Ya-Na Abukari III, Overlord of Dagbon, has demanded a return of all artefacts seized from the Dagbon kingdom by the German Army during the battle of Adibo in December 1896. He also sought reparation for the destruction of Yendi during the battle. Ya-Na, in a speech read on his behalf on Monday during a courtesy … The post Ya-Na demands restitution of
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has recommended to the Attorney-General that the Tamale Technical University (TaTU) should face prosecution over the uncompetitive purchase of furniture, which was a breach of the procurement law. This followed the inability of TaTU’s Management to monitor and supervise procurement activities to ensure transparency and fair competition in … The post Tamale
Dr James Klutse Avedzi, Chairman of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, on Monday gave Management of the Dr Hilla Limann Technical University, in Wa, a week’s ultimatum to remit GH¢7,312.68 to the pension fund. The 2019 Auditor General’s report of the public accounts of technical universities and polytechnics indicated that Dr Hilla Limann Technical … The post Dr
The Ghana government has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) Global Ratings for its recent downgrade of Ghana’s foreign and local currency credit ratings from ‘B-/B’ to ‘CCC+/C’ with a negative outlook. The decision for the downgrade was mainly attributed to the intensifying financing and external pressures on the economy. The Rating … The post Ghana
The Labianca Company Limited, a frozen food company owned by Ms Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh, a member of the Council of State, has paid an amount of GH¢1,074,627.15 into the Asset Recovery Account of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The payment, which was in compliance with a directive issued by the Special Prosecutor, … The post Special
Mr Ahmed Ibrahim Bambila, the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Coordinator of the Ghana Aids Commission has expressed worry about the upsurge of activities contributing to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections in the country. He said the huge unemployment gap had drifted a lot of young girls into sex work, while young men … The post There’s
SIM card registration centres are recording drastic drops in the number of registrants following the extension of the deadline for re-registration. On Monday, when the Ghana News Agency (GNA) visited some registration centres at AirtelTigo, Vodafone Ghana and MTN, it was observed that the agents were killing time with tents virtually empty. A week before … The post SIM
Four persons, alleged to have murdered Martha Tetteh, a 27-year-old woman at Sefwi Bekwai have been remanded into police custody by the Sefwi Wiawso Magistrate Court. The accused persons, John Addai alias Kwasi Kokoreh 59, a businessman; Solomon Sam, 29, teacher; Atta Prince 24, a spiritualist and Abu Issah, 40, a driver would reappear in … The post Alleged
The Ghana Mineworkers Union has renewed its call for the effective implementation of the Mineral Development Fund to respond to the concerns of deprivation and underdevelopment in mining communities. The Union believed that the full realization of the Fund would be felt when the current lopsided sharing model was changed, and the capping of the … The post Mineworkers
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Birthright AFRICA and singer Jidenna Mobisson are collaborating to create opportunities for young people of African origin to learn about their history. It is under the “Beyond the Return” vision, which includes building on the momentum of the” Year of Return,” over the next 10 years. This was made known … The post Birthright
Seven people including a journalist from KEfm in Kpassa in the Nkwanta North district of the Oti region have suffered burns from domestic gas explosion on Saturday. The journalist, Mr Kweku Mensah Akrobeto, with a third degree burn of more than 50 per cent, was referred to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on Monday. Three … The post Seven people suffer burns
An 11-member board of the Zongo Development Fund has been sworn into office for a four-year tenure by Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The Zongo Development Fund is the frontline agency and vehicle through which the Government of Ghana seeks to develop Zongo communities and improve the standards of living of the people. Vice President … The post Vice President
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