NEWS

Prospective running mates of Mahama

For some days now there has been horse-trading and high-level politicking over who would become the running mate of the former President Mahama on social media and newspapers. Selecting a running mate is so crucial that it can either make or mar Mahama’s race to Ghana’s seat of power again in 2020. When it comes to choosing a great mate, ...

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The Church of Pentecost Israel District Launches 1M1DS – One Member, One Discipled Soul

Whom Should I send and who will Go & Preach The Word ? (Message by Ps. Emmanuel K. Appiah (COP- Israel District) TAKE UP THE CHARGE – Preach the Word! Everything in the church of Christ revolves around evangelism. Christians involved in personal evangelism are dependable, good team players, prayerful, holiness minded and committed to the course of the local ...

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We’ll deal with hate speeches – Election Security Taskforce

The Eastern Regional Election Security Taskforce has stated it will deal with hate speeches in the media as part of its “effective preemptive measures” to safeguard the peace and political stability of the Country beginning from the upcoming district level elections and Referendum. The Eastern Regional Police Commander ,COP Alphonse Adu Amankwah, who is the Chairman of the Eastern Regional ...

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Mahama, Alex Mould lack understanding of ‘State Capture’ – Gabby

Private legal practitioner Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has said that the use of ‘State Capture’ by former President John Dramani Mahama and the former CEO of GNPC to describe President Akufo-Addo-led government’s involvement in the ongoing PDS saga is unwarranted. He says he doubts whether the former president and his cohorts have an accurate understanding of what ‘State Capture’ actually means ...

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Name and shame defilement culprits- Camfed

The Campaign for Female Education Ghana (CamFEd – Ghana) has charged parents, guardians and local authorities to desist from resolving rape, defilement and other sexually related crimes at home and instead report to the appropriate quarters for better actions. Mrs Sally Yeboah, Camfed- Ghana’s head of programs who made the call was of the view that if such cases are ...

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Sekondi-Takoradi based Beach FM back on air after NCA shutdown

One of the over 20 radio stations that were shut down by the National Communications Authority, NCA in May this year for various infractions is back on air after going through the process to meet its obligations. Sekondi-Takoradi based Beach FM had been off air for nearly five months since May 13. Like many others, the station, owned by Focus ...

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27 schools seeded for 2020 NSMQ

Twenty-seven schools have automatically qualified for the 2020 National Science and Math Quiz (NSMQ). The schools were the quarter-finalists in the 2019 edition, which saw St Augustine’s College beat PRESEC-Legon and St Peter’s SHS to the title. Losing finalists and record winners Presbyterian Boys’ SHS will lead Greater Accra Region’s charge. They will be joined by Accra Academy, Achimota School, ...

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Accra Mall to be shut temporarily Thursday

Tenants at the Accra Mall will temporarily shut down their shops on Thursday, October 24, to protest what they describe as difficult conditions at the mall. The tenants are demanding among other things a reduction in their rent charges and also an improvement in promotions to increase sales. A statement issued Wednesday revealed that management of the mall has failed ...

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Ghana govt stands ground against US over PDS agreement termination

Amid the outcry over the botched concession agreement between the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Power Distribution Services (PDS), the Government of Ghana has stated clearly that it can’t compromise on the termination of the agreement. This follows the United States government’s expression of “regret” over the termination and its stated position that the termination is “unwarranted” and hopes ...

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