GENERAL NEWS

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has opened a premium Passport Application Centre (PAC) in the Northern Regional capital, Tamale. This move forms part of government’s efforts to expand the scope of passport operations in the country. The Tamale office marks the third Premium PAC to be opened …

Ten inmates of the Nsawam Medium Security Prisons are taking part in the 2020 Private West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exams (WASSCE). Three out of the 10 candidates are Business students while the other seven are General Arts students. The examination centres for the 2020 private WASSCE include the Nsawam …

The COVID-19 National Trust Fund is in dire need of funds, to enable it to discharge its mandate, which is to complement government efforts at fighting the pandemic in the country. According to Chairperson of the Trust Fund, Justice Sophia Akuffo, high public apathy that had characterised the COVID-19 fight …

The Adontenghene of Abono in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region, Nana Kofi Nyame, has called on the government to save the Lake Bosomtwe from drying. According to the chief, the only natural lake in Ghana is drying up due to human activities including deforestation and farming around the …

A sister has allegedly poured hot water on her brother after he confronted her for having a relationship with a married man. According to the eyewitness who shared the story online, the woman has been dating a married man and his wife, who is aware, threatened to pour acid on …

President of the Association of Aggrieved Teachers, Foster Nana Poku, has said they are disappointed that Government is now denying it owes teachers legacy arrears. Speaking to Radio Ghana, Nana Poku said several meetings were held with stakeholders but the government has reneged on the promises it made. He told …

The Police on Tuesday disrupted a press conference by residents of Akyem Anyinasin in Abuakwa North Constituency of the Eastern Region. Residents converged at the durbar ground in their numbers to address the media on issues of poor road network from Akyem Anyinasin to Old Tafo Akyem and its associated …

Philip Addison, a leading lawyer for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is under investigation by the Criminal Investigative Department (CID) for his alleged role in defrauding a gaming company. In a letter signed by the first directors of Merlin Gaming Ghana Limited, Eric Gbeho and Peter Nkegbe on Monday, …

The Supreme Court has set December 3, 2020, to rule on the constitutionality of a GH¢184 million surcharge slapped on Zoomlion Ghana Limited by the Auditor-General’s Department. According to a report by the Daily Graphic, a seven-member panel of the apex court will give an interpretation of the constitutional provision …

The Parish Priest of the Christ the King Catholic Church, Rev. Father Andrew Campbell, has recounted how late ex-President Jerry Rawlings helped him secure land at Jamestown. According to the Irish-based Ghanaian missionary, this was after fighting for the land with politicians and other state protocols for over nine years. He disclosed this …