Court directs mental health assessment for Democracy Hub Protestor per Lawyers request
By Priscilla Owusu Ansah & Beatrice Oppon An Accra Circuit Court has directed state prosecutors to conduct a mental assessment on one of the Democracy Hub protestors standing trial at the court to determine whether to continue his prosecution or not. Lawyers for Thomas Yeboah have argued that he is mentally unstable and incompetent to […]
WACCE marks 10 years of championing peace and security across West Africa
In December 2024, WACCE will be ten years, marking a decade of dedication to confronting the rising threat of violent extremism and insecurity across West Africa. Since its founding in December 2014, WACCE has remained at the forefront of efforts to protect communities, foster peace, and build resilience in the face of growing terrorist violence. […]
More than 40 patients benefit from free fibroid, hernia, and lipoma surgeries
More than forty patients with fibroid, hernia, lipoma, and other health conditions can now breathe a sigh of relief after successfully undergoing free screening and surgical operations at the Atiwa Community Hospital located at Akyem Anyinam Moseaso in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The exercise, which lasted for five days, […]
Police commence investigation into East Legon fatal crash; identify suspect driver
The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into the accident that occurred over the weekend at East Legon in Accra, leading to the death of two persons. “Preliminary Police investigation indicates that the suspect driver, identified as Salifu Amoako, rammed his vehicle into another vehicle on Dzanie Ashie Street at East Legon. Both vehicles […]
Ghana Cedi is 4th weakest in West Africa; losing 24% value in 2024 – World Bank
The World Bank’s October 2024 Africa Pulse Report has revealed that the Ghana cedi and three other currencies are the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024. According to the report, the cedi has lost about 24 percent value to the US dollar, placing it as the 4th weakest in Sub region. South Sudan’s pound, […]
EC convenes another IPAC meeting over Provisional Voters Register
The Electoral Commission (EC), has announced that it would hold another Inter Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting in the full glare of citizens, in the interest of transparency. In a letter inviting media for live coverage, Dr, Bossman Asare, a Deputy Chairman of the EC in Charge of Corporate Affairs, noted that there will be […]
Medeama SC coach wins Ghana Premier League Award for September
Nebojsa Kapor, the head coach of Medeama SC, has been named the Ghana Premier League Coach of the Month for September. Kapor earned the award after leading his team to three straight wins, with Medeama SC staying unbeaten throughout the month. Their winning run started with a 1-0 home victory against Accra Lions, followed by […]
9th ICDM Alumni Conference in Ho focuses on Post-COVID universal health coverage and welfare
By: Jones Anlimah The 9th International Community of Diaconic Management (ICDM) Alumni Conference is underway in Ho, the Volta Regional capital. Hosted by the Evangelical Presbyterian University College/Seminary, the four-day event is themed “Universal Health Coverage and Welfare (SDG 3.8): Towards Post-COVID-19 Responses; Challenges, Key Strategies, and the Role of Health and Religious Institutions within […]
CAF launches investigation into Nigeria’s Super Eagles distressing situation at Libyan airport
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced its decision to launch an investigation into the distressing circumstances that left Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, stranded at a Libyan airport. This incident has not only raised eyebrows across the football community but has also highlighted the complexities involved in […]
Parliament reconvenes at AICC today
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah Parliament will reconvene for its fifth meeting of the fourth session today, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Dome of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The temporary relocation is due to ongoing renovation works in Parliament’s main chamber. According to a formal statement issued on September 30, 2024, and signed by […]
