Peace Council raises concern over hate speeches, insults in the media

National Peace Council raises concern over hate speeches, insults in the media

The National Peace Council (NPC) has expressed concerns about the rising spate of insults and hate speeches by some Ghanaians against the clergy, politicians, chiefs and other prominent citizens on radio and television stations. The Council said the call for violence by some political actors and rise of religious militants, including Christians, were also worrying […]

Children are prone to sexually explicit materials online- DG of Cybersecurity Authority

Children are prone to sexually explicit materials online- DG of Cybersecurity Authority

The Director General of Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako indicates that, children these days are susceptible to internet threats such as cyberbullying, cyberstalking, online child sexual exploitation materials, phishing attacks, and sexting, which are human rights concerns online. The internet he stated, has presented an unparalleled opportunity for children and young people to […]

Three teenagers arrested for allegedly gang-defiling fellow student

Three teenagers arrested for allegedly gang-defiling fellow student

The police have arrested three male juveniles, aged between 15 and 17 years, for allegedly gang-defiling a 15-year-old girl at Aboabo Junior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality of the Eastern Region. Following the incident on January 27, 2024, the police arrested the suspects, who had since made two appearances before the Mampong Magistrate […]

My music is a blessing to people- Kwabena Boateng

Kwabena Boateng

By Sandra Asante    US-based Ghanaian gospel singer Kwabena Boateng has hinted that his songs are a source of blessing for people who listen to them. “Like some people maybe were going through depression in their lives, but when they heard my songs, it inspired them, others going through certain addictions in their lives and […]

It’s a shame ‘galamsey’ issues no longer make headlines – Sir Sam Jonah

galamsey

By Patience Bumbom  The Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Sir Sam Jonah, has expressed concern over what he perceives as a decline in media coverage of illegal mining activities, commonly known as “galamsey”. The Senior Statesman lamented the lack of attention from the media, despite the significant harm and destruction caused by […]

GAF committed to upholding Ghana Gender Policy- Col Wumbei

Source: GNA  Colonel Dr. Mohammed Wumbei, Command Logistics and Gender Advisor at the Army Training Command, has underscored the Ghana Armed Forces‘ (GAF) loyalty in upholding the Ghana Gender Policy. He said because of the policy enacted in 2015, the GAF had developed its own gender policy to prompt a review of existing regulations within the […]

Expert says spate of transnational organised crime in Gulf of Guinea is worrying

crime

Security personnel and experts in the maritime sector have expressed worry over the prevalence of transnational organised crime in the Gulf of Guinea. They attributed the menace mainly to the lack of political will of States to prioritise and invest in maritime security. Corruption and greed were also mentioned as other factors fueling such criminal […]

GRA gives May 1 as deadline for tax disclosures on foreign accounts

Gov't to tax foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians to replace VAT on electricity

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a voluntary disclosure opportunity for taxpayers to declare their foreign income accounts within three months, starting May 1, 2024. According to the authority, taxpayers who comply with this directive will have the interest on their accounts waived. In a series of posts shared via X, the Commissioner-General of […]

10 arrested in Kasoa over allegations of missing genitals

5 suspects arrested

The Central East Regional Police Command has disclosed that 10 people including a female, have been arrested over claims of missing genitals in the Kasoa enclave. One person is on the run and is currently being sought after by the police.  Three others who have been remanded into police custody are due for sentencing at […]

World Vision Ghana links vulnerable children to overseas sponsors

World Vision

The World Vision Ghana, a non-government organisation (NGO), has linked some vulnerable children in deprived communities within the Sefwi Bodi District of the Western North Region to overseas sponsors. Briefing the media on the purpose of the gesture, Mr Kofi Aboagye, the Community Engagement and Sponsorship Plan Officer, at the Sefwi Bodi District Office of […]