The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed concern over the impact of losing experienced legislators from both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the National Patriotic Party (NPP) on the legislature and Ghana’s democracy. Several key Members of Parliament (MPs) were defeated in the primaries of the two major parties. Additionally, some have announced […] The post Exit
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has offered prayers for the King of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth, His Royal Majesty, King Charles III, after being diagnosed with cancer. Buckingham Palace announced on February 5th that King Charles was diagnosed with a form of cancer. It is not prostate cancer but was discovered […] The post King
The Akufo-Addo government has given abundant life under its ‘Water For All’ agenda to the people of Mim, in the Ahafo region, with the commissioning of a GH¢10.5 million Water Supply systems to concretise the ‘Water For All’concept. The Mim Water Supply project, constructed by Messrs Pumptech Limited and Beda Construction Engineers Limited, was commissioned […] The post GH¢10.5m
The Land Commission has raked in a revenue of GHS206,868,050.45 for the year 2023, a 12% increase of GHS174,086,675.61 for the same period of 2022. The Commission hoped to raise that amount further should the proposed 15% increment in fees which is currently before parliamentis approved. Speaking to a gathering of journalists, Staff members of […] The post Lands Commission revenue up by 12% appeared first
To help the police in New Edubiase, in the Adansi South District of Ashanti region, deal effectively with crime and other related matters, the Executive Director of Accurate Giant Company, Mr. Alex Kwofie Hanson, has donated a brand new 4×4 Nissan Pick-Up to them. Mr. Kwofie Hanson noted at the presentation ceremony that there are […] The post Accurate Giant Company Donates Vehicle
The Amma and Foundation has donated a number of items to 21 institutions in and outside Kumasi to mark the sixth anniversary of its founding, which fell on January 19. The items include; water, cartons of oats, assorted drinks, personal protective equipment (PPE’s), T-shirts and Amazon fire computer tablets. Beneficiary institutions in Kumasi includ the […] The post Amma
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to reverse the names President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo gave some public universities in the country if he is re-elected as president in the 2024 polls. Some public universities were renamed by the President when he assumed office. For instance, the […] The post I’ll
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has nominated 26 new Municipal and District Chief Executive Officers. The nominations are in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the Constitution. The nominations of these new MCEs and DCEs follow the revocation of 24 DCEs on Friday. The President in a statement on February 3, said, “Pursuant to […] The post Akufo-Addo nominates 26 new MDCEs
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has sacked 24 District Chief Executives with immediate effect. In a letter dated Friday, February 2, the President noted that his decision is in accordance with Article 243 (3) b of the Constitution and section 20 (3) (b) of the Local Government Act, 2014, (Act 936). The DCEs who […] The post Akufo-Addo sacks 24 DCEs with immediate effect
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described as unfortunate the decision by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to withdraw their membership from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The three countries, currently under military rule, say ECOWAS has outlived its usefulness and does not support their cause. President Akufo-Addo, who served as former […] The post Mali,
Fibreglass canoes and boats are known to present superior long term benefits in comparison to wooden ones. This includes better durability and low maintenance cost. Again, in an era where environmental sustainability is rife, opting for fibreglass in the construction will mean less dependence on the country’s tree resources. This is the argument of two […] The post Eco-friendly boats
On Tuesday, 30th January, 2024, the president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo joined fellow Heads of States and world business leaders at the Africa Day 2024 Summit, in Vienna, Austria and delivered an address on the “Africa Rising” Narrative. The post President Akufo-Addo joins Heads of States and World Business leaders at the Africa
The retired Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama has called for a continuous collaboration between the Forces and other sister security services. He said this during a farewell parade, pull-out and transfer ceremony held in his honour at the Burma Camp in Accra yesterday. Vice Admiral (rtd) […] The post CDS Amoama officially retires appeared first on The
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on fellow Heads of States and the global business community to focus on unleashing the 450bn United States dollars AfCFTA-driven potential income, that stands to be accrued from continental trade by 2035. President Akufo-Addo also believes that, a one percent increase in Africa’s share […] The post Intensify
A GH¢4.8 million one-storey building school project constructed by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, for the Sanso Community in Obuasi has been commissioned. The Sanso Basic School Project, which has nine fully-furnished classrooms for both primary and JHS, consists of a library, ICT lab, sick bay, canteen and toilet. Commissioning the project, the Deputy Minister for […] The post AngloGold’s
Maame Tiwa Addo-Danquah, the Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), is advocating for a unified effort to combat corruption in the country. Addressing the issue, the EOCO boss emphasized the need for a shift in the mindset of Ghanaians to effectively tackle corruption. In an interview, she expressed concern about the […] The post Ghanaians
Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has hosted the Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, Mr. Michael S. Regan and the US Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Virginia Evelyn Palmer, at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to discuss forest and climate-related matters. The meeting focused on Ghana and […] The post Jinapor hosts US diplomats over climate
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Osun State says it arrested 4,971 traffic offenders across the state in 2023. The Sector Commander, Mr Henry Benamasia, revealed this in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Osogbo. He added that personnel from the Command rescued 976 accident victims across the state during the period. According […] The post We arrested 4,971 traffic offenders in 2023
Sam Nartey George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, is urging President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to promptly implement the recommendations of the Emile Short Commission of Inquiry. This call comes five years after the violence that marred the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election. The Emil Short Commission of Inquiry was tasked, among other things, with […] The post Ayawaso
The Ho Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Divine R.K Bosson, has cautioned developers against building in areas earmarked for roads, saying the Assembly would not compromise on the demolition of such structures to ensure standard planning of the city. Mr Bosson said since 2022, the Assembly had informed those who started building at the foundation […] The post Ho municipal assembly to demolish
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