Month: May 2022

The Western Region Director of the Veterinary Service Department, Dr. Simon Gbene, has stated that one can be jailed for six months for keeping wild animals like tigers as pets. Mr. Simon Gbene, who was speaking in an interview with Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson on Connect FM’s Omanbapa morning show, indicated that it is against the laws of Ghana to… Continue reading You can be jailed six months for keeping tigers as pets – Vet Service boss

According to John Dumelo, if dumsor necessitated a protest, celebrities should keep the same energy and speak up against the ‘outrageous’ e-levy tax charges.The member of parliament aspirant, who was unhappy with the amount of e-levy charges he paid, is firmly protesting the Electronic-levy.“Today, I sent momo worth almost 5,000 to pay the farmworkers. Do… Continue reading Charges are too much – John Dumelo calls for ‘E-levy’ demo

The CEO of Medicas Hospital, Dr Yaw Osafo, has stressed the need for people to refrain from taking alcohol.According to the Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine specialist, there’s no health benefit to drinking alcohol.Contributing to a discussion on stroke and hypertension on Joy FM‘s Super Morning Show on Thursday, he was categorical that alcohol is detrimental to one’s… Continue reading Drinking alcohol is a social phenomenon, it doesn’t have any health benefits – Medical doctor

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that Africa is the best endowed continent in the world. May 19, 2022 The continent, he said, is the richest one by all standards, and yet, unfortunately, the mass of her people, in the midst abundance, are the poorest on the planet. He added that Africa is dependent on the… Continue reading Crisis in Ukraine has compromised food security of Africa – Akufo-Addo

Source: The Fourth Estate The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has begun a probe into the Local Government Service’s demand that staff due for promotion should pay GHc 6,000 for a promotion interview training. The Fourth Estate published the story on March 9, 2020, highlighting the seething anger within the Local Government Service… Continue reading CHRAJ investigates “pay-for-promotion” interview training at Local Gov’t Service

One person was shot, while five others are receiving medical attention after irate youth in the area attacked the police on Tuesday to demand for justice over the alleged killing of a citizen The Ghana Police Service has said calm has been restored in Nkoranza in the Bono East Region after some irate youth attacked a police station… Continue reading Nkoranza disturbances: We’re in firm control, police say

A year ago, former Speaker Aaron Mike Oquaye commended Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for his contribution and his loyalty to the governing party. He urged the party members to elevate Dr Bawumia to the position of the party’s presidential candidate when the time comes. “Vice-President Bawumia brought the pink sheet concept and the appreciation of pink sheets in Ghana’s election… Continue reading Today in History: Make loyal Bawumia NPP’s next flagbearer – Prof Mike Oquaye to NPP

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described “industrial peace” under his watch as “unmatched,” compared to previous governments President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described “industrial peace” under his watch as “unmatched,” compared to previous governments.“I don’t know which period in our history has enjoyed industrial peace like under my presidency. Yes, there has been… Continue reading Industrial peace under my presidency unmatched – Akufo-Addo

A high-powered delegation from Accra has touched down in Nkoranza in the Bono East region on Wednesday May 18 following the disturbances in that part of the country.The delegation is led by COP Tetteh Yehuno.The delegation has been holding a closed door meeting with the Nkoranza Police personnel at the vandalized Nkoranza District Police station.Sources… Continue reading High-powered security delegation from Accra arrive in Nkoranza to resolve mayhem

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in Ghana has warned Ghanaians against travelling to the Gao Region in Northern Mali due to the abduction and execution of travelers especially Christians in that part of the francophone West African country.The Ministry also advised Ghanaians who are already in the Gao region to flee immediately for their… Continue reading Govt confirms Ghanaians have been abducted, killed in Northern Mali; warns against travelling to Gao