Residents and business operators in the Ashanti Region are urging the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to provide them with a load-shedding timetable as the erratic power supply situation continues to worsen in recent times. Following the recent blackout in the country, Ghanaians have expressed dissatisfaction with the ECG and the Energy Ministry for such […] The post Kumasi
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
Police in the Ashanti Region are investigating the tragic death of three siblings suspected to have been killed by an insecticide used to drive away bedbugs from a room they slept in. Two of the victims died upon arrival at the hospital when the incident happened, while the other one died later, with their grandmother […] The post Three siblings
Examiners in the Bono Region are fuming over repeated delays in receiving their compensation for marking the 2023 West African Examinations Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Despite fulfilling their duties and the subsequent release of results, they remain in limbo, waiting for their rightful remuneration. The examiners assert that this delay in payment has become a recurring […] The post Examiners
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman in the Greater Accra region, Divine Agorhom, has expressed a preference for delegates to maintain the party’s sitting MPs in the upcoming parliamentary primaries. He believes the MPs have gathered some experience with their long stay in Parliament and have also familiarized themselves with the terrain. About 18 MPs, […] The post I
A 22-year-old woman lost her life in a gunshot incident at Kenyase-Abrem in the Ashanti Region while returning home from the 31st December watch night service. According to the family of the deceased, the tragic incident happened when Lydia Ayampali, a mother carrying her one-year-old baby, had closed from the watch night service and was […] The post Kenyase-Abrem:
As part of efforts to encourage the youth to connect with cocoa from bean to bar and develop their knowledge in cocoa and its related activities, the management of the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) in Tafo, Eastern Region, has launched the Cocoa Club Ghana. The Cocoa Club is a fun-based educational outreach program […] The post CRIG launches
Twenty-six parliamentary hopefuls will compete with nine incumbent MPs in nine constituencies in the Western Region in the upcoming NPP Parliamentary primaries. These constituencies comprise Tarkwa Nsuaem, Ahanta West, Mpohor, Kwesimintsim, Effia, Takoradi, Sekondi, Essikado–Ketan, and Shama. Among the notable candidates featured is Hon. George Mireku-Duker, a two-term Member of Parliament (MP), who is competing […] The post NPP
As of the close of nominations on December 25, 2023, a total of 92 aspiring candidates had expressed their intention to compete for parliamentary seats in the Eastern Region. Out of 92, 84 candidates officially filed their nominations, poised to challenge incumbents in 22 constituencies. Notably, Hon Bryan Acheampong in Abetifi and Frederick Obeng Adom […] The post NPP
Emerging studies have found that ‘wee’- cannabis (CBD) could be used as a natural sleep aid(Suraev et al.2020). The interesting thing is that clinical trials demonstrate that CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) combination could prolong the life of some people with an aggressive form of cancer called glioblastoma-brain tumour(Twelves et al. 2021; Rodriguez-Almaraz and Butowski N. 2023). […] The post ‘Wee’
The Bono Regional Minister, Justina Owusu-Banahene, has challenged graduates to be smarter, quicker, and faster in the job space to contribute to national development without compromising their values and sense of self. According to the Minister, as graduates continue flinging their caps in joy and picking up certificates, ready for the job market, they should […] The post Let
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has once again defended the controversial mining lease agreement between Ghana and Barari DV for lithium exploration in Ewoyaa, Central Region. Addressing concerns from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and stakeholders about perceived unfavourable terms, Jinapor assured that the agreement prioritizes value addition to Ghana’s green […] The post Jinapor
The Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has bemoaned that the institutional culture of silence and secrecy are some of the challenges facing the implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Law. The Minister was speaking at a public forum in Accra yesterday,on the implementation of the RTI Act 2019-2023, under the theme: “Three years […] The post Culture of secrecy frustrating RTI Law
Dignitaries at the forum Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has reaffirmed government’s steadfast dedication to the full implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2019 (Act 989). Read More... The post Govt RTI Commitment Unwavering –
The Director of the Ghana School of Law (GSL), Yaw Oppong, has urged further discussions following the Supreme Court’s decision on the Numo Nmashie Family land case. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, December 14, Yaw Oppong emphasized the potential impact on numerous Accra communities, stating, “It is a huge land, and you […] The post Supreme
It’s Tuesday May 30, 2023, and I am in the village of Fuveme Agorkedzi in the Volta Region. Residents seem anxious and a handful of women have been seen moving belongings from their houses that have just been ravaged by tidal waves. This is not the first time such an incident is happening in the community. Residents […] The post Ghana’s
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