Ghana Health Service aggressive Covid-19 vaccination campaign rounds up
By Vanessa Adjei The five-day National Covid-19 vaccination campaign which began, February 1, 2022 is winding down. The Campaign which was launched on Monday January 31,2022 by the Ghana Health Service, targeted persons who are taking the dose for the first time. It also includes those taking the booster Jabs. Speaking at the launch in […]
Adib Saani suggests ECOWAS partners with EU to deal with uprisings in Sub-Region
By Rachel Kakraba Security Analyst Adib Saani, says the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS, must explore other diplomatic options such as rough diplomacy to resolve the volatile political environment in the Sub-region. He said ECOWAS must collaborate with other international partners like the European Union(EU) for support in dealing with the issue. Mr. […]
”Allegations unfounded” – Majority to Minority over claims to reduce numbers to push through E-Levy Bill in Parliament
By Bubu Klinogo The Majority in Parliament has denied claims that the government is using rough tactics to reduce the number of NDC MPs in Parliament in order to pass the controversial E-levy Bill. At a news briefing in Parliament House yesterday, the Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu said the legal suits against NDC MP for […]
Teachers’ Strike: NLC invites government, and UTAG to crunch meeting
The National Labour Commission (NLC), has invited the government and the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to a meeting over the ongoing strike by the teacher union. This follows a High Court order urging the NLC and UTAG to settle their impasse out of court. The meeting is slated for Monday, February 7, 2022. […]
Ghanaian Businessman/Politician, Papa Kwesi Nduom’s son, Dr. Edjah Kweku Nduom appointed lead in fight against cancer in US
US-born Ghanaian neurosurgeon, Dr. Edjah Kweku Nduom, has been appointed by US President Joe Biden to lead the Cancer Moonshot project to curb cancer deaths. Dr. Nduom, son of Ghanaian Politician and Businessman Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, was honoured at the relaunch of the programme at the White House. The Cancer Moonshot initiative was introduced […]
Minority responds to MP Gyekye Qyayson forgery charges
By Bubu Klinogo The Minority in Parliament has accused government of using crude and desperate means to pass the controversial E-levy Bill. Addressing the media in Accra, the Minority Leader Haruana Iddrisu says the legal actions being taken against the NDC MP for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, is an attempt to reduce the Minority’s […]
ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit on political situation in Burkina Faso underway in Accra
By Hannah Dadzie The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold another Extraordinary Summit on the political situation in Burkina Faso in Accra on February 3, 2022. The Heads of State held an Extraordinary Summit virtually on the 28 of January, 2022 after the […]
Minerals Commission retooled to step up monitoring of mining activities
By Felix Coffie Government has provided logistical support to the Minerals Commission to enhance its monitoring and evaluation activities. The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor who made the presentation at a brief ceremony in Accra said health and safety measures are key pillars for sustainable mining especially with the recent Appiatse […]
PMMC Boss express concern over escalating Legacy Debt
By Felix Coffie The Managing Director of Precious Minerals Marketing Company, PMMC, Nana Kwasi Awuah says the legacy debt of the company has become a huge problem affecting its operations. He said as of December 31, 2021, the legacy debt stood at GHC65 million Cedis. Giving an overview of the operations of the PMMC in […]
Final plea from NUGS President to factions in UTAG strike to reconsider fate of students
Emmanuel Yiadom Boakye, President of National Union of Ghana Students, NUGS, says they are optimistic the impasse between the University Teachers Association of Ghana, UTAG and the government will soon be resolved. He said as a student union, they are engaging relevant institutions for an amicable settlement, and hoped the issue when resolved will not […]
Division Two: Selion FC Secures medical care partnership with Royal Hospital
Volta Division Two League side, Selion FC has secured a healthcare partnership deal with Royal Hospital, a prime health care facility in Ho, ahead of their 2021/2022 upcoming football season. The agreement is aimed at strengthening the well-being of the playing body and to promote the activities of the healthcare facility. Royal Hospital is, therefore, […]
ICED begins study on infrastructure, nutritious diet and women’s economic empowerment
By Bright Kofi Agamah An evidence gaps study has formally been launched in Ghana to help improve the understanding of infrastructure’s impact on nutritious diet and women’s economic empowerment in South Saharan Africa. The outcome of the study is crucial for ensuring the judicious use of scarce resources in developing countries, where infrastructural development is […]
Family of four killed in Fire outbreak in Takoradi
By Frederica Mensah A family of four on February 1, 2022 died in a fire incident which occurred at Effiakuma in the Western Region. The incident happened at their residence close to the Takoradi Technical Institute, TTI Masters’ Flat. Head of the National Disaster Management Organization, NADMO at Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly, Henry Kwofie who […]
Traditional Authorities from Dzodze in Volta Region confer with President Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has justified the need to raise more money through taxation to bridge the infrastructural gap in the country. He said Ghana cannot continue to depend on foreign aid and grants to prosecute its developmental agenda. President Akufo-Addo said this when the Chiefs and Elders of the Dzodze Traditional area in the Volta Region, […]
