A deputy communications director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Anthony Abayifaa Karbo has given the strongest indication that the NPP would not be part of the 2016 election if the current “bloated” voters’ register is not changed.“We can’t go into an election with this register, that is foregoing, I can’t go into an […]
Most condom vending machines in the Upper East region have been destroyed.The machines were installed to make condoms accessible to all in a bid to curb the spread of STDs like HIV/AIDS.But some residents in the region are now inserting roofing nails into the machines, instead of a ten-pesewa coin.The misdemeanor has caused damage to
The government of Ghana has scored high marks for its support in the fight against HIV-AIDS. According to the Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Angela El Adas, even though there are still some holes to block, the John Mahama-led government has been very proactive in the area of providing funding and the right
CAF boss Issa Hayatou will take over as acting FIFA President following substantive boss Sepp Blatter’s provisional suspension. The 90-day suspension, imposed by a FIFA ethics committee kicks in on Thursday, a statement at the world football governing body headquarters has confirmed. Hayatou, who has led the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for several decades
The British High Commissioner to Ghana Mr. Jon Benjamin has called for support for youth entrepreneurship in the country. Mr. Benjamin made the call after a visit to the Yonso project and Boombers Bicycles, producers of Bamboo Bicycles at Apaah in the Mampong Municipality. The British government through its program is supporting youth entrepreneurs in the
The veteran rapper was honored with the W.E.B. DuBois Medal during a ceremony at Harvard University on Wednesday (Sept. 30), Associated Press reports.The Queens native received the award for his involvement and contributions to culture, human rights, and the arts central to the African and African-American community.Other recipients alongside the “Cherry Wine” lyricist includes the
Retired doctors are likely to replace striking members of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) as they prepare to resign as a group on Friday. One of such retired doctors willing to fill the gap of the agitating GMA members is a former Director General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Elias Sore. Dr Sore told
The National Catholic Health Service has sacked 14 doctors in its Holy Family Hospital in Techiman.
An Accra Fast Track Court has dismissed an order for Interlocutory injunction filed by Dr. Charles Wereko-Brobby seeking to restrain the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) from sharing collecting TV license fees with other private operators. The court presided over by Justice RR Bature, said GBC can go ahead to collect the fees but must refrain
The gender-based violence Circuit Court in Accra, has admitted an 84-year-old man to 80,000 cedi bail with two sureties, one to be justified for compulsion of marriage. The accused, Mallem Gado, pleaded not guilty to forcing his 17-year-old Senior High School student into marriage. Mallam Gado, who appeared before the court presided over by Rita
