Bawumia asks citizens to hold leaders accountable, irrespective of political or religious leanings
By: Mercy Darko Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on citizens to consider the implications of current actions and inactions if the country is to secure its future. He said all must endeavor to hold leadership at all levels accountable, irrespective of one’s political or religious leanings. Dr. Bawumia made these remarks at the opening […]
World Bank approves $250 million credit and $10 million grant to support Ghana’s Energy Sector
By: Racheal Asamoah The Ministry of Finance says the World Bank has approved a $250 million credit from the International Development Association, (IDA) and an additional $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme. This is to support a 4-year Ghana Energy Sector Recovery Programme for Results, (PforR) to improve the financial viability […]
Natural resources, good character and patriotism will spur Ghana’s development – Osafo-Maafo
Senior Presidential Adviser, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, says natural resources alone cannot spur the growth and development of Ghana, but good character and patriotism are necessary. He said, all over the world, countries with little or no natural resources are doing excellently well because they have stuck to discipline, good work ethics and patriotism which are very […]
“Hands off Our Hotels” demo against sale of four SSNIT hotels kicks off in Accra
Protesters on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 gathered at the frontage of the Labadi beach hotel in Accra to protest against the sale of a 60 percent stake in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel, owned by Food and Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong. The demonstration dubbed […]
Vice President Bawumia calls on Ghanaians to exhibit spirit of sacrifice
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has called on Muslims and Ghanaians in general to always exhibit the spirit of sacrifice wherever they find themselves. Dr Bawumia made the call at the national Eid-Ul Adha prayers held at the Black Stars Square in Accra. Dr Bawumia highlighted some achievements of the government since 2017 in spite of […]
Routine checkups needed to avoid stroke related diseases – Medical Practitioner
By: Thomas Nsowah-Adjei A Medical Practitioner at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Dr. Patrick Camilo, has called for routine checkups to avoid stroke, high blood pressure and other ailments. According to him, early detection of one’s BP status, can help protect one from stroke and cardiovascular diseases which account for about 20 percent […]
‘We have economic challenges, power outages but not consumed’ — Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie
Madam Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie says God has been good to Ghana despite the myriad of challenges. She said this at a mid-year thanksgiving service at the State House on Saturday. The veteran journalist and lawyer said though the country was experiencing economic, power, water and weather challenges, God had preserved and kept it peaceful and stable […]
Book on Dr Bawumia’s Vice Presidency goes beyond politics – Prof. Sikanku
By: Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo The Author of the book titled, “Dr Bawumia and the Modern Vice Presidency in Ghana” Professor Etse Sikanku, has stated that the book fills a gap in leadership, presidential and vice presidential studies. In an interview on an Accra based station, Metro TV, the Author and Political Communications Analyst, Professor Etse […]
Lordina Mahama calls for unity within NDC as party prepares for 2024 elections
At a meeting with the Northern regional and constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Tamale on Friday, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama stressed the importance of putting aside differences and working together for the party’s greater good. She urged party members to let go of any grudges and focus on working towards the […]
Hundreds of Muslims converge at Jubilee Park to observe 2024 Eid-ul-Adha
Joyce Kantam Kolamong From the Northern Region, our correspondent Joyce Kantam Kolamong, reports that hundreds of Muslims converged on the Jubilee Park to observe this year’s Eid-ul-Adha, a significant Islamic festival celebrated worldwide. Eid-ul-Adha honors the story of Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah. Regional Chief Imam, Alhaji […]
