Parliament approves third batch of Deputy Ministers
Parliament has approved the third batch of Deputy Ministerial nominees vetted by the Appointment Committee of Parliament. Mrs Gifty Twum Ampofo, Deputy Minister for Education, is among the 12 nominees, who were approved by consensus from the House. The nominee was dropped from the previous list of nominees following concerns raised by the Minority regarding […]
Ghanaian journalists urged to show interest in marine environment
Ghanaian journalists have been urged to show a keen interest in the marine environment and report on activities to help safeguard the ocean for the benefit of everyone. Mr Afedzi Abdullah, an Environmental journalist, who made the call, said journalists and media practitioners could use their strong influence to educate the people about the ocean […]
Madagascar families ‘eating mud’ in worst drought
The World Food Programme is warning that the worst drought in southern Madagascar for four decades is causing hunger and famine-like conditions. Its director, David Beasley, who has just visited the region, said that without immediate assistance more than half a million people would soon be “knocking on famine’s door”, with another 800,000 marching towards […]
Farmer stabs relative to death
A 36-year-old farmer, Nana Kwame, has stabbed a relative, Kwame Frimpong, to death, at Oda Nkwanta, near Akim Oda, in the Eastern region. The suspect, Kwame, stabbed Frimpong with a kitchen knife twice in his ribs, and bolted, following a misunderstanding that ensured between them. Frimpong, 34, was pronounced dead shortly after he was rushed […]
