The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Tuesday, April 9, for an emergency Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting with political parties to address some pending issues. The meeting comes on the back of calls from the main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), for the EC to meet the parties to update them on the […] The post EC sets April 9 for emergency IPAC meeting first appeared
Concerned residents of Ledzokuku in the Greater Accra region have voiced their disappointment regarding the ongoing destruction of development projects within the constituency, which were initiated by the former Member of Parliament, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye. Reported instances of damage include the dismantling of a shelter intended for an ambulance, which was generously donated by […] The post Ledzokuku
Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stated that the party is determined to win the upcoming December polls by ‘hook or crook.’ His comments echo similar statements by Bryan Acheampong, the Member of Parliament for Abetifi, who stated that the NPP does not intend to hand over power […] The post We’ll
In the vast landscape of Africa, the impact of high heat on human health is becoming increasingly apparent, particularly for vulnerable populations such as women and girls. High temperatures have a range of direct and indirect effects on women’s SRH across the African continent. From exacerbating existing health conditions to increasing vulnerability to new threats, […] The post The
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to promptly convene an emergency Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting to address concerns regarding the purported scarcity of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) and the reported disappearance of one component of Biometric Verification registration kits. “The NDC therefore wishes to request for an emergency […] The post NDC
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has pointed to the recent power outages in Ghana, commonly known as “dumsor,” as a consequence of mismanagement of the country’s power-generating assets and the collateralization of the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA). ESLA was implemented by the government to consolidate various levies within […] The post Mismanagement
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has clarified that it has not yet taken any concrete steps to contest the Ejisu by-election following the untimely passing of the Member of Parliament for the area, John Kumah. Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the party, said that the NDC is currently prioritising mourning the MP’s demise […] The post We’re
John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has outlined his intentions to implement import restrictions on specific essential commodities should he emerge victorious in the December elections. According to available data, imports of goods and services currently contribute approximately 40 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). During a stakeholder […] The post I’ll
Alexander Roosevelt, a member of the Health Committee of Parliament has called on the government to take immediate action to address the migration of nurses by formalizing the process. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association recently disclosed that approximately 6,000 nurses have left Ghana to seek better opportunities abroad since August 2023, citing poor […] The post Ghana
The Krofrom market, a multi-million dollar commercial edifice in one of the prominent suburbs of Kumasi, is now a den of rodents and criminals. The site has grown into a forest, where young boys set traps for rats. It has also become a den for all sorts of criminal activities during the day and night. […] The post Ashanti Region: Multi-million
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, says it remains committed to ensuring that those who contribute to the failure of banks are properly investigated and prosecuted. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the NDIC, Bello Hassan, made this statement during a courtesy visit of the NDIC Management to the Executive Chairman of the Economic […] The post NDIC, EFCC reiterate
As political parties prepare for the 2024 general elections in December, a concerning trend of voter apathy is emerging in key regions, a report by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed. The yet-to-be-released report by the organisation indicates that the Ashanti and Greater Accra regions, which are pivotal in the electoral landscape, are leading in voter apathy. […] The post 2024
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to equitable regional development in his next government. Speaking to a crowd after the NDC’s 24-hour Kwahu Easter walk on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, the former President underscored the infrastructural initiatives undertaken during his tenure in the Eastern […] The post Mahama
Complete Farmer, a pioneering force in agricultural technology and marketplace solutions, is set toannounce the grand opening of its Trade Center located in Tagadzi near Juapong, Volta Region, Ghana on Thursday April 4,2024. According to the team, this momentous occasion marks a significant step forward in revolutionizing Africa’s agricultural landscape and fostering economic growth in the […] The post Complete
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) through its fact-checking initiative DUBAWA in partnership with the Google News Initiative has organized a two-day digital verification and fact-checking workshop for some selected media practitioners in the Eastern Region. The two days training workshop which was executed by Dubawa project was to build African newsrooms’ capacity […] The post Centre
The North East Regional Health Director, Dr. Ibrahim Baba Abubakar, has disclosed some challenges bedevilling health care delivery in the region. He revealed this during the annual health performance review meeting in Nalerigu, stating that poor road networks and inadequate staff redistribution have heavily impacted the region’s health sector. Dr Abubakar explained that the area’s […] The post North
A young Ghanaian lady based in the US has taken a swipe at the Ghana Embassy in New York City for unprofessionalism in the discharge of their duty. In a thread posted on her X profile with the username Yaa Tabby, she narrated her ordeal at the Ghana embassy when she went to the embassy […] The post Ghana Embassy in New York faces backlash for unprofessionalism first appeared on
The Parliamentary Candidate (PC) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the New Juaben North, Mr. Samuel Adongo, famously known as Sammy Adongo, has provided a mechanised borehole for the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Senior High School (SHS) at Effiduase. The gesture follows water problems that have been confronting the school over the years. Mr. […] The post Adongo constructs machanised
The Member of Parliament for the Upper Manya Krobo, Bismark Tetteh Nyarko, has demonstrated his commitment to community welfare by donating essential items to the local Muslim community. The donation, which was in support of the holy month of Ramadan, consist of six bags of granulated sugar, 24 packets of milk and tea, were distributed […] The post Upper Manya Krobo MP donates food
The Apapam Akwansrahene of the Akyem Traditional Area (ATA) in the Eastern Region, Baffour Kwabena Baah, has called on the Eastern Regional Police Command to institute a full-scale investigation into the killing of a 26-year-old man, famously known as Offei Noah and a member of Okyenman Taskforce, with some sense of urgency. According to Baffour […] The post Tension mounts
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