News of Friday, 21 May 2021

Let’s embrace our cultural identity for accelerated development - Speaker

Financing students through scholarships forms just 5% of our role – GETFund

Accra will be named World Book Capital in 2023- Ghana Book Dev’t Council predicts

Industry has become the centre for COTVET – Dr Fred Asamoah

We’ve reclaimed GHC38.8m in student loans – SLTF

Let's partner to regulate small scale mining sector - Lands Minister to Chinese Envoy

UN appoints Ghana’s Martha Pobee as Assistant Political Secretary-General for Africa

Tertiary training must produce analytical graduates – Dr Koranteng

Ghana selected as manufacturing hub for coronavirus vaccines in Africa

Adwoa Safo makes u-turn, withdraws letter sacking School Feeding boss

Involve us in the fight against galamsey – Chinese govt to Ghana

Negative reactions to Dapaah’s action on assaults on Kudah surprising – Norman

What National Security has said so far on the assault of journalist Caleb Kudah

Ben Ephson lectures on how to mitigate risks in investigative journalism

Abochi beats Olamede, Wizkid, Burna Boy to place second on iTunes USA worldwide charts

JB Danquah, Suale's murder case will be completed – Interior Minister

Kan Dapaah’s action on assault on journalist a good step – Ephson

Ghana to be removed from EU money laundering list in June

'It's political smear' – Groupe Nduom on $63m fraud, money laundering suit

Responsible mining practices must be adopted to end galamsey – Danchie

1 police serving 768 civilians - Ambrose Dery reveals

Pirates kidnapping: We need more resources to fight pirates’ attack - Ghana Navy

Colonel Agyeman’s withdrawal from National Security not as harsh as expected – Adam Bonaa

Gomoa Ojobi circuit holds sex education, sensitization programme for basic school girls

Madina MP engages JICA for development assistance

SSNIT US$66 million OBS scandal: Ernest Thompson, 4 others plead not guilty

Akufo-Addo turns blind eye to Emile Short recommendations on National Security, militia

Demonstrate professionalism, fairness to win public confidence – IGP to personnel

'I'm a man in my own capacity' – Atubiga justifies resignation from NDC

A-G’s witnesses contradicting themselves under cross-examination normal - Justice Honyenuga

Arsonist burns ECG pylon with lorry tyre in Tema

LIVESTREAMING: Happy Development Dialogues

Some National Security officials are unintelligent illiterates - Adam Bonaa

Charles Bissue shares secrets about ‘Galamsey Fraud’ exposé

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah justifies establishment of Development Bank Ghana

Why go for €170m loan to build another bank when there's ADB? - Social media users ask

#FixTheCountry: Inappropriate government response can fuel more anger – Dr Arif

AngloGold Ashanti suspends work over missing staff

Three policemen 'sacked' by National Security to face further probe, disciplinary action

I’m shocked at Elizabeth Ohene’s comments on Caleb Kudah – Amaliba

Caleb arrest: My operatives breached standard operating procedures – Kan Dapaah

Kan-Dapaah issues sloppy statement on arrest and assault on journalists

FLASHBACK: Illegal mining polluting Pra, Offin - Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Oko Vanderpuije justifies bridge for Chorkor-Shiabu residents

'I am happy with Abu Jinapor's enthusiasm' - Atik Mohammed

Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh denies allegations of engaging in galamsey

Help set up International Association of MPs for Peace - Speaker urged

Dr. Zanetor takes steps to mitigate floods in Odawna as rains set in

Today at the News Stands

NPP’s embattled Kate Gyamfua weeps uncontrollably over burnt excavators

Colleges of Education to shut down over lack of funds to feed students

People plotted against me for fighting galamsey – Charles Bissue on ‘Galamsey Fraud’

Lt. Col. Frank Agyeman sacked from National Security

I have not endorsed Bawumia for NPP 2024 flabearership – Oqauye

Kweku Baako opens up on his torture under Rawlings' regime

I have no issues with anyone – Captain Smart to ABN staff

Road crashes national security issue for Government - Dery

Ghana became a food haven for Africa during the peak of coronavirus - Issah-Khalifah

