Business
My presidency will create a balance and add value to humanity – Cheddar
The founder of The New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako also known as Cheddar says his ambition to become President of Ghana is not a personal goal but a call to take up the social responsibility of the nation. Speaking on Starr Chat with Bola Ray Thursday, Mr. Bediako stated that there is a social imbalance […]
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General News
We are probing validity of underage marriage – Tuah-Yeboah
By: Patience Bumbom The Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has stated that his office is currently investigating to determine the validity of the marriage ceremony between Gborbu Wulomo and Naa Okromo. This follows the release of the minor to her parents on Thursday, April 18, after being in the custody of the Department of Social […]
News
Social Media: The new ‘cash cow’ for emerging businesses
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for both business and entertainment. With captivating hashtags and creative content, local businesses are reaching new heights and expanding their brands. Equipped with smartphones and innovative ideas, these businesses are leveraging social media to engage with their customers and gain a […]
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We’ve been investigating Scholarship Secretariat since July 2023 – OSP
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed an ongoing investigation into the operations of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat since July 2023. Recent reports have subjected the Scholarship Secretariat to public scrutiny, particularly following an exposé by the Fourth Estate. The investigation has uncovered instances where scholarships were awarded to applicants from affluent families, […]
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Former NUGS president petitions Special Prosecutor over rot at Scholarship Secretariat
Deputy National Youth Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Osman Ayariga has petitioned the Special Prosecutor to look into suspected acts of corruption at the Scholarship Secretariat. The former President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) is seeking to invoke the OSPs’ jurisdiction under Sections 2(a), 3(1)(g) and 79 of The […]
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Opinion
Dreams in Shambles- The dilemma of school girls in northern Ghana
Balancing the demands of school attendance with the weighty responsibility of caring for younger siblings is a significant challenge facing many young girls in some parts of the Northern Region. This delicate juggling act not only strains their ability to excel academically but also casts dark shadows over their future. The struggle to fulfill familial […]
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Nigeria
London-Lagos solo driver arrives in Nigeria to a heroic welcome
Pelumi Nubi, the content creator who embarked on a solo road trip from London to Lagos, has arrived in Nigeria to a heroic welcome. Pelumi was received at the Nigeria-Benin Republic border on behalf of Lagos State Government by the Hon Commissioner of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka and the Special Adviser, Tourism, Arts and […]
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Crime
Police arrest 4 PRESEC students for faking the kidnapping of their mate
The Ghana Police Service has disclosed that through an intelligence-led operation and investigation, it has arrested Six (6) persons including Four (4) Juveniles who are all Students of Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, Accra for staging a kidnapping incident. The two (2) adults among the six (6) are Isaac Kissi Adjei alias Kofi […]
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Technology
US state bans children under 14 from social media
Children under 14 will be barred from joining social media in Florida from next year. Signed into law by governor Ron DeSantis, the legislation directs social media firms to delete the accounts of under-14s. Children aged 14 and 15 will also need parental consent before signing up for platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. Companies who […]
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Economy
SDRs financing crucial for shock-prone countries – ISSER
By Buertey Francis BORYOR The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana has called for a review of the Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) allocation framework. The SDRs is an international reserve asset created by the IMF to supplement the official reserves of its member countries. ISSER proposed that allocations under SDRs, an international […]
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Opinion
World Water Day: Water for Peacebuilding in Ghana
Water remains a vital global resource imperative for human existence, residential use, industrial activities, and economic development in several sectors including agriculture, energy, and health. Water demand has increased in many parts of the globe, and along with it, is the threat to human security. As at November 2023, 1,630 cases of water conflict had […]
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Court adjourns Special Prosecutor case against Charles Bissue to April 17
The Human Rights division of the High Court has adjourned the case involving the office of the Special Prosecutor and Charles Bissue to April 17, 2024. This delay stems from the fact that the case has yet to be assigned to a new judge following the retirement of Justice Nicholas Abodakpi, who previously presided over […]
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General
Manso-Tontokrom residents appeal to govt for Community Mining Scheme
Inhabitants of Manso Tontokrom in the Amansie South Municipality of the Ashanti Region have intensified demands for the government to register the area under its Community Mining Scheme. The youth and opinion leaders in the area believe this will reduce rising unemployment and also save the environment and water bodies from the threats of illegal […]
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General
Bompieso community mining scheme launched; over 500 direct jobs to be created
Economic and social activities in Bompieso, in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region, came to a standstill on Friday, 1st March 2024 when the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, responsible for Mines, Hon. George Mireku Duker, led a delegation to officially launch the Bompieso Community Mining Scheme. This initiative is expected […]
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Business
TEWU demands release of frozen salaries amidst OSP investigation
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has vehemently urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to promptly release all frozen salaries owed to its members. The Association alleged that the OSP has withheld the salaries of more than 400 teachers during its investigation of ghost names on the government’s payroll. Speaking to Citi […]
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General News
‘Social Welfare Technical Institute Under Resourced’
Dignitaries at the event LEARNERS AND instructors at the Social Welfare Technical Institute in Sunyani, the Bono Region, have lamented the lack of support from authorities. The Principal of
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