Illegal mining must be totally banned in Ghana- Nyaho Tamakloe
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called for a total ban on illegal small scale mining in Ghana. Speaking on TV3’s “Ghana Tonight” on September 9, 2024, he emphasised the need to prioritise partisanship and defend the constitution. “Mining must be banned entirely. If […]
Police declare man wanted for threatening public officials
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Ghana Police Service has declared a male suspect wanted after a viral video surfaced showing him threatening to shoot and harm public officials. The suspect, who identifies himself as “Commander Kanawu, Revolution Leader,” makes threats against key figures, including Inspector-General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare; Interior Minister, Henry Quartey; Electoral Commission […]
NDC to stage protest over alleged voter register ‘irregularities’
By Gloria Amoh The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to hold nationwide demonstrations on September 17, 2024, in response to concerns over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) handling of discrepancies in the voter register. These concerns emerged during the recent voter exhibition exercise, where the NDC identified several alleged irregularities in the register. After […]
New cocoa crop season begins with reduction in target by 19.8 percent
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has reviewed downward the target for the new crop season which begins today by 19.8 percent due to the unprecedented dry spell witnessed this year. Chief Executive of COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen Aidoo disclosed that harsh weather conditions have made it difficult for most farmers in the Bono and Western North […]
President Akufo-Addo advocates peaceful elections on December 7 in final address to Ghana Bar Conference
President Akufo-Addo has highlighted the significance of Ghana’s peaceful transfer of power between political parties as its greatest contribution to democracy. He said all hands must be on deck in ensuring a successful and peaceful election on December 7. President. Akufo-Addo was speaking at the annual Ghana Bar Conference in Kumasi. He stated his commitment […]
Ghana Chamber of Mines launches Innovative Mining Competency Framework
Story by: Mabel Adorkor Annang The Ghana Chamber of Mines has introduced a groundbreaking initiative, the Ghana Mining Competency Framework, designed to standardise the approach to defining and measuring the knowledge and skills required for various roles within the mining sector. This framework will empower mining companies to ensure their workforce is adequately trained and […]
ASEC raises alarm over proposed energy sector restructuring in Ghana
Story By : Mabel Adorkor Annang The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC), has strongly opposed a proposed bill seeking to merge key energy producers in Ghana, including the Volta River Authority (VRA) and Bui Power Authority (BPA), as well as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). Additionally, the bill […]
Government denies plans to restructure debts owed to Local Contractors
By Roselyn Gayaglo Government has debunked reports that it is working to restructure debts owed to local contractors. The Finance Ministry in a statement said there are no such plans on the table. It emphasised that no such restructuring has been contemplated during or even after the domestic debt restructuring programme which ended in October […]
Professor Opoku-Agyemang speaks at Haruna Iddrisu campaign launch in Tamale
The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, is in Tamale for the Tamale South Constituency parliamentary campaign launch of Haruna Iddrisu, the Former Minority Leader. Tamale South Constituency is the largest constituency in the Northern Region and has thehighest number of votes in the region. Mr. Iddrisu, who is the […]
Police restore calm at Walewale NPP Parliamentary primary; one person arrested
Story By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The Ghana Police Service has restored order in Walewale following a disruption during the vote-counting process in the ongoing New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary rerun election. One person, Kamara Bawah, has been arrested for damaging ballot papers. The Walewale parliamentary primary rerun election was marred by sporadic disturbances, resulting in […]
