Category: News

Bolgatanga: Reverend Eastwood Anaba, the ‘Diakonos’ of Desert Pastures, a branch of the Fountain Gate Chapel (FGC) in Bolgatanga, has highlighted a pressing concern within the Christian community, emphasizing the disregard for the value of human beings as a significant issue. He stated that the core challenge for Christians is not merely to know God, but to appreciate the role that fellow human beings play in the realization of answered prayers. According to Ghana News Agency, Reverend Anaba articulated this perspective during a sermon titled ‘The Helper,’ which he delivered on the opening night of the ‘Love Revolution’ conference in

Accra: Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), has warned that ministries and state institutions without validated Medium-Term Development Plans (MTDPs) will not receive budgetary allocations. This move aims to ensure alignment with government policy objectives, promote fiscal discipline, and strengthen institutional accountability. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must present their MTDPs for 2026 to 2029 to the NDPC for validation and certification to access budgetary allocations. Dr. Nii Moi Thompson announced this during the presentation of certificates of approval of the Medium-Term Development Plans of some MDAs and

New york: Fast-fashion giant Shein has initiated an investigation following the discovery of an image on its website that appeared to depict alleged murderer Luigi Mangione modeling a shirt. According to Ghana News Agency, the image showed a likeness to Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel last year, wearing a white, patterned short-sleeved shirt priced at just under $10. The controversial picture has since been removed from the site. The Chinese retailer explained that the image was provided by a seller on their platform and assured that a probe into the incident is underway.

Accra: Richbay Chemicals Solutions Ltd has donated 100 buckets of 10 litres of De-Luxy emulsion paints to the Management of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in Accra. The gesture aligns with the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, primarily aimed at reaching out to its partners. According to Ghana News Agency, Richbay Chemicals Solutions Ltd, based in Adieso, near Nsawam in the Eastern Region, is a wholly Ghanaian company that has been in existence for four decades. The company specialises in manufacturing chemical reagents for various industries, including mining, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, beverage, breweries, transport, and haulage. Speaking at

Kassena-nankana west: Mr Stephen Aeke Akurugu, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Kassena-Nankana West, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Mahama-led government to continue funding existing educational interventions. He emphasized that programs like the School Feeding Programme and Capitation Grants would maintain financial support to enhance the quality of education both in the District and nationwide. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Akurugu made these remarks during an event at the Mother of Mercy Kindergarten (KG) and Primary cluster of schools, marking the ‘My first day in school’ ceremony. He encouraged pupils to persist in their studies despite current school

Lisbon: At least three people have died in the derailment of a funicular railway in Lisbon, according to media reports. According to Ghana News Agency, the accident involving the Elevador da Gloria, used by locals and tourists alike, occurred on Wednesday evening for reasons that remain unclear, news channel SIC Not­cias and other media reported, citing the city’s emergency services. Images showed that the train tipped over and was severely damaged. The number of injured and ‘affected’ people is estimated to be around 20 in total, the reports said. Four of those injured are in critical condition according to Pºblico,

Accra: The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has organised a seminar for over 250 participants, mainly companies that deal with the handling of Precursor Controlled substances. The one-day seminar, facilitated by the Precursor Control Department of NACOC, was themed ‘Monitoring of Controlled Substances Through Effective Collaboration to Ensure Public Health and Safety.’ It aimed to promote transparency and accountability, fostering a sense of shared responsibility among stakeholders in addressing the threats posed by controlled substances to public health and safety. According to Ghana News Agency, the platform provided stakeholders with access to essential information about policies on controlled substances and precursor