The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward adjustment in the existing tariffs for electricity and water consumers. According to the regulatory commission, there is a 5.94% increment on electricity tariffs and a 2.22% on water tariffs. The increment is expected to take effective tomorrow, October 1, 2019. Explaining the justifications for the […] The post Electricity,
The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) says it will collaborate with the Police and the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly to investigate to ascertain the cause of the collapse of a new school building. Speaking to Citi News, Deputy Director in charge of operations at NADMO, Abu Ramadan said the entire structure had been pulled down […] The post NADMO,
Police in the Eastern Region have begun investigations into the cause of the death of a 25-year-old man who was accidentally shot by a police officer at the Senchi Police Station in the Asuogyaman District. The deceased, Nyable Mordzifa was in the company of a group of angry youth who stormed the Senchi Police Station […] The post E/R: Police probe accidental shooting
The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference has said it was not consulted on the introduction of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) into the Ghana basic school curriculum. The planned integration of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the basic school curriculum has generated mixed reactions from the public with some suggesting that the course is a backdoor […] The post We’ll
On September 14, I was at the Legon Seventh-day Adventist Church, Accra. The service followed the usual ritual structure of praying, tithing, and thanksgiving service and swaying the body gently to choral music after divine service. The climax of the divine service was a sermon, which was not audibly titled, but which every laity could […] The post Charles
The United Bank for Africa (Ghana) has launched the sixth edition of its National Essay Competition aimed at funding Senior High School (SHS) students in any University of choice in Africa. The launch which, took place at the company’s head office in Accra witnessed the MD/CEO of UBA Ghana Isong Udom, Regional CEO W/A 1 […] The post UBA Ghana launches 6th
Sometime, somewhere – between the past and the present – between drama and song – have been strewn petals of folklore waiting to be resurrected and fresh life pumped into them. Sankofa, as we say in Akan, supports re-visiting one’s cultural heritage and sifting through the rummage to retrieve all that is useful and noble. […] The post Anis Haffar
You can call it a total shutdown. Others will say it’s the best and unforgettable event night experienced. The 2019 African Legends Night came off last Saturday 28th September at the Grand Arena Dome inside the Accra International Conference Centre with masterpiece performances from headline acts Kojo Antwi, Awilo Longomba and 2Face 2Baba, supported by […] The post 2019 African
A ranking member of Parliamentary Select Committee on Education says the newly introduced Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) curriculum is a duplication of the existing curriculum. Peter Nortsu Kotoe who is Akatsi North MP explained that contents of the curriculum are taught as courses in subjects such as RME and Social Studies and called for its […] The post MP raises
The government has announced a number of support programs targeted at deepening support for former illegal small-scale gold miners through the enhanced Alternative Livelihood Program and Community Mining Initiatives. Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah who disclosed this at a press briefing in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region said these programs are to provide […] The post Gov’t
The District Police Command of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is investigating a case where the Student Representative Council (SRC) President, Charles Adu-Baah Charles and some other executives were allegedly held hostage and assaulted on Sunday by some persons at Kotei, a community near the university. KNUST District Police Commander, Chief […] The post KNUST
Dozens of unemployed private nurse assistants who completed in 2012 and 2016 picketed at the Ministry of Health to demand postings. The group was made up of students from private nursing training colleges across the country. According to them, the Ministry’s inability to post them five years after graduation is untenable. They conveyed their demands […] The post Unemployed
The Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has slammed critics asking for his resignation saying that he is accountable to the people of Ghana and not the critics. The Special Prosecutor has been challenged by various persons to quit following his admission that resources for the performance of his role are inadequate. ‘ However speaking in an […] The post My duty is to Ghanaians
Nyable Modzifa, a 25-year-old, man who was in the company of a group which stormed the Senchi Police Station in an attempt to free two suspects has been “accidentally” shot dead by a police officer. Sergeant Francis Gormado, the Deputy Eastern Regional Police Public Relations Officer, said investigations were ongoing into what went into what […] The post Man
The Management of the University of Ghana has earmarked some of its lands for the construction of new hostel facilities. This is to ease the school’s accommodation challenges which has become a major concern for many stakeholders especially after the school’s 2019 admissions. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu made this […] The post UG
The Ghana Education Service (GES) says the introduction of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) into the basic school curriculum will not undermine Ghanaian cultural norms. The service in a statement said it was surprised at the “wild speculations and claims” on the matter. Some of the speculation centred around fears on sensitisation on sexuality and […] The post Sexuality
The National Population Council says that the purpose for the introduction sexuality education in Ghana’s basic school curriculum is to inculcate in pupils relevant values that will prepare them for a better future. The Executive Director of the Council, Dr. Leticia Adelaide Appiah on the Citi Breakfast Show said the new curriculum will not focus […] The post Sexuality
The National Population Council says that the purpose for the introduction of sexuality education in Ghana’s basic school curriculum is to inculcate in pupils relevant values that will prepare them for a better future. The Executive Director of the Council, Dr. Leticia Adelaide Appiah on the Citi Breakfast Show said the new curriculum will not […] The post Sexuality
Two suspects alleged to be connected to the killing of the two police officers at Kasoa have been arraigned. The two, Micheal Sarfo and Kwesi Adjei alias Kay were reported to be on the run, after the last hearing of the case. They have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime to wit murder. The […] The post Budumburam: Two more suspects arraigned over
Six other military personnel have been put before the Kaneshie District Court in connection with the alleged plot to topple the government. They are Lance Corporal Ali Solomon, Lance Corporal Albert Baba Ibrahim, Lance Corporal Godwin Nii Ankrah, Lance Corporal Sylvester Akapewu and Lance Corporal Seidu Abubakar. The list also included a female military officer […] The post Six
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