The chiefs and people of Gonja land have thanked President Akufo-Addo for the massive development he has brought to the area, since he assumed the reins of power in 2017. Led by the overlord, Yagbonwura Bikunuto Jewu Soale I, the people said apart from development, President Akufo-Addo had also ensured peace by helping to resolve […] The post Gonja Land grateful to Akufo-Addo
The Atimpoku branch of GOIL is allegedly cheating customers through their pumps. Suspecting the alleged cheating, a customer, who is a radio presenter in Accra, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, demonstrated that the alleged theft had occurred at the Atimpoku service station of GOIL. In a video that has gone viral on social media since Saturday, October 12, […] The post GOIL allegedly caught cheating consumers
Parliament is reconvening today after recess and it is likely to witness a test of the constitution should the minority go ahead to move the motion for four seats to be declared vacant. In the event that the motion, which will likely be moved today, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 is carried, the National Democratic Congress […] The post Minority Plotting To Become Majority From Tomorrow appeared
The Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by Judge Samuel Bright Acquah, has granted bail to Hamza Ali, a 47-year-old businessman, in the sum of GH¢2 million. The bail terms include two sureties, one of which must be justified with landed property. Ali faces charges of defrauding by false pretence, to which he has pleaded […] The post Businessman allegedly swindles businessman off $105,000
When the Federal Government announced in September that it would start paying the proposed minimum wage of N70, 000, with a promise to pay civil servants the areas from July and August, not many Nigerians were excited about the news. And the reasons were obvious, one of them being the recent hike in electricity bill. […] The post Nigerians groan as electricity bills
The Atum Humanitarian and Charitable Initiative has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu administration to take proactive action to ameliorate the current hardship in the country. Honourable Ismaