“Spiritually the River god is a man born on Tuesday. So it is that day that the spirit is revoked and does certain rites…certain things about women, like menstruation, are regarded as unclean. Hence, it is a taboo for women to cross the river on this day and during menstruation. It has been there since our infancy.” That’s the…
The government of Ghana has abandoned about 264 medical students in Cuba on government scholarships. In an interview with Osei Agyena on Ako radio, Nyarko Quansah, president of the students union expressed deep concern over government’s refusal to pay heed to their plight. Nawwaf Abass Lamin who is the organizing secretary of the students union has also appealed to…
President Akufo-Addo has announced Mr. Martin Alamisi Amidu as the first Special Prosecutor. In a groundbreaking announcement set to shock many political watchers, the President extolled Martin Amidu, a member of the opposition National Democratic Congress’s virtues, saying he has no doubt his nominee is very qualified and able to do the job, pending the approval of Parliament. The…
The Inspector General of Police, David Asante-Apeatu says the police service would adopt more proactive steps and pragmatic approaches to ensure the safety of lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender people in Ghana. This assurance was contained in a letter by the police service in response to the Human Rights Watch’s report on the violations of the rights of LGBT…
Human Rights Watch, a rights advocacy organisation, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) demanding protection for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Ghana. The US-based organization wants David Asante-Appeatu to ensure that the fundamental human rights of LGBTs in the country are safeguarded at all times. Human Rights Watch this week published a report claiming…
The Seventh-Day Adventist Church is asking for justice for members of the Adoato-Adumanu branch who were attacked by a gang of armed robbers on the eve of Christmas. One person was injured when three masked armed robbers attacked members of the church during an all-night prayer service. President of the Mid-central Conference of the church, Seth Asiedu, wants police…
Sam Gyimah has been made Universities and Science Minister for England in Theresa May’s government reshuffle. Mr Gyimah’s role straddles the Department for Education and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. He replaces Jo Johnson, who has been made Transport Minister. Mr Gyimah, 41, will work alongside the newly appointed Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, who is replacing…
Parliament Friday set up a five-member special adhoc committee to investigate the cash-for-seat saga involving the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The committee is to investigate whether any levy had been imposed on the expatriates and the collection of same. It is also to investigate how payments were disbursed and whether the disbursements offended any laws. The committee is…
Former President Mahama on Saturday paid a glowing tribute to the former Managing Editor of the Al-Hajj Newspaper, Alhaji Iddrisu Bature who died on Friday January 5, 2017 at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital where he was on admission receiving treatment. He described his death as a big loss to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and prayed for his…
Isaac Dogboe beat Cesar Juarez to win the interim WBO World super bantamweight belt by stopping the Mexican in round five on Saturday night at the Bukom Boxing Arena. It was a packed crowd at the 4000-seater edifice, as the supporters came in their numbers to Cheer Dogboe. The former Olympian went straight into action in the first round…
