The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has expressed the urgent need for a fundamental change in the country’s approach in addressing hydrological challenges in the country. The establishment of the Ghana Hydrological Authority, the sector Minister said, would go a long way to enhance existing hydrology, and provide the essential technical leadership required … The post Establishment
A group of Concerned Assembly Members in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region, is contesting a move by some members of the assembly to pass a vote of no confidence in their District Chief Executive, Yaw Danso. It insisted that the accusations levelled against him by their colleagues which included causing divisions within … The post Bosome Freho Assembly
The Programme Officer in charge of Youth Development of Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA), Peter Awuni, has advised the citizenry to be vigilant and support the initiative to educate and sensitise them on the menace of violent extremism and terrorism. “In spite of the challenges young people face under the current circumstances, … The post ‘Support
Dr Benjamin Kumbuor, the former Minister of Defence, has advised the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to allow a level playing field for all presidential-hopefuls of the party. He indicated that the NDC as a democratic party would be making a mistake “if other flag bearer aspirants were prevented from contesting former President … The post Kumbuor
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has implored Members of Parliament (MPs) to restore hope in the power and promise of democracy by reversing disillusionment of the citizenry in the system. “The role of Parliament is critical in the reversal effort of many citizens losing faith in the ability and benefits of democracy and have … The post Let’s restore
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has identified absence of polling station executives to run the affairs of the party on the ground to mobilise the grassroots as having bedevilled fortunes over the years. It has taken an initiative to mobilise some members, supporters and sympathisers of the party to train them to develop interest in … The post Absence
The Marwako restaurant has called for an independent investigation into the food poisoning complaints, although the company has paid a fine of GH?750,000,Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Marwako, Mohammed Amin Lamptey, has stated. The fine was in relation with the Food poisoning by some patrons leading to the closure of some branches of Marwako Restaurant … The post Marwako
A 10-member Entity Tender Committee for the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) was inaugurated yesterday in Accra, with a call on members to prioritise the protection of the public purse. Per the Public Procurement Act, the committee will be responsible for the independent review of procurement processes for the MoPA. Members of the committee, chaired … The post 10-member
A ‘Flair Portal’ has been introduced by the National Service Scheme (NSS) as its new vision to move away from the previous mandate of deploying NSS personnel. This was disclosed by the Executive Director of the NSS, Mr Osei Assibey Antwi, last Friday in Accra during a user agency stakeholder meeting on the Flair Portal … The post NSS introduces Flair Portal
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has announced the intention to roll out an electronic payment scheme which will allow people to pay their contributions, using mobile money or bank applications without any electronic levy charges. The history of social security in the country traces various arrangements from colonial time through independence till … The post Introduce
Parliament has postponed all businesses related to the Ministry of Finance over the failure of the Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to appear before the House and respond to questions asked of him by lawmakers. By a directive of the Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Finance Committee of the House is to suspend work on requests by … The post Ofori-Atta
The Circuit Court in Bolgatanga, has remanded into police custody, an 18-year-old farmer, for allegedly inflicting cutlass wounds on a colleague at Kwarania, in the Kassena-Nankana Municipal in the Upper East Region. Nicholas Webaduah, inflicted wounds on Emmanuel Aduah, also a farmer, when they clashed over fishing net. Webaduah, who pleaded not guilty to the … The post Farmer,
The Circuit Court in Accra trying six alleged robbers, five of whom are policemen, says it would strike-out the case if prosecution delays the process. The court said on the next adjourned date, if prosecution fail to comply with its orders for the trial of bullion vans and street robberies to continue, it would strike … The post Court to strike-out
Police Detective Chief Inspector Michael Nkrumah, the last prosecution witness in the ongoing treason trial, says there was typographical error in the affidavit to support accused’s motion. Prosecution witness said a statement he made in an affidavit to support a motion that accused were arrested at a meeting while finalising their plot to overthrow the … The post Alleged
A circuit court in Bolgatanga has remanded into police custody, five Nigerians, for allegedly selling counterfeit and unwholesome products to unsuspecting customers in Zebilla in the Upper East Region. Anthony Okereke, 22, a sales person, Jeremiah Oti, 17, a sales person, Emmanuel Sunday Chinemerem, 23, an engineer, Eric Ogbonna, 21, Chemist Apprentice, and Linus Ogbonna, … The post 5
Two persons have been grantedGH¢150,000.00 bail each,by an Accra Circuit Court for conspiracy to commit crime to wit, defrauding by false pretence. Michel Kota, 28, and Aziz Ben, 32, who are to produce two sureties each to be justified, pleaded not guilty. The court presided over by MrsAfiaOwusuaaAppiah, ordered prosecution to file witness statements and … The post 2
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