The big news in this edition of the Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda Amadu are; -Asenso-Boakye commissions agency to validate audit report on Seglemi housing project -Recruitment into security agencies not suspended – Finance Ministry -Bear with us while we work to improve power supply – NAPO urges Ghanaians -Corruption cause of Saglemi housing project’s […] The post Eyewitness
About 40 students of the Nsutaman Catholic Senior High School in the Sekyere Central District of the Ashanti Region have had their belongings destroyed after two separate fires razed down the top floor of the school’s girls’ dormitory. The incident which happened on Tuesday morning was the second incident at the same spot in less […] The post A/R: Nsutaman Catholic
Former President, John Agyekum Kufour believes one of the critical means to tackle unresolved crime in the country is the use of modern technology. He says the adoption of technology by the government will provide the state with the necessary evidence to prosecute offenders of heinous crimes many of which have led to cold cases. […] The post Take
A police officer of the Juaboso District police command is battling for his life at the St. John of God Hospital at Sefwi Asafo in the Western North Region after he was allegedly shot by six robbers. The officer, Sergeant Thomas Akoka, was assigned as an escort to a civilian who was trying to transport […] The post Western North: Six armed robbers allegedly
The Saglemi Housing Project was essentially approved by Parliament on October 31, 2012, after the consideration of a Report of the Joint Committee on Finance and Works and Housing on the project’s associated loan agreement. The loan agreement was between the Government and Credit Suisse International for US$200,000,000 for the construction of 5,000 affordable housing […] The post Background
The Ministry of Finance has denied media publications that a moratorium has been placed on all recruitments into security agencies. It said the publications are false and should be disregarded. In a statement issued by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, it said the reports, which were based on a supposed official statement […] The post Recruitment
An economic, governance, and leadership think tank, Kandifo institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University Students’ Association of Ghana (USAG) which establishes a 5-year working relationship with the student association. Delivering a speech at the function, the Executive Director of the institute, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah said “as a think tank which is […] The post Kandifo
A private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has advised Special Prosecutor-nominee, Kissi Agyebeng to use a different approach and strategy in prosecuting corruption and corruption-related offences. The Attorney General announced the nomination of the Chairman of the Electronic Communications Tribunal, Kissi Agyebeng, as the next Special Prosecutor, on Monday, April 26, 2021. If vetted and approved […] The post Be
Corpnation Foundation, a non-profitable organization aimed at empowering the youth was on Sunday, April 25, 2021, launched at Raybow Hotel in Takoradi. The Foundation forms part of Corpnation’s aim to empower the next generation of youth leaders. The leader of Corpnation Foundation, Saviour Adzika, known in Showbiz as Sayvee mentioned that the vision of the […] The post Corpnation
The West Africa Network for Peace (WANEP) has called for a second look at the involvement of the military in national elections and related exercises. WANEP mentioned the voter registration exercise, the 2020 general elections, and the election of the new Speaker of Parliament as examples of events that saw heavy military presence. Speaking at […] The post WANEP
I have read and reread Mr. Sam Jonah’s presentation to the Rotary club as titled above and I can’t but agree with most of his arguments though I do have some different views on certain aspects of his presentation. I must say the unwarranted attacks on his person though unnecessary, were anticipated by him in […] The post Richard Nyamah writes: Re:
The Omanhene of the Essikado Traditional Area, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, says the future of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will heavily depend on their success with the current fight against galamsey. Nana Nketsia, who expressed worry over the impact of galamsey activities on water supply to the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, said this when the […] The post Future
The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) has developed an environmentally friendly particle settling technology that will clear polluted water bodies. The technology according to the Vice-Chancellor of the school, Prof. Richard Kwesi Amakwah, will clear pollutants that have destroyed water bodies as a result of illegal mining. He added that when given the permit, […] The post UMaT
The Minister of Energy, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has expressed satisfaction at the progress of work at the ongoing Kasoa Bulk Supply Point (BSP) Project. The aim of the 436-megawatt Kasoa BSP is to bring an end to the intermittent power outages and low voltage experienced by residents of Kasoa, Nyanyano, Senya Beraku and adjoining […] The post Bear with
The Ministry of Works and Housing is in the process of validating an audit report put together by the Ghana Institution of Surveyors on the controversial affordable housing project at Saglemi within the Ningo Prampram District in the Greater Accra Region. According to the sector minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, the validation is being done by Architectural […] The post Asenso-Boakye
Many organizations have made it a part of their mission to be socially responsible and demonstrate their commitment to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. Many of these companies align themselves with goals that are directly related with their business objectives to make the most impact and make the world better for all. This year, […] The post Bolt
A security analyst, Professor Kwesi Aning, has complained strongly about the demonisation of women in politics. Speaking at the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers’ (CODEO) post-election review workshop on Tuesday morning, he said it is disturbing that women in the political space are constantly subjected to severe verbal and psychological abuse. Professor Kwesi Aning, who […] The post It’s
A member of the National Communication Team of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Kofi Ameyaw believes the Special Prosecutor-nominee, Kissi Agyebeng will succeed. According to Mr. Ameyaw, the nominee has all it takes to succeed in office. The Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, nominated the law lecturer and private legal practitioner as the replacement […] The post Kofi
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Francis Asenso Boakye says the Saglemi housing project is in a poor state due to corruption and lack of proper planning by politicians. Mr. Asenso believes the status quo of leaving politicians in charge of affordable housing projects has worsened the housing deficit. The government has come under […] The post Corruption
The leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga has taken on the government for abandoning the Saglemi affordable houses. The project, which was commenced under the Mahama administration was stalled due to a decision by the Akufo-Addo administration to probe the financial arrangements around the project. Hassan Ayairga was disappointed the government had […] The post Decision
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