Members of Parliament are now under obligation to recite the national pledge once every workweek to usher in the week. The new order was first implemented on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the first sitting of the House for this year. This demand is contained in the new Standing Order, which became effective on January […] The post MPs to recite national pledge once a week appeared first on The
The first meeting of the fourth session of the eighth Parliament of the Republic of Ghana commenced yesterday, Tuesday, February 6, 2024. During this session, the House has 82 indicative bills on the agenda of parliament. Already, there are 16 bills before the House under consideration: eight private and eight public, including affirmative action and […] The post Parliament resumes work after Christmas
The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has called for media blackout on the Member of Parliament (MP) for Yendi Constituency, Farouk Aliu Mahama. The President of the GJA, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, made this call during a news conference to address the media on attacks of journalists in Accra, yesterday. The media blackout on Farouk Mahama is […] The post GJA blacklists Aliu Mahama appeared first on The
A Nigerian pastor has been arrested over allegations he fraudulently got people to part with their money. Theo O Ebonyi, well-known in Benue state, is accused of swindling his followers and others out of more than 1.3bn naira ($930,000; £740,000). He was detained and freed on bail last year, but this has only just been […] The post Pastor arrested over allegedly swindling followers of
Several bandits, two soldiers and a mobile police officer were killed on Monday during a fight that ensued after the outlaws attacked a security camp in Zamfara State. The terrorists had attacked security personnel stationed at the Government Day Secondary School, Dauran in Zurmi Local Government Area of the state. Multiple sources from Dauran and […] The post Bandits, two soldiers,
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday accused the Presidency of failing to provide a credible defence for what he described as President Bola Tinubu’s failure to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges. Atiku insisted that he offered better policy options during the 2023 presidential campaign when compared to Tinubu’s […] The post Presidency
Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, will appear before the House of Representatives to speak on the state of the economy, the Clerk of the House, Yahaya Danzaria, announced on Monday. Mr Cardoso is scheduled to speak to the lawmakers during plenary to brief them on the free fall of the naira and other issues […] The post Central Bank Governor, Finance Minister,
Emission control limits the release of harmful gases from cars into the atmosphere. This includes hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen from engines, crankcases, fuel tanks and carburettors. Emission control systems are developed to prevent or reduce pollution from these sources and keep the atmosphere cleaner for everyone. Many advanced countries have introduced Low Emission […] The post Emission
Rap icon, Jay Z came has called out the Grammys whilst receiving the ‘Dr Dre Global Impact Award’ at the Grammys last Sunday. In a four minute acceptance speech, the ‘Young Forever’ rapper at the ceremony held at the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles said; “How far we have come with Will Smith, the Fresh […] The post Jay Z calls out Grammys for not being fair to
Afua Aduonum has opened up on an incident that happened when she was performing at the singing marathon. In an interview on Kingdom Fm, Afua said while performing the songs of the late Ebony Reigns, she felt the late musician’s presence in the glass booth. She narrated that on one occasion, the door of the […] The post I felt Ebony’s presence at the Sing-A-Thon – Afua
American rap star Rick Ross has assured Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall star Stonebwoy that he can set up a meeting and collaboration – virtual or physical, he did not specify – between him and Pop star Rihanna “this week”. The two spoke on Instagram Live, Saturday, February 3, 2024, after Ross expressed interest in working with Stonebwoy […] The post I can put you in touch
Afrobeat duo, Micheal Boafo and Tony Boafo had been estranged from their father with his constant travels. The narrative changed dramatically when circumstances brought them face-to-face with their father at the age of fourteen. Raised by their caterer mother in Abeka, a suburb of Accra, the family had to relocate to Takoradi due to their […] The post Dopenation share how
Senegal’s parliament voted to hold a postponed presidential election on 15 December in the face of a public outcry over the decision by President Macky Sall to postpone the elections due later this month. The decision threatens to tarnish Senegal’s reputation as a bastion of democratic stability in a region swept by coups. Riot police fired tear […] The post Senegalese
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has recommended to the Auditor-General, a special audit of the National Sports Authority (NSA). The recommendation followed a number of irregularities, including the closing down of the Accra Sports Stadium, impropriety and infractions. The NSA, headed by the Director General, Prof. Peter Twumasi, appeared before PAC on Monday, […] The post PAC
Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Most Rev. Dr Abraham Opare Kwakye, is urging the family of the late Dr. Joseph Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Danquah (JB Danquah) to let go any pains suffered as a result of the circumstances leading to the death of Dr JB Danquah. He said the family should rather live […] The post Veep, Okyenman remember JB Danquah appeared first on The
In a moment that reverberated throughout the nation, Alan Kyerematen, esteemed leader and catalyst for change, has delivered a resolute call to action at the National Economic Summit. Against the backdrop of the theme: “Building Non-Partisan Consensus for a National Economic Development Plan,” Mr Kyerematen’s impassioned address captivated attendees at the prestigious Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, […] The post Alan
West Africa is staring at an incredible opportunity to provide the skilled workers needed to power the global economy over the coming decades. But can the region fix its education system and ensure its youthful talent pool can capitalise on the opportunities of the 21st century digital economy? According to Titilayo Adewumi, Managing Director at […] The post Transforming West
“The Importance of Kente to Ghanaians & Black Africans”, Ghana’s first documentary film, by award-winning Director and BBC journalist, Ms. Amma Prempeh, premiered at the Harvard Kennedy School, at the instance of the Africa Caucus and Black Students Union last Thursday, February 1, 2024. The screening of Kente, the captivating history and timeless beauty of this iconic textile, kick started […] The post Amma
A total of 3.5 million electricity customers are currently using the PowerApp introduced by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Masubir Mahama, who disclosed this on Accra-based Peace FM said when the app was introduced about two-years ago, it had only about 250,000 users. For […] The post Editorial: ECG PowerApp is the
Gunmen, who killed Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole, Olukoro of Koro-Ekiti in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State and kidnapped his wife and another person last Thursday night have reduced N100m ransom placed on the abducted victims. It was gathered that the gunmen had reached out to the monarch’s family over the weekend for payment […] The post Abductors of Kwara Queen reduce ransom to N40m
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