Ban on small scale mining: We lost over $500m in nine-month – Miners

The government’s ban on small scale mining in its bid to clamp down on illegal mining has thus far resulted in the industry losing over $500million. This is according to the Small Scale Mining Association...

Rotarians of Ring Road Central feast with Kressner Orphanage

"Service above one’s self" is the driving principles of every Rotarian and it was exercise in deed by Rotary Club of Accra Ring Road Central (RRC) as they feast with the children and guardians of Kressner...

Buhari apologises to Nigerians for fuel shortage

President Muhammadu Buhari spoke for the first time yesterday on the excruciating nationwide fuel scarcity, expressing his sympathy for Nigerians who are enduring weeks of needless queues at filling stations. In a statement personally signed...

TAP Air Portugal apologizes to passengers

TAP Air Portugal has offered its Two Ghanaian passengers scheduled to board the plane but were dropped at the last hour, complained of mistreatment and accused officials of racism. But in an unsigned statement issued on...

Liverpool sign Virgil van Dijk for £75m

Liverpool have broken the world record for a defender by ousting Manchester City to wrap up the signing of Virgil van Dijk from Southampton in a £75 million deal. The centre-back, who has remained Jurgen...
Obama and Prince Harry

Obama warns against ‘irresponsible’ social media use

Former US President Barack Obama has warned against the irresponsible use of social media, in a rare interview since stepping down in January. He warned that such actions were distorting people's understanding of complex issues,...

Essien to stay at Persib until next season

Persib Bandung superstar, Michael Essien confirmed he would stay with the club for the 2018 League competition. The statement was made directly by his agent, Amogou Mathieu. Not only Michael Essien, another Persib Bandung attacker...
Rev Mrs Rita Sam Korankye Ankrah

Adopt needy kids – Royal Hse Chapel head

Leaders at Royal House Chapel International have appealed to individuals and families, who are financially capable, to adopt at least a needy child to end the high rate of crimes in Ghana. According to the...

Canada expels Venezuela diplomat in tit-for-tat move

Canada has announced it is expelling Venezuela's ambassador to Ottawa, Wilmer Barrientos Fernández, and its charge d'affaires, Ángel Herrera. Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said the move was in retaliation for the expulsion of its most...
Dr. Bawumia and other government officials spent Xmas with the less privileged

PHOTOS: Share Xmas joy with the marginalised – Bawumia

Vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has put smiles on the faces of the marginalised in society as the world celebrates Christmas. Dr. Bawumia spent his Christmas with children at the Osu Children’s Home, Teshie Orphanage...