Following the easing of restrictions on churches by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, some churches today organized church services in their auditorium, the first time since the last week of March 2020. The services however took place under the strict protocols announced by the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs …
Read More »Kotoka International Airport, UG are in Osu – Chief Priest reveals
Oxford street, is most likely the first place that comes to mind when one hears the name Osu. Formerly known as Cantonments road, the stretch is also known for its busy nature, particularly at night, serving as hub for popular bars, clubs, and restaurants such as Papaye, Frankies, Kona grills …
Read More »Bridge for Equity presents petition to Gender Ministr
Gender Advocacy NGO, Bridge for Equity Ghana, has presented a petition to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, to nudge government to scrap taxes on sanitary pads and enable local production across the country. In a six-month campaign dubbed ‘No Pad Tax’, the NGO believes that scraping the …
Read More »Government announces two repatriation flights for Ghanaians from Dubai to Accra
Stranded Ghanaians in the UAE will be airlifted to Ghana, effective Friday, June 12, 2020, Embassy officials have told Daily Mail GH. Another flight will also head into the West African country on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Officials of the Ghanaian Embassy in Abu Dhabi said passengers are to pay …
Read More »Oguaa Fetu Afahye Celebrations Suspended
The 2020 edition of Oguaa Fetu Afahye celebrations has been suspended. The Oguaa Traditional Council made the announcement in a statement dated June 3, 2020. Coronavirus outbreak in Ghana was cited as the reason for the suspension of the celebrations. According to the statement signed by L.A. Donkoh, Senior Registrar …
Read More »Ernesto Yeboah granted bail after vigil arrest
The Leader of the Economic Fighters League, Ernesto Yeboah who was arrested by the police for organising a vigil in memory of murdered Black American, George Floyd, has been granted bail after spending a night in police cells. He was picked up in the middle of the vigil by armed …
Read More »Two die from collapsed fence wall
Two construction workers have died at Ashongman Estates from injuries they sustained from being hit by a collapsed fence wall. They have been identified as Richard Ankrah and Richard Darko. Their colleague, Tommy Dogbenu, is also in critical condition, receiving treatment at the Ashongman Community Hospital. Deputy Superintendent of Police …
Read More »Canoe fishermen petition President to save sector from the scourge of Saiko
The Ghana National Canoe Fishermen’s Council (GNCFC) and eight Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs) working in the fisheries sector have called on the President to intervene to end the damaging illegal fishing practice known as ‘saiko’. ‘Saiko’ is a destructive form of illegal fishing where industrial trawlers target the staple catches of …
Read More »Ghana Armed Forces unveils new regiment
A new regiment known as 154 Armoured Regiment has been launched within the setup of the Ghana Armed Forces. The first commanding officer, Lt Col. Kofi Obiri Yeboah, will be based in Sunyani in the Bono region. The regiment was created out of the two Independent Reconnaissance Squadron which was …
Read More »Police Chief killed by coronavirus buried in Koforidua
The Senior Police Officer who died from Coronavirus in Koforidua in the Eastern Region has been buried. He was interned Saturday at the public Cemetery in Koforidua by Environmental Health personnel from the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly. The Environmental Health personnel wearing full Personnel Protective Equipment took the body from the …
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