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Teacher licences, registration numbers out May

By Admin Editor April 16, 2021 1 0

The National Teaching Council (NTC) of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that it will begin issuing teacher licence and registration numbers to all qualified teachers in the Ghana Education Service as well as those in private institutions from May 2021. A letter from the Ghana Education Service to all regulatory bodies in the […]Continue Reading

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Akufo-Addo attends Nguesso investiture

By Admin Editor April 16, 2021 1 0

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States, left Ghana on Thursday, 15 April 2021, to Brazzaville, to attend the swearing-in of Denis Sassou Nguesso, President-elect of the Republic of Congo. The Ghanaian leader was accompanied […]Continue Reading

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Your guns don’t scare us – La Youth to army

By Admin Editor April 16, 2021 3 0

The youth of La have vowed to sacrifice their last drop of blood to repossess their lands from the military following an assault of some locals and journalists by soldiers on Thursday, 15 April 2021, as they went to inspect the 250-acre property at Gbletso near the Burma Camp. The spokesperson of the youth, Mr […]Continue Reading

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La land saga: Sorry – Army to brutalised journalists

By Admin Editor April 16, 2021 3 0

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has apologised to some journalists and youth of La, who were brutalised by some soldiers on Thursday, 15 April 2021 during a demonstration over a stretch of land within the Burma Camp enclave. “In order to restrain the demonstrators, reasonable force had to be applied to remove them”, a statement […]Continue Reading

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Gov’t holds forum on Broadcasting bill

By Admin Editor April 16, 2021 5 0

The Ministry of Information is holding a consultative meeting with stakeholders on broadcasting in Ghana today, 16 Friday 2021. The forum will deliberate on how media-related regulators can act within the current legal framework to contain inappropriate media content, a statement issued by the ministry noted. The forum, which will be televised on GTV and […]Continue Reading

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Akufo-Addo signs book of condolence for Prince Philip

By Admin Editor April 15, 2021 8 0

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, 14 April 2021, signed a book of condolence opened at the British High Commission in Accra for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “Prince Philip’s life had a positive impact on us in Ghana”. “Over 750,000 young Ghanaians have benefitted from the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, the great […]Continue Reading

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800,000 Ghanaians vaccinated against COVID-19 – GHS

By Admin Editor April 15, 2021 8 0

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has vaccinated about 800,000 Ghanaians against COVID-19 since the rollout of the mass vaccination exercise across the country on March 2, 2021. Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director General of the Service, who announced this in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, said nearly all health workers, both public and private, had been […]Continue Reading

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Mahama signs book of condolence for Prince Philip

By Admin Editor April 15, 2021 12 0

Former President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, 14 April 2021signed a book of condolence opened at the British High Commission in Accra for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “He lived a long and fulfilling life during which he touched the lives of many across the world, especially young people. “At this time, our hearts go […]Continue Reading

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Active COVID-19 cases drop to 1,413

By Admin Editor April 15, 2021 11 0

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ghana has dropped marginally to 1,413 from the previous update figure of 1,430, the latest figures of the Ghana Health Service indicate. Some 67 new cases have also been confirmed. The death toll is 763. Since mid-March 2020, a total of 91,477 cases have been confirmed in Ghana. […]Continue Reading

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No tension over recruitment, promotion, appointments – Foreign Affairs Ministry

By Admin Editor April 15, 2021 13 0

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has debunked claims that there is tension in the Ministry due to inappropriate recruitment, promotion and appointment practices. A statement issued by the Ministry on 13 April 2021 described the assertion as carried in the Herald newspaper publication and other media platforms as “completely false”. “First of […]Continue Reading

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Where is the revenue aggressively collected by PDS? – Pratt asks

By Admin Editor April 15, 2021 17 0

Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jr has questioned the Akufo Addo- led government about the revenues it gathered from the defunct, Power Distribution Service, (PDS). The veteran journalist’s remark follows outcry from the public over the erratic power supply in the country recently. Deliberating on a number of issues leading to prevailing […]Continue Reading

