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Sunday, 13 August 2017 14:13

Fake news punishable by law

Social media users should be wary of the kind of information they share on their platforms, as it could land them in trouble with the law if the information is found to be fake, derogatory and defamatory.

Published in Technology

A veteran democracy activist in Hong Kong says he was kidnapped, beaten and tortured by agents of mainland China after trying to get in touch with Liu Xia, the widow of Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo.

Published in Asia

China's largest social media platforms - Weibo, WeChat and Baidu Tieba - are under investigation for alleged violations of cyber security laws.

Published in Technology

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources,  John Peter Amewu has ordered for the permanent closure of all illegal mining pits in Gbane mining site  of the Talensi District of the Upper East Region to prevent loss of lives and curb the menace of Galamsey.

Published in Local News

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Kofi Portuphy has stated that the establishment of the Ghana Institute of Social Democracy (GISD), a political school of the party would help revive the activities of cadres within the party.

Published in Politics

Twenty-five people accused of the murder of Nii Tetteh Saban, a development chief of Ardayman, near Accra, were yesterday refused bail by the Adjabeng District Court.

Published in Local News
Thursday, 10 August 2017 14:00

Police nab "serial confident trickster"

A man is in the grips of the police for allegedly defrauding several women under false pretences as a doctor.

The Police say the suspect, Faith Mensah Tekpor is a serial "confident trickster" who poses as a medical doctor with several names such as Dr Jeff Addow, Dr Alvin Owusu, Dr Alvin Annan, Dr Fiifi Owusu, Dr Collins

Published in Local News
Thursday, 10 August 2017 13:19

Alajo shooting victim Yaw Boadi dies

Yaw Boadi, the mechanic at Alajo in Accra who was shot on Tuesday following a misunderstanding with a motorist has died, the police have confirmed.

Published in Local News

The Accra Garment and Textile Cluster network has launched Ghana-made boxer shorts as part of efforts to revive the garment and textile industry.

Published in Business

Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Maafo has emphasised that the government does not have any intention of downsizing the public sector.

Published in Politics