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The German government has denounced experiments funded by German carmakers in which humans and monkeys reportedly inhaled diesel exhaust fumes. German media say the health impact research was done by EUGT, a body funded by Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW. Such tests could not be justified, the government said, demanding details. A minister called them “abominable”. Daimler also condemned them. VW is embroiled in a scandal over software that gave false diesel exhaust data. In 2015 VW admitted having fitted “cheat” devices in the US that made their engines appear less polluting than they actually were. EUGT was dissolved by the…

The German government has denounced experiments funded by German carmakers in which humans and monkeys reportedly inhaled diesel exhaust fumes. German media say the health impact research was done by EUGT, a body funded by Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW. Such tests could not be justified, the government said, demanding details. A minister called them “abominable”. Daimler also condemned them. VW is embroiled in a scandal over software that gave false diesel exhaust data. In 2015 VW admitted having fitted “cheat” devices in the US that made their engines appear less polluting than they actually were. EUGT was dissolved by the…

Minister of Tourism and Creative Arts Catherine Afeku has endorsed TV3’s latest drama series ‘Sadia’ and has encouraged the entire Ghanaian populace to watch the creatively couched series as the country gears towards promoting local content on television. “The quality is good, I urge you to see it, and it is well scripted with a tight plot and a creative cast in the hands of a very creative director who is local.” The minister, who was speaking at the ‘Meet the Press’ series, commended Media General Ghana – managers of TV3 – for its contribution towards the promotion of local…

Controversial hiplife artiste Wisa Gried has opened up, rather sorrowfully, on how his frequenting of the courts has affected his music career. It has been two years of back and forth at  the courts following the widely condemned display of his manhood on stage in 2015 at the December to Remember concert. The singer in an interview on Showbiz927 hosted by Miriam Osei Agyemang on 3FM 92.7, confessed how the court case has taken a toll on his music career. He revealed that since the incident, he has been going to court at least twice in every month, an activity…

Former President John Dramani Mahama has commended various religious groups in the country for cooling off tempers in the heat of elections, and their immense contribution towards ensuring peace in the country. The Former President, who was addressing some Congolese Religious Leaders who paid him a courtesy call, said the work and contribution of religious groups before, during and after elections go a long way in strengthening the democracy of a country like Ghana. “We appreciate the work that the religious organization is doing. They meet with the Electoral Commission and political parties when the temperature is becoming too…

Government says it is engaging some countries as it explores the possibility of repatriating the two ex-Guantanamo Bay detainees in Ghana. Some Ghanaians, including civil society and religious groups, feel they have overstayed their welcome in Ghana and are therefore mounting pressure on government to send them away. The two-year bilateral cooperation between the governments of Ghana and the United States of America to host Mahmud Umar Muhammad Bin Atef and Khalid Muhammad Salih Al-Dhuby expired on January 6, 2018. To enable their continuous stay in the country, the two were covertly given refugees status as far back as 2016;…

The chief of James Town, and the Paramount Chief of Ngleshie Alata  Traditional Council in the Greater Accra region, Oblempong Nii Kojo Ababio V is dead. His demise was jointly announced by the kingmakers of the Ngleshie Alata Paramount Stool James Town: Nii Klemekuku  II of kofi  Akrashie  We of Adrenaline Dawurampong and Nii Sackey  Akumia  VI,  acting Dzaasetse of the paramount stool and head of Wetse  Kojo  We of Mantse We,  Nii  Appiah V paramount stool father,  and kingmaker of the Decade,  Nii  Sampan Kojo XI, osiahene and head of the kingmaker of the Decade,  Bio Sackey  Smash V, …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the 17 member states of the African Union which signed the 2003 Maputo Protocol to ratify it. The Maputo Protocol dubbed ‘Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa’, according to President Akufo-Addo is the blueprint for empowering women and young girls, who constitute 51% of Africa’s population. President Akufo-Addo stated that SDG 5, which defines the goal of gender equality and full female empowerment, is at the heart of the structure of the2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). “We do ourselves…

Founder of Perez Chapel International, Bishop Charles Agyin-Asare has organized a free medical screening and party for some less-privileged in society as part of activities marking the celebration of his 35th anniversary in ministry. The event which took place on Saturday January, 27 at the Black Star Square in Accra, saw thousands of people turn up to access free medical screening for diseases such as breast and prostate cancers, haemorrhoids among other conditions. Osu Mantse Nii Okwei Kinka Dowuona VI, graced the occasion as participants were fed while clothing and other items were distributed to the over 5000 beneficiaries. As…

The Religious Affairs Directorate (RAD) of the Ghana Police Service is holding intensive prayers to seek the face of God for the “safety and divine protection” of the leadership and officers of the service. Services are therefore expected to be held in all Police Churches on Sunday, February 4, 2018 in the morning. A letter inviting the Police Management Board to the services, signed by the ACP Very Rev. Fr. George Arthur, Director/RAD said “this has become very necessary and imperative considering the recent spate of adversarial killings of serving Officers.” The letter acknowledged that in as much as the…