News of Monday, 2 August 2021

Bridget Otoo joins Metro TV as a newscaster

Statistical Service to officially close 2021 Census on August 8

Coronavirus: Africa’s reliance on foreign countries for vaccines wrong – Amoako-Attah

Reshuffling hits Police Service as new IGP takes over

Mixed reactions greet planned #FixTheCountry demonstration

Suspend your strike, come for talks on Thursday – NLC to UTAG, SSA-UoG

Two NGOs team up to promote quality education in Obuasi

Immigration officers allowing illegal entry into Ghana would be dealt with - Interior Minister

TMA recommends intensification of adolescent health education

Lack of governing boards ‘seriously affecting’ pre-tertiary schools – Eduwatch

Commercialization, profiling of young Oswald regrettable – Child Online Africa

2021 Population and Housing Census 99% complete, Greater Accra left – GSS

I want to be remembered as the one who encouraged others to be selfless – Kufuor

Leverage the knowledge and skills you have acquired – Bawumia charges graduates

UTAG strike: There will be no exam at UG - Samuel Nkumban declares

Ghana’s active COVID-19 case count 5,524, deaths 836

LGBTQ+ bill: Drawing ‘inspiration’ from Arab countries is ridiculous, nonsensical – Journalist

It’s not smart to call military for minor protests - Kwasi Prempeh

Collins Dauda reacts to charges against him for 'causing financial loss to state'

CID reportedly suspends James Quayson’s investigations

Getting Akufo-Addo's signature on the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill may be the biggest lap – H. Kwasi Prempeh

'I remain a loyal member of NDC' – Koku Anyidoho writes to Asiedu Nketia

SSNIT $66m scandal: Attempt by prosecution to amend charge sheet disallowed

Akufo-Addo’s delay in constituting MoE boards affecting education reform - EduWatch

Chief Justice won’t stoop so low - JUSAC president

You’re calling for chaos and lawlessness - Afenyo Markin tells Minority

Official: NDC appeals Assin North judgement

Elmina Fishing: Sack Hawa Koomson for her immature leadership style - Michael Ayamga-Adongo

Here’s what to do to take PWDs off the streets – Former Gender Minister reveals

Report them - Joseph Cudjoe raises alarm on persons impersonating him on Facebook

Try sell gayism idea to Saudi Arabia if you have the nerve – Expert to international community

UTAG strike: Professors earn less than GH¢5,000 monthly salary

It will be damaging to Akufo-Addo if he doesn’t sign anti-gay bill – Antwi Danso

Assin North MP 'fights' High Court ruling

Illegal borehole, pond drillers to face 1-year jail term - Water Resources Commission

LIVESTREAMING: Parliament holds sitting to lay Anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Don’t disrespect, scandalise the judiciary - Afenyo-Markin warns Minority

Ben Brako slams gov’t over coronavirus tests at KIA

Veteran journalist, motivational speaker Charles Sam has died

How I spent one year in American jail for drug trafficking – Veteran actress Kumiwaa tells her story

UTAG strike: KNUST faces imminent closure

Africa must build a robust compliance system against financial crimes – Akufo-Addo

Mixed reactions greets Hawa Koomson’s punishment of Elmina fisherfolk

Majority Leader calls for review of asset declaration laws in Ghana

National Cathedral estimated to cost about US$200 million – Board of Trustees Secretary

Anti-gay bill won’t lead to international sanctions – Antwi-Danso

Flashback: Bawumia has credibility issues - Alex Segbefia

National Chief Imam urges Muslims to make peace and inter-faith tolerance the bedrock for development

Today in History: Ministry of Transport initiates steps to regularize ‘Okada’ use

GHS announces new coronavirus portal for updates

Ghana has already paid GH¢16m for Sputnik V vaccines – Minority alleges

Ghana Health Service denies fake COVID-19 testing at KIA

Rearing for Food and Jobs putting more money in the pockets of youth - Minister

Anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be laid in parliament Monday

We’re dying – Contractors lament governments failure to pay them

UTAG, SSA-UOG strike today over conditions of service

Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill to be laid in Parliament today

GSS to announce Ghana's population today

Ghanaians need bread and butter, not fiscal policies – Murtala

Akufo-Addo has redeemed GH¢100,000 pledge towards National Cathedral

Report of LGBTQ+ recruitment in SHS must be probed - Lydia Forson

Free tertiary plans: Akufo-Addo taking promises international - A Plus

Why GBC was a barracks in heady days of Rawlings’ 1981 coup – Prof Karikari

Nat'l Cathedral: Has anyone pointed a gun to your head to donate? – Deputy MASLOC boss to critics

2024 Elections: Mahama yet to take ‘firm decision’ to contest – Bawah Mogtari

National Cathedral not a priority, choice of location bad – Joyce Bawah Mogtari

Collins Dauda, four others face 52 charges for willfully causing financial loss to the state

Ghana Immigration Service opens Coronavirus testing centre

Saglemi Housing Project: Mahama govt overpaid contractor $115 million – Attorney-General reveals

Give us a unifier as DCE, Sarah Pobee is a failure – Ada Residents plead to Akufo-Addo

Nsawam-Adoagyiri tops 2020 BECE, MP commends students

Rev Adorsu appeals to Christians to strive for righteousness

Alavanyo Senior High Technical gets new Board of Governors

Government provides free apprentiship training to over 17,527 Ghanaians

Education key to Africa’s prosperity- President Akufo-Addo

Savannah Region Police arrest kidnappers

July 1 brutality: Wa residents and military smoke peace pipe with fun games

Colleges of Education hit by high staff turnover

Authorities intensify adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols in schools

