The incident involving the shooting of John Baba Konlan, a member of the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) of the Forestry Commission (FC), highlights the dangers and challenges faced by those tasked with combating illegal mining and logging activities in forest reserves. According to reports, the RRU and Forest Guards were investigating illegal …

Hepatitis, a medical condition characterized by liver inflammation, is a serious health concern with diverse modes of transmission and potential life-threatening consequences. The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, emphasizes the importance of early detection, treatment, and prevention to mitigate the impact of hepatitis on public …

Heavy rainfall in various parts of the North East Region of Ghana has led to severe flooding, resulting in tragic loss of lives and injuries. Five individuals have lost their lives, with four drowning in floodwaters in the East Mamprusi and West Mamprusi municipalities. Additionally, one person died when a building collapsed …

The family of slain journalist with Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ Tiger Eye PI, Ahmed Suale has advised journalists and media houses to be circumspect with matters of their late son. In a statement, the family also expressed disappointment with Ghana Police Service that to date “the Police have not made any …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned attacks by armed groups in Niger which have led to the death of several Nigerien soldiers. On July 27, soldiers, primarily from the presidential guard, seized Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, leading to the dissolution of the constitution, suspension of all …

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Okudzeto Ablakwa has uncovered a balloon in the cost of the new Bank of Ghana (BoG) Headquarters from an initial amount of $80 million to the present $250 Millon, The lawmaker further alleged that one of the construction firms picked through a single …

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) says it will not call off its strike until its agreed-upon terms of the conditions of service are implemented by the government. CETAG initiated the strike on August 1, citing the government’s failure to honour the NLC’s Arbitral Award Orders and …

The Abuakwa South Member of Parliament, Samuel Atta Kyea, has strongly denied making derogatory remarks about former President John Dramani Mahama. In a statement, Atta Kyea described the claims as “malicious propaganda” and emphasized his respect for the office of the president. He asserted that he would not equate someone who …

The ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, has emphatically defended the regional body’s stance on military intervention in Niger. In response to calls urging a revocation of the decision for military action, Musah described such appeals as unjustifiable. Addressing the Extraordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team has introduced innovative digital campaign donation platforms to engage with supporters and facilitate contributions for his campaign in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries and the 2024 general elections. The platforms include a website (www.bawumia.com), USSD *202#, and a mobile app called “Bawumia Connect.” These platforms …