The Methodist Church of Ghana is calling on Ghanaians and members of the church to disregard a viral video by a popular NDC activist, Frank Kwaku Appiah a.k.a. Appiah Stadium, which seeks to discredit the reputation of Most Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Asante, a former Presiding Bishop of the Church. Appiah …
Read More »Otumfuo urges businesses to spread across regions to expand economy
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised businesses to recognise their operations as contributing to the growth of Ghana’s economy. He said economic growth created wealth, some of which went directly into the pockets of workers to improve their well-being. Hence, he said, businesses were expected to grow and expand …
Read More »E-Levy still ‘missing’ in Parliament
The Electronic Transaction Levy Bill, popularly known as e-levy, will not be tabled in Parliament anytime soon. This is because it was not included in the Business Statement for next week. The controversial bill has not been considered by the plenary despite surviving the Finance Committee’s deliberation. It was tabled …
Read More »Teacher arrested after viral beating video
Police in Cameroon have arrested a teacher after a video emerged online allegedly showing him brutally beating a nine-year-old boy. The incident is suspected to have taken place at a primary school in Doula, Cameroon’s economic capital. The video has been widely shared on social networks causing a wave of …
Read More »Foreign Affairs Minister invites parents and guardians of Ghanaian nationals in Ukraine to a meeting
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayokor Botchwey has invited parents and guardians of all Ghanaian nationals in Ukraine to a meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Accra International Conference Centre on Tuesday, March 1. A statement issued by the Ministry on Saturday, …
Read More »Qnet agent commits suicide
A man believed to be an independent representative of network marketing company ,Qnet, has committed suicide by hanging at Koforidua-Oyoko in the Eastern Region The deceased, name yet to be disclosed, was found hanging on the tree by residents . The residents alleged he came to the area last year …
Read More »US announces sanctions for Somali officials after election delays
The United States government has announced visa restrictions to Somali officials and individuals, accusing them of “undermining the democratic process in Somalia”, after yet another delay in the parliamentary elections. In a statement issued by the US Department of State on Friday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the sanctions …
Read More »VIDEO&PHOTOS: Sad scenes as Guan DCE who died after 11 days in office is buried
The final funeral rites of the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Guan District in the Oti Region, Marlon Anipa, has been held. The solemn ceremony came off on Saturday at the Akpafu Senior High Technical School on the Hohoe-Jasikan Highway in the Oti Region. This was after a burial service at the …
Read More »Government will eventually go to IMF despite delay – Dr Amoako Baah
A Political Scientist, Dr Richard Amoako Baah has said the government will need to go to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for support to deal with the challenges facing the economy. He said the government can only delay in the move to the Bretton Woods institution but will eventually go …
Read More »I have survived 66 motor accidents – Captain (Rtd) Effah-Dartey recounts
Captain (Rtd) Nkrabea Effah-Dartey has recounted the number of times he has survived near-death experiences throughout his life. According to him, he has been involved in 66 motor accidents in his lifetime but has been saved by the Grace of God through it all. “I saw the June 4th revolution …
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