The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations has held a crunch meeting with the leadership of some groups within the country’s downstream fuel sector following a sit-down strike declared by the Gas Tanker Drivers Union (GTDU). Members of the Gas Tanker Drivers Union laid down their tools on October 29, …
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NDC accuses EC of printing extra ballot papers
The NDC is accusing the Electoral Commission of printing extra ballot papers in an attempt to rig the general elections on December 7. Addressing the media on Sunday, the party’s National Campaign Coordinator, Prof Joshua Alabi alleged that over 150,000 excess ballot papers are being printed without notice to the …
Read More »Asantehene reiterates commitment to protect water bodies in Asante Kingdom
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the Asante Kingdom, has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting responsible environmental practices to restore water bodies in the Kingdom to their natural state. He said the Kingdom’s rural economy was highly dependent on agriculture, forestry, and fishery sectors, hence, making land resources including forests, …
Read More »Clean-up exercise on banking sector was ill-managed – Togbe Afede XIV
Correction: This story earlier suggested that the President of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV had blamed SEC for their poor handling of the clean-up process that led to the loss of many jobs. He did not state that, rather, he suggested SEC could have better performed its scrutiny …
Read More »Day light robbers made away with over GH¢400,000 – Victims
Some traders at Allabar and Aboabo Station in the Kumasi Metropolis who witnessed the gruesome robbery and shooting incident in the area have disclosed that the robbers made away with over 400,000 Ghana cedis. Seven armed robbers on Friday, October 30, 2020, invaded Kumasi Allabar with AK-47 guns and machetes …
Read More »Aduana Stars’ Elvis Opoku joins Legon Cities
Legon Cities have flexed their financial muscles on transfer deadline day with the acquisition of some marquee signings ahead of the start of the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League season. They have completed the signing of Aduana Stars’ combative midfielder, Elvis Opoku for the new season. He brings to an end …
Read More »Okada Legalization: Stop the deceit and give a better alternative -GPRTU Chairman fires Mahama
A Chairman of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) Mr. Albert Boamah has charged the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama to stop deceiving Okada Riders with a promise of legalization their operations Former President John Mahama has promised that his next government will …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan explains reason for choosing Legon Cities on Premier League return
Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has revealed he was convinced to join Premier League (GPL) side Legon Cities because of their ambition. Gyan makes a return to domestic football for the first time since 2003, putting pen to paper on a one-year deal with The Royals ahead of the commencement of the 2020-21 …
Read More »Ronaldo scores twice on return from COVID-19 in Juve win
Substitute Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his return after two weeks out with Covid-19 as Juventus won at Serie A rookies Spezia. The 35-year-old, who missed four games, slotted in to make it 2-1 three minutes after coming on in the second half. His second was a cheeky Panenka penalty …
Read More »Election 2020: Akufo-Addo will be retained – Kweku Baako projects
The Managing Editor of the Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako Jnr. has looked into his crystal ball once again and predicted victory for President Akufo-Addo in the forthcoming December 7 election. The Electoral Commission (EC) has cleared 12 presidential aspirants to contest this year’s election and balloting has already been done. …
Read More »No coronavirus deaths recorded in October – Ghana Health Service
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says the country did not record any COVID-19 deaths in October. It said the updated COVID-19 related deaths announced were not recent, but it was as a result of an ongoing COVID-19 data reconciliation being done in all regions to usher in the next phase of measures to tackle the pandemic. Dr Franklin …
Read More »Hassan Ayariga mobbed by NPP supporters at Koforidua
It was all fun and joy when the convoy of the All Peoples Congress led by the party’s presidential candidate, Hassan Ayariga made a primary stop at Koforidua in the Eastern Region while on their campaign tour ahead of the elections. Supporters of the governing New Patriotic Party had also converged and made a …
