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 […]
TAGG urges traders to prioritize safety after recent fire incidents
The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) is calling on local businesses and traders to prioritize fire safety measures following a recent series of fire incidents in Zongo Lane and the Kasoa business area. The fires, which have caused significant damage and disruption, highlight the urgent need for strict adherence to fire safety protocols. TAGG’s recommendations […]
More roads built under Akufo-Addo – Seth Acheampong
The Eastern Regional Minister, Seth Kwame Acheampong has noted that the Akufo-Addo led administration has built more roads in his region than the previous administration. He said 1,859.62 kilometres more have been constructed since 2017. Mr. Acheampong made the remarks at the Eastern Regional Town Hall Meeting and Exhibition at the Centre for National Culture […]
Ghanaian journalist breaks World Record for longest tree hug
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah Abdul Hakim Awal, a 23-year-old journalist from Kumasi, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest time spent hugging a tree. His remarkable feat, which lasted 24 hours and 21 minutes, took place outside the Kumasi Cultural Centre. According to Guinness World Records, Awal undertook the challenge to highlight the […]