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City guards cane pedestrians for failing to use footbridge at Madina

By Admin Editor April 14, 2021 14 0

The La-Nkwantanang Municipal guards have subjected pedestrians at Madina to corporal punishment for failing to use the newly constructed footbridge. The Municipal guards are seen caning pedestrians and forcing some to kneel in the sand and wave in the full glare of the public. Janet Adama, who was caught up in the situation, with others […]Continue Reading

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2020 polls: Ghana shining example of democracy – Botchwey

By Admin Editor April 14, 2021 13 0

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has said the outcome of the 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections have demonstrated that Ghanaians have internalised the belief in the ballot box, making the country a shining example to the rest of the continent of Africa. The minister made the remarks when a Member […]Continue Reading

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Cables for rural electrification left to rot in bush

By Admin Editor April 14, 2021 20 0

Some cables/wires meant for the electrification of the Ayermasu community in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region under the Rural Electrification Project, have been abandoned and rotting in the bush for two years. The objective of the Rural Electrification Project is to scale up access to electricity services for rural households, aid […]Continue Reading

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Osafo-Maafo now Senior Presidential Advisor to Akufo-Addo

By Admin Editor April 14, 2021 19 0

Mr Yaw Osafo-Maafo is now a Senior Presidential Advisor to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Mr Osafo-Maafo who served as a Senior Minister in President Akufo-Addo’s first tenure but retired and chose to remain in the background in the second term disclosed his new role on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was addressing the Birim […]Continue Reading

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Kasoa ritual murder: Mahama consoles victim’s mother

By Admin Editor April 14, 2021 17 0

Former President John Dramani Mahama has donated GHS10,000.00 to the mother and family of the late 11-year-old boy who was murdered by two teenagers for ritual purposes at Kasoa. The donation was sent on behalf of the former President by a high-powered delegation led by his 2020 running mate Prof Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang. Other […]Continue Reading

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Jean Mensa-led EC’s ‘efficiently organised’ 2020 polls met int’l standards – EU Observer Mission

By Admin Editor April 14, 2021 16 0

The European Union’s Chief Election Observer, Mr Javier Nart, who is also a member of the European Parliament from Spain, has said the 2020 general elections organised by the Jean Mensa-led Electoral Commission of Ghana, were not only free but also met a range of international standards. Presenting the EU EOM’s final report on its […]Continue Reading

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2020 polls: Determine parliamentary poll petitions within definite time – EU Observer Mission

By Admin Editor April 14, 2021 16 0

Election petitions regarding Ghana’s parliamentary polls must have a definite timeline for adjudication just as pertains to the presidential poll, the European Union Election Observer Mission for the 2020 polls, has suggested. It proposed in its final report that “parliamentary election petitions be commenced 21 days after the declaration of results just like presidential Continue Reading

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Kasoa ritual murder: Angry Chief Imam calls for dialogue on erosion of values

By Admin Editor April 14, 2021 14 0

Ghana’s National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has condemned and expressed anger at the murder of an 11-year-old boy for ritual purposes at Kasoa in the Central region. The suspects, Felix Nyarko, 15, and Nicholas Kini, 17, conspired to kill the Class Four pupil of the Maranatha School, Ishmael Mensah, at about 10 a.m. […]Continue Reading

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Multi-purpose waste treatment plant at Western Region takes shape; Parliament impressed

By Admin Editor April 13, 2021 22 0

A multi-purpose waste treatment plant meant to phase out the operations of Sofokrom Landfill site at Essipong in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly is gradually taking shape to the admiration of Parliament of Ghana. Company officials say the project which commenced in August 2020 following a sod-cutting ceremony performed by the President of the Republic of […]Continue Reading

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Ramadan: Pray for Ghana’s peace, prosperity – Bawumia to Muslims

