Veteran journalist Kwaku Baako Junior has praised deputy Education Minister Dr. Yaw Adutwum for his communication on matters concerning government’s flagship education policy Free SHS. According to the Editor in Chief of the Crusading Guide Newspaper, Dr Adutwum’s clarity and in-depth responses when engaging the public and the media over the policy is admirable. “The […] The post Adutwum’s

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Roads and Transport Committee, Governs Kwame Agbodza says the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has always refused to legalize the commercial use of motorcycles in the country. According to him, the government continues to insist that the okada business is not safe after several attempts to get it legalized. Agodza […] The post Claims

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) cannot copy the sterling performance of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP). “You can copy all the ideas, but you cannot copy the performance because your performance will expose you,” he said. Dr. Bawumia stated this while addressing the chiefs and people […] The post You

The Member of Parliament for Odododiodoo, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye says the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama will not apologise over the “Akyem Sakawa boys” tag. The Chiefs and people of Akyem Abuakwa, Akyem Kotoku and Akyem Bosome issued an ultimatum to the NDC flagbearer to retract and apologise for […] The post Mahama

A three-day national consultation on the make-up of Mali’s transitional government begins on Thursday in the capital, Bamako. The talks come ahead of a deadline given by West African leaders for the appointment of civilian leaders by 15 September. This follows consultative meetings held last weekend to agree on the “terms of reference” for Thursday’s […] The post Mali

Guinea’s constitutional court, the highest in the West African country, has approved 82-year-old President Alpha Condé’s bid for a third term in next month’s election. The court also approved 11 other candidates, including the main opposition challenger Cellou Dalein Diallo. There have been months of protests against Mr Condé’s re-election bid after he pushed through […] The post Guinea’s

Parts of the Dome market are in ruins after fire gutted about 20 shops at dawn on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Shops and other structures were consumed by the fire, which is believed to have started at 1 am on Thursday. Personnel from the Ghana Fire service have been able to douse the fire, but […] The post Fire destroys structures at Dome market appeared first on

Over 13 cars have been destroyed as a result of a fire outbreak at a fitting shop at Agric Kokode in the Ashanti Region. The fire which started on Tuesday night, is believed to have spread from burning rubbish. Some persons who tried to salvage the situation say they faced difficulties in their attempts to […] The post 13 cars destroyed in fire outbreak at

The Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, has been petitioned to take action against the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, for purported threats he made against the judiciary. The petition was written by one, Sulemana Issifu, who described Mr. Agyapong’s conduct as “monumental impunity against the courts.” He is demanding strong action against Mr. […] The post CJ

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day when nations all over the globe commit to act to prevent suicide in their communities and among their people. Since 2003, the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has collaborated with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other national stakeholders to hold awareness events to mark the […] The post Suicide

Accra Business School has appointed Professor Cedric D Bell, LLB, LLM, PhD, Barrister as its new President with effect from 1 September 2020. Professor Bell is a well-known international academic entrepreneur, with substantial international tertiary education leadership experience. He combines solid academic credentials and gravitas with commercial flair and acumen. He was for ten years […] The post Accra

Westline Entertainment, organisers of the prestigious Western Music Awards have announced that the 4th edition of the awards will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020. The awards could not be held on the usual date due to the COVID-19 pandemic which led to a ban on public gatherings. The 2020 Western Music Awards which […] The post 4th edition of Western Music

China’s UK embassy has asked Twitter to “make thorough investigations” after its ambassador’s official account liked a pornographic clip. Liu Xiaoming’s account also liked posts that criticised the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and showed blindfolded Uighurs being detained. Officials claimed that “anti-Chinese elements [had] viciously attacked” Mr Liu’s account in a “despicable” plot designed to […] The post

In the light of the deep emotions I evoked in a recent opinion piece I did, let me start by saying that all the opinions I put forward are mine and do not represent any of the local or foreign institutions I am affiliated with. I write this opinion piece in the light of question […] The post Akufo-Addo as ECOWAS Chair is a sub-continental masterstroke [Article]

The US says it has revoked the visas of more than 1,000 Chinese students and researchers who have been deemed to be a security risk. The move follows a proclamation by President Donald Trump in May aimed at Chinese nationals suspected of having ties to the military. He said some had stolen data and intellectual […] The post US revokes visas for 1,000 Chinese students

Global COVID-19 deaths surpassed 900,000 on Wednesday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. The global death toll rose to 900,079, while there were more than 27.6 million cases worldwide as of 5:28 pm (2128 GMT), the CSSE data showed. The United States remains the nation worst hit […] The post Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 900,000

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has debunked claims that the Rural Investor Incentive promise as stipulated in its manifesto is a plagiarism of the New Patriotic Party’s One district, One factory policy. According to a member of the NDC Manifesto Committee, Sebastian Dey, the policy is aimed at drawing out interest in rural economy investment. […] The post We

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has debunked claims that the Rural Investor Incentive promise as stipulated in its manifesto is a plagiarism of the New Patriotic Party’s One district, One factory policy. According to a member of the NDC Manifesto Committee, Sebastian Dey, the policy is aimed at drawing out interest in rural economy investment. […] The post NDC

The Accra Regional Police Command on Wednesday arrested 109 persons suspected to have prevented police from executing an order of arrest at Ritz junction at Madina in Accra. This comes after some persons in the area on Monday disrupted a court bailiff and several police officials who were executing a legal order. The Public Relations […] The post Accra:

The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate has recorded eight cases of Vaccine Derived Polio Virus (VDPV) Type 2 in six districts this year. Although the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate will not disclose the specific districts in which the cases have been recorded, it has pledged to intensify immunization to prevent the disease. Deputy Ashanti Regional Director […] The post A/R: