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300,000 Citizens are epileptic – Prof. Patrick Adjei

It has emerged that about 300,000 of the Ghanaian populace is epileptic.This was revealed by an epileptologist at the University of Ghana, Legon, Prof. Patrick Adjei, at an intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy,...

Akufo-Addo is a promise keeper – Transport Minister

The Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah has eulogised President Akufo-Addo, describing him as "a promise keeper."According to the Minister, his boss has always delivered on promises made to Ghanaians.He noted that although Ghanaians...

Ghanaians concerned about rising standard of living, as pure water now costs half a cedi

Ghanaians are dissatisfied with the increase in sachet water ((popularly known as pure water) prices that is scheduled to go into effect today, September 19, 2022.On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, National Association of Sachet...

I’m defending Aisha Huang for my daily bread, will stop if given appointment – Lawyer

The lead counsel for Aisha Huang, Captain Nkrabea Effah-Dartey, has said he only decided to defend the galamsey kingpin in order to earn a living.According to Captain Nkrabea Effah-Dartey, he has the responsibility of...

Food will soon become cheap; there is enough in Ghana – Association of Concerned Farmers

Contrary to reports of a looming food shortage in Ghana this year, the Association of Concerned Farmers claims there is plenty of food in the country.This, according to President of the association, Nana Oboadea...

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day: Wednesday, September 21 declared public holiday

Government has announced that Wednesday, September 21, 2022, is a statutory public holiday, and should be observed as such.The day;  Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day has been earmarked to commemorate the birthday of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame...

Ghana Police to eradicate miscreants and criminals in the service

In order to enhance its standing in the public eye and improve its reputation, the Ghana Police Service is putting into action plans to root out and expel from the force dishonest individuals and...

Key stakeholders review fight against illegal mining

Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, on Friday, September 16, 2022, presided over a meeting of the Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Illegal Mining, to review various strategies and measures to...

European Union launches programme to fight terrorism in Ghana

To prevent and combat violent extremism, terrorism, and organised crime in Ghana, the European Union (EU) has launched the third phase of a security programme dubbed: “Preventing Electoral Violence and Providing Security to the...

Pork prices expected to rise by 20% this week – Pig Farmers Association

The Pig Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), has announced that effective September 20, 2022 pork prices will be increased by 20 per cent.A kilogramme of pork, which is currently sold at GH¢14, will now...

MACCCU contributes to construction of police check point

Mim Ahafo Community Co-operative Credit Union (MACCCU) as part of its corporate social responsibilities has supported the construction of police check point on the Bediako-Kasapin road in the Ahafo Region.It had earlier donated 10...

Jamaica to partner NLA to root out illegal lotto operators

Ghana's National Lottery Authority (NLA) is engaging relevant stakeholders in the Jamaican Lottery Industry for a foreign collaboration to end the unlawful operations carried out by some citizens and boost the operations of both...

There’s enough food – Association of Concerned Farmers

The Association of Concerned Farmers has assured the general public that there is enough food in the country.This comes after the association embarked on an initiative dubbed; “identification of community challenges”, where they toured...

Sefwi Elubo: Chief and brother arrested for illegally mining under buildings

A chief and his brother at Sefwi Elubo in the Western North Region have been arrested by the police for spearheading illegal mining in the area.They dug illegal mining pits one of which led...

See the nationality with the most non-citizen Ghana cards (LIST)

Of all the nationalities of foreigners permanently resident in Ghana, the Chinese are the nationality that possesses the highest number of non-citizen National Identity cards (Ghana card).In total, Chinese nationals have had 34,712 non-citizen Ghana...

212 female police officers pass out at Pwalugu Training School

Some 212 female police recruits passed out at a colourful ceremony held at the Police Public Safety Training School (PPSTS) in Pwalugu in the Upper East Region.The all-female recruits, who formed the second batch...

Civil Servants advised to support private sector to succeed

The Western Regional Minister, Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, has advised civil servants to lend the required support to the private sector to grow.He, therefore, encouraged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to partner with the...

PWDs call on government to expedite amendment of the Disability Act

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD), has called on the Government to expedite the amendment of the Disability Act, 2006 (Act 715) to promote and protect the rights of PWDs in the country.According...

A retired BDR Officer calls for efficient registering of births and deaths

A retired officer of the Birth and Death Registry (BDR) in the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region says efficient registering of births and deaths is important for socio economic development of the...

Nuclear Power Ghana supports Ho Technical University for nuclear training

The Ho Technical University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nuclear Power Ghana and Institute to train more students in nuclear power to improve the sector’s human resource base.The MoU was...

Clinical Psychologist: Suicide cases are on the increase

Recent statistics indicate that suicide in the country is on the rise.According to the data 6.6 per cent out of every 1,000 persons committed suicide in 2020 in Ghana.Also, four out of every five...

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II invited to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral – Reports

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has reportedly been invited to grace the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.The funeral of the late Queen takes place at London’s Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19, 2022. A local...

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