Category: News

Kumasi: The Ghana Audit Service (GAS) has called on the media to thoroughly analyze and accurately report on the Auditor General’s Report to prevent public misinformation. Mr. Frederick Lokko, the Assistant Director of Audit and Information Officer at GAS, imparted this advice during a media training session for journalists in Kumasi. According to Ghana News Agency, the training was organized by the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), a non-governmental organization committed to promoting good governance. The two-day event was attended by selected journalists from the Ahafo, Bono, Bono East, Ashanti, and Eastern regions. The training was themed ‘Building Partnership in the

Accra: Nana Nkwantabisa III, Kontihene of Twifo Traditional Area, has urged the government to declare a state of emergency in Twifo Atti Morkwa District, citing the escalating menace of illegal mining (galamsey) and its devastating social consequences. He warned that the surge in unlawful mining activities in Twifo Nyenase has triggered alarming social challenges, including rising cases of teenage pregnancies and drug abuse. According to Ghana News Agency, only decisive action such as a state of emergency could effectively address the effects of galamsey on the people. Responding to the chief’s concerns, Mr. Isaac Yawson, District Chief Executive (DCE) for

Nyakrom: The Nyak City Investment Company Limited has completed plans and architectural designs to build a 1,000-bed capacity hostel facility at the Agona Nyakrom University of Cape Coast (UCC) Campus to augment accommodation for students. Mr. Yawson Otoo, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, made this known when he addressed the media at Agona Nyakrom in the Central Region. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Yawson Otoo stated that the construction of the hostel facility would help create opportunities for the students in and around Nyakrom. He noted that the establishment of the UCC Campus is a golden opportunity

Elmina: The second largest fishing vessel in Ghana’s premier fishing hub of Elmina tragically capsized on Monday afternoon, just moments after departing from the Elmina fishing harbour. All 23 crew members aboard the vessel, Joy George, CR 338 – EL, escaped unscathed due to the timely intervention of a nearby rescue boat. According to Ghana News Agency, the financial investment in the boat, which was constructed barely six months ago, along with its associated logistics, was estimated to exceed GHC500,000. Many fishers gathered at the harbour and along the rocky sea defence to witness the unfolding tragedy in astonishment. In

Sunyani: The Global Media Foundation (GloMeF), a media advocacy Non-Governmental Organisation, has expressed concerns about the widespread of fake news by some traditional and social media outlets. A statement issued and signed by Mr Raphael Ahenu, th…

Sogakope: Mr. James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has expressed appreciation to caterers under the School Feeding Programme for their dedication to improving the nutrition and learning outcomes of pupils in the region. The Minister, during a visi…

Accra: Commercial drivers and motorists have been urged to strictly observe road safety regulations to help stem the rising cases of crashes and fatalities on the highways. Mr. Dominic Adomah Ameyaw, the Dormaa Central Municipal Chief Executive in the…