Some heads of second cycle institutions in the Bono Region have proposed to central government to ensure that all students are tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19) when schools re-open. In their opinion, such a move would help those infected by the virus to be isolated and treated. The …
Read More »Regent University’s properties up for auction over GH¢9m debt
Leading Accra-based private tertiary institution, Regent University College has seen one of its buildings been put up for auction. A generator, two cars and a bus belonging to the University have been auctioned as well. One of the cars is said to be owned by its Chancellor. The auctioning is …
Read More »Students Of Central University Oppose Management’s Decision To Hold Examinations Online
Students Of Central University are not happy with a decision by school authorities to hold this second semester’s examinations online. The students believe that this would cause a lot of inconvenience to students, especially those who are already struggling to adjust to online academic activities. On 7th May 2020, management of …
Read More »Richard Burr: US Senate intelligence chief quits amid virus trading scandal
The Republican chairman of the US Senate intelligence committee will resign from the post amid an insider trading investigation. Richard Burr of North Carolina would step down on 15 May, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said. It has emerged on Thursday that Mr Burr’s phone has been seized by the …
Read More »Withdraw 18% tax on electricity now – Minority to gov’t
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate withdrawal of over 18 per cent tax on electricity as it warns of dire consequences on domestic consumers. Their demand comes after the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) tasked the ECG to charge Value Added Tax, (VAT) on domestic consumers. Until now, electricity …
Read More »NPP advises NDC on what to do with candidate Mahama if…
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described as cowardly moves by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to blame it for its impending defeat. Addressing a press conference in Accra, Chairman of the NPP’s campaign team, Peter Mac Manu said the NPP didn’t need the Electoral Commission to rig …
Read More »Kofi Kinaata in Court for character defamation [PHOTO]
Ghanaian Rapper and songwriter Kofi Kinaata is currently in court over character defamation Kofi Kinaata is however demanding an apology from event promoter and artist manager identified as Sleeky for making defamatory statements about the artist. He is also demanding a public apology and clearance from the promoter before May …
Read More »NSS staff’s body found in well
The body of a 25-year-old National Service Scheme (NSS) personnel has been found in an abandoned well barely 24 hours after being declared missing. The female NSS staff, identified as Angela Gossou, was said to be working at the Cocoa Health and Extension Division in the Ahafo Ano South East …
Read More »2 killed, 4 injured in an explosion at Yagaba
Two persons have died instantly and four others in critical conditions at Yagaba in the North East Region after a faulty tyre they were fixing exploded on Thursday afternoon. The Member of Parliament for the area, Amadu Rauf Tanko, who confirmed the incident to JoyNews said, the incident occurred while local vulcanizers …
Read More »Angry Assin Odumanim residents warn MP over lack of potable drinking water
Angry residents of Assin Odumanim in the Assin South District of the Central Region have warned their MP, Hon. Rev. Ntim Fordjour and the DCE Hon. Derry Ambrose not to make the mistake of coming over to the town to campaign ahead of the elections if they are not able …
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