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,
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
NAS CEO, Prof. Ahmed Nuhu Zakariah The National Ambulance Service (NAS) has cautioned the public over false online publications circulating on social media which suggests that the authorities are Read More... The post NAS Raises Recruitment Scam Alert appeared first on
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has officially declared a state of emergency in the state’s health sector. The governor announced the development during a state-wide broadcast on Tuesday, expressing deep concerns after an unscheduled visit to Gusau General Hospital revealed deplorable conditions in the health facility. Visibly disturbed by what he witnessed, the governor outlined […] The post Zamfara
In a surprising upset, Tina Mensah, the incumbent MP for Weija Gbawe, has been defeated in the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary elections by Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the CEO of the Coastal Development Authority (CoDA). As a result, Jerry Ahmed Shaib will represent the NPP in the constituency in the upcoming December 7 election, vying for […] The post NPP
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has started a policy dialogue that seeks to establish a policy framework for transnational education in the country. The policy dialogue being done in collaboration with the British Council is geared towards engaging all stakeholders in the tertiary education space to come out with a policy framework to regulate […] The post GTEC to implement
Over 1000 programmes have been approved by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for study by public universities across the country. GTEC says the programmes will help streamline the academic calendar of tertiary institutions. Director-General of GTEC, Dr. Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor explained that a new body will be established to monitor such programmes by public […] The post GTEC
Residents of Adambrobe and Obama in Oyibi live in constant fear as robbery attacks persist, with over 15 homes being robbed in the past three months, jeopardizing the area’s peace. The tranquillity of Oyibi has been disrupted in the last three months, exposing residents to nightly robbery attacks. The armed assailants typically strike between 1:00 […] The post Oyibi
Journalists in the country have expressed disappointment in the lack of progress in the execution of justice for the late investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale Divela, five years after his demise. Ahmed Hussein-Suale Divela, who was an investigative journalist of Tiger Eye P.I., was murdered in cold blood on the night of Wednesday, January 16, 2019, […] The post We’re
The northern regional secretariat of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has noted that, despite several attempts to rectify the Bimbilla nomination form irregularity, the decision has been deferred to the National Election Committee. After a resolution by the vetting committee, Alhaji Zaruk received an exceptional opportunity to rectify his incomplete nomination form at the […] The post NPP
The upcoming primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could have significant ramifications for Ghana’s Parliament, according to the First Deputy Minority Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim. With 18 incumbent NPP MPs choosing not to seek re-election, the loss of institutional memory and expertise poses a serious challenge. Comparing the NPP situation to the recent NDC primaries […] The post Exit
The Presidency has debunked reports that it is considering making politically motivated changes to the hierarchy of the Ghana Armed Forces with the aim of using soldiers to brutalize citizens during the 2024 polls. Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, denied the reports in a January 4 statement and indicated that the Presidency […] The post Claims
In a tragic incident on the Walewale-Sariba road in the West Mamprusi municipality of the North East Region, robbers have killed a 62-year-old man, Mamprusi Bukari. The incident occurred Read More... The post Robbery On Walewale-Sariba
A landmark pact between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland has drawn condemnation from Somalia. Other neighbors also worry about allowing potential naval access to the Red Sea.
A landmark pact between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland has drawn condemnation from Somalia. Other neighbors also worry about allowing potential naval access to the Red Sea.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has once again criticised President Akufo-Addo’s stance on the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023, 1 and 2, and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2023, stating that it not only contradicts constitutional procedure but also raises concerns about the future of Private Members’ Bills. The President, in a letter […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
A Calabar-based lawyer, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct another election for the 27 vacant seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly following the defection of the lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, over a week ago. In an […] The post Rivers
A few days into the festive period, there are clear signals that Nigerians may experience a bleak yuletide as the country’s inflation soared to 28.20 per cent in November, the highest since August 2005. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the figure represents the eleventh time Nigeria’s inflation rate is increasing in 2023. From January to […] The post Nigerians
The Majority in Parliament says the attack on the President by the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, for failing to assent to some private member’s bill is unfortunate. The President, in a letter to Parliament, explained that his decision to decline assenting to the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill sponsored by […] The post Anti-witchcraft
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