Buildings at Earthquake-prone zones can collapse during tremors- GGSA
Buildings and structures within and along earthquake prone zones or fault lines, can typically not survive a major earthquake. This makes it crucial for people living within such zones to be well aware of the constant risk they face and take the needed precautions. Mr Nicholas Opoku, Senior Seismologist at the Ghana Geological Survey Authority, […]
Political vigilantism is becoming dangerous in Ghana – COP Kofi Boakye
Commissioner of Police (COP) Nathan Kofi Boakye, the Director-General/Research and Planning, Ghana Police Service, said political vigilantism is becoming clearly dangerous in Ghana and called for the need to address it as soon as practicable. “I am not prophesying. I am just extrapolating what is happening now to what can happen in the future. If […]
Judiciary lacks financial independence – Chief Justice
Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo says the Judiciary lacks financial independence as it is not being adequately funded. She said the full budgetary support for the Judiciary was not being met although the Executive and the Legislative arms of Government had respected and complied with judicial decisions. “Even what is approved is never released on time […]
Don’t politicise Kejetia and Central Market Re-development Project
Residents in the Kumasi Metropolis have been advised to refrain from politicising the Kejetia and Central Market Re-development Projects, particularly in relation to the re-settlement of traders. Nana Agyenim Boateng, Amoamanhene, who is also Chairman of the Kejetia Validation and Verification Oversight Committee, said the project was being executed in the best interest of all […]