EOCO nabs two doctors, nine others over the sale of babies ‘Justice should not be sacrificed for expedition’ – Tsatsu Tsikata to Supreme Court judges Supreme Court rebukes Dominic Ayine for ‘unruly behaviour’ in court Supreme Court outlines five issues for determination in election petition NDC MPs undermining democracy by protecting Assin North MP – […] The post Eyewitness
One hundred and five (105) persons have been arrested by the Tema Regional Police Command for non-compliance of the government’s directive on the wearing of nose masks as a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19. The Acting Public Relations Officer of the Tema Regional Police Command, Chief Inspector Stella Dede Dzakpasu in a statement […] The post Tema:
The Northern Network for Education Development (NNED) has called for the suspension of the NGO/CSO Coordinating and Harmonizing Operations Framework draft in the education sector. The group noted that despite the framework promoting “efficiency and a reduction in the duplication of interventions”, its attempt to “regulate NGOs/CSOs may only aim at constricting the NGO/CSO space.” […] The post Suspend
China is rushing to build a massive quarantine camp that can house more than 4,000 people, after an outbreak of Covid-19 this month that has left tens of millions of people under strict lockdown. The quarantine camp is located on the outskirts of Shijiazhuang, the provincial capital of Hebei province, which surrounds the country’s capital, Beijing. China […] The post China
Eleven persons have been apprehended by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with baby harvesting and human trafficking at some health centres in Accra. The eleven include doctors, nurses, social welfare staff and mothers of the babies. They were arrested in a joint operation by EOCO and the Ghana Medical and Dental […] The post EOCO nabs two
Nine persons have been apprehended by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with baby harvesting and human trafficking at some health centres in Accra. The nine include doctors, nurses and social welfare staff. They were arrested in a joint operation by EOCO and the Ghana Medical and Dental Council in December 2020 […] The post EOCO nabs two doctors,
The Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, Madam Shirley Ayorkor-Botchwey says ECOWAS will continue to assist the Government and people of Guinea Bissau on their democratic journey. She said ECOWAS would pursue the agenda even after the drawdown of the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea Bissau (ECOMIB) and the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in […] The post ECOWAS
The Supreme Court has outlined the issues for determination in the election petition filed by the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama. A determination of these issues, numbering five, will enable the court to come to a conclusion on the merits of the petition. The apex court has also set timelines and […] The post Supreme
The People’s National Convention has asked President Akufo-Addo to appoint more women in governmental positions in his second term of office. The PNC in a statement said President Akufo-Addo’s designation as an African Union (AU) Gender Ambassador and a human rights lawyer requires him to appoint women to positions of power. “The President who happens […] The post PNC
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly is considering running a shift in various markets within the Assembly as part of measures to help curb the spread of COVID-19. The consideration by the assembly follows the recent spike in Ghana’s COVID-19 cases and death toll. In an interview with Citi News, the Public Relations Officer of the Accra […] The post AMA to run shifts
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly is considering running a shift in various markets within the Assembly as part of measures to help curb the spread of COVID-19. The consideration by the assembly follows the recent spike in Ghana’s COVID-19 cases and death toll. In an interview with Citi News, the Public Relations Officer of the Accra […] The post Markets
After vowing to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States, Joe Biden has officially been sworn in as US president. His oath of office was administered by America’s Supreme Court Justice John Roberts. Speaking of the challenges that his administration will face, including the pandemic and the rise of “white supremacy”, Biden says […] The post Joe Biden
The Bono Regional Deputy Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Eric Adjei, has written to his party’s National Executive Committee asking for the expulsion of former Deputy General Secretary of NDC, Koku Anyidoho from the party. The reason for the petition is on purported misconduct on the part of Mr. Anyidoho. “This petition […] The post Bono
The Kassena-Nankana West District Assembly in the Upper East Region has launched a COVID-19 Recovery Plan and Integrated Assembly Financing framework to resuscitate the assembly. The framework’s target is to consolidate existing revenue sources of the assembly, attract and sustain private sector investments to mitigate the dire impact of COVID-19 on the livelihoods of residents. […] The post Kassena-Nakana
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association says four of its members have succumbed to COVID-19 this year, 2021. The Association said other members are also battling for their lives at various facilities across the country. The President of the Association, Perpetual Ofori Ampofo said the failure to adhere to safety protocols at the various […] The post Four
Three persons have been injured after a Toyota Corolla saloon car with registration number GW 2312 -18 which was heading to Winneba from Accra crashed into a Toyota RAV4 vehicle with registration number GX 6257-20. The Toyota RAV4 vehicle was trying to join the main Cape Coast stretch from Dominase junction in the Central Region […] The post C/R: Car crash at
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus in Parliament has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus of a deliberate attempt to obstruct government business with its protection of the Assin North MP, James Gyakye Quayson. Mr. Quayson has been acting as an MP despite an injunction on his swearing-in and the NPP Caucus feels the […] The post NDC
The Supreme Court has rebuked senior lawyer, Dr. Dominic Ayine for what it deemed as unruly behaviour he displayed in open court on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Chief Justice Anin Yeboah, accused Dr. Ayine of making some gestures while the justices were addressing lead counsel for the petitioner, Tsatsu Tsikata on his concerns about “limited […] The post Supreme
Zimbabwe’s Foreign Minister Sibusiso Moyo has died after succumbing to Covid-19, the government says. Born in 1960, the former army general gained international prominence in 2017, when he announced the military takeover that ousted long-serving President Robert Mugabe from power. Zimbabwe has recorded a surge in Covid-19 cases since the festive season. There have been […] The post Zimbabwe
As of December 15, 2020, the COVID-19 National Trust Fund had received a total of GH¢57.1 million in cash donations alone, Madam Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, has announced. Additionally, the Trust received logistics such as vehicles, equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), she said, noting that the response to the […] The post COVID-19
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