A country that has no principles, produces nothing, but is engaged in politics 24/7. Its President has become a poodle or a yoyo in people’s hands. We are all calling ‘AKOKO, ALOLO’ Proverbs 22:7: The rich will rule over the poor, and servants will lend to their own masters. The poor are ruled by the […] The post Ako Gunn
The article highlights the proposal to limit free education to only day schools, which has been met with opposition. The author argues that such a policy would be discriminatory towards students from rural and remote areas, as well as those from low-income families who cannot afford to pay for boarding facilities. The article suggests that […] The post Rejoinder
“Immediately, I felt the sting, my eyes squeezed tight. I opened them to see a bit of blood on my fingertip. In a flash, it was over, the nurse had fetched the blood and a cotton piece pressed to stop the tiny bleeding. At that moment, I wished the cotton could also block the small […] The post Dealing with diabetes: The man who bleeds every month [Article]
A senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has proposed that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is the most suitable choice for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate. Dr. Asah-Asante asserted that Dr. Opoku Prempeh has demonstrated exceptional competence in various roles, making him the preferred candidate for the running […] The post Opoku
In view of the discovery of petroleum and associated gas in commercial quantities in the Jubilee field in 2007, a National Gas Development Task Force (NGDTF) was constituted by the Government in February 2011 to propose the commercialization of the gas. In April 2011, the recommendation of the task force was approved for the implementation […] The post How
“Disarmament and Non-proliferation are investments in peace. They are investments in our future. Let’s end these threats before they end us,” – António Guterres-UN Secretary-General The challenge of armed violence and the illicit arms trade is a multifaceted issue that not only threatens the fabric of societies but also undermines global efforts towards sustainable development […] The post Disarmament
At the heels of the year 2023, it was reported that Ghanaian lawmakers had passed a law that had launched the country onto the historical landscape of Africa – the Emissions Tax (the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act1112)). The introduction of this tax which is quite novel and would make Ghana the third African country […] The post Imposition of environmental
About 1:30 in the afternoon of Friday the 1st of March 2024, I boarded a trotro at Pokuase bound for Mayera and Adusa Quarters. When the vehicle drove past Pokuase Police Station, it slowed down at the speed ramp before the Methodist Church. As the trotro started accelerating from the speed ramp, the vehicle exhumes […] The post Attention: Commissioner
AN EDUCATIONAL LEGACY ROOTED IN COLONIALISM Ghana boasts one of Africa’s most educated populations, a trend underscored by a consistent surge in tertiary enrolment over the past 15 years. In 2022, Statista reported a noteworthy 635 thousand students engaged in tertiary education, reflecting an annual increase. This trajectory, rooted in the colonial experience, reveals the […] The post Navigating
For over four decades, the award-winning Sinel Specialist Family Hospital in Tema, in the Greater Accra region of Ghana, has become the preferred family formation centre with its affordable, personalized, excellent holistic care. Leading a team of twenty-eight highly committed doctors is an unassuming consultant obstetrician gynaecologist, Dr. Michael McCarthy. Health Campaign Ghana embarked on […] The post Dr.
The Minority in Parliament has issued a warning to the Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, regarding what they perceive as his continuous absence from parliamentary sessions where he is expected to address queries related to his ministry. According to the Caucus, the Minister has, on three separate occasions since his nomination to lead […] The post Minority
In a testament to the unwavering commitment to excellence and progress, the University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) has embarked on a transformative journey that will change the face of infrastructure and the teaching and learning facilities for, particularly, the post-graduate students of the School. The ambition is to construct a modern multi-purpose building […] The post Vision
Road accidents continue to be a public health issue in the country as more people continue to die from the canker than from terminal diseases. As Ghana gears up for the 2024 General Elections on December 7, the country is buzzing with political rhetoric and discourse, promises, and electoral fervour. While the spotlight is often […] The post Election
On 30th January 2024, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware delivered a 200-page post-trial opinion, in a stockholder derivative action, Tornetta v Musk, invalidating Elon Musk’s $56 billion performance-based equity compensation plan at Tesla, Inc. In immediate reaction, Musk posted on X thus: “Never incorporate your company in Delaware.” He followed it […] The post Elon
Kwame Pianim, a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and economist, has voiced his disappointment over the recent appointment of Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, as the Senior Presidential Adviser and Special Envoy for International Trade by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Fatimatu Abubakar, the Information Minister-designate, defended the reassignment of […] The post Ofori-Atta’s
Julian Opuni Fidelity Bank Managing Director, Julian Opuni, has highlighted the impact of the Ghana Card on the financial sector. Sharing his perspectives on key issues impacting Ghana’s financial Read More... The post Opuni Highlights Ghana
The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that Ghanaians will not feel the absence of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Vice, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia after the end of their tenure. He said this in Parliament after the President ended his presentation on the State of the Nation Tuesday, on February 27, […] The post Ghanaians won’t miss
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commemorated the 58th anniversary of the overthrow of Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, describing the abrupt end to Nkrumah’s visionary leadership as a day of shame that will forever be remembered. The NDC, in a press release, stated that the February 24, 1966 coup d’état derailed Ghana […] The post Nkrumah’s
The extensive searches including a reported excavation for alleged stolen booty conducted in the house of the former boss of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Stephen Kwabena Opuni, became a topical issue in his trial at the Accra High Court last Wednesday. During cross-examination, counsel for Dr Opuni, Samuel Codjoe, inquired from a witness whether […] The post No
Hiplife legend Okyeame Kwame has debunked claims that he has been paid to join the manifesto committee of flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Okyeame Kwame is one of the fifteen people who were named as members of the New Patriotic Party’s Manifesto Committee for tourism, arts, and culture. Other […] The post Bawumia’s
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