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Massive Disinfection Carried Out At Kotoka International Airport

By Admin Editor January 16, 2021 1 0

The Ministry of Aviation (MoA) and Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) are leaving nothing to chance in their effort to ensure that the country’s airports are safe and secure in the midst of the new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) It is the light of the above that the two state entities engaged waste management and disinfection […]Continue Reading

Politics

Remain focused and united – Akufo-Addo to NPP

By Admin Editor January 16, 2021 4 0

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed to the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to remain focused and united to ensure the stability and progress of the party. He said infighting and finger-pointing would create volatilities inimical to the party, which in turn could lend the opposition some serious political capital. “The most […]Continue Reading

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Most Ghanaian artistes last 6 years in the industry – D Black

By Admin Editor January 16, 2021 5 0

Ghanaian hip-hop/ afrobeat artiste, Desmond Kwesi Blackmoore, known better as D Black has stated that most Ghanaian musicians lose relevance after six years in the industry. The Black Avenue Muzik boss opined that only a few artistes are able to make an impact with their crafts after eight years. He advised young musicians to appreciate […]Continue Reading

General Politics

NPP will trigger by-election if NPP caucus is not declared majority – Nana Akomea

By Admin Editor January 16, 2021 7 0

A staunch member of the ruling New Patriotic Party(NPP), now the Managing Director of State Transport Company (STC) Nana Akomea has hinted that the party would be compelled to trigger a by-election at Fomena Constituency should the Speaker of Parliament not declare NPP caucus majority. Both the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the ruling […]Continue Reading

Regional

29-year-old man posing as police officer nabbed in Kejetia

By Admin Editor January 16, 2021 7 0

The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man for posing as a police officer. The suspect, Agyemang Osei until his arrest was believed to have operated within the Kejetia enclave as a police officer. The police say they had received several reports on the suspect […]Continue Reading

General

Paa Kwesi Nduom’s new look emerges on social media

By Admin Editor January 16, 2021 8 0

After ‘caving in’ hibernation for a long while and taking a total break from politics, a picture of Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Ndoum Companies, Dr. Papa Kwesi Ndoum looking all old with a grey-bearded face has surfaced on social media. The astute businessman who always appeared in public with his beard nicely shaved with […]Continue Reading

Business

Côte d’Ivoire faces 100,000-tonne cocoa bean pile-up as demand slows

By Admin Editor January 16, 2021 7 0

A pandemic-induced slowdown in global chocolate demand has led to a pile-up of about 100,000 tonnes of cocoa beans in Ivory Coast’s interior, five exporters told Reuters, as farmers struggle to get by with lower-than-promised prices. The unwanted stockpile adds to a growing store of beans at ports in the world’s top cocoa grower after […]Continue Reading

Regional

Covid-19: Media urged to strengthen advocacy on preventive measures

By Admin Editor January 16, 2021 7 0

Dr Oheneba Owusu-Danso, Chief Executive of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, has charged the media to strengthen its advocacy roles to ensure that Ghanaians adhere strictly to the covid-19 preventive protocols. He said it was important for the media to actively get the populace to be very careful of the virus and […]Continue Reading

General

Parliament will not automatically support the Govt’s agenda – Bagbin

By Admin Editor January 16, 2021 8 0

Speaker Alban Bagbin has stated that Government is not entitled to have its way in Parliament. Speaking at the 2nd sitting of the first session of the 8th Parliament, Friday, the Speaker entreated Members of Parliament to consider the outcome of the 2020 elections and re-dedicate themselves to “the true and core mandate and mission […]Continue Reading

Regional

Father kills 9-year-old daughter after accusing her of witchcraft

By Admin Editor January 16, 2021 11 0

A Pastor of Heavens Kingdom Palace Ministry International is reported to have killed his 9-year-old daughter after accusing her of witchcraft. Gideon Boakye, 28-year-old has been apprehended by the Nkoranza South Police Command after investigations carried out found him responsible for the death of Boakye Queenstar. According to the Nkoranza South Police Command, the Continue Reading

