Volta Regional House of Chiefs to introduce mediation and conciliation to reduce chieftaincy disputes
By; Jones Anlimah The Volta Regional House of Chiefs intend to introduce mediation and conciliation as alternative methods to address the growing number of chieftaincy disputes in the region. According to the President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, this approach will also aim to minimize litigation and foster peace […]
World Bank applauds DVLA’s public sector reforms, improved efficiency and accountability; Selects the Driver Licencing Agency for more support
By: Nyarko Abronomaa Walker The Senior Presidential Advisor, Mr. Yaw Osarfo Marfo, has hinted of the World Bank’s plans to release a second trench of grant to the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Authority-DVLA, for the phase II of its funded Public Sector Reforms for Results Project, after successful implementation of the phase I of the […]
At least 17 pupils killed in Kenya school fire – police
At least 17 pupils have died after a school in central Kenya caught fire on Thursday night, police said. There are fears the death toll could rise as more than a dozen others have been taken to hospital with severe burns. The cause of the fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary in Nyeri county is not […]
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set alight by ex-boyfriend
Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday’s attack. The authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, said she was targeted after returning […]
Gridlock in Nigeria amid fuel shortages and price hikes
Nigerians have been hit by a double whammy of chronic fuel shortages and a hike in prices by the state-owned oil company. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), which imports the country’s fuel and distributes it to private sellers, blamed its debts and rising global prices for its difficulty in getting fuel. Many people have […]
Central East Regional Police Command Commissioned
An Ultra-modern Central East Regional Police has been commissioned in the Awutu Senya East Constituency to help the Police effectively fight crime in the area. The facility which was built by the MP for the area and Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mavis Hawa Koomson with support from other benevolent individuals is expected to serve […]
Empowering Youth in the Fight Against Climate Change: Grassroots Initiatives and Global Impact
The climate crisis is not just a challenge for future generations; it is a pressing reality that today’s youth are confronting head-on. As the most affected demographic, young people possess not only the motivation but also the innovative ideas necessary to drive meaningful change. Empowering youth in the fight against climate change is essential, and […]
Kasoa-Winneba project a fully funded Ghana project not ECOWAS – Dr. Bawumia clears air
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has refuted claims that the Kasoa-Winneba Road project is being funded and executed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He indicated that the project is rather a fully financed Government of Ghana project at a cost of $195 million. Addressing the Chiefs and people of the Awutu Traditional […]
Media organisations urged to develop gender policy to combat inequalities
By: Rachel Kakraba Gender Activists and Experts, have challenged media organizations particularly private ones to develop and implement a gender policy to combat gender inequalities and stereotypes within the media industry. They also emphasized the importance for journalists’ nationwide to come together to form a unified union which will demand gender responsive policies and accountability […]
Scholarship Secretariat secures funding for Ghanaian students abroad
The Ghana Scholarship Secretariat has announced a potential breakthrough for Ghanaian students studying abroad, with the anticipated release of 50 million cedis. This follows reports of hardships faced by the students due to unpaid stipends and tuition fees. The Head of International at the Secretariat, Richard Gyamfi who revealed this, said reports from the Scholarship Secretariat indicate […]
Improve confidence in tap water – UNICEF urges
By: Rachel Kakraba UNICEF says reliability of water supply to Ghanaians remains a major challenge, as one in three water points does not function. This affects the day to day activities of people especially children who have to trek long distances in search of water. The situation also sees the majority of adolescent girls miss […]
Police arrest 487 QNET Ponzi Scheme members in Kumasi
The Ghana Police Service through an intelligence-led operation on 2nd September, 2024, arrested four hundred and eighty-seven (487) suspects who are members of the Ponzi scheme known as QNET in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, consisting 257 females and 230 males, were arrested in a house located at Adwuman near Kenyasi, a suburb […]
Dr Bawumia receives rousing welcome in Awutu Senya East Constituency
By: Mercy Darko Hundreds of supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) this morning gave a rousing welcome to the Vice President and the flagbearer of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as he took his campaign to the Awutu Senya East Constituency to present what he has termed “Bold Solutions for our Future,” to the […]
John Mahama assures Ghanaians of enhanced security
National Democratic Congress, NDC, Flagbearer John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians of adequate security when given the nod to lead the country. He said the era of Momo merchants being robbed and killed will be a thing of the past. He therefore warned armed robbers that their days are numbered as his government will deal […]
