Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament, Insuah Fuseini, has opened up about the arrest and imprisonment of his son, Abdul Insuah, in the United States. Abdul Insuah, aged 32, was recently sentenced to a two-year prison term after a federal jury found him guilty of participating in a fraudulent scheme based in Huntington. The scheme […]
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Government approves Space Policy
Cabinet has approved a national space policy that will provide a framework for the use of space science and technology for sustainable development. In line with that, the policy will coordinate how ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) access and consume space data. The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Dr Kwaku Afriyie, who […]
UG, KNUST run unapproved courses – Authorities move to rectify anomaly
The 2021 Auditor General’s Report has revealed that the University of Ghana, Legon, is running 371 unaccredited programmes, including 80 undergraduate courses. The unaccredited programmes also include 213 postgraduate and 67 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) courses. Similarly, officials of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) also appeared before the Public Accounts Committee of […]
Supreme Court throws out injunction against anti-LGBTQ bill
The Supreme Court has dismissed an injunction application which sought to stop the Speaker of Parliament from allowing a bill that criminalises LGBTQ to proceed in Parliament. In a unanimous decision Wednesday, a nine-member panel of the apex court, presided over by the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, held that the applicant failed to […]
Government, Armed Forces, and Police deny involvement with land guards
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), and Ghana Police Service have vehemently denied allegations of engaging land guards in their operations, refuting claims made in recent news reports. In separate statements, the institutions assured the public that they adhere to legal processes in dealing with land encroachments and criminal activities. […]
Manhunt for twin brothers who stabbed 17-year-old boy to death at drinking spot
The Police have launched a manhunt for twin brothers who allegedly stabbed a young boy, aged 17 to death at a popular drinking spot at Berekum in the Bono Region. The sad incident, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) gathered happened on Sunday, July 16, 2023, around 0130 hours, and the body of the deceased, Alhassan […]
NDA, British Council set to advance TVET Education in Northern Ghana
The Northern Development Authority (NDA) and the British Council are set to improve and enhance Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) education in Northern Ghana. To this end, the two entities on Monday July 17, 2023, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set the basis for the formation of a joint collaboration for the roll […]
NLA Good Causes Foundation to the rescue of Presec Technical School in Larteh-Sammi Awuku assures
The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mr. Sammi Awuku has revealed that the Corporate Social Responsibility unit of the Authority, the Good Causes Foundation will be offering some significant support to the Presbyterian Senior High Technical School at Kubease in Larteh Akuapem in the Eastern Region. The school which is popularly known as […]
Zoomlion to create circular economy in Ghana
Waste Management giant, Zoomlion Ghana Limited has supported informal waste pickers and it’s own staff among other waste managers to build their capacities in waste material recovery at the Kingdom of Thailand to help create a circular economy in Ghana. The concept of a circular economy creates a production and consumption system which involves recycling […]
Barbara Mahama: Widow of slain Major Mahama, unveils memoir
Barbara Mahama, the wife of the late Major Mahama, is set to release a memoir titled “RESILIENCE: Reflections from a Widow’s Diary” on July 21, 2023, marking six years since her husband’s tragic demise. The self-written memoir recounts the heart-wrenching story of Major Mahama’s death, which occurred on May 29, 2017, in Denkyira Obuasi, Central […]
4 arrested in connection with Ablekuma bullion van robbery
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of four individuals in connection with the Ablekuma FanMilk bullion van robbery. Among the apprehended suspects is one who was arrested yesterday. These individuals are currently in custody, providing assistance in the ongoing police investigation. The police administration has assured the public that further updates will be […]
African states need trade, partnerships — Zambia President
The President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, has urged African states to deploy trade and other partnerships as benchmarks for collaboration to move the continent forward. He said such collaboration must be on top of the agenda of the African Union and sub-regional blocs, including the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). “Africans must work […]