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22/06/2021

There is no problem with the Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah filing a disciplinary complaint against legal practitioner and Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga East, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine at the General Legal Council (GLC).

John Ndebugre Politics Top Stories CJ’s complaint against Dominic Ayine proper – Ndebugre Anthony 22 June 2021 No Comments There is no problem with the Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah filing a disciplinary complaint against legal practitioner and Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga East...

22/06/2021

Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) says African countries spend less than one percent of their national budgets on research and development.

He said in the area of research, science, technology, and innovation, Africa currently had only 124 researchers per million inhabitants, with Egypt and South Africa leading with 658 and 518 researchers respectively.

Science & Tech Top Stories African countries spend less than one percent of budget on research Anthony 22 June 2021 No Comments Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) says African countries spend less than one percent of their national budget...

22/06/2021

A McLaren, Bentley and Porsche crushed by a backhoe… it’s enough to make any car enthusiast wince. These are just a few of the luxury cars – totalling over €1 million – that were destroyed by the Philippines Bureau of Customs (BOC) on June 18 in a grand show of force against car smugglers.

A Porsche 911 is crushed with a backhoe in an anti-smuggling operation by the Philippines Bureau of Customs on June 18. © Facebook Asia Over €1 million worth of luxury cars smashed to pieces in Philippines by customs control Anthony 22 June 2021 No Comments PhilipinesSmugglings A McLaren, Bentley...

22/06/2021

The family of the late Elizabeth Asantewaa has today, Tuesday, 22 June 2021 called on Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to inform him about the passing of their relative on the 2nd of June, 2021.

Elizabeth Asantewaa was a bomb explosion victim in 1964 when she was asked to present a bouquet to Ghana’s first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

Elizabeth Asantewaa's family in a group picture with some MP's and Speaker News Top Stories Family of 1964 ‘Nkrumah’ bomb victim calls on Speaker to inform him of her death Anthony 22 June 2021 No Comments The family of the late Elizabeth Asantewaa has today, Tuesday, 22 June 2021 called on Spea...

22/06/2021

Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has admonished the Akufo-Addo-led government to heed the call by the youth to “fix” the country.

He said heeding that call by the government will demonstrate to disillusioned youth that it is responding in a constructive manner because the things the youth are calling their attention to are not alien to the country.

Politics Top Stories Tsatsu Tsikata wades into campaign Anthony 22 June 2021 No Comments "FixTheCountry" protestTsatsu Tsikata Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has admonished the Akufo-Addo-led government to heed the call by the youth to “fix” the country.He said heeding that call by...

22/06/2021

The Member of Parliament for Mpohor in the Western region John Kobina Abbam Saani has posted images of some new police officers he helped to get into the service.

According to the lawmaker, he facilitated the recruitment of the five new officers who passed out over the weekend.

The officers in the image were facilitated into the service by the MP Politics Mpohor MP boasts of new Police officers he helped recruit Anthony 22 June 2021 No Comments The Member of Parliament for Mpohor in the Western region John Kobina Abbam Saani has posted images of some new police officers he...

22/06/2021

President Akufo-Addo has appointed Dr. Mustapha Hamid, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), one of the most sought after positions in government.

Dr. Mustapha Hamid, Newly appointed CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Oil & Gas Top Stories Mustapha Hamid appointed CEO of National Petroleum Authority President Akufo-Addo has appointed Dr. Mustapha Hamid, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) A...

22/06/2021

The most contagious Indian variant (Delta variant) of the COVID-19 pandemic has been detected in Ghana.

The Head of the West Africa Center for Cell Biology and Infectious Pathogens, WACCBIP, of the University of Ghana, Professor Gordon Awendare recently confirmed it.

Top Stories Transport Transport operators hint at increasing fares again Anthony 22 June 2021 No Comments Members of the Private Road Transport Operators have hinted at increasing their transport fares again.The decision according to the transport operators follows the recent three percent hike in f...

22/06/2021

The most contagious Indian variant (Delta variant) of the COVID-19 pandemic has been detected in Ghana.

The Head of the West Africa Center for Cell Biology and Infectious Pathogens, WACCBIP, of the University of Ghana, Professor Gordon Awendare recently confirmed it.

