Home / GENERAL NEWS (page 1185)

GENERAL NEWS

Dan Botwe admitted at UGMC over suspected coronavirus case

    The Regional Reorganisation Minister is reported to be on admission at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in Accra after being suspected of coronavirus. According to media reports, Dan Botwe reported at the Hospital on Saturday, June 20, 2020, and is currently at a place called the …

Read More »

Pastors begin agitation after NPP primaries ‘ignored’ coronavirus protocols

    Some members of the clergy have expressed worry at the wanton abandonment of the health protocols in preventing the spread of COVID-19 during the weekend’s parliamentary primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The pastors claim members of the party were allowed to be together several hours, in most cases, to vote …

Read More »

We’re tired of rampant fuel increase – Concern Drivers complain

      The Concern Drivers Association of Ghana has expressed dissatisfaction in the government, claiming they have not been treated fairly despite the sacrifices they have made in the face of the coronavirus outbreak. National Vice-Chairman Mr. Kwesi Arhin in an interview with the media said fuel prices keep …

Read More »

Latest Supreme Court directs government to purchase Woyome’s properties

    The Supreme Court has directed the government to purchase some properties belonging to businessman Alfred Woyome rather than just taking ownership. Deputy Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame had in an application urged the Apex court to allow the state to take ownership after failure by an auctioneer to …

Read More »

NSA dep. director Saka Quaye dead

      The Deputy Director, Technical at the National Sports Authority (NSA) Saka Acquaye has died. The experienced sports administrator died today Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at the 37 Military Hospital. His daughter confirmed to Starr Sports. “Dad suddenly collapsed on Tuesday although he had no medical conditions so …

Read More »

About 18k Ghanaians have died over banking cleanup – ASEPA

      Policy think tank ASEPA has claimed about 18,000 Ghanaians have died as a result of the banking sector cleanup. According to the ASEPA boss, scores of victims of the exercise have also been ejected from their homes. “18,000 workers of the affected cleanup exercise have died. 6,500 …

Read More »

Liberian Minister flown to Ghana for coronavirus treatment

      Professor Ansu D. Sonii Sr., the Education Minister of Liberia who has tested positive for COVID-19, has been flown into Accra for treatment. The 70-year-old minister was flown in over the weekend after his condition deteriorated. In a Joy News report, the minister was said to be in …

Read More »

31 December coup commemoration: AG wants case dismissed, backs NDC

    The Attorney-General (AG) wants the lawsuit brought before the Supreme Court, challenging the continuous commemoration of the 31st December, 1981 coup d’état to be dismissed. According to a Citi News report, the proposed statement of claim filed by Grace M-Ewoal, the Chief State Attorney, the AG argues that …

Read More »

Akufo-Addo apologises for demolition of property at Nigerian High Commissioner’s premises

    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has rendered an unqualified apology to the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari over the recent demolition of a building at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Accra. In a release cited by GhanaWeb, the Presidency of Nigeria stated President Akufo-Addo in a telephone call …

Read More »

Nana Aba Anamoah may face up to 12 months jail sentence over Range Rover gift – DVLA

  Media personality Nana Aba Anamoah may face up to 12 months jail sentence if she drives the Range Rover she received on her birthday, according to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA). The EIB Network employee took over social media on her birthday (Friday, June 19) when she …

Read More »