“Freedom is not something that one people can bestow on another as a gift. They claim it as their own and none can keep it from them.” -Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. On October 20, 2020, members of the Nigerian Armed Forces opened fire at peaceful protesters who were demonstrating for the safety of their very […] The post #ENDSars: Far from over [Article] appeared first on
The sprawling layout of the now Volta Star Textiles Limited is at first impressive. Beneath the veneer, however, is a collection of old, dilapidated buildings, grown weeds, and a clear paucity of the kind of vibrance that once characterized a working productive company – livelihood for many it was. Indeed, many of the older people […] The post Sharif Mahmud Khalid
A disqualified independent presidential aspirant, Kofi Koranteng has launched a scathing attack on the Electoral Commission over its nomination process describing it as a set up to disqualify people. “You have set yourselves up to stab people. That is what the EC is doing”, he laments. The Electoral Commission disqualified Mr. Koranteng from the 2020 […] The post Kofi
Disqualified Independent Presidential aspirant for the 2020 elections, Kofi Koranteng, has called on President Akufo-Addo to intervene on his behalf and get the Electoral Commission to reveres his disqualification. At a press conference on Thursday, Mr. Koranteng said: “he does not think the EC is being truly democratic.” He thus argued that the basis of […] The post Kofi
Listen to the podcast of Ghana’s Favourite relationship talk show, #SisterSister with Jessica Opare Saforo. In this edition of the show, Jessica and her sisters address an issue of a young lady who’s husband admits won’t stop cheating on her, but still needs financial assistance. Other intriguing relationship stories are discussed and expertly addressed in […] The post Sister
The Accra High Court has upheld an appeal filed by Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Maafo, and four other officials from the Ministry of Finance against the Auditor-General’s $1 million disallowances and surcharge in respect of the contract to Kroll and Associates. He was challenging the determination by the Auditor-General that the payment of the sum […] The post $1
The Member of Parliament (MP) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Atiwa East Constituency, Abena Osei-Asare has cut the sod for a 30-seater computer laboratory at Kadowaso, in the Atiwa East district in the Eastern Region. The project is being funded by the Waterbrooke Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation founded by the Member of […] The post E/R:
Wife of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Odododiodoo constituency Nii Lante Bannerman, Victoria Naana Gyetuah Bannerman has refuted claims by former Tourism and Information Minister, Zita Sabah Benson that she was involved in last Sunday’s violence. Supporters of the NPP and the NDC were engaged in a bloody clash last Sunday […] The post Zita
Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has quashed attempts to draw similarities between the 2020 US and Ghana Presidential elections. According to him, attempts by some to suggest that a win by Republicans in the US will lead to a win by the NPP in Ghana, are unfounded. Mr Trump in the US has no similarity […] The post There’s no similarity
The Minister for Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh says the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led administration has treated teacher unions in the country with respect. According to him, there have been no teacher union strikes throughout the tenure of President Nana Akufo-Addo. “We have employed over 93,000 staff into the Ghana Education Service, we have paid […] The post No
A former lecturer at the Takoradi Technical University, Frederick Kakraba Sam who was disqualified from contesting the Western Regional Minister for the Takoradi seat on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged his fellow disqualified aspirants to bury their differences and rally behind the party. Kakraba Sam, a businessman, who was disqualified […] The post Bury
Work has begun on the construction of a €20 million solid and liquid waste treatment plants for the people of the Northern Region. While the solid waste plant is expected to be completed within four months, the liquid waste facility will be ready in twelve months. It follows the sod-cutting ceremony performed on behalf of […] The post Work begins
Some areas at Ablekuma Agape Top in the Ga Central Municipality are still flooded some 24 hours after rainfall on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Several shops at Ablekuma Agape Top in Accra were forced to remain closed following flooding of the area. According to shop owners and residents nearby, Wednesday’s rains left the community flooded, […] The post Parts of
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Thursday, 29th October 2020, assured the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, that the government will establish a committee to look into the compulsory acquisition of lands in the Region. “Let me also indicate to you my commitment to establishing a Committee, God willing, early next year, to […] The post ‘Government
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has been given clearance to employ 22,063 various health professionals. This was contained in a press statement from the Ministry of Health issued on October 29, 2020. The statement signed by the acting Chief Director of the Ministry, Kwabena Boadu Oku-Afari said, “The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the […] The post Health
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended its chairman for the Ayawaso North constituency, Tahiru Ahmed. This comes after he allegedly reported the party’s National Vice Chairman, Alhaji Said Sinare to the police claiming that he was arming some youth to cause chaos in the December 2020 polls. The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the […] The post NDC
The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Boamah, has lambasted former President John Mahama for promising to write off loans disbursed to businesses who benefited from the COVID-19 stimulus package. According to the MP, the promise by the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) presidential candidate is unfortunate. As part of his campaign tour of the […] The post Patrick
A panel of election observers who were not allowed into Tanzania has urged electoral bodies there to ensure transparency when announcing the winning candidates. This follows complaints that Tanzanian opposition parties were denied from observing voting in some polling stations. Tanzania Elections Watch, which is composed of representatives from civil rights groups, has also expressed […] The post Blocked
Police in Zambia have summoned two journalists from a privately-owned TV station for questioning over a reportedly leaked budget speech presented to parliament last month. Diamond Television said its chief executive, Costa Mwansa, and head of news, George Chomba, have been asked to appear before police today. The authorities want to know how they accessed […] The post Zambian
The Secretary for the National Democratic Congress in the Asawase Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Mugis Mahdi has lodged an official complaint with the police over alleged death threats on him. According to him, he received a message from an unknown contact number after the person used words that threatened his life. The development comes […] The post Asawase
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