COVID-19 Indian variant COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19: Fast-spreading Indian variant detected in Ghana Anthony 22 June 2021 No Comments The most contagious Indian variant (Delta variant) of the COVID-19 pandemic has been detected in Ghana.The Head of the West Africa Center for Cell Biology and Infectio...

21/06/2021

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday gave the assurance that government will construct a guinea fowl processing factory in the Bawku Municipality of the Upper East Region.

He said the factory would be constructed under the ‘One District, One Factory’ initiative, saying “In the same way under the ‘One District, One Factory’ policy, we are going to establish very soon, a guinea fowl processing factory here in Bawku.”

President Akufo-Addo Regional Top Stories Government to construct guinea fowl factory in Bawku – President Anthony 21 June 2021 No Comments Upper East Region President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday gave the assurance that government will construct a guinea fowl processing factory in the Ba...

21/06/2021

Summary: Philosophers, artists and scientists – and probably all the rest of us – have long obsessed over the key to human immortality. We all, no matter our income, culture or religion are bound to die. Even if we escape mortal diseases or accidents, we all face a deadly biological deterioration. While the debate of human longevity has divided the scientific community for centuries, a new study finds fresh evidence for our inevitable death.

Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Science & Tech New study finds fresh evidence for our inevitable death Anthony 19 June 2021 No Comments Summary: Philosophers, artists and scientists – and probably all the rest of us – have long obsessed over the key to human immortality. We all, no matter our inc...

21/06/2021

The 2021 Global Peace Index report has ranked Ghana as the most peaceful country in West Africa.

On the African continent, Ghana places second after Mauritius.

Excited Ghanaian football fans National Top Stories 2021 GPI: Ghana ranked most peaceful country in West Africa Anthony 21 June 2021 No Comments The 2021 Global Peace Index report has ranked Ghana as the most peaceful country in West Africa.On the African continent, Ghana places second after Mauriti...

18/06/2021

The U.N. General Assembly unanimously elected Antonio Guterres to a second term as secretary-general on Friday, giving him another five years at the helm of the 193-member organization at a time a deeply divided world faces numerous conflicts, the growing impact of climate change, and a pandemic still circling the globe.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after his reappointment in New York on June 18, 2021. © France 24 Top Stories World News UN elects Guterres for second five-year term as secretary-general Anthony 18 June 2021 No Comments Antonio GuterresUN Security CouncilUnited Nations The U.N. General Assemb...

18/06/2021

Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan Constituency Joe Ghartey has called for the review of the country’s procurement laws to make procurement less cumbersome.

Politics Top Stories Joe Ghartey calls for review of Ghana’s procurement laws Anthony 18 June 2021 No Comments Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan Constituency Joe Ghartey has called for the review of the country’s procurement laws to make procurement less cumbersome.He said the current proc...

18/06/2021

A suspended Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Stephen Atubiga says he has been having incessant calls of threats on his life.

Politics I don’t feel safe – Atubiga tells IGP, Nat’l Security Anthony 18 June 2021 No Comments A suspended Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Stephen Atubiga says he has been having incessant calls of threats on his life.He asked the Police to investigate and bring to book the ...

18/06/2021

The former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana COCOBOD Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni has petitioned Chief Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah seeking his intervention in his ongoing trial at the High Court.

Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni National Top Stories COCOBOD Case: Opuni petitions CJ, files case at Supreme Court Anthony 18 June 2021 No Comments The former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana COCOBOD Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni has petitioned Chief Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah seeking his intervention in hi...

18/06/2021

Two Ghanaians have been awarded the French national order of merit, the second highest national order in France for their distinguished efforts in the exercise of their duties in public, civil and private life as well as the promotion of the learning of French and French interest around the world.

National Top Stories Two Ghanaians receive 2nd highest French national order of merit award Anthony 18 June 2021 No Comments Two Ghanaians have been awarded the French national order of merit, the second highest national order in France for their distinguished efforts in the exercise of their duties...

18/06/2021

Parliament on Thursday pulled breaks on the processes to approve the nominations of 12 Deputy Minister nominees after the Majority side lost a voice vote on a request to rush the process.

Parliament of Ghana National Top Stories Parliament adjourns approval of 12 Deputy Minister nominees Anthony 18 June 2021 No Comments Alhassan SuhuyiniDeputy Minister-designatesFrank Annor DomprehMuntaka MubarackParliament's Appointments Committee Parliament on Thursday pulled breaks on the processe...

18/06/2021

The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has told Parliament that the government paid $937.5 million to three independent power producers (IPPs) for excess capacity charge between 2017 and 2020.

He said out of the amount, AKSA was paid $347 million, Karpower $359 million and Cenpower $251 million.

Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta Energy Top Stories Govt pays $937.5m to 3 IPPs for 4 years’ excess capacity charge Anthony 18 June 2021 No Comments The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has told Parliament that the government paid $937.5 million to three independent power producers (I...

18/06/2021

Customs officials at the Tema Port have intercepted three assault rifles concealed in consolidated cargo declared as containing personal effects and vehicles.

The weapons which were detected in a consignment of personal effects at the Golden Jubilee Terminal at the Tema Port. Picture: DELLA RUSSEL OCLOO National Security Top Stories Customs officials intercept guns at Tema Port Anthony 18 June 2021 No Comments Customs officials at the Tema Port have inter...

18/06/2021

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the One District-One Factory initiative introduced by his government has come to stay.

President Akufo-Addo National 1D1F initiative will help create jobs for Ghanaians; let’s ensure its success – Nana Addo Anthony 18 June 2021 No Comments The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the One District-One Factory initiative introduced by his government has come to stay.According...

17/06/2021

Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia’s first president and a key figure in its independence struggle, has died at the age of 97, his family has confirmed.

Africa Top Stories Kenneth Kaunda: Zambia’s first president dies aged 97 Anthony 17 June 2021 No Comments Zambia Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia’s first president and a key figure in its independence struggle, has died at the age of 97, his family has confirmed.Former president of Zambia, Kenneth K...

17/06/2021

Cristiano Ronaldo’s gesture for people to drink water instead of Coke at a Euro 2020 press conference may have cost the soda company $4 billion in market value.

Cristiano Ronaldo's water gesture cost Coca-Cola billions Business Coca-Cola shares drop $5 billion after Cristiano Ronaldo’s gesture to drink water Anthony 17 June 2021 No Comments Coca-Cola shares dropCristiano RonaldoEuro 2020 Cristiano Ronaldo’s gesture for people to drink water instead of C...

17/06/2021

Parliament has by consensus, approved 12 of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s 40 nominees for Ministerial and Deputy Ministerial Appointments who have been duly vetted by the Appointments Committee.

Parliament of Ghana National Top Stories See the 12 Ministerial and Deputy Ministerial nominees approved by Parliament Anthony 17 June 2021 No Comments Appointments Committee of ParliamentMinisterial vettingParliament of Ghana Parliament has by consensus, approved 12 of President Nana Addo Dankwa Ak...

17/06/2021

Former president Laurent Gbagbo returns to Ivory Coast on Thursday for the first time in nearly a decade, after he was cleared of crimes against humanity and his once-bitter rival welcomed him back in the name of reconciliation. Gbagbo left the country in humiliation in 2011, after his refusal to accept defeat in an election sparked a conflict that ended in his arrest and dispatch to The Hague.

Africa Ivory Coast ex-leader Gbagbo heads home after war crimes acquittal Anthony 17 June 2021 No Comments ICCIvory CoastLaurent Gbagbo Former president Laurent Gbagbo returns to Ivory Coast on Thursday for the first time in nearly a decade, after he was cleared of crimes against humanity and his on...

17/06/2021

Professor at the University of Ghana, Legon Ransford Yaw Gyampo says the Inspector General of Police (IGP), James Oppong-Boanuh, must retire from service.

Prof. Ransford Yaw Gyampo News Prof Gyampo calls for IGP’s retirement over ‘Heaven’ comments Anthony 17 June 2021 No Comments Professor at the University of Ghana, Legon Ransford Yaw Gyampo says the Inspector General of Police (IGP), James Oppong-Boanuh, must retire from service.This follows c...

17/06/2021

The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is expected to appear before Parliament today, Thursday, June 17, 2021, to respond to questions on the cost of President Akufo-Addo’s recent trips to France, Belgium, and South Africa.

