Students of the Sirigu Integrated Senior High School (SHS) in the Kassena Nankana West District of the Upper East Region did the unthinkable on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, when they forced the Vice President’s convoy to stop at the school’s entrance. The students, who were holding placards, blocked the main …
Read More »Deal with riots in Côte d’Ivoire as well – Mahama to Akufo-Addo
Former President John Dramani Mahama has charged the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to as a matter of urgency resolve issues emerging in Côte d’Ivoire before they become deadly as is happening in Nigeria. Mr Mahama noted that tension is …
Read More »WHO to probe ‘sexual exploitation’ by aid workers in DR Congo
The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged to investigate allegations that aid workers tackling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo sexually abused and exploited women. WHO and other aid agency staff were accused by 50 women in a joint investigation by two news agencies. Local women were …
Read More »‘You’re always scared to chastise Akufo-Addo but quick to condemn NDC, be fair!’ – Mahama to chiefs
Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged chiefs and traditional leaders in Ghana, to be fair and balanced in their reproach of politicians and call out President Nana Akufo-Addo whenever he goes wrong instead of generalizing their admonition. In the view of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), …
Read More »Girl stabbed to death at Subrisu
An 18-year-old girl believed to be mentally challenged has been stabbed to death by unknown assailants at Subrisu, in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region. The deceased was stabbed in the right side of her ribs and stomach repeatedly, according to the police. The body had been deposited …
Read More »Covid-19: Doctors in Nigeria’s capital to begin strike
Resident doctors in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, will begin an “indefinite” strike on Tuesday morning over non-payment of what they term as “Covid-19 hazard and inducement allowance” since April. The Association of Resident Doctors said the authorities had failed to fulfil pledges to pay its members who are working in coronavirus …
Read More »Man stabbed to death over GHS 180
A young man simply identified as Godstime has died after he was allegedly stabbed to death by his friend over N12, 000 in Amukpe, Delta state, Nigeria on Sunday, July 12. According to Facebook user SapeleOghenek, Godstime, pictured above, had gone to a place where they gamble. He and …
Read More »Mother Beats Her 7-Year-Old Child To Death
A Nigerian mother has allegedly beaten to death her 7-year-old boy in Agbarha community, Warri South council area of Delta State. The boy died on Monday night after being flogged by his mother until he collapsed. An eyewitness said; “The mother punished the boy by asking him to ‘ride a bike’ …
Read More »It’s impossible for us to rig elections for any party – EC tells NDC
The Electoral Commission (EC) has debunked claims made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the commission is conniving with the National Identification Authority (NIA) to rig the upcoming December polls to favour the New Patriotic Party (NPP). According to the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Sylvia Annoh, “it is impossible for the EC to …
Read More »Ghana to receive Madagascar’s coronavirus ‘herbal cure’
Ghana is to receive quantities of Madagascar’s highly publicized Covid-19 remedy and preventative herbal mixture, the Ghana Health Service has revealed. According to Director of Public Health at the Ghana Helth Service Dr Badu Sarkodie, Madagascar has made an offer to Ghana concerning the herbal solution but the FDA will …
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