President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will today mount the podium at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly Hall at the annual gathering of world leaders in New York City, United States. It will be the fifth time he addresses the UN General Assembly as President, having done so four times already in his capacity as […]
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VIDEO: Police interdicts 4 officers for assaulting alleged power thieves
The Ghana Police Service has interdicted four police officers for unprofessional conduct after they allegedly assaulted some persons in Tamale in the Northern Region on September 21, 2021. The four officers working with the Northern Regional Police Command were assigned to assist NEDCO/VRA officials to arrest some persons allegedly involved in illegal power connections. A […]
Government set to begin “Okada for Car’ initiative
The Government says it has acquired mini vehicles to be used for the promised ‘Okada for Car’ initiative. The governing New Patriotic Party promised to offer commercial motorbike operators, popularly called ‘Okada’ riders a better and safer alternative should it win a second term. The initiative was announced by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in […]
Man, 42, busted with 656 ATM cards
The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has busted a 42-year-old man with 656 ATM cards connected to nine banks operating in Ghana and Nigeria. Bachir Musa Aminou, who claims to be a Nigerian but holds a Nigerien passport, concealed the cards in a black plastic bag containing kola nuts bound for Dubai in the United Arab […]
President Akufo-Addo attends UN General Assembly
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo last Friday left Accra for the United States of America (USA) to attend the 76th Session of the United Nation’s General Assembly. During the trip he is billed to hold bilateral engagements with some colleague Heads of State; NATO Secretary General, Mr. J. Stoltenberg; top Economist Jeffery Sachs; WTO Chief, […]
11 SHSs put under surveillance on suspicion of exam malpractice – WAEC
The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) says it has put 11 schools under surveillance after receiving information that the institutions intend to cheat in the ongoing West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Speaking to the press on Wednesday, the Head of Test Administration Division, George Ohene-Mante, said the schools are being closely monitored for […]
Ghana Card to replace NHIS cards by December
The National Health Insurance Scheme card will be phased out at the end of the year, with the function to be transferred to the Ghana Card. Nearly half of the Ghanaian population have registered onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), enabling them to access healthcare services in public facilities and some private outfits. In […]
Rev. Owusu Bempah granted GH¢200,000 bail
The General Overseer of the Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah has been granted bail in the sum of Two Hundred Thousand (200,000) Ghana Cedis. Rev. Owusu Bempah has been charged for threatening to kill the self-acclaimed evangelist, Patricia Oduro Koranteng, aka Nana Agradaa. BestNewsGH.com sources reveal that an Accra High Court […]
Provisional results of 2021 Population and Housing Census to be released on September 22
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed that the preliminary report on the 2021 Population and Housing census will be published on September 22. The preliminary report will contain the provisional results of the 2021 census as well as provide information on population by administrative units and sex; household size by administrative unit, number and […]
GJA demands action against Owusu Bempah’s followers for attacking journalists
The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has demanded swift action against some followers of the Head Pastor of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah who attacked journalists and prevented them from doing their job when Owusu Bempah and three others were arraigned in court on Monday for threatening to kill Nana Agradaa. In a press […]
NMC appoints committee for GBC reforms
The National Media Commission has appointed a committee of experts to examine ways to transform GBC into a more efficient public service broadcaster. The Committee is to consult a wide range of stakeholders including past and present GBC board, management, staff, union and other identifiable groups in Ghana in order to make recommendations to the […]
Rev. Owusu Bempah rushed to Police hospital, 4 others ‘caged’
The General Overseer of the Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah, and four of his church members are to spend one week in police custody, as they were remanded by the Accra Circuit Court yesterday for allegedly threatening to kill the self-acclaimed evangelist, Patricia Oduro Koranteng, aka Nana Agradaa. Meanwhile Daily Graphic […]