Mim Manhene, Okofrobour Dr. Nana Yaw Agyei II, has announced a ban on timber trucks from moving within Mim town during the evening hours.Addressing the media, Nana Yaw Agyei highlighted the adverse impact of timber trucks on roads and their potential contribution to accidents. He emphasized the heightened risk posed by timber trucks due to […]
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GHS to embark on COVID-19 vaccination exercise May 4
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has declared a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign in response to escalating infections at various healthcare facilities.Set to commence from May 4 to May 10, 2024, the vaccination exercise aims to curb the surge in cases, particularly in parts of Greater Accra, which has recorded the highest numbers so far.Expressing concerns […]
Asunafo North MP Cuts Sod for Construction of Mim Town Roads
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asunafo North, Hon Evans Opoku Bobbie, along with Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Hon Osei Yaw Boahen and local traditional leaders, recently officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mim town roads project. This ambitious undertaking involves the construction of 3.8 kilometers of roads, connecting vital areas such as the cemetery […]
Pension crisis: Gov’t owes SSNIT billions of cedis – GNAT
The recent revelations about Ghana’s Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) paint a concerning picture of the pension system.The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers, Thomas Musah, has highlighted the magnitude of the issue, emphasizing that it is not a new problem but one that has been warned about in previous […]
5 Burkinabes sentenced to 100 years in prison for indulging in illegal mining
The Wa Circuit Court has sentenced five Burkina Faso nationals to 20 years in prison each for engaging in illegal mining in the Wa West district of the Upper West region.The court found them guilty of violating section 23(1) of the Criminal Offences Act and section 99 of the Minerals and Mining Act as amended. […]
Power challenges would be over in the next few days – Herbert Krapa
The Chairman of the governing board of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Herbert Krapa, has assured that the ongoing power crisis currently experienced by Ghanaians will soon come to an end.He stated that the government has implemented adequate measures to ensure that consumers enjoy an uninterrupted power supply. Mr Krapa emphasised that the government […]
I won’t apologise to ECG manager, says Ashanti regional minister
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has rejected calls from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Workers’ Union to apologise for the arrest of one of their Managers.He defended his actions, stating that he had requested the Police to arrest the Ashanti East Manager of the ECG, Mark Wiafe Asomani, for security reasons. During a […]
GPRTU Increases Transport Fares by 20% Following Meeting with Transport Ministry
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced a 20% increase in transport fares following discussions with the transport ministry. This decision comes after a meeting where representatives from both parties deliberated on the current economic situation and its impact on the transport sector. Mr. Ahotor James, the GPRTU Mim branch secretary, shed light […]
More than 100 inmates escape after rain damages Nigerian prison
At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Suleja near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said. The downpour, which last several hours, wrecked parts of the medium-security prison, including the perimeter wall and surrounding buildings, spokesperson Adamu Duza said in a statement on Thursday. […]
Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Two Siblings in Wassa Amponsaso
Tragedy struck in Wassa Amponsaso, located in the Wassa East district of the Western Region, as two young siblings met a heartbreaking fate. Andy Dogbe, aged six, and his younger sister Daniella Dogbe, aged three and a half, lost their lives in a devastating fire that engulfed their home. The incident occurred yesterday evening, between […]