Google (GOOGL.O), and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms (META.O), urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying more time was needed to assess its potential impact. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s centre-left government wants to pass the bill, which represents some of the toughest controls on children’s social media … The post Google,

Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited has announced the resumption of operations of its 560MW power plant following an intervention by Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam and Energy Minister Herbert Krapa. The plant, which had been shut down due to financial constraints, resumed operations on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 3 PM. In a press release […] The post Sunon

Police arrest 26 for brandishing and firing toy guns in public

The Electoral Commission (EC) has ruled that all votes that may be cast for Ms Akua Donkor, the late presidential candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), in the 2024 general election will be treated as invalid ballots. A statement signed and issued by Mr Samuel Tettey, Deputy EC Chairman in Charge of Operations, said … The post Votes for Akua Donkor to be counted as rejected ballots

A Nigerian man based in the UK has withdrawn his marriage proposal to a Nigerian lady after the woman’s family provided him with a costly and demanding traditional bride price list. Princess Adeola, a social media user, posted the story and shared images of the bride price list on her X handle. Adeola had created […] The post UK-based Nigerian man forfeits wedding

DR Matthew Opoku Prempeh, New Patriotic Party (NPP) vice presidential candidate, has urged students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), to vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s presidential candidate, in the 2024 elections. Dr Prempeh, who is running mate for Dr Bawumia, said the NPP pres­idential candidate has exceptional vi­sion for Ghana, … The post Dr Prempeh solicits

RUWA-Ghana, a non-government women’s rights organization, has called for concerted efforts to halt all forms of attacks targeted at women and girls as the world marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25. UN Women and UNODC reveal that femicide—the most extreme form of violence against women and girls—remains pervasive […] The post Gender-based

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Police in Kenya used tear gas to disperse a peaceful march in Nairo­bi on Monday, commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Protesters later spoke out against the reac­tion by security forces and highlighted what they say is a lack of government action. Nairobi resident, Waithira Karanja, said they want accountability. … The post Kenyan

 To complement the government’s efforts towards the advancement of STEM education in the country, a Ko­rean-based company, DB Kim Jun­ki Foundation, has presented four electric vehicles to the University of Environment and Sustainable Development at Bunso through the Education Ministry. The vehicles comprised three BYD electric saloon cars and one electric SAIC Dana Delivery Van … The post Education

The Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has pleaded with the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to reject a call by the Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to recall the House. He says that this is the fourth time in 2024 alone that the NPP parliamentary caucus is requesting an urgent recall of Parliament. At each […] The post Ato Forson urges Bagbin to reject Afenyo-Markin’s

Asante Kotoko relieves Prosper Ogum of IMC duties

The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the public that the 2024 general election will be held on December 7, 2024 starting from 7a.m. to 5p.m. as scheduled. A statement issued in Accra on Saturday, signed by the Deputy Chairman, Opera­tions, Samuel Tettey, has therefore urged the public to dis­regard the disinformation circulated by some media … The post Dispelling

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has on Monday, 25 November 2024, commissioned four(4) of the five(5), 40-bed District Hospitals in the Ashanti region. The four District Hospitals in the Ashanti region are located at, Drobonso in the Sekyere Afram Plains District; Sabronum, in the Ahafo Ano South East District; Twedie, in the Atwima Kwanwoma District […] The post Akufo-Addo commissions

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has concluded that no evidence corroborated the allegations of conflict of interest and identity fraud filed against Victor Kusi-Boateng, alias Kwabena Adu Gyamfi. Following its investigations into the complaints brought to it by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, CHRAJ said it […] The post CHRAJ Frees Rev

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated the 1,072 Affordable Housing Project at Kpone, near Tema, in the Greater Accra Region. The Vice President, after performing the ceremony at Kpone yesterday, also broke the ground for Phase 4 of the project that will deliver an additional […] The post Bawumia Inaugurates 1,072 Homes At Kpone appeared

The Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), Irene Naa Torshie Addo, has concluded her campaign tour of all the 34 constituencies in the Greater Accra Region. In the various communities that she visited, she called on the electorate to vote massively for the flagbearer of the New Patriot Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. […] The post Naa Torshie Addo Whips Up Support For

An Independent Presidential aspirant, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has unveiled a bold plan to reform the Free SHS program, addressing its long-term sustainability and providing structured pathways for graduates to transition into tertiary education or the job market. Speaking during the Presidential Encounters 2024 hosted by the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation on November 22, 2024, Mr. […] The post Alan

 A 2-Storey, 60-Unit Lockable Stores under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme (GSCSP) of the Yendi Municipality has been inaugurated in Yendi by the Member of Par­liament for the area, Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama. He was joined by Tradition­al Rulers, Northern Regional Minister, Alhaji Shani Alhassan Shaibu, the Yendi Municipal Chief Executive, Alhaji Ahmed Abuba­kari … The post Yendi

The Police in Accra have arrested 26 persons, mostly youth, for brandishing and indiscriminately firing toy guns in public places in the national capital. The suspects, according to a statement from the police, are currently assisting with investigations and will be put before court to face justice. The statement said a quantity of toy guns […] The post 26 Youth Arrested For Firing Toy Guns