1,310 Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, expressed his disapproval of certain aspects of the ongoing hearing, which he believes may grant an undue advantage to his accusers. He conveyed his dissatisfaction with the fact that witnesses were not compelled to substantiate their accusations against him with evidence before his testimony was requested. […]
Author: Foster Ayisah
Sunyani Technical University To Host ARCTUG 2024
3,452 The Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities in Ghana (VCTU-G), have the singular honour of inviting all researchers, inventors, entrepreneurs, the corporate community, and the general public to its 3rd Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities in Ghana (ARCTUG). The third edition of this biennial programme will be hosted by the Sunyani Technical University, in the […]
Government committed to protecting legitimate mining operations – Lands Minister
1,553 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has assured the mining industry, particularly licensed large-scale mining companies in the country of the firm commitment and unflinching determination of the government to protect their concessions by activating all the necessary security protocols. Delivering the keynote address at the Mining for Development Forum […]
My rise to IGP purely based on competencies and hard work not favour – Dampare
1,697 Dr George Akuffo Dampare says his rise to the position of Inspector General of Police (IGP) is based on merit and not any other considerations. Appearing before the parliamentary committee probing the leaked tape plotting his removal from office on Tuesday, September 12, Dr Akuffo Dampare said he has been diligent about his work. […]
NHIS saves the lives of children with childhood cancers
1,484 The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in June 2022, added treatment of the four common childhood cancers to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Benefit Package. These are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, Burkitt Lymphoma, Retinoblastoma, and Wilms Tumor. Since its implementation, the childhood cancer policy has been beneficial to many children who suffer from the […]
Police launch ‘Snatch them young’ campaign
1,681 The Police Administration has launched a campaign to inculcate security consciousness in children and for them to also appreciate the work of the police. Dubbed “Snatch them young”, the initiative is also aimed at building the confidence of children in the police who are mandated to prevent and detect crime, apprehend offenders and […]
NPP flagbearership race: I won’t step down – Kennedy Agyapong
1,506 Kennedy Agyapong, a Member of Parliament for Assin Central and prospective flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said that he will not drop out of the contest. He claims that he is prepared to accept the conclusion regardless of who wins and is eager to fight to the last end. […]
Thousands feared dead as flooding sweeps Libya
1,622 Thousands of people are feared dead after a powerful storm triggered devastating flooding in Libya. The leader of the east Libyan government, which is not recognised internationally, said deaths exceeded 2,000 and thousands were missing. Jalel Harchaoui, a Libya specialist, told the BBC the death toll could reach as many as “several thousand” people. […]
EC begins limited voter registration today – Despite court injunction
1,624 The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to begin the Limited Voter Registration exercise at its district offices across the country today in spite of a pending interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and four other minority parties. The 21-day exercise is scheduled to end on October 2. […]
Deputy Agric Minister urges international business community to invest in Ghana’s agricultural sector
1,765 Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture Yaw Frimpong Addo is encouraging international investors to take advantage of the friendly business regime in Ghana and invest in the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the ‘Ghana Dealroom’ session during the 2023 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Dar es Salam Tanzania, he said; “government is […]








