The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 elections, John Dramani Mahama, has promised to investigate the looting of lands in Ga Adangbe when voted into power as president. Among other things, he said he would establish a commission of inquiry to look into lands that were given to the state for … The post NDC govt will investigate
Registration for Farmers and Schools participating in the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) Phase II starts today across the country. The Phase II builds on the successes of the initial PFJ campaign which is aimed to promote agricultural development, food security, increased productivity and job creation. • Dr Bryan Acheampong (behind microphone) adressing the … The post MoFA
Over 26,000 Ghanaians in need of cornea transplant risk losing their vision due to the absence of a law to back the harvesting of tissues locally. Drafted last year, the Human Organ and Tissue Bill to allow for organ and tissue donation, as well as transplantation in the country is yet to be passed into … The post Absence
The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the educational sector has been identified as a major driver of economic and social development as well as education transformation. It is seen as a critical catalyst in providing up-to-date skills and competencies aligned with globally competitive industries to meet the increasing demand for workforce. Here … The post The
In a bid to prepare for the impending rainy season and mitigate the risk of flooding, the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has issued a directive urging the Ghana Hydrological Authority to expedite drainage works across the country. The directive by the Minister is to minimise the potential impact of heavy rains … The post Speed up drainage works – Oppong Nkrumah appeared
A businessman, Prince Hardi Adam, had appeared before the Circuit Court in Accra, for allegedly defrauding a woman of GH¢225,999.94 and $1,800. Adam is said to have collected the money under the pretence of supplying Charity Atim, victim, with 1,000 bags of 50 kg rice, 50 gallons of edible oil and 30 bags of sugar, … The post Businessman granted bail over alleged GH¢225,999
The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has presented what he said is the “abysmal scorecard” of the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led New Patriotic Party government.According to the Ajumako/Enyan/Essiam lawmaker, the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government had reversed all the economic indicators left it by the John Mahama- led government in 2017, despite being the most … The post SONA
The Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) says it is saving the company US$3 million every month and reinvesting same into other sectors of the company since 2018. This is made possible by the complete indigenisation of the company; the process of managing the operations, engineering and all other facets of the company by Ghanaians. “The … The post Indigenisation saves Ghana Gas $3m monthly
As the nation mourns the untimely death of the late Dr John Kumah, Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, a cloud of controversy has been generated over the allegations of poisoning made by Onua TV presenter, Captain Smart. But in a dramatic twist, the widow of the deceased, Apostle Mrs Lilian Kumah, … The post Captain Smart’s poison claim:
Ghana and Malta have renewed their resolve to strengthen cooperation for the benefit of their respective peoples. To that end, a joint commission has been established to facilitate progress in all areas of mutual interest, and to see to it that the numerous agreements signed between the two are negotiated in stages. The areas of … The post Ghana, Malta vow to deepen cooperation appeared first
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the opposition National Democratic Congress’ vice presidential candidate, has pledged to give her all to ensure the party’s victory at the polls in December. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang was on Thursday confirmed as former President John Mahama’s running mate; making it the second time she would complement the party’s presidential ticket. In a … The post I
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development has acknowledged that while he wholeheartedly supports the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, he believes that merely ostracising gays from society is not the solution. He advocated for parliament to be interested in the reformation of homosexuals and not allow […] The post I
Franklin Cudjoe, the Founder and President of IMANI Africa, has criticised the decision to imprison individuals who identify as gays, describing it as ‘senseless.’ On February 28, 2024, Parliament passed a bill criminalising LGBTQ activities and prohibiting their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals found guilty under this law could face imprisonment ranging from six months […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ketu North, has described discussions regarding the financial implications of the Anti-Gay Bill as embarrassing. He argues that such discussions compromise the integrity of Ghana’s independence. The Ministry of Finance has expressed concerns about the financial repercussions of the Anti-Gay Bill, even urging President Akufo-Addo […] The post Anti-gay
Gender activist, Dr. Amanda Odoi, has filed an application for an interlocutory injunction against the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, in response to the recent passage of the anti-gay bill. On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved a bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, encompassing their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals […] The post Gender
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC) have committed to deepening their relationship to advance good governance in both countries. They stated that this would be achieved through the exchange of experiences and solutions to common challenges at the party and national levels. This, they said would improve democracy in the … The post NPP,
A total of 13,516 trained teachers from the various accredited Colleges of Education have been posted to basic and second-cycle schools across the country to undertake their one-year mandatory national service. They were deployed by the National Service Scheme (NSS) Secretariat on March 4, this year. This was contained in a statement signed and issued … The post NSS deploys 13,516
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has expressed concern about exchange rates being tied to duties at the country’s ports. According to the Union, the practice had been the cause of inflation in the country because the moment the exchange rate went up; prices of goods were also affected. Some of the participants in … The post GUTA
A 59-year-old car dealer, and two others accused of swindling a businessman of GH¢620,000, in a gold transaction, have been remanded in police custody by the Achimota Circuit Court. Gbegoueu Evrard, a French, is said to have collected the money under the pretext of selling to the complainant, Hayford Boadi, gold, but failed. Evrard is … The post 3 remanded over alleged GH¢620,000
Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr John Ampontuah Kumah, has died. Aged 45, Dr Kumah was also the Member of Parliament for the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region. Confirming the news of the demise of the second term lawmaker, the Majority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, said he was devastated by the … The post Deputy Finance Minister dead appeared first on Ghanaian
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