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Government could ease the restriction on Ghana’s representatives in Africa, Kotoko and Ashantigold, ahead of the start of the competition, according to special advisor on health at the presidency, Dr. Nsiah Asare. Asante Kotoko and Ashantigold will represent Ghana in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup respectively, following the …

About 500 illegal miners operating on the concession of the Ghana Rubber Estate Limited (GREL) say they are not ready to stop the illegal activities they are engaged in since there are no jobs in the communities. According to them, the 25acres of land they are mining on at ‘Mba …

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder of the Atta Mills Institute, Mr Koku Anyidoho has indicated his readiness to serve the nation in any capacity should President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo appoint him. According to him, so long as the appointment is not a ministerial one, he will accept any space to …

There are now 452 529 confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa after 7 120 new infections were recorded on Monday. Unfortunately, 298 people succumbed to the deadly virus, which brings the death toll to 7 067. Of the additional fatalities, 91 are from the Free State, 77 from the Eastern Cape, 61 …

A long-distance truck driver from Memel in the Free State was stabbed to death on the N11 between Ermelo and Amersfoort at around 19:00 on Friday after he stopped to change a flat tyre. According to TimesLIVE, Jan Stickling, 58, who worked at KRM Plastics, was making his way home with an …

President Akufo-Addo, on Monday, 27th July, 2020, commissioned the Yapei Water Supply Project, in fulfillment of a campaign pledge he made to the people of Yapei in the run-up to the 2016 elections. According to President Akufo-Addo, “the Yapei Water Supply System will serve eleven thousand, four hundred and forty-three …

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested the father of a four-year-old boy, for allegedly causing deep razor cuts on the boy’s right arm. Anthony Adjei, a resident of Weija was arrested by the Domestic Violence and Victim’s Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service for causing harm to …

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere Darko has assured depositors of the defunct DKM of receiving their locked-up deposits this week. This comes after a coalition of depositors of the defunct financial Institute for not including their payments in the mid-year budget review presented …

  COVID-19 survivor, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has revealed the cost of his private treatment. According to him, he spent about GH₵200,000.00 for his treatment at home. “People should be thankful to government for paying the cost of treatment. Mine cost GH₵200,000 so imagine if I were a poor man; I …

Stonebwoy has reacted to the viral video of Shatta Wale jamming on his ‘Putuu’ song in a post via his Instagram stories. As earlier reported, Shatta Wale jammed on Stonebwoy’s ‘Putuu’ song and flaunted bundles of Dollar bills while chilling in his new office – Stonebwoy has reacted to it. Watch The …

The runningmate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang says it is time the nation changed the course of its direction. According to her, Ghana is showing too little for the abundance of resources nature has bestowed on it. In her maiden address as the …

Former President John Mahama has said his next government, if he wins the 7 December 2020 polls, will provide free healthcare to Ghanaians. Speaking at the inauguration of his running mate, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang in Accra on Monday, 27 July 2020, Mr Mahama said: “Ladies and gentlemen, as a …

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has said government’s decision to allow commercial vehicle drivers take full capacity is a step in the right direction. Despite complains that the new directive tramples upon one of the safety protocols, i.e., social distancing, the minister in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Monday, …

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has rescheduled a planned mop-up exercise for the National ID registration in three regions – Ashanti, Volta and Oti regions. In a public notice issued by Head of Corporate Affairs, Francis Palmdeti, on Monday, July 27, 2020, the NIA announced the new dates as follows: …

Below is the full speech of Prof Naana Opoku-Agyemang at an event to outdoor her as John Mhama’s running mate for the December elections. MAIDEN STATEMENT BY PROF. NAANA JANE OPOKU-AGYEMANG, NDC RUNNING MATE TO H.E. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA FOR ELECTION 2020 ON THE OCCASSION OF HER OUTDOORING AT UPSA …

“East or West, home is best”   The ongoing registration exercise has turned into fight in this era of enlightenment in Ghana meanwhile we have cultured security agencies commanded by very refined leadership. What is wrong with us? How do we determine our future as a serious nation?    The …

The Northern Regional Minister, Salifu Sa-eed, has made a fervent appeal to the people of his region to ensure discipline by observing all the COVID-19 safety protocols.    This, he said, would help people in the Northern Region in particular, and the country as a whole, to minimise the spread …

Martin King Arthur known in the showbiz circles as Kofi Kinaata on Monday 27th July,2020 paid a courtesy Call to Alhaji Salamu Amadu,Group Chairman of the Afro-Arab Group of Companies at the Group’s office, Kokomlemle.   The Award winning Musician was amazed to see the young astute and affable business …

Youth can be a positive force for development when provided with the knowledge and opportunities they need to thrive. Today, there are about 1.2 billion young people aged between 15 and 24 years, accounting for 16 per cent of the global population. By 2030; the target date for achievement of …

President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Robert O’Brien, has tested positive for coronavirus, the White House has confirmed. Mr O’Brien, 54, has been self-isolating and working from home. The aide has mild symptoms and there was no risk of exposure to Mr Trump or Vice-President Mike Pence, a statement said. …

Latest information emanating from Kafaba in the Gonja East District of the Savanna Region indicates that the suspected 90-year-old woman, who was accused of witchcraft and lynched, was accused of being behind lack of rains in the area. The report indicates that the 90-year-old woman was among other 17 women …

The Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says President Akufo-Addo must be applauded for his “compassionate” leadership in the COVID-19 fight. The Ofoase Ayirebi MP made the comment while contributing to the debate on the Mid-Year budget review presented to the lawmaking chamber by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, last …

On Saturday, July 25, 2020, veteran journalist, Nana Agyei Sikapa of the Despite Group was finally buried. The late journalist, who was known for having firm grip on Ghana’s customs and traditions, died in June after a protracted illness. And as expected, his funeral ceremony was attended by many dignatairies …

A man is currently on the run as Police officers in Bungoma County, Kenya are searching for  him for burning his daughter’s thighs and private parts with a hot iron. The man, who resides in Bukembe market, is said to have committed the cruel act on Saturday and then disappeared …

Import revenue realized at the Tema Port fell by 45.02 percent for June 2020, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) data has shown. The monthly report released on July 1, 2020, indicated that for June 2020, the revenue target at the Tema Port was GH¢1 billion but the total revenue raised was …