Illegal connections likely cause of fire that destroyed more than 100 wooden structures at Circle: GNFS
The wooden structures along the railway line near the Odaw drain from Adabraka towards Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra were gutted by fire on Wednesday evening, June 5, 2024. The entire enclave, located under a GRIDCo high voltage transmission line was gutted by the fire. The situation resulted in power outage in Adabraka and its […]
CSOs urged to avoid being used as conduits for Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
By Charles Sarpong Amponsah The Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Diana Asonaba Dapaah has challenged Civil Society Organizations, CSOs to conduct strict due diligence in sourcing funds for their programmes to avoid being used as conduits for Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing. She said persons who engage in Money Laundering may come to them […]
Ghana to become first African member country selected by UNESCO to host Global Conference of Universal Access to Information
By: Godfred Amoaful Ghana is set to host the 2024 Global Conference of Universal Access to Information from October 1 to October 2. Ghana will be the first African member country selected by UNESCO to host the global celebration since its inception. It is aimed at creating awareness about the need to expand information laws […]
Ghana’s Black Stars face stern test against Mali in Bamako
Ghana’s Black Stars will seek to return to winning ways when they meet Mali’s Eagles at the Stade 26 Mars in Bamako on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Ghana’s Black Stars suffered a catastrophic loss in their most recent World Cup qualifying match against the Comoros, and they are now fourth in Group I with three […]
Mallam residents voice environmental concerns on World Environment Day
By Gloria Amoh In the bustling neighborhood of Mallam, life was a vibrant tapestry of sounds, colors, and traditions. Families lived in close-knit communities, where the air was often filled with the scent of street food and the lively chatter of market vendors. However, beneath this lively exterior lay a growing concern that gnawed at […]
Ghana loses 30% of its forest cover in the last 20 years due to agricultural expansion, logging, and mining
By Edzorna Francis Mensah As Ghana joins the rest of the work to mark this year’s World Environmental Day, the Sector Minister has revealed Ghana has lost about 30% of its forest cover in the last 20 years due to agricultural expansion, logging, and mining as land degradation, desertification and drought are having a significant […]
IMANI files fresh suit over security heads appointment; old suit struck out
Lawyers of IMANI Ghana and Security expert Kwasi Aning have filed a new suit over the appointment of some heads of the security agencies in the country by the executive withdrawing an earlier one filed at the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court subsequently struck out the old one when the matter was called on Wednesday […]
Africa, Korea should consolidate partnership for shared growth – President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is pressing for stronger diplomatic partnership and solidarity between Africa and the Republic of Korea. “Together, we can create a legacy of progress and prosperity for generations to come,” he said, highlighting the prospects in fostering trade, investment and innovation for mutual benefits. President Nana Akufo-Addo, addressing the 2024 Korea-Africa […]
Minister Urges MMDAs to Champion Urban Development Agenda
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Minister for Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development, Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Techiman South in the Bono East Region, has urged MMDAs to champion the urban development agenda within their jurisdictions. Speaking at the forum themed “Nurturing Roots, Growing Futures: Combining Policies and […]
USA expresses Gratitude to HM the King for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza, stresses importance of Morocco’s support for President Biden’s Initiative
The United States secretary of State, Antony Blinken, expressed the “gratitude” of the United States to His Majesty King Mohammed VI for Morocco’s humanitarian contributions to Gaza, while stressing the importance of Morocco’s support for the proposal of President of the United States of America, His Excellency Mr. Joseph R. Biden, to “achieve an enduring […]
