Howard University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to revoke the honorary degree given to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014, saying he is “no longer worthy to hold the institution’s highest honour.” The university will also return Combs’ $1 million contribution and terminate a $1 million pledge agreement from the …
Read More »Tema General Hospital to hold mass burial
The Tema General Hospital in the Greater Accra Region will hold a mass burial for three unclaimed bodies deposited at the hospital’s mortuary. The bodies, according to the hospital, had been at the mortuary for over a year. This was in a statement issued by the Medical Director of the …
Read More »SSNIT contributors gain automatic NHIS migration
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has started the automatic migration of all contributors to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This is to ensure that all SSNIT contributors, whose 2.5 per cent deductions are used to fund the NHIS, become …
Read More »Chieftaincy is about friendship and development, not war – Titus Glover
Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Titus Glover says chieftaincy is not about waging wars to conquer territories. According to him, the phenomenon is supposed to foster friendship, collaboration, and community development. Mr Glover noted that, chieftaincy involves a deep bond that unites ethnic groups through love and mutual respect. He …
Read More »2024 election offers another opportunity to redefine our democracy – Dr Lawrence Tetteh
President of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Reverend Dr Lawrence Tetteh, has said the 2024 general elections presented an opportunity for the country to redefine its narrative and strongly emerge again as a beacon of democracy in Africa. He said major actors, including the Electoral Commission (EC), citizens, political parties, religious …
Read More »24hr economy will create enabling environment with deliberate policies for businesses & companies – Mahama
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that his 24-hour economy idea is what will develop the economy. The 24-hour initiative is the answer for now and in the future, he said. Addressing Hhanains on Sunday, June 9, he said “It will create an enabling …
Read More »Mahama vows to retrieve corruptly acquired funds and properties
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged that his administration will collaborate with relevant authorities and partners to retrieve monies and properties acquired through corrupt means if he is elected president. Former president John Dramani Mahama, bemoaned the rising cases of corruption and flagrant disregard for fiscal …
Read More »TGMA award sparks ‘beef’ between KiDi and Mr Drew
The recently concluded Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) has ignited a public spat between artistes KiDi and Mr Drew over the “Collaboration of the Year” award. The award, which went to KiDi and Stonebwoy’s song “Liqour,” has left Mr Drew openly frustrated and questioning the decision. Mr Drew expressed his …
Read More »Energy Minister visits Ga Mantse
The Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh on Friday paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II at his residence in Accra. The visit according to the Minister forms part of his continued enhancement of relations between government and traditional leaders. In his address, the …
Read More »Chief Imam hands over new mosque to Akwatia Zongo community
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has handed over an ultra-modern mosque to the Muslim community at Akwatia in the Eastern Region. This is to boost attendance of the growing Islamic community in the town. During a brief ceremony to commission and hand over the facility to the …
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