Several immovable properties in Bethlehem, Havana, Sebrepor and Bediako in the Kpone -Katamanso Municipality in the Greater Accra Region, have been demolished to pave the way for the ongoing Tema – Mpakada rail line construction. The two-day demolition exercise which was undertaken on Monday and Tuesday saw several houses within …
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VIDEO: Bullion van carrying money to BoG involved in an accident
A video shared on facebook which myafricatoday.com seen indicates that a bullion van carrying bundles of money to the Bank of Ghana in Accra was involved in an accident. In the video, one can see bungles of money collected in a tray lying on the floor while some personnels of …
Read More »Nine killed as gunmen open fire on Soldiers, Policemen
Suspected gunmen on Thursday killed nine soldiers in Sunke village in Anka local government area of Zamfara state. Reports said the dozens of unidentified gunmen arrived on motorcycles, firing at the soldiers and policemen stationed at the community. Sunke community is just 30 km south of Anka town, the local …
Read More »Mahama finally meets Otumfuo over defeat concession controversy
Former president and flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has finally met with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, MyNewsGh.com can report. A source close to the opposition leader revealed to this portal that the meeting was held behind closed doors at one of the …
Read More »CSE: Akufo-Addo promoting homosexuality – Minority
Minority in parliament has backed calls for the immediate withdrawal of the controversial comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) programme. According to the Minority, President Akufo-Addo’s posture suggests he is welcoming of the LGBT community. Addressing the media in parliament Friday, Minority leader Haruna Iddrisu noted there is an agenda by government …
Read More »GFA Elections: Wilfred Osei Palmer disqualified from presidential race
Wilfred Kwaku Osei, popularly known as Palmer has been disqualified from the Ghana Football Association presidential race. The Normalisation Committee acting as the Elections Committee after recommendations from the Vetting Committee published the names of the qualified candidates with only Palmer missing from the list of confirmed presidential hopefuls. The list has thus reduced to …
Read More »NDC exposed in sex education saga
It is turning out that the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) appeared to have been found in the curriculum for basic schools was introduced by the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) government in 2015. The CSE issue has sparked heated debate in the country after it met stiff opposition from religious …
Read More »Audio: CJ announces plans to construct a larger campus for Ghana School of law
Chief Justice (CJ) Sophia Akuffo has announced that plans are advanced to ensure that the 2020 budget will provide funding for the construction of a larger campus for the Ghana School of Law. She says land was acquired years back but construction had not started. The General Legal Council, which …
Read More »NDC begs Rawlings over ‘controversial’ book
Top members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) are pleading with their party’s founder, Jerry John Rawlings, not to launch a ‘controversial’ book he has authored.’ The controversial book dubbed: ‘The Triumph of Evil’ is said to have the potential of making mind-blowing discoveries about how the NDC struggled …
Read More »You can’t attach “miracles, blessings” to $1,000 – Duncan-Williams sides with Benny Hinn
The founder and General Overseer of the Christian Action Faith Ministries, Archbishop, Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has condemned the conduct of certain preachers who tie blessings and miracles to specific amounts of money offered by congregants. He said how much an individual offers to God does not equate to a certain quantum of blessing, …
Read More »CSE: You can’t run away from your mess – Minority to Gov’t
The Minority in Parliament has said government actually intended instructing the controversial Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) at the basic school levels. The Minority Leader, Harruna Iddrisu at a press conference on Friday, 4 October 2019 said the funding for that project featured in the 2019 budget statement presented to parliament …
Read More »Thirteen killed in Kenya bus crash
At least 13 people have been killed and others injured after a bus collided with a truck in a town near the lakeside city of Kisumu. The accident happened on Thursday night in Awasi town, 42km (26 miles) away from Kisumu. The bus was heading to the capital city, Nairobi. …
Read More »Extend retirement age beyond 60 – AU Commission Deputy Chair advocates
A Deputy Chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr Kwesi Quartey, has said Ghana needs to reconsider and review its retirement age upwards from the stipulated 60 years. Mr Quartey said that would help the nation benefit from the knowledge and experience of people who fell within that age …
