Community members in the farming town of Pakro in the Akuapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region thwarted an attempt by unknown persons to steal abandoned rail tracks. The invaders, part of a syndicate hired by powerful individuals, were prevented from taking away tons of rail tracks packed into Kia trucks by the determined youth […] The post Pakro residents
Some Ghanaian students who were evacuated from Sudan by the government have petitioned Parliament to support their request for integration into tertiary institutions in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration evacuated 82 Ghanaian students from Sudan in May 2023 following a deadly conflict in the country that resulted in casualties. Forty-seven […] The post Evacuated
Management of the Upper West Regional Hospital in WA awarded a total of 37 staff members at their 2023 annual staff awards ceremony last Saturday, January 13, for their commitment and dedication to duty. The awards, divided into two categories, aimed to appreciate and motivate the recipients in the discharge of their duties, encouraging all […] The post Upper West Regional
The C.K Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS) is grappling with an infrastructure deficit that is impeding academic activities. The university, located in Navrongo, Upper East Region, was established in May 2020 with the mandate to provide higher education, undertake research, and disseminate knowledge related to development through integrated technology and applied sciences. […] The post Infrastructure
The Northern Regional Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Abdul Hamid, popularly known as Alhaji Gbewaa, has been granted bail following an overnight detention by the police. Party supporters, who had gathered at the police station, welcomed Chairman Gbewaa after his detention on Monday afternoon. Alhaji Gbewaa allegedly assaulted the NDC Northern […] The post NDC
Nestled within the captivating landscapes of Ghana is a harrowing narrative that deeply resonates with countless young individuals— the hustle to survive unemployment. As freshly graduated students step out of the corridors of academia, they are rudely confronted by the stark realities of the competitive job market. The transition from the realm of hopeful aspirations […] The post Strategies
The German Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Daniel Krull has called on the Mayor of Kumasi during his first visit last Tuesday, since he assumed office as the German Ambassador to Ghana in July, 2021. The visit was occasioned by the realisation that a partnership agreement existed between the City of Dortmund in Germany and Kumasi in Ghana, […] The post German
Whenever rogues and for that matter thieves are being pursued, trust that other thieves will join in the pursuit. The unprovoked attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, where over 1,400 Jews were killed, has resulted in Israel unleashing inferno on Gaza. Today, is Day 100. Many nations would want to see the […] The post South Africa and the Case of Pursuit of a Thief appeared first on
The Bono Regional Health Directorate has expressed concern about the increasing rate of HIV infections in the region’s urban centres. The Directorate indicates that the prevalence rate in areas such as Nkoranza South and Techiman Municipalities stands around 3.8 percent, which is above the national average of 2.8 percent. In an interview with Citi News, […] The post Bono
The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the attack on its Northern Regional Treasurer, Hajia Shamima Yakubu. Hajia Shamima Yakubu was assaulted by a regional party officer of the NDC during a stakeholder meeting to discuss the campaign strategy in Tamale. The meeting, which took place over the weekend, turned chaotic, and […] The post NDC condemns
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has declared his unwavering confidence in winning the upcoming December elections, stating that there will be no need to contest the results in the Supreme Court. Instead of legal battles, Mahama emphasized the importance of vigilance and collective effort within the party to secure victory. During […] The post 2024
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
Dear Mr. President, Happy New Year to you. I wish you the very best this year, which is your last year in power. It is my prayer that in this last year of your leadership, you will offer Ghana the kind of leadership that will let Ghanaians remember you positively and favourably when you leave […] The post Feature: Sulemana Braimah writes to President Akufo-Addo appeared first on
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
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
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