Politics

Jomoro NDC fight off claims MP is dual nationality

By Admin Editor January 16, 2021 10 0

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region has fought off claims that the Member of Parliament for the area, Dorcas Affo-Toffey holds multiple nationality. A statement signed by the constituency Chairman Anthony Armah Benle noted that the NDC MP renounced her Ivorian citizenship before she filed her nomination to […]Continue Reading

General Politics

NPP, Independent MP constitute the Majority Group in Parliament – Speaker declares

By Admin Editor January 16, 2021 10 0

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus and the Independent MP for Fomena Constituency constitute the majority group in Parliament. This decision according to the Speaker is based on a formal letter by Andrews Asiamah Amoako, notifying him of his intention to do business with the NPP Caucus in […]Continue Reading

Business

Google tries to allay Fitbit-deal privacy fears

By Admin Editor January 15, 2021 7 0

Google has completed its acquisition of Fitbit and tried to reassure users it will protect their privacy. The search giant bought the health-tracking company for $2.1bn (£1.5bn) in November 2019 but faced questions from regulators. Following a four-month European Commission investigation, it agreed not to use health and location data from Fitbit devices for advertising. Continue Reading

Politics

Election Petition: Supreme Court panel not fair and balanced – Mahama’s Legal Team

By Admin Editor January 15, 2021 9 0

A member of John Mahama’s legal team Dr. Abdul Baasit Bamba has described the 7 members set up to hear John Mahama’s 2020 election petition as “not fair and balanced”. He insists senior Judges were not made part of the panel but rather Judges who were mainly appointed by NPP governments. The seven-member panel hearing […]Continue Reading

General

GBA asks Muntaka to substantiate bribery allegation

By Admin Editor January 15, 2021 9 0

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA), has asked Mr Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, Member of Parliament for Asawase, to substantiate a bribery allegation against a Supreme Court Judge, relative to the election of the Speaker of Parliament. A statement signed jointly by Anthony Forson Jnr, GBA National President and Yaw Acheampong Boafo, GBA National Secretary, said the Bar […]Continue Reading

General

January 2021 Covid-19 figures at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital surpass last quarter

By Admin Editor January 15, 2021 10 0

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has recorded a surge in covid-19 cases since the beginning of this year. The hospital, in the first 12 days of 2021 has recorded more positive cases than it did for the months of October, November, and December 2020 combined according to its Medical Director. Speaking at a press conference, […]Continue Reading

General

‘Powerful hands’ culpable in ‘galamsey’ menace – Taskforce

By Admin Editor January 15, 2021 11 0

Government’s Environmental Sustainability Taskforce Against Illegal Mining has accused what they describe as faceless elements at the corridors of power of derailing the President’s fight against ‘galamsey’. The leader of the team, Twum Ampofo Agyekum explained that the intended switch of the government’s anti-galamsey fight from the Environment Ministry to the Lands Continue Reading

General Politics

NPP MPs troop to Parliament at 4am ahead of first sitting

By Admin Editor January 15, 2021 11 0

To avoid losing their seats at the right side of the Speaker, some New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislators were seated in the House by 4 am. This is approximately six hours before the regular sitting of the House. The action by the NPP MPs follows the take over of their seat by their National Democratic […]Continue Reading

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YouTube deletes Wendy Shay’s ‘Pray for the World’ music video

By Admin Editor January 14, 2021 7 0

Singer Wendy Shay has taken to her Instagram page to register her displeasure after music streaming company, YouTube took down one of her music videos for copyright infringements. The music video dubbed Pray for the World got unpublished after YouTube reportedly said it had the same chord progression as the hit South African song Jerusalema. Giving an update Continue Reading

Regional

Akatsi Police intercept vehicle loaded with Marijuana

By Admin Editor January 14, 2021 10 0

Police at Akatsi in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region have intercepted a vehicle carrying large quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Marijuana. The vehicle, a Hyundai commercial mini bus with registration number AW 3121-Z was chased and intercepted at Netikope, near Dzodze – Tadzewu barrier in the Ketu North Municipality of […]Continue Reading

General

Composition of committees must reflect current nature of Parliament – Haruna Iddrisu