Read More »I Was Too Hot For Mahama To Handle – Nunoo-Mensah
Former National Security Advisor Brigadier (rtd) Joseph Nunoo-Mensah has accused former President John Dramani Mahama of distancing himself from experienced and principled statesmen during his tenure as president. He said failure of Mr Mahama to listen to wise counsel contributed to his defeat in 2016. The former Chief of Defence …
Read More »Let your reportage influence policy and public conversation – Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Information, has called on Journalists to take the responsibility of writing reports that will draw the attention of society, including the governed and the governor to influence policy that will enhance development. He said the media gave members of the public the opportunity …
Read More »Churches demand ‘total withdrawal’ of Comprehensive Sexuality Education
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has asked the Education Ministry to go beyond the suspension of the controversial Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and expunge it from the basic school curriculum. President of the Council, Rev Prof Paul Yaw Frimpong-Manso, said Thursday at a press conference that while the …
Read More »NDC Not An Option; After Akufo Addo, Bawumia Will Be The Next Prez – Sir John
The CEO of Forestry Commission, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Sir John is very positive the political demise of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) could become a reality, sooner than later. Sir John believes the NDC will not come to power until Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has …
Read More »Oppong-Boanuh to be made substantive IGP, COP Tetteh Yohuno Dep. IGP
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has initiated steps to make the acting Inspector General of Ghana Police (IGP) COP James Oppong-Boanuh as the country’s substantive police chief. Sources within Police top hierarchy told 3news.com Thursday evening that Nana Akufo-Addo has submitted the name of COP Oppong-Boanuh to the Council of …
Read More »Normalisation Committee rejects coach Kwesi Appiah’s backroom reshuffle
The Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association is unwilling to approve Kwesi Appiah’s decision to sack his backroom staff following Ghana’s disappointing showing at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, Ghanasoccernet.com can report. The Black Stars trainer in his post-Afcon report stated he would not like to continue …
Read More »Nigeria, South Africa address xenophobic concerns, sign trade deals
In September, mobs armed with makeshift weapons attacked businesses and homes owned by foreigners, leading to at least 10 deaths, dozens of injuries and up to 400 arrests. In response Nigeria repatriated around 600 of its citizens living in South Africa. The local units of South African telecoms company MTN …
Read More »NDC introduced CSE in 2015 – Education Ministry claims
Education Ministry has said the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) begun a process to introduce the controversial Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) into the curriculum of public basic schools. The Spokesperson for the Ministry, Vincent Assafuah, said Wednesday, that members of the opposition party who are joining the public condemnation of …
Read More »National Road Safety Authority to ban movies in buses
The National Road Safety Authority has vowed to crack down on the practice of fixing television in buses as part measures in reducing road accidents. According to the authority, television is a major distraction to both passengers and drivers and can easily trigger an accident. Speaking on Nkawkaw-based Agoo FM, …
Read More »Ritualist’s death sparks rumours of mass human sacrifice
Mass hysteria is sweeping through the East Ada community of Dzetrokorpe after the unannounced death of a known ritual killer circulated in town sparking rumours of human sacrifice to bid him farewell. Most people are afraid to go out of their rooms especially at night, a resident who pleaded anonymity, …
Read More »EC opens nominations for District Assembly elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) will from Monday October, 7 open nominations for prospective Candidates who wish to contest for this year’s District Assembly and Unit Committee elections. This was contained in a News statement issued on Wednesday, signed by Mrs Jean Mensah, the Chairperson of the Commission and copied the …
Read More »Mahama didn’t fight corruption – Rawlings
The founder of National Democratic Congress (NDC), Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, has criticised ex-President John Mahama for lacking the commitment to fight corruption when he was in office. According to him, then President Mahama did not do anything meaningful regarding the fight against corruption. Without mincing words, former President …
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