Tourism Ministry pledges to upgrade Assin-Manso Reverential Garden

Akufo-Addo fires the West over how Africa is treated in trade partnerships

Dr. UN debunks claims he has impregnated an SHS student

COVID-19 test results at KIA not fake – GHS

Talensi: Concerned residents announce appeal plans after defamation judgment

Man arrested in a suicide attempt after killing wife over divorce threats

Two people found dead in a bush

Ashanti Region: Alleged kidnapper fights for his life after being beaten to pulp

Police constable stabbed at Damongo

Robbers break into home of GNAT Chair

Policewoman allegedly murdered by boyfriend

Robbers steal cash, laptops from home of Central Region GNAT Chair

Police hunt five kidnappers in Savannah region

Koku Anyidoho asks NDC for his expulsion letter

I have no records of indiscipline in NDC – Koku Anyidoho

Assin North: NDC failed to verify candidates - Nana B

Sammy Gyamfi blasts Cape Coast High Court officials handling Assin North MP case

Today in History: I knew Akufo-Addo won’t honour his outrageous campaign promises – Mahama

Majority Chief Whip 'fights' Minority Leader over 'unfortunate' comment on Assin North ruling

Aggrieved teachers lock up Navrongo GNAT office, kick against 4%, 7% salary increment

Let us accept the 4% pay rise - TEWU tells workers

SARON Institute trains 13 persons in sign language in Tamale

Paramount chief of Yilo Krobo wants escrow account managed by Krobo traditional councils

Recruitments into public service must be quota-based - Prince Mba

Enforce National Insurance Act at the ports - GSA directs

Akatsi South MP to petition IGP over numerous crimes in his constituency

Five shot as residents of Ampatano and Kamfakrom clash

GUM vows to win Assin North by-election

Pastors cannot deny potential couples marriage due to HIV status

Mother and child found dead in a nearby bush at Loho

Tema MTTD calls for attitudinal change on the road

Minister thanks president for facilitating commercial flights to Upper West Region

Keta MP calls for unity among chiefs in Anlo

‘We are determined to do more’ – Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP on being Best Performing District in 2020 BECE

Provide support for Oti Region, welcome digitization - Benito Owusu-Bio to Volta Regional Lands Commission

Bright Simons asks about Energy Ministry’s request to parliament

Phase 2 of 2nd Lady’s ‘Needles for Girls’ project kicks off, 100 underprivileged girls in Ga East to benefit

Rev Ntim Fordjour constructs Assin South roads

Don’t pay illegal bailing fees – Legal Practitioner advises vagrants

Private school teachers to be given laptops with routers

Stop abusing court processes – Adenta High Court to estate developer

Kumasi bread bakers announce 20% increment

Obuasi SHTS wins maiden Sci-Tech Innovation Challenge

V/R: Alavanyo Senior High School in dire need of infrastructure

Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui VII: Amugo-Wego Traditional Area gets new Paramount Chief

Tourism Ministry pledges to upgrade Assin-Manso Reverential Garden

Measures instituted against Bird Flu spread - Vet. Services Dept. assures public

UHAS organises free health screening for St. Augustine Parishioners

Delta variant taken over local transmission in Ghana – Awandare

Health practitioners advised to treat all patients as potential Coronavirus carriers

Some 5,522 tested positive for malaria in Adaklu between Jan. - June 2021

Some 5,522 tested positive for malaria in Adaklu up June

Sandema Hospital honours retired deputy Directior of Nursing

National Cathedral can serve as a tourist attraction - Editor on why Ghanaians should be motivated to donate

Be wise, invest in yourself before your church – Pastor advises congregation

The Methodist Church, Ghana celebrates 60 years of God's Greatness

Maiden Annual National Muslims Conference opens in Accra

Abeiku Biney joins Sankofa Radio 98.9

Why FWA is crucial to addressing Africa’s digital divide

Geodrill Limited wins coveted Millennium Excellence Award for Mining & Exploration

Moroccan Embassy commemorates national day

Habiba Sinare's Mama Mariam’s Foundation donates fully connected polytank to Tamale Teaching Hospital

Upcoming designers of Riohs originate exhibited their collections on Joie De Vivre

The Emy Africa Awards 6th edition

A reply to the responses of Health Minister Mr. Kwaku Agyeman-Manu from our party

Making your business stay afloat in a pandemic

Miss Malaika21! 30 ladies make it to finishing school

CEO of Vodafone Wins Africa’s Most Respected CEO in Telecommunications

Bolt raises €600M from investors including Sequoia to continue building the first European super-app

Twitter news and updates in July - in case you missed it

Did you know you can buy a small engine SUV from CFAO Ghana?

Here’s why you should consider small engine cars from CFAO Ghana

Ghana Link's Nick Danso Adjei wins the Africa's Business Star of the Decade Award

Nutrifoods launches new pack design for its leading brand, Perk

AfCFTA, the long road to Africa's promised land of trade and prosperity

Fashion Connect Africa donates over 10,000 nose masks to traders at Tema Station & Makola

Obuasi SHTS wins maiden Sci-Tech Innovation Challenge

Fidelity Bank Ghana and MDF West Africa Train SMEs on how to navigate international trade amid coronavirus

Electroland Ghana Limited unveils a state-of-the-art Samsung Service Centre in Accra