‘Stop joking’ – Paul Adom-Otchere ‘hits’ General Mosquito

Fighting crime requires professionalism, collaboration - IGP

CCF Director commends Church of Pentecost leadership for prison facility

Asiedu Nketia drunk palm wine with NDC's pink sheets – Adom-Otchere

Research report calls for responsible mining practices

Ghana to host seventh Ubuntu Safe City Hub in Africa

Don’t divide Ghana with your prophecies - Prophets told

Operation Halt: Gov’t has made us enemies to the process – Small Scale Miners

Chief Imam urges religious leaders to promote peace

Minister underscores need for urgent action to stop deforestation

NMC commences investigation into alleged assault on Caleb Kudah

Chiefs must support government to sanitize the mining sector - NHC President

Works and Housing Minister inspects Odorna drains ahead of rains

Naval team searches for pirates

Kweku Baako replies social media trolls over article on Caleb Kudah's arrest

Galamsey fight: Burning of excavators sheer stupidity - Baba Jamal

Ghana needs a lot of fixing - Atik Mohammed

MoH appeals to striking KATH lab scientists to resume work

Here's a suicide note left by the late final year student of Miracle JHS

Otumfuo condemns illegal mining

Don’t stampede second vaccination exercise – Nsia Asare to Ghanaians

Nsia Asare rejects suggestions to gov’t to ban travellers from India

Five suspects wanted in connection to Mpota shooting incident

Man in court for defrauding businesswoman of GH¢100,152

One shot dead, another injured in Offinso chieftaincy clash

Police awaits AG’s advice on murdered Mfantsiman MP’s case

Alleged Kasoa teen killers to seek bail at High Court

Suspected robber lynched, another drowns

Mason jailed 15 years for defilement

John Dumelo seeks audience with Akufo-Addo over SALL non-representation

NDC has no justification for boycotting EC’s events – Nimako

I have never been bitter over my 2018 defeat as NDC General Secretary - Koku Anyidoho

Titus Glover calls for non-partisan approach in discussing Galamsey

Atubiga leaves NDC, forms new party

Today in History: More hardship, more pain in the economy – Bawumia

RE: Bawumia should be NPP's 20214 flagbearer - Prof Oquaye

Today in History: Government will soon sell the people of Ghana – Kwesi Pratt

Jean Mensa recruiting political parties to do EC, NPP bidding – Sammy Gyamfi

Kwabena Manu tipped ahead of 8 contestants for Kumasi Mayorship race

Closing polls at 3 PM possible - EC insists

We'll settle matters at polling centers henceforth' - Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo

NDC, EC clashes: Paul Adom-Otchere describes Asiedu Nketia as a misogynist

2020 polls most poorly conducted, flawed, manipulated in history - NDC

NDC rules out going to court over elections; vows ‘to settle matters’ at polling stations

Tema: ECG's 33kv cable set ablaze by unknown persons

‘Africa’s transformation is achievable if we believe in ourselves’

'There was no suicide note when my family viewed body in school' – Leticia Pinaman's father

Galamsey fight: Ban gold export – Former NPP MP suggests

AMA initiates ‘Electoral Area Sanitation Challenge’ to improve sanitation in Accra

Minister cuts sod for GH¢5.6m Business Resource Center, roads in Manya Krobo

Youth of Safo accuse Juabenhene of terror and forced seizure of lands

21 LGBTQ+ persons arrested in Ho

Nhyiaso MP commissions Atasemanso police station

We don’t sell lands - Lands Commission denies Minority Leader’s claim

Government accused of discrimination on roads project in Upper West

Ghana National Petroleum-Hub Project phase one completed

Reinstate suspended constituency executives – Salaga South NDC members demand

Govt is more interested in welfare of govt workers than in our welfare - Cocoa farmer cries out

New dawn for the Asante Traditional Buildings

Retain our DCE to continue his good works - Techiman North Youth to Akufo-Addo

Gomoa Akyempim Kingmakers take necessary steps to destool Omanhene

Ten persons compete for Kpone-Katamanso MCE position

Council calls on herbal medicine producers to acquire operational licenses

BRRI proposes installation of intelligent speed bumps on Ghanaian roads

64 PWDs supported in Akontombra District

Four persons file to contest incumbent MCE in Jomoro

Miracle student’s death: Old Students appeal for independent investigations

Adaklu made strides in revenue mobilisation

Agribusiness will give meaning to new paradigm of trade and not aid – Minister

Ghana Music Awards UK calls for nominations

#FixTheCountry: Inappropriate govt response can fuel more anger - Dr. Arif

Knocking children on their head can affect their brain – Neurosurgeon

Coronavirus vaccine: We've not given up on our 20 million target - Dr. Kumah Aboagye

Take your nose out of our business - GFAHP to GMA on posting of physicians to labs

First Lady calls for action to tackle malnutrition

Rheumatologist explains treatment for lupus

Oteele' commends Afro-Arab Group Chairman for exemplary leadership

UN names Martha Pobee as Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in DPPA-DPO

We’ll still protest – #WeTayaMarch conveners to police on Kudah assault

Resilient Ghana Mentorship: An impactful journey to growing entrepreneurial youth

Future of Ghana holds maiden virtual volunteer programme

First National Bank celebrates Africa with live concert

COAYPG commends gender minister for her pursuits at restructuring School Feeding Program

Elumelu moderates as Kagame, Tedros, others convene at UBA Africa Conversations 2021

Reading in the belly of Accra: Accra poised to win UNESCO World Book Capital 2023