Parliament approves nomination of all six ministerial portfolios
After hours of voting and counting Parliament has approved the nomination of Six new Ministers who were appointed by President Akufo-Addo. The Ministers are; Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, K.T Hammond as Minister of Trade and Industry. Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr. Stephen Amoah, Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry. Mr. Bryan Acheampong, […]
US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Accra on Sunday
US Vice President, Kamala Harris, will start a three-country tour of Africa this weekend, promoting the White House’s positive vision of the Continent as the “future of the world. Madam Harris’ trip to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia is the latest in deepening US engagement with a Continent largely ignored under former President Donald Trump and […]
I am in talks with IGP to build new prison cells- Bullgod
By: Roberta Gayode Modin Creative Director of Bullhaus Entertainment, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, popularly known as Bullgod, has disclosed that his Team are in talks with the Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare, to build ultra-modern prison cells. According to Bullgod, he has been in and out of prison cells about ten times, and […]
Paying School fees still herculean task for most families in Africa- World Bank Report
A new World Bank Report says payment of school fees is giving many families in sub-Saharan Africa a financial headache, creating a barrier to education. It also states that about 54 percent of the adult population is extremely concerned about paying for their children’s education, and that 29 percent is more concerned about paying school […]
Volta Region: Zero Malaria Deaths, Lower Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Volta Region has maintained a zero malaria mortality rate for the second consecutive year with a reduction in the percentage of mother-to-child HIV transmission from 4.2 percent to 2.4 percent in the year under review. The Maternal Mortality Ratio in the region has also decreased from 103 to 82 deaths per […]
Parliament to adjourn sine die on Friday, March 31
Parliament will adjourn sine die on Friday, March 31, 2023, for the Easter break, with the Business Committee urging members to be devoted to disposing of all business pending before the House. Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Vice Chairman of the Business Committee of Parliament, and Deputy Majority Leader presenting the Business Statement for the […]
How much protein is in ‘Momoni’?
By: Roberta Gayode Modin Momoni is a highly patronized fish in Ghana as it can be used in the preparation of many delicacies like okro soup, and kontonmire stew among others. However, the nutritional value of fermented fish remains debatable, especially in Ghana. According to research published by the International Food Research Journal, the nutritional […]
Chris Hughton explains why he benched Captain Andre Ayew during the Black Stars Angola win
Chris Hughton, the Head Coach of the Black Stars, has defended his decision to drop skipper Andre Dede Ayew from the starting lineup in Ghana’s recent match against Angola. Ayew, 33, was not named in the 21-man squad for the game and watched the entire game from the substitutes bench with Arsenal star Thomas Partey […]
Mahama takes campaign tour to Western Region
Aspiring National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate John Dramani Mahama begins a three-day campaign tour of the Western Region on Friday. He will be interacting with branch and constituency executives from all seventeen (17) constituencies of the region to sell his message of growing the party and its structures beyond its present state, mobilising resources […]
King Charles’s France visit postponed amid pension protests
Britain’s King Charles has postponed a state visit to France after social unrest over President Emmanuel Macron’s new pension law erupted into some of the worst street violence seen in years across the country. Speaking at a news conference after a summit in Brussels on Friday, Macron said it would not have reflected “common sense […]