The Minister of Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta Top Stories Ofori-Atta to account for Akufo-Addo’s recent trips in Parliament today Anthony 17 June 2021 No Comments Presidential travelsTravel expense The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is expected to appear before Parliament today, Thursday, Jun...

16/06/2021

The diamond firm Debswana has announced the discovery in Botswana of a 1,098-carat stone that it described as the third largest of its kind in the world.

Botswana’s president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, inspects Debswana’s find. Photograph: Monirul Bhuiyan/AFP/Getty Images Africa World News World’s third largest diamond discovered in Botswana Mining company Debswana shows the 1,098-carat stone to the country’s president, Mokgweetsi Masisi Anthony 16 ...

16/06/2021

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin sat down together for their first face-to-face bilateral talks in Geneva where the two leaders were seeking to mend US-Russia relations, which many analysts say have hit their lowest point since the Cold War.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden meet for talks in Geneva, Switzerland on June 16, 2021. © Denis Balibouse, Pool, AFP Top Stories World News Live: US, Russia agree to ‘advance mutual interests’, Biden says Anthony 16 June 2021 No Comments Joe BidenRussiaUSAVLADIMIR PU...

16/06/2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a news conference following a summit on Wednesday with Biden in Geneva. Putin said he and US President Joe Biden have agreed to return their ambassadors to their posts in a bid to lower tensions.

Top Stories World News REPLAY: Vladimir Putin holds news conference after meeting with Biden Anthony 16 June 2021 No Comments Talks Russian President Vladimir Putin held a news conference following a summit on Wednesday with Biden in Geneva. Putin said he and US President Joe Biden have agreed to re...

16/06/2021

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Patience Asiedua, aka, Nana Agradaa, to a fine of GHC 36,000 for operating a television channel without a license and displaying charlatanic materials.

News Top Stories Court fines ‘Agradaa’ for operating television channel without licence, displaying charlatanic materials Anthony 16 June 2021 No Comments An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Patience Asiedua, aka, Nana Agradaa, to a fine of GHC 36,000 for operating a television channel without ...

16/06/2021

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Atta Mills Institute, Mr. Koku Anyidoho, has said the legacy of the late President John Evans Atta Mills has not been well-preserved by the state.

Mr. Anyidoho bemoaned that the Asomdwe Park, where the late President was buried, was not properly constructed but abandoned by the late professor’s own party, the National Democratic Congress when they were in power.

Koku Anyidoho Politics Mills’ own NDC neglected Asomdwe Park but Akufo-Addo building it – Anyidoho Anthony 16 June 2021 No Comments The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Atta Mills Institute, Mr Koku Anyidoho, has said the legacy of the late President John Evans Atta Mills has not been well-p...

16/06/2021

National Top Stories Nitiwul justifies Akufo-Addo’s £15,000 an hour private jet trips Anthony 16 June 2021 No Comments Presidential travelsTravel expense Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, has justified President Akufo-Addo’s decision to charter a £15, 000 an hour private jet for his recent fo...

16/06/2021

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has indicated that the state of insecurity across the country is “escalating” and needs to be addressed.

National Security Bullion van heist: ‘Escalating insecurity must be confronted head-on’ – Ablakwa Anthony 16 June 2021 No Comments InsecurityRobbery Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has indicated that the state of insecurity across the country is “escalating” ...

16/06/2021

Read the latest in Martin Amidu's epistles.

Politics Top Stories Amidu writes: Akufo-Addo’s family and friends Agyapa Kabuki dance with SP and parliament Anthony 16 June 2021 No Comments ‘“Timing is everything”, indeed. The timing and content of his report, notwithstanding.’ INTRODUCTIONThe truce appeared to hold after my rejoinder ...

16/06/2021

The Minister for Defence, Dominic Nitiwul, is expected to be in Parliament later today, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, to respond to questions on Ghana’s Presidential Jet filed by the Member of Parliament for North-Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Politics Top Stories Ablakwa to grill Nitiwul in Parliament today over state of presidential jet Anthony 16 June 2021 No Comments The Minister for Defence, Dominic Nitiwul, is expected to be in Parliament later today, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, to respond to questions on Ghana’s Presidential Jet fi...

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