Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president
Barack Obama has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee, ending days of speculation over whether he would support her. Former President Obama and ex-First Lady Michelle Obama said in a joint statement that they believe Ms Harris has the “vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands”. Mr […]
VRA engages more stakeholders on dam spillage prevention measures
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has conducted a stakeholder engagement at the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality to gather ideas and develop practical measures to mitigate the risk of future spillage from the Akosombo Dam. The session, which sought inputs from participants on precautionary measures for mitigating potential risks and ensuring safety, brought together community elders, […]
2024 Hogbe Za: Anlo Traditional Council announces ban noise-making
The Anlo Traditional Council in the Volta Region has announced a ban on drumming and noise making in the area as part of preparations towards the ‘2024 Anlo Hogbetsotso Festival‘. The ban, expected to commence on Sunday, September 8, would end on September 27, where all forms of noise making and drumming by religious and […]
VRA engages more stakeholders on dam spillage prevention measures
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has conducted a stakeholder engagement at the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality to gather ideas and develop practical measures to mitigate the risk of future spillage from the Akosombo Dam. The session, which sought inputs from participants on precautionary measures for mitigating potential risks and ensuring safety, brought together community elders, […]
Man arrested for attempting to sell Niece for Canada visa
Thirty-year-old Nana Kofi Amofa, alias Kofi Yesu, who attempted to sell his six-year-old niece for GHC150,000 to acquire a visa to Canada is in the grips of the Central Regional Police Intelligence Unit (PID). The suspect was arrested on Tuesday, July 23, around 1000 hours at Gomoa Buduburam, near Obolo Estate. The police say they […]
CHRAJ calls on President Akufo-Addo to resolve issues with Anti-witchcraft Bill and assent it
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has called on President Akufo-Addo to promptly address and assent to the Anti-Witchcraft Bill. The Anti-Witchcraft Bill, officially known as the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2023, passed by Parliament, seeks to modify the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Acts 2,9) to outlaw the practices of witch doctors […]
Google celebrates Paris Olympics with playful doodle
Paris Olympics will get underway tonight with a glittering opening ceremony that has been planned on River Seine. Unlike the opening ceremonies of the previous Olympic Games, the opening ceremony of the Paris Games will not happen inside a stadium and instead is set to take place in open. Over 10,000 athletes are set to […]
Vote Dr. Bawumia as President for Ghana’s progress, development — Samira
Mrs. Samira Bawumia, Wife of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice-President, has appealed to Ghanaians to vote for him in the December 7 polls for Ghana’s progress and rapid development. She said her husband, and Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) was a focus man, humble, honest, creative and delivers on what he says. […]
France’s rail network disrupted by ‘malicious acts’ ahead of Olympics opening ceremony
French rail company SNCF says its high-speed network has been targeted by “malicious acts” aimed at paralysing the system. It comes hours before the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympic Games. Several high-speed TGV lines have been hit to the west, north and east of Paris and queues have formed at Gare Montparnasse station in […]
Government misses revenue target by 1.9 percent in first half of 2024
Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has disclosed that total revenue and grants for the first half of 2024 amounted to GH¢74.7 billion, below the target of GH¢76.1 billion, representing 1.9 percent. He said despite the shortfalls, the outturn showed a nominal year-on-year growth of 24.6 percent and constituted 42.3 percent of the budget’s […]