By Admin Editor January 14, 2021 10 0

Leader of the National Democratic Congress’ Caucus in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu has implored the leadership of both sides to ensure that the composition of parliamentary committees is reflective of the current nature of the House. According to him, given the current numbers in Parliament where the NDC and the NPP Caucus both have 137 seats, […]Continue Reading

Regional

Man remanded for attempting to smuggle narcotics into prison

By Admin Editor January 14, 2021 16 0

George Owusu also known as Nana Yaw, one of the two persons arrested for attempting to smuggle narcotics into prison was on Wednesday remanded into prison by a Cape Coast Circuit Court. The accused tried to convince a Prison officer to smuggle 15 slabs of suspected narcotic substance into the Ankaful Maximum Prisons. His plea […]Continue Reading

General

Supreme Court should not attempt to investigate Muntaka bribery allegation – ASEPA

By Admin Editor January 14, 2021 13 0

The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has called for an independent enquiry into a bribery allegation levelled against a Supreme Court judge over the election of Professor Mike Oquaye as Speaker of Parliament. The Alliance in a statement said, “the Judicial Council and the Supreme Court alone investigating the matter could result […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

Jeffree Star clears air on alleged affair with Kanye West

By Admin Editor January 14, 2021 9 0

Popular American entrepreneur and YouTuber, Jeffree Star has reacted to the rumour that he is having an affair with rapper, Kanye West. There were reports on social media that Kanye West is reportedly having an affair with Jeffery Star. The rumour had it that Kim Kardashian, Wife of Kanye West was making a divorce move […]Continue Reading

Sport

Chelsea confirm deal for 26-year-old midfielder ahead of Fulham clash

By Admin Editor January 14, 2021 12 0

Chelsea on Thursday confirmed that 26-year-old attacking midfielder, Lucas Piazon, has signed for Braga on a permanent deal after ending his loan spell at Rio Ave last week. Chelsea disclosed this in a statement via its website ahead of their Premier League clash with Fulham on Saturday. The statement read: “Lucas Piazon has signed for […]Continue Reading

Sport

Why it’s difficult for Arsenal to finish top four in Premier League – Unai Emery

By Admin Editor January 14, 2021 11 0

Former Arsenal head coach, Unai Emery, has revealed why it is now difficult for Arsenal to finish in the Premier League top four. According to him, teams such as Manchester United, Liverpool and others make it difficult for the former Premier League champions to find their feet. Emery, who now manages Villarreal in Spain, however, […]Continue Reading

Sport

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Gunners were ‘in talks’ to replace Arteta

By Admin Editor January 14, 2021 12 0

Football super agent, Jorge Mendes, is looking for a new Premier League club for Wolves’ manager, Nuno Espirito Santo and recently held talks with Arsenal, the UK Sun reports. Santo, 46, has seen his reputation rise in recent seasons, after leading Wolves to the Premier League and into Europe. Although he extended his contract with […]Continue Reading

Sport

Tottenham vs Fulham: I don’t owe Mourinho an apology – Scott Parker

By Admin Editor January 14, 2021 15 0

Fulham manager, Scott Parker, is adamant that he owes nobody an apology for fielding a strong team for their 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur despite Jose Mourinho suggesting otherwise. Spurs were originally due to host Fulham on December 30, but the game was postponed hours before kick-off due to a COVID-19 outbreak within Parker’s squad. […]Continue Reading

Politics

NPP Ashanti Region hails Frema Opare as Chief of Staff for the 2nd time

By Admin Editor January 14, 2021 19 0

It is often said in politics that it is always worth it to maintain a hardworking and honourable loyalist since his or her efforts had always paid off in the best interest of a political party. This is exactly the case of President Akufo-Addo’s Chief of Staff, Hon. Akosua Frema Opare, who has been retained […]Continue Reading

Regional

Zoomlion fumigates Kumasi Airport

By Admin Editor January 14, 2021 17 0

Zoomlion Ghana Limited has undertaken a disinfestation exercise targeted at getting rid of pests and other disease causing organisms at the Kumasi Airport. The menace of rodents, crawling and flying insects has become a conduit for spreading diseases and of major concerns for officials and travellers who use the airports. Some of the facilities disinfested […]Continue Reading