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Dozens rescued from rubber boat drifting in Mediterranean

Ninety-seven people, including 28 unaccompanied minors, have been rescued from an overcrowded rubber boat that was drifting in the Mediterranean 30 miles off the Libyan coast, charity Sea-Watch International says. It is believed that the boat had set off from Libya. Crew on the search and rescue ship Sea-Watch 4 …

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Ghana’s fisheries is on the verge of collapse – Yamoah

Friends of the Nation (FoN),a Non-Governmental Organization(NGO), has called on the Government to take steps to stop the Illegal pair trawler (saiko) fishing in the Ghanaian waters. According to FoN, the alarming rate at which the fish stock in the sea was fast deplAeting, demands urgent attention from the government. …

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VIDEO: Abroad has come to Ghana- Wontumi drops another ‘bomb

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako known popularly as Chairman Wontumi has said that his party has through its new manifesto brought “abroad to Ghana”. According to him, the latest policies and programmes the government intends to introduce when given a second term to …

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‘World’s oldest man’ dies aged 116 in South Africa

A South African who was thought to be the oldest man in the world has died at the age of 116. Fredie Blom’s identity documents showed he was born in Eastern Cape province in May 1904, although that was never verified by Guinness World Records. When he was teenager, his …

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LIVESTREAMED: Mahama speaks after NPP manifesto launch

The presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama earlier granted an interview on WoezorTV. Mr. Mahama answered questions on his seven-day tour of the Volta and Oti regions ahead of the December polls. The flagbearer met with traditional rulers, opinion leaders, organised labour, supporters, members, and activists of the …

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Okada rider, three others die in road crashes

No fewer than four persons died in two separate road crashes in Ogun State on Friday, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said. In the first accident, an okada rider and his passenger were killed when a bus rammed into them, along Ore-Benin-Ijebu-Ode expressway. The driver of the vehicle …

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Do good for Allah’s sake – Imam to Muslims

Imaam Alhassan Seeta, an Islamic tutor at Ansaarul Islam mosque has urged all Muslims to adopt the act of doing good for the sake of Allah. He added that Allah blesses those who do good for His sake with thorough goodness that would grant them “Jannatul Firdaus” (paradise). He said …

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Monique Mawulawe Agbedekpui crowned Miss Ghana 2020

Monique Mawulawe Agbedekpui, was on Friday, 21 crowned Miss Ghana 2020. She will represent Ghana at the Miss World 2020 which will take place in 2021. First and Second Runners Up were Annalisa Anangfio and Issabella Agbo. The event which took place at the National Theatre in Accra and streamed …

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Breaking News: NDC financier shot dead! [Photos]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency financier for Asunafo North in the Ahafo region, Akwasi Banahene, has reportedly been shot dead by unidentified persons. The incident was said to have occurred Friday night at Mim in his house. Reports say the deceased was returning from work when the sad incident …

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NPP Promise Loans For Rent

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has promised to set up a loan scheme for young Ghanaians that will help them rent decent homes. The Vice President made this revelation at the NPP’s 2020 manifesto launch. He indicated that the government will implement the policy through a National Rental Assistance …

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Akufo-Addo, Bawumia have done magic, there’s no alternative – Kufuor

Former president John Agyekum Kufuor has said the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-led government has transformed the formerly ailing Ghanaian economy into one which is world acclaimed and healthy. According to the former leader who served the country from 2000-2008 on the ticket of the NPP, his successors have performed nothing short of outstanding and worthy …

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Full document: NPP’s 2020 manifesto

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has today, August 22, 2020 launched its manifesto ahead of the 2020 elections. The document according to the governing political party will consolidate the gains the party has achieved since taking over power. Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia who gave highlights from the manifesto said …

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Don’t be fooled, MPs can never construct roads – A.B.A Fuseini

Member of Parliament(MP) for Sagnarigu Constituency, Alhaji A. B. A. Fuseini says no Member of Parliament(MP) can construct roads in his or her constituency. According to him, Members of Parliament(MPs) promise to construct roads during campaigns with the hope of lobbying for them when they are given the opportunity. He …

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The record of two presidents contesting Ghana’s 2020 elections

The presidential election contest of 2020 is the third between President Nana Akufo-Addo and his immediate predecessor President John Mahama. In 2012 and 2016, Mahama was the incumbent whereas Akufo-Addo was the challenger. On this occasion, the table has turned, with Akufo-Addo as the incumbent and Mahama as the opposition …

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Coronavirus: Mozambique lifts ban on foreign travel

The authorities in Mozambique have lifted a ban on foreign travel that was imposed to limit the spread of coronavirus. It means . Foreigners can also leave and enter the country provided they have a valid work visa, valid resident’s permit, visa or ID, a statement from the ministry said. …

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