In a groundbreaking move towards revitalising the nation’s economy, Eric Opoku, the Member of Parliament for Asunafo South has revealed that over 9000 new jobs will be created at the country’s ports as part of the new 24-hour strategy being promised by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), …
Read More »SSNIT Hotels: Akufo-Addo must immediately halt ongoing transaction – Ablakwa
Organisers of the ‘Hands Off Our Hotels’ demonstration are set to protest the sale of a 60% stake in six hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) on Tuesday, June 17. The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, a convener of the demonstration, …
Read More »Murtala Mohammed criticizes NADMO for importing rice amid local surplus
The Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has expressed concern over the importation of rice by the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) for distribution to disaster victims. He argues that the government imports over $2 billion worth of rice annually, while local rice farmers struggle to find …
Read More »Eduwatch bemoans literacy gap between urban and rural areas
Concerns about the low academic performance of students in rural areas have been voiced by the education think tank Africa Education Watch. This growing disparity in academic performance, according to Eduwatch, is attributed to the lack of adequate teaching infrastructure and materials. A fellow with Africa Education Watch, Divine Kpe …
Read More »‘You’re not entitled to automatic promotion’ – Court dismisses suit against IGP
The High Court in Kumasi has dismissed the suit filed by Chief Inspector Samuel Krah against the Inspector-General of Police and the State over his promotion. The court presided by Justice Kwasi Anokyi Gyimah in a judgment on Friday 14th June 2024 said the Chief Inspector is not entitled to …
Read More »National Chief Imam praises Bawumia’s leadership and generosity
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has lauded Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for his exemplary leadership and generosity, emphasizing the significant impact he has made on people’s lives. In his 2024 National Eid ul Adha prayers speech in Accra, Sheikh Sharubutu commended Dr Bawumia for using the …
Read More »Restore and upgrade GN Savings’ license – Groupe Nduom to BoG
Groupe Nduom has challenged the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) statements concerning GN Savings from August 16, 2019. The BoG on June 14 justified its decision to revoke the license of GN Bank in 2019 insisting that the action was warranted due to significant regulatory breaches. The Central Bank maintains that …
Read More »December polls should be about policies, ideas – Bawumia
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that the upcoming December elections should focus on policies and ideas. He urged Ghanaians to consider the policies, ideas, and solutions proposed by the candidates as the central point of their decision-making. Addressing the nation during the Eid-Ul-Adha celebrations …
Read More »Wa West: Peter Toobu calls for peace as three die in communal conflict
Peter Lanchene Toobu, the Member of Parliament for Wa West, has issued a call for harmony between the Lassia-Tuolu and Kendeu communities. The appeal comes in the wake of a tragic incident where three individuals died and several others sustained injuries of varying degrees following a confrontation between the inhabitants …
Read More »Election 2024: Mahama vows to eliminate wasteful 1V1D, other unproductive programmes
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has announced his intention to dismantle several government projects deemed wasteful, including the widely pursued ‘One Village, One Dam’ initiative. Mahama emphasised that reallocating funds from these projects would enable significant investments in ventures that could bolster the nation’s …
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