The National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the actions of the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) against the Deputy EC Chair. Kofi Adams said it is worrying the manner in which state institutions are acting in ways that violate people’s right. He said it is wrong the manner in which EOCO went about getting Georgina Opoku Amankwah […]

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has been given 14 days to provide the embattled Deputy Chair of the Electoral Commission (EC), Georgina Opoku Amankwaah, with findings of investigations into allegations of financial impropriety made against her. The 14-day ultimatum was agreed upon after a dramatic show of force a but failed attempt by EOCO to forcibly remove Mrs […]

The Sekondi/ Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has allocated GH¢74,000 to assist the metro education directorate to conduct two different mock examinations for 2017/ 2018 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in public schools within the metropolis. The Metropolitan Chief Executive of STMA, Anthony K. K. Sam at a press briefing, noted that the gesture was as a result of the […]

Public health experts are pushing for more government funding in the management of HIV/AIDS following a new report prevalence rate increased by 80 percent last year. According to the Ghana Aids Commission, the infection rate of the deadly disease has been on a steady decline in the last few years until the sharp rise in 2017. The Ghana Public Health […]

“Spiritually the River god is a man born on Tuesday. So it is that day that the spirit is revoked and does certain rites…certain things about women, like menstruation, are regarded as unclean. Hence, it is a taboo for women to cross the river on this day and during menstruation. It has been there since our infancy.” That’s the explanation […]

Officials of the Millennium Excellence Foundation, the organization responsible for organizing the alleged cash-for-seat Awards will later today [Monday] face the Parliamentary Adhoc Committee probing the matter. They are expected to provide the committee with key details of the structure of the awards and processes leading to the alleged collection of monies from participants. The 5-Member Committee chaired by Majority […]

The Northern Regional police have begun a manhunt for some persons who allegedly shot and killed three persons yesterday [Thursday] in the Bimbilla township.   The incident occurred on Thursday night after the victims had finished with their evening Islamic prayers.   According to eyewitnesses, two persons on a motorbike allegedly shot at them and sped off. It is unclear […]

The Ministry of Health says following an outbreak of a food-based disease in South Africa, foods from that country have been put under scrutiny. According to the Ministry, dairy products, fruits and vegetables coming from South Africa into Ghana are being monitored to prevent a similar outbreak of the disease. The disease, Listeriosis, is food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, […]

The Trades Ministry will today, Friday, January 12, 2018, appear at the ongoing Parliamentary probe investigating allegations of extortion during the recently held Ghana Excellency Business Awards (GEBA). The Ministry is alleged to have charged expatriates up to $100,000 for access to President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during the awards event. Although the Presidency has said the Trade Ministry did no […]

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has praised the nomination of Martin Amidu as the Special Prosecutor. Mr. Rawlings said President Nana Akufo-Addo had “risen above partisanship and recognized a highly principled citizen.” He added that President Nana Akufo-Addo “couldn’t have made a better choice… Mr. Amidu has proven to be a fearless anti-corruption crusader whose pursuit of truth and justice has won […]