The Agyapa Royalties agreement was a good initiative that was introduced by the government of Ghana, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Songhai Group, Mr Hene Aku Kwarpong who is based in the United States of America (USA), has said. However, he noted that the government must build trust among the …
Read More »Cameron Duodu To Akufo-Addo: Leave A Legacy By Prosecuting Illegal Miners
The veteran journalist Cameron Duodu has challenged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to ensure that illegal miners are prosecuted to give impetus to the fight against what is commonly known as “galamsey”. Duodu said that once prosecution is followed through without fear or favour, it will serve as a deterrent to others and …
Read More »Be Tolerant Of Criticism, Don’t Intimidate Media, CSOs – Mahama To Akufo-Addo
Former President John Mahama has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo and his allies to be more tolerant of criticism and also create an atmosphere that allows freedom of expression to thrive. Commemorating World Press Freedom Day, the 2020 flag bearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) rote on his …
Read More »Ghana’s 2020 WASSCE Performance Proves Free SHS Has Not Compromised Quality – Dr Bawumia
Ghana’s Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said contrary to pessimistic views that the introduction of the Free Senior High School would compromise quality education, the most recent WASSCE results released by the West African Examinations Council proves otherwise. Speaking at the closing session of the National Chief Imam’s annual Ramadan …
Read More »2021 World Relays: Ghana’s 4x100M Men Relay Team Disqualified In Finals
Ghana’s 4x100M men relay team have been disqualified after review by the technical committee at the IAAF World Relays in Poland. Team Ghana were disqualified on changeover infringement in the final changeover from Joseph Oduro Manu and Joseph Amoah. Ghana completed the race in 39.11 seconds and finished third initially …
Read More »We Are Not Asking For Share Of $25M, We Only Want Support – Ghana’s 4x100M Relay Team
Ghana 4x100M Men’s relay team have said all they want is adequate support as they begin preparations for the 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo. Team Ghana booked a ticket to the Olympic games after finishing second at the World Relay Championship in Poland on Saturday and have revealed how much …
Read More »May Day Can’t Be A Good Day When New Taxes Come Into Force – Fighters To Govt
The Economic Fighters League has raised concerns about the hardships Ghanaian workers are saddled with at the moment. In a statement to mark the May Day celebration signed by the Fighter-General, Hardi Yakubu, the group called the 2021 May Day a day of hardship and oppression. The statement encouraged …
Read More »First Lady Inaugurates New National Secretariat For Anglican Church
First Lady Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo has inaugurated the new National Secretariat of the Internal Province of the Anglican Church of Ghana at Teshie Nungua in Accra. The facility will serve as a centralized point for church administration, and enhance both the national and international visibility of the Church. In …
Read More »Journalist Shot Dead
A Ugandan journalist working for the state broadcaster has been shot dead in a confrontation with security forces. Robert Kagolo was killed at his late brother’s home that was being guarded by Local Defence Unit (LDU) personnel. Two LDU officers have been arrested over the incident. …
Read More »Free SHS Initiative Has Come To Stay – Dr Adutwum
Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum says the free SHS initiative introduced by the Akufo-Addo-led government has become part and parcel of the country’s educational system. According to him, government would continue to finance the initiative following its success such as encouraging girl child education and improving accessibility and participation …
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