Read More »Fulanis are Ghanaians, they deserve better treatment – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has called for an end to stereotype against the Fulani ethnic group in Ghana. Fulanis, he said, have lived in Ghana long before independence and have contributed to the economic progress of the country in many sectors. “The Fulani people have been a part of this dear …
Read More »We’ve never seen computers before – Kwahyia JHS students
Junior High School Students at Kwahyia, a farming community in the Suhum Municipality of the Eastern region say they have not seen computers before, despite it being part of the curriculum. According to the students, the situation continues to have negative effect on their learning of Information Communication and Technology …
Read More »Flashback: PPA Boss is CLEAN; Manasseh is rather evil – Kennedy Agyapong snarls
Controversial lawmaker for Assin Central Constituency, Kennedy Agyapong in August last year mounted a spirited defense for his friend, Adjenim Boateng Adjei who was nabbed in the sale of government contracts to the highest bidders. Mr. Agyapong who disagreed with the widely held perception the man has denigrated his office …
Read More »Alabar Robbery: Identities of 2 teenage robbers unveiled
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has unveiled the identities of two teenage robbers arrested in connection with the daylight robbery incident at Alabar, a suburb of Kumasi on Friday afternoon. Suspects Salifu Iddrisu and Ali Razak both 18 were two of three suspects arrested by the police for engaging in …
Read More »Keep us in power for a brighter future – Bawumia appeals
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has said a vote for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is a vote for a brighter future for all Ghanaians. According to him, the Akufo-Addo-led administration has proven itself in the last four years than the erstwhile John Mahama-led government did between 2008 and 2012. …
Read More »We meant no harm – CHASS clears the air on review of free SHS policy
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools (CHASS) has said it meant no harm when it called for a review of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy after three years of implementation. According to CHASS, their call was only to ensure that there was the effective implementation …
Read More »Two Ghanaians caged in US over romance scam
Two Ghanaians resident in the U.S have been slapped with a total of eight years jail term and been ordered by a court to return whopping sums of money they stole in a romance scam. Kahad Al Wuupini, 35 and Thomas Inkoom, 42, pleaded guilty to the money laundering conspiracy …
Read More »Search continues for missing Police officer
Police Personnel and residents of Asuboi and nearby Communities near Suhum in the Eastern Region are continuing the search for a 50-year-old Police officer who has been missing for days. Charles Adamu, the Police Inspector who is a driver attached to the Police Hospital in Accra reportedly went missing Friday, …
Read More »Amerado announces new single with Okyeame Kwame
Amerado is out again with episode 23 of his trending rap series Yeete Nsem. In this episode, the rapper made an announcement of his new single which comes with a feature from the multiple award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Okyeame Kwame. Amerado made this revelation towards the end of his WondaBeatz produced hip-hop …
Read More »Meet the Black woman leading Google’s legal department
It is quite rare for women of colour to rise to the top leadership positions of Fortune 500 companies. The problem has largely been due to traditional prejudice against women and America’s history with racism as well as a lack of opportunities for Black people and other minorities. In recent …
Read More »Couple narrate how they lost 2 pregnancies due to torture in SARS custody
A Couple who were tortured and lost two pregnancies, yesterday narrated their ordeal with the SARS, to the Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for Victims of Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS Related Abuses and other Matters. The couple Mr Okuchukwu Obiechina and Mrs Ndubisi Obiechina told the nine-panel that they …
Read More »Savannah Regional Minister Cut Sod for Nationwide Construction of waste Treatment and Facility
A Sod has been cut by the regional Minister of Savannah region, Hon Salifu Adam Braimah for the construction to begin in the Savannah regional capital Damango. The exercise was spearheaded by the minister on behalf of the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to be completed …
Read More »Collect monies they share and chop but vote NDC – Naana Jane advises
The Vice Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professor Naana Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has asked Ghanaians to be discerning enough to realise vote-buying tactics of politicians. Though she isn’t against people taking their monies, she believes their final voting decisions should not be influenced by monies distributed by some of these persons. …
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