The Electricity Company of Ghana has disconnected the Kotoka International Airport, Accra Sports stadium and the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) from the national grid for their failure to pay accumulated debts. The three key institutions were disconnected in April this year after all attempts by the power distributor to …
Read More »Boko Haram suspect, 2 others arrested in Ghana
A joint security made up of military, police, and immigration officers have arrested a suspected Boko Haram fighter in the Upper East Region of Ghana. According to a Joynews report, the suspect, identified as Hassan Hussein, was traced by the joint security force to his hideout in the region’s capital; …
Read More »Black Sherif, Sarkodie, Kidi, D’Black, others battle it out for DJs Song of the Year
The DJs song of the year, a category of the Ghana DJ Awards which recognizes songs that were played most by DJs during a year under review, is a fiercely contested bracket. While the category is an opportunity for the Ghana DJ Awards to honour musicians who produce some of …
Read More »Manasseh Azure Awuni, three others fined for contempt
An Accra High Court has ordered Investigative Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni and three others to pay a fine of GHC 2,400 each after finding them guilty of contempt of court. Manasseh and the three in default will serve one month imprisonment each, for publication of issues yet to be determined …
Read More »Economic hardship: Chamber of Pharmacy, others threaten Cash & Carry system
The Chamber of Pharmacy Ghana has announced the adoption of the Cash and Carry regime for the supply of pharmaceutical products to government and other institutions. The Chamber, including the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Importers and Suppliers say, the current economic downturn including the exchange rate is telling on their business hence …
Read More »You could be jailed for revealing HIV status of clients to others – Medical practitioners told
Health professionals have been reminded to desist from breaching the confidentiality agreement they have with patients, especially those with HIV/AIDS, by disclosing their status to third parties since they risk being sued and jailed by the courts. Mr Joseph Kweku Addae, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the Christian Health Association …
Read More »Dynamite blast kills two, others injured at Abura Tetsi Quarry
Two persons have died while several others were reported injured after a dynamite blast at a stone quarry site at Abura Tetsi in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District of the Central Region. Locals told GHOne TV that three people have lost their lives, while at least ten have also been …
Read More »EOCO repatriates 17 trafficked Nigerians, 7 others remanded
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has repatriated 17 Nigerians who were victims of human trafficking in Ghana. On September 26, EOCO swooped on a location in Accra where the 21 Nigerians were picked up. The victims who are under the age of 20 years are said to have …
Read More »Chief, others injured as anti-galamsey taskforce clash with illegal miners
The Chief of Kyebi-Apapam Osabarima Apagya Ofori IV and others have been injured in a violent clash during anti-galamsey operation at Asamang Tamfoe in the Atiwa East District in the Eastern region Thursday, September 30, 2022. Osabarima Okogyeaman Apagya Ofori IV head of Okyeman Environmental taskforce in a joint operation …
Read More »SAD VIDEO: Pregnant woman, 3 others died in gory accident at Kronum
Four passengers including a pregnant woman have died in a gory accident at Kronum in the Suame Municipality of the Ashanti Region The victims, a pregnant woman, her husband and her two children reportedly died on Tuesday September 26, 2022 when a Sprinter bus with registration number AS 8293-21 crashed into …
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