The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed surprise at the summoning of the Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council. The summons stems from allegations that the chief endorsed the NDC’s presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, during a recent campaign tour. …
Read More »Africans dissatisfied with public education – Afrobarometer report
The latest Afrobarometer Pan-Africa report has shown that the majority of Africans are dissatisfied with their government’s efforts to provide public education. The Afrobarometer is a pan-African, independent, non-partisan research network that measures public attitudes on economic, political, and social matters in Africa. Based on national surveys in 39 African …
Read More »Ayorkor Botchwey’s commonwealth candidature well-received – Malawian President
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera says the candidacy of Ghana’s foreign minister, Ms. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, for Commonwealth Secretary-General has been “well-received.” President Chakwera whose country is a member of the Commonwealth, received Ms. Botchwey at the presidential palace in the capital, Lilongwe on Monday, and discussed bilateral issues including the …
Read More »ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI HANDS OVER NEW DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS TO THE OBUASI POLICE
AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine on February 13, 2024 handed over a fully furnished ultramodern structure to the Ghana Police Service in Obuasi. The building which is estimated at Gh2.13 million Ghana cedis will serve as the Obuasi District Police command, assisting in improving security in Obuasi and its surrounding areas. …
Read More »ASARE BEDIAKO SHS RECEIVES NEW DESKS FROM THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST, OBUASI AREA
Inadequate furniture has hampered effective teaching and learning in some schools in the country. The challenge which is also pervasive in public schools make it uncomfortable for students to learn in a comfortable environment. At the Asare Bediako Senior High School in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti region, …
Read More »ASSEMBLY MEMBERS AT AKROFUOM URGED TO COLLABORATE TO CREATE INNOVATIVE WAYS TO UTILIZE RESOURCES
Assembly members at the Akrofuom District Assembly have been urged to effectively collaborate effectively and create innovative ways to utilize resources for community development. Vivian Akumiah, Director of Human Resource at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, acting behalf of the President recommended capacity building as a way to sensitize the …
Read More »I’ve never engaged in galamsey,Adu Amoateng , kwasi Darko Boateng, and Patrick Kwaku Frimpong conspired against me – Former DCE alleges
Yaw Danso, the former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bosome Freho in the Ashanti Region, has finally spoken out about his removal from office. Danso was dismissed in 2023 by President Akufo-Addo after investigations into allegations that he was involved in illegal mining (Galamsey). Before his dismissal, he had been …
Read More »Kessben media Maakye show Host under attack over LGBTQ+ Comment
The life of Kumasi-based journalist Kwabena Akuako Kwarteng is facing death threat for his request to Ghana Parliament to end the discussion on the “unnecessary LGBTQ+ Bill and do something necessary”. The journalist, who is the host of Kessben FM’s morning show ‘Maakye’, in his presentation, said Parliaments should focus …
Read More »Every SHS student to get a tablet by April – Adutwum
The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced plans by the government to distribute over 1.4 million tablets to students in senior high schools under the free SHS policy. The minister said the move is to help improve teaching and learning in the various public senior high schools …
Read More »Northern Region: 60-year-old man shot dead at Jilo
A 60-year-old man, a nomad, has tragically been shot dead at Jilo, a community in the Nanumba North municipality of the Northern Region, by unidentified gunmen while returning from the mosque. The son, who was accompanying his father from the mosque, reported that two men confronted them with guns. He …
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