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The Digital Skill Training Initiative, a program organized by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akim Oda Constituency in the Eastern Region, Mr. Alexander Akwasi Acquah. Digital Training Project The Digital Skills Training Project targets youth entrepreneurs, providing them with knowledge in basic ICT and tech-based platforms to aid their …

The death penalty has officially been repealed from Ghana’s statute books after parliament approved an amendment to the Criminal and Other Offences Act. The amendment bill, sponsored by Madina MP Francis Xavier Sosu, was passed on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, waiting for the president’s assent. Speaking to the media, Deputy …

A pastor supposed to be from Suame a community in the Ashanti Region is trending on social media after a video of “rubbishing” the presidential bid of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia went viral. In the video, the pastor said at least five reasons why Dr Bawumia should not be …

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has cautioned the Judiciary Council to stop any attempts to harass and intimidate the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, in his professional life as a High Court judge. According to the party, such a move is unhealthy as it will prevent others from …

Yesterday I had an unpleasant duty of writing a tribute in honour of a respected personality who died a few weeks ago. While on it, I was reminded of the 11th anniversary of the passing of Professor John Evans Atta Mills. It did not look like I am qualified to …

President Akufo-Addo has appointed the minister of state at the Ministry of Works and Housing and Member of Parliament  for Tano North in the Ahafo Region, Freda Akosua Prempeh, as the substantive Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources. She takes over from Cecilia Abena Dapaah, who resigned from office on …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for New Juaben South and Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Michael Kofi Okyere Baafi, has caused the arrest of five persons for destroying portions of the newly constructed asphalt in the Eastern regional capital, Koforidua. The five shop owners, who operate their businesses right …

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) is warning that food prices will go high from next year, if the government does not scrap the myriad of taxes on farming inputs. PFAG argues that the government’s fund allocation to the sector over the years has been very minimal despite being …

Some students of Adisadel College in Cape Coast who witnessed the assault of their colleague, captured in a video which has gone viral, have been invited by the Regional Education Directorate for questioning. Already, the final-year student who assaulted his mate has been suspended after the incident, while the school …

Shocking footage of an assault incident at Adisadel College has surfaced online, leading to the expulsion of two final-year students involved. The incident, which occurred on June 30, 2023, took place in one of the school’s Quaque House dormitories. According to a statement issued by the school, the video has …