Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday promised not to betray the confidence the people reposed in him by electing him as the governor of the state. DAILY POST reports that the governor made the promise during his inauguration as the sixth elected governor of the state. He assured that the welfare of the citizens […] The post I will not betray you –Gov Okpebholo promises Edo appeared
Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has urged Nigerians to prioritise Nigeria made goods. He said locally produced goods meet high standards and contribute to the nation’s economic strength. He made the statement at the opening ceremony of the training program for youth and women on FIIRO-developed technologies at Abuja. The training […] The post Patronise locally
Dry skin makes the skin look and feel rough, itchy, flaky or scaly. The location where these dry patches form vary from person to person. It’s a common condition that affects people of all ages. Dry skin, also known as xerosis or xeroderma, has many causes, including cold or dry weather, sun damage, harsh soaps, […] The post How To Deal With Dry Skin appeared first on The
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced for the information of the general public that it would not alter positions of the presidential candidates on the ballot paper for the December 7 elections. “Our task here this morning is very simple. We are not here to change positions. We are not here to re-ballot,” […] The post Positions on ballot paper won’t change —EC appeared first
The Supreme Court of Ghana, in a 5-2 majority decision, has declared Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin’s pronouncement of four parliamentary seats as vacant unconstitutional. The ruling came in the case of Afenyo-Markin v. Speaker and Attorney-General (AG), with the Court stating that the Speaker’s action overstepped constitutional bounds. Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey […] The post Supreme
By Nana Asare Baffour The recent announcement by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to provide free tertiary education for the children of cocoa farmers marks a significant shift in educational and social policy. This landmark initiative recognizes the substantial contributions of cocoa farmers and ensures their children have the opportunity to access quality higher […] The post FREE
Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, did not appear before the Supreme Court on Monday, November 11, 2024 despite prior adjournment allowing him two weeks to file a response in a legal challenge regarding the declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant. The absence of both Speaker Bagbin and […] The post Bagbin Runs
The Ya-Na Abubakari Mahama II has expressed strong support for Alan Kyerematen’s independent presidential bid, telling him, “Ghanaians have endorsed your candidacy.” Speaking to Mr Kyerematen and his entourage when they paid a courtesy call on his last week Thursday, Ya-Na, who described his guest as his “friend and son,” urged him to stay resolute […] The post Alan Storms North &
Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, has officially commissioned the Nkoranza Market, as part of the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Program (GSCSP). Speaking at the commissioning ceremony at the Nkoranza South Municipal Assembly, Mr. Korsah highlighted the importance of the GSCSP, a $245 million initiative launched in partnership with […] The post Korsah
The Minister for Works and Housing, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has called for an urgent focus on sustainable financing mechanisms to fund affordable housing projects across the country. He made the appeal during a strategic meeting with the Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Michal Mlynár, on the sidelines of […] The post KON
The road has now been cleared for Madam Joana Gyan, a Parliamentary Candidate on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Amenfi Central constituency of the Western region to contest the December 7 Parliamentary election. This follows a decision by a Sekondi High Court B, presided over by Justice G.K. Gyan Kontoh […] The post Sekondi Court Vacates Its Order Against NDC PC appeared
Workers of the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) have initiated a nationwide strike, effective today, to protest the implementation of the National Roads Authority Act, 2024 (Act 111) and call for urgent reforms. The strike, organised by the Union and Senior Staff Association of the GHA, follows the lack of response from the government to a […] The post GHA Workers begin nationwide strike to demand
According to the official figures from the Bank of Ghana, the US dollar to the Ghanaian cedi, as of Monday, November 11, 2024 was US$1 to GH¢16. This means, in order to get one dollar, you need 16 Ghana cedis. For £1, you need GH¢21. This is the harsh reality of the currency crisis Ghanaians […] The post Editorial: The Dollarization Of African Economy: Mustapha
A Police Officer at the Manhyia Police station, Inspector (Insp) Diana Agyei, has been installed as the Otumfuo Kentehene Obaapanin for Bonwire with the stool name, Nana Ama Konadu I. She is expected to make inputs when it comes to kente related issues at the Manhyia Palace. Additionally, she will also oversee that kente and […] The post Police officer is Otumfuo’s Kentehene Obaapanin appeared
The Singing Band Group of the Ahensan Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church in Kumasi has donated a number of items to the King Jesus Charity Home at Boadi, in the Oforikrom municipality of the Ashanti region, to support the upkeep of the inmates. The items were tin tomatoes, sardines, bags of charcoal, cartons of toilet […] The post Ahensan S.D.A Singing Group supports orphanage at Boadi
The Akwamu division at Asafo has rolled out a series of activities to observe the Centenary Celebration of the return of the late Chief of Asafo, Akyamfour Asafo Boakye from exile in Seychelles Island. As part of the celebration, the Divisional Council has outlined programmes such as clean-up exercise, Indoor games, Games (Soccer), Float and Health […] The post Kumasi Asafo to celebrate late
Solid waste management is a global issue that cannot be overlooked if humans are to interact with their environment sustainably. The World Bank estimates that globally, 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste is generated yearly. This figure is estimated to increase 70% to 3.4 billion tonnes by 2050 if drastic measures are not taken. […] The post Waste Segregation,
The sacked Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Gwarzo, has kicked against his removal from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Gwarzo claimed that he was not guilty of poor performance. In a cabinet reshuffle on October 23, 2024, Tinubu dismissed Gwarzo alongside four other ministers. The other dismissed ministers are Minister of Women […] The post Ex-minister
A former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has emphatically backed calls for Nigeria to ditch the presidential system of government and return to the parliamentary system. He said this at a National Dialogue on Home-Grown Parliamentary System in Abuja on Monday. The immediate past Minister of Interior, who said he is opposed to the […] The post Parliamentary system best for
The total debts of the 36 states in Nigeria rose to N11.47tn as of June 30, 2024, despite allocations by the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), and their respective internally generated revenues (IGR). An analysis of data from the public debt reports released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) said the rise was 14.57 per […] The post 36 States’ debts rise to N11.4tn despite
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