The Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has moved the Director of Public Affairs, Chief Superintendent Alexander Obeng, to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department as its new Public Affairs Director. Before his appointment as the Director of Public Affairs in August 2021, Chief Superintendent Obeng was in-charge of …
Read More »Newmont completes acquisition of properties to support land use planning in Tahltan territory
Newmont Corporation is announcing that it has closed a transaction with Skeena Resources Limited to acquire certain properties located in Tahltan Territory in northwestern British Columbia. Newmont will work in collaboration with the Tahltan Nation, the Iskut community and the British Columbia government to make available portions of the acquired …
Read More »Check out photos and videos of the Ghanaian nurse who married a Nigerian striker
Ghana and Nigeria may have sporting and entertainment rivalries but the two countries have a lot in common. Despite the intense rivalry which has a jollof war at the centre of it, the two West African countries have respect and admiration for each other. In the sporting sense, Ghana’s overpowering …
Read More »See photos of the June 3 fire and flood disaster seven years on
On the evening of June 3, 2015, when torrential rains were devastating most parts of the capital city, Accra, another unforeseen disaster happened: a gas station at a central point in the city exploded. The Goil Filling Station at Circle in Accra was at the time serving as a shelter …
Read More »I am no longer part of the June 4 Demo- Captain Smart
A member of the Fix the Country Movement, Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, says he has no knowledge of the letter to the Police, notifying the Service of an impending armed demonstration by the members of the Movement on June 4. Speaking on an Accra FM station, Captain …
Read More »Gay rights: Jerusalem celebrates 20 years of pride marches [PHOTOS]
IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGESImage caption, Israel has emerged as a major LGBT-friendly location in recent years, in sharp contrast to many neighbouring countries where gay people face persecution. IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGESImage caption, But in Jerusalem, a holy city for Muslim, Christians and Jews, the LGBT community faces a tougher time gaining …
Read More »Platinum Jubilee: Queen pulls out of service appearance
The Queen will not attend Friday’s Jubilee service at St Paul’s Cathedral after experiencing discomfort while watching Thursday’s parade at Buckingham Palace. The decision was made with “great reluctance” after considering the “journey and activity required”, the palace said. However, she did take part in a beacon lighting ceremony on …
Read More »I ordered the flogging of ‘sex tape’ youth — Wa Naa makes U-turn
After denying knowledge of flogging two persons, barely 24 hours ago, Na Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, the Overlord of the Waala Traditional Council has stated that their flogging was under his orders. The two were allegedly involved in a sex video scandal that went viral. He said it formed part …
Read More »In pictures: Highlights from Day One of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration
If you’re just joining us, here’s some premium pageantry to catch you up on the day’s events so far. Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images Early risers: Royal fans Caellia (L) and Yoshilen were among those who went to the Mall in central London this morning – where some royal supporters had …
Read More »List of all 97 soldiers who ransacked, brutalised residents in Wa
The final Investigative report of the Committee on Defence and Interior on the Incident of the Military-Civil Brutality in Wa has been made public. In the report, it recommended that more experienced hands in the military be sent to the 10 Mechanised Battalion to help with the execution of the …
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