“€71.5 Million Secured For 12 New Hospitals; All To Be Completed In 24 Months” – President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says Government has secured €71.5 million to construct and equip twelve (12) 40-bed hospitals, with the associated staff accommodation facilities for hospital workers, across the country. Performing the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of the Mim Community Hospital, on Sunday, 13th September 2020, President Akufo-Addo explained […]
Chief Imam commends Plan International
The National chief Imam Shiekh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has commended Plan International for it work in ensuring that girls no matter where they are empowered. He noted that a shared and collective effort by all stakeholders in child protection is needed to eradicate child marriage in the country. He said child marriage denies girls their […]
Floods threaten three regions of the North
The spillage of the Bagre dam in Burkina Faso has left large portions of the Upper East and North East regions cut off from the rest of the country. According to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the North East region, though it is too early to estimate the extent of damage, a significant […]
Polio Vaccination Campaign
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE POLIO VACCINATION CAMPAIGN Last month the Independent Africa Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication Declared Africa free of the wild polio virus. This marks the eradication of the second virus from the face of the continent since smallpox 40 years ago. Historic as it may be, there is however no cause […]
Somalia appoints prosecutor for ‘crimes against journalists’
Somalia’s attorney general has appointed a special prosecutor for crimes against journalists. The prosecutor will probe and prosecute “those who carried out killings and maiming of journalists,” Dr Suleiman Mohamed Mohamud said in a statement. He added that perpetrators would face the full force of the law. This comes four months after the Banadir regional […]
How NPP, NDC Manifestos Intend To Address Challenges In Trade, Industry And Agriculture
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE ANALYSIS OF THE MANIFESTOS OF THE NPP AND NDC IN THE AREA OF AGRIC/ TRADE AND INDUSTRY The two main political parties have presented their manifestos for Ghanaians to decide which of them can solve the numerous challenges in the country. Gradually Ghanaians have become discerning and the quality of party […]
Moria migrants: Fire destroys Greece’s camp on Lesbos
Fire has destroyed Greece’s largest migrant camp, the overcrowded Moria facility on the island of Lesbos. About 25 firefighters with 10 engines battled the flames as migrants were evacuated. Some suffered injuries from smoke exposure. It is unclear how the fires began, with some blaming the migrants and others blaming Greek locals. Police cordoned off […]
Party Manifestos And Whether They Influence Voting Pattern
FIXATION OF GHANAIAN FOR POLITICAL PARTY MANIFESTO The die is cast and the biggest opposition party, the NDC has launched its manifesto for the 2020 general election. This comes at the back of a similar event by the ruling party, NPP. The launch therefore gives the electorate the opportunity to assess the political party with […]
We will vote for any Political Party that promises to pay our monies – Menzgold customers
Aggrieved Customers of Menzgold want Government to include them in its bailout package for depositors whose funds have been locked-up in some collapsed financial institutions in the country. The customers say it is only appropriate if they are made beneficiaries of the bailout package since Menzgold falls under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange […]
Agyapa deal not in interest of Ghana – Professor Gatsi
Despite public outcry for government to reconsider the Agyapa Royalties transactions, the Finance Minister insists the deal will go ahead. According to Ken Ofori Atta, the deal provides Government with an opportunity to use innovative ways to maximise and manage the country’s mineral resources in the interest of Ghanaians. Dean of the University of Cape […]
President Akufo-Addo elected as new ECOWAS Chairman
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at the ongoing 57th ECOWAS Summit, which is being held in Niamey, capital of Niger. This was confirmed in a tweet by the Ministry of Information on Monday, September 7. #Breaking President @NAkufoAddo […]
Man City duo test positive for coronavirus
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez and defender Aymeric Laporte have tested positive for Covid-19. Algeria’s Mahrez, 29, and Frenchman Laporte, 24, will not train with their team-mates while they self-isolate in line with UK government and Premier League rules. Manchester City say neither player was displaying symptoms of coronavirus. Pep Guardiola’s side play Wolverhampton Wanderers […]
“Akyem Sakawa Boys” comments divisive – Vice President Bawumia
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says comments by former President Mahama describing President Akufo-Addo and people in his government as “Akyem Sakawa Boys” in relation to the Agyapa Royalties Deal are divisive. Former President John Mahama endorsed an article on his official Facebook, highlighting the disparaging portion. The former President has since come under attack, […]
Pass Research Fund bill, increase Book and Research Allowance – UDS Pro-Vice-Chancellor
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University for Development Studies (UDS), Professor Felix Abagale, has called on Parliament to pass the bill on National Research Fund, NRF. Professor Abagale said allocating two percent of Oil Revenue, 10 percent of GETFUND and three percent of Natural Mineral Resources Royalties to the National Research Fund will provide quality research […]