By Admin Editor April 13, 2021 18 0

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged Muslims across the country to use the period of Ramadan to pray for the continuous peace and prosperity of the country, and the well-being of loved ones. Dr Bawumia said this as Muslims in the country join Muslims across the globe to begin Ramadan today, Tuesday, 13 April […]Continue Reading

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Court to hear second Rasta family’s injunction case today

By Admin Editor April 13, 2021 23 0

The Human Rights Division of the High Court is today expected to hear another motion for an interlocutory injunction in the Achimota School Admission brouhaha. The case will be moved by lawyers for Tyrone Marhguy, who was also denied admission because of his dreadlocks. Tyrone Marhguy also filed a case on March 31 through his […]Continue Reading

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GES should find new schools for Rasta students suing Achimota SHS – Africa Education Watch

By Admin Editor April 13, 2021 22 0

The Africa Education Watch is urging the Ghana Education Service (GES) to seek admission for the two Rastafarians who were denied admission by Achimota School. This follows the dismissal of an application for a mandatory injunction aimed at forcing the Achimota School to admit Oheneba Nkrabea, one of the students, pending the final determination of […]Continue Reading

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Court refuses to grant Rasta student’s request for Achimota admission

By Admin Editor April 13, 2021 21 0

The Human Rights Court 1 Division of the High Court has dismissed an application to force Achimota Senior High School to admit Oheneba Nkrabea, a Rastafarian student, temporarily while waiting for the final determination of the substantive case in which he is fighting the school for not admitting him because he wears dreadlocks. In his […]Continue Reading

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Lawyers, accused persons shocked at video of Major Mahama’s brutal murder

By Admin Editor April 13, 2021 23 0

“Jesus!” That was the reaction of one of the lawyers when the videos detailing the gruesome murder of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama was played at the Accra High Court Monday, April 12.Some of the accused persons also had their hands on their chin and their head, as they watched the disturbing videos. The videos were […]Continue Reading

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Prof. Benneh Murder: Police pray for date for committal proceedings to commence

By Admin Editor April 13, 2021 24 0

The Police is praying the Kaneshie District Court for a date to enable a representative of the Attorney General’s Office to appear in court to start the committal proceedings against Ebenezer Quaisie, aka, Junior, who is being held for the murder of law lecturer, Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh. Prosecuting, Inspector Ebenezer Teye-Okuffo, said the Police […]Continue Reading

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High Court to rule on bail application of business executive held for spousal murder

By Admin Editor April 13, 2021 25 0

An Accra High Court has fixed April 20, 2021, to rule on a bail application put in by Prince Charles Dedjoe, a Business Executive, accused of murdering his wife at East Legon, Accra. Dedjoe has been refused bail by the Madina District Court, after being charged for murder. He is alleged to have beaten his […]Continue Reading

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Minority leadership in Parliament not compromised – Asiedu Nketia

By Admin Editor April 12, 2021 24 0

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has intimated that the Minority leadership in Parliament has not been compromised. According to him, the creation of new vacancies when a party loses is crucial in the review of front line leaders with the purpose of getting a team that can prosecute the […]Continue Reading

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Gov’t hopeful of securing more AstraZeneca vaccines – Nsiah Asare

By Admin Editor April 12, 2021 27 0

Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Anthony Nsiah Asare says authorities will focus Ghana’s vaccination drive on having as many Ghanaians as possible receiving the first jab despite concerns with the inadequate supply of doses. In the light of challenges with the global supply chain of vaccines, countries like Nigeria have halted offering first jabs. This […]Continue Reading

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Ghana on high security alert after over 1,800 prisoners break jail in Nigeria

By Admin Editor April 12, 2021 24 0

Ghana is on high security alert following the escape of over 1,800 prisoners from the Oweri Custodial Centre in Imo State – Nigeria. A message from Ghana’s Immigration Service directed all Regional Commanders to prevent the escapees from entering the country. “Information gathered by the Service indicates that more than one thousand, eight hundred (1,800) […]Continue Reading