Tag: April 01
GLA celebrates International Children’s Book Day in Nyinasin
The Central Regional Branch of the Ghana Library Authority (GLA) has celebrated this year's International Children's Book Day with a call on children to...
TOR rejects Woodfield’s allegations of fuel shortfall
The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) on Thursday rejected allegations from one of its clients; Woodfields Energy Resources Limited of a shortfall on its product...
COVID-19 restrictions affect fabric and shoe businesses in Sunyani
Fabric, and shoe dealers in the Sunyani Municipality on Thursday expressed worry over poor sales this Easter festivity.
The traders told the Ghana News Agency...
Government to build a stadium to honour juvenile footballers in Offinso
Professor Peter Twumasi the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has revealed that the government plans to build a stadium in honour of...
Police arrest 52 persons in swoop ahead of Easter
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 52 suspected criminals during a dawn swoop within the Metropolis ahead of the Easter festivities.
It has also...
Food vendor grabbed for fondling minor’s penis
A 25 year old food vendor has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly fondling the penis of a 14 year old boy...
Tema Security Council cautions residents
The Tema Metropolitan Security Council (MESEC) on Thursday cautioned residents and churches against flouting the COVID-19 protocols and other restrictions as they celebrate Easter.
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Irate youth goes berserk over alleged illegal mining activities at Donkro-Nkwanta
Some irate youth at Donkro-Nkwanta in the Nkoranza South Municipality of the Bono East Region, nearly lynched the chief of the town, when they...
GRIDCo has no plans to undertake nationwide load shedding
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says it has no intention to embark on a nationwide load shedding exercise.
The assurance comes after Mr Ebenezer...
Christ is God’s greatest gift to mankind—Apostle George Yeboah
Apostle George Yeboah, Chairman, Christ Apostolic Church International, says the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross is God’s greatest gift to mankind.
He said...
Four accused of stealing and selling COVID-19 vaccines granted bail
Four persons accused of stealing and selling Vials of COVIDSHIELD have been granted GHS80,000 bail each by an Accra Circuit Court.
They are: Stephen Dzisenu,...
Elders of Asafotsi appeal for demolition of ‘death trap’ school toilet
The Elders and Pupils of Asafotsi Basic School in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta region want authorities to help construct a new...
Partake in the Covid 19 vaccine – NCCE
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has asked the general public to participate in the Covid-19 vaccination exercise to save their lives and...
SOS student donates to Sickle Cell Foundation
Miss Chloe Elinam Mawuenyega, a student of SOS-Herman Gmeiner International College, has donated GHS12,000 to support the Sickle Cell Foundation of Ghana.
A statement from...
Unemployed Nigerian jailed five years for human trafficking
Kate Igugu Agbarha-Oto, an unemployed Nigerian, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court on two counts of attempt to...
House of Chiefs implores parliament to prioritise national interest
The National House of Chiefs, has called on Parliament to prioritise issues of national interest at all times as representatives of the people.
They should...
NGO launches project to promote women’s participation in local governance
The Centre for Social Mobilization and Development (CENSODEV), a Non-Governmental Organization has launched a gender responsive project in the Upper East Region to promote...
Commercial activities in Sekondi-Takoradi takes a downslide amidst Easter festivities
Commercial business in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis is dwindling as a result of low patronage of goods and services ahead of the Easter festivities.
Interacting with...
Ghanaians urged to adhere to safety protocols during Easter festivities
Ghanaians have been urged to continue to adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols during the Easter festivities to avoid contracting the virus.
They should avoid crowded...
E-waste disposal; environment ministry engages stakeholders in Kumasi
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has engaged key stakeholders within the electronic waste (e-waste) value chain on the implementation of a...
Ex-convict jailed for stealing from Police station
A 40-year-old ex-convict who stole a mobile phone from a Police station, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment in hard labour by the...
Influence citizens to accept COVID-19 vaccines-Caritas Ghana
Journalists and media practitioners have been advised to communicate in a manner that will influence the citizenry to accept the COVID-19 vaccines to help...
Hohoe Chiefs to crack the whip on ‘noisy’ motorbike riders
Chiefs in Hohoe have called on motorbike riders in the Municipality to desist from “altering and interfering” with the exhaust pipes of their motorbikes...
Volta Region to plant about 200,000 trees by June
Mr Bright Manso Howard, Volta Regional Manager, Forest Service Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission has said effective June, 2021, a total of 200,000...
Minister calls on churches to comply with COVID-19 restrictions
Churches have been urged to comply with government restrictions to prevent the possible spread of the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) in the Easter festivities.
Madam...
BAG secures sponsorship deal with All Risks Consultancy Limited
The Badminton Association of Ghana (BAG) has secured a sponsorship deal with Insurance brokers, All Risks Consultancy Limited, for the upcoming National Badminton...
Ghana FA rescinds decision of admission of fans into stadium
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has postponed the admittance of spectators to match venues following further consultative meetings with the National COVID-19 Task Force.
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MTN Ghana Foundation gives to Effia NKwanta hospital
The MTN Ghana Foundation has presented quantities of COVID-19 supplies to the Effia-Nkwanta Regional hospital in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Foreign Minister lauds EU’s efforts to protect Gulf of Guinea
Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has lauded the European Union's (EU) longstanding efforts to secure the Gulf of...
Gbi Traditional Council suspends book of condolence, calls for quarantine of ‘lockdown escapees’
The Gbi Traditional Council, Hohoe, has suspended the signing of book of condolence in memory of the late Togbega Gabusu VI, Paramount Chief of...