In Ghana, the persistent debate over who the true founders of our nation are has become an all-consuming topic, detracting from more pressing issues that demand our collective attention and energy. This debate, while significant in its historical context, risks overshadowing the essential work required to build a prosperous and unified future for our country. […] The post Redefining Ghana’s Future
The Bono Regional Director of the National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE), Cynthia Animah Boadu, has urged Ghanaians to safeguard the peace and tranquility they enjoy. She noted that other countries wish they could experience similar democratic stability and calm. Cynthia Boadu highlighted Ghana’s history of peacefully transitioning governments from different political parties, since the […] The post Editorial:
Medical doctors in Ogun State have commenced an indefinite industrial action over unresolved issues concerning their allowances. The strike, which commenced on Tuesday, was hinged on the pay disparity between federal and state medical workers. The Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the state, Kunle Ashimi, said the reviewed Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) […] The post Doctors
Come December 7, 2024, Ghanaian voters would have spent about one billion Ghana cedis in the 2024 election cycle. The polls, conducted by Data Insight Group of JOB Group Limited and Chartered Media Consult, revealed that this was primarily due to traveling cost of about 17.0 per cent or the 2.9 million voters, who would […] The post Ghanaians to spend One billion cedis in election cycle
Mr. Christopher Osei Sarfo, former NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Effiduase Asokore and member of Ashanti Regional Campaign Team, has called on the rank and file of the party to prioritise unity above individual parochial interest, ahead of the upcoming general elections to ensure a resounding victory for the party. He entreated all supporters to remain […] The post Let’s
A 39-year-old Polish man has been found guilty of assaulting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in June, national broadcaster DR reported on Wednesday. The man could face four months in prison and deportation from Denmark for six years, according to DR. Frederiksen was “hit by a man” in a public square in the capital Copenhagen on […] The post Polish man found guilty of assaulting
The United Kingdom is bracing for another day of unrest, with more far-right race riots reportedly planned in several cities. Activists monitoring far-right communications fear that on Wednesday, racist mobs could target dozens of locations. They say solicitors and advice groups which support migrants across the country – as well as immigration centres – could […] The post Thousands
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adams, has said that the Akufo-Addo government since 2017 has added US$20 billion to Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to him, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in 2017, assumed office when the Gross Domestic Product was US$56 billion, but as at last year, 2023 the GDP was […] The post Akufo-Addo Adds $20b To Ghana’s GDP … Finance
The Chief of Staff, Madam Akosua Fremah Osei-Opare, has announced that cumulatively, the government has invested over GH¢176 million to about 3,800 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as well as startups across the nation between 2021 and 2024. “This has resulted in the creation of over 1,200 direct jobs,” she added. The Chief of […] The post Gov’t Has Invested
The next government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will introduce the Cooperative Mining Policy to promote local participation and increase benefits to mining communities, former President John Dramani Mahama said at the weekend. Addressing the Tong-Raan Kugbilsong Nalebgetang, the Paramount Chief of the Talensi Traditional Area, the chiefs, Tindaanas and people of the Talensi […] The post We
The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged the Gulf of Guinea Commission to identify alternative sources of funding. According to President Akufo-Addo, who is the chairman of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, 23 years after its inception, the Commission cannot continue to rely on the assessed contributions of member […] The post Prez Urges
Ghana has taken a step toward gender equality with the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill into law. This legislation is a turning point for women empowerment and guarantees development for the future of the nation. As a journalist who largely covers stories on gender issues, women’s representation in local governance, and politics, this moment […] The post A new dawn for gender equality in Ghana
The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), located in Somanya, the capital of Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region, has received computers and accessories from Kabaka Foundation Ghana. The Foundation established by Nana Owiredu Wadie (I), Nkosuohene of Kwahu Nkwatia donated 20 HP i5 desktop computers with accessories and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) […] The post UESD
Students and the youth have been advised against posting negative items on social media, as such posts might not only embarrass them later on in life, but they could also hurt their future and opportunities. This is because those negative items become digital traces stored on the Internet and are always there for reference. The Director-General […] The post The Youth Must
In a collective effort to fight against corruption at all levels in Ghana, Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) in collaboration with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organised a two-day workshop in Akuapem North Municipality of the Eastern Region. The two-day capacity building workshop brought together local Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), […] The post Ghana
The Nigerian Police have announced the arrest of foreign nationals suspected of being sponsors of protests with the Russian flag in some parts of the country. The police commissioner Salman Garba disclosed this after a security meeting with the Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf on Tuesday. According to him, the police and other security agencies will […] The post Police arrest
A group of Muslims in the New Juaben South Municipality of the Eastern Region have offered special prayers as part of spiritual intervention for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections. The group, made up of Zongo Chiefs and Imams recited the Quran at […] The post Group Of Muslims Pray For Dr Bawumia’s Victory
The Minister of State at the Ministry of Energy, Mr Herbert Krapa, has assured Ghanaians that the government will continue to work to ensure that the lights are always kept on. According to him, Ghanaians and for that matter, the economy, heavily relies on energy and failure to ensure its stability would be detrimental to […] The post We Will Continue To Keep
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has expressed profound gratitude for the privilege to be president of the Republic of Ghana, describing it as “the greatest honour” of his life. According to the President, he does not take the honour lightly, as it was done to him not once, but twice. President Akufo-Addo expressed his […] The post It’s Been The Greatest
Gold exports jumped high in the first half of 2024.According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Mr Martin Ayisi, out of the total exports of US$9.2 billion for the first-half of 2024, goldalone accounted for 54% of the total exports which amounted to US$ 5 billion. This was because of the surge […] The post ‘Gold Exports To Hit Record $10b By The End Of 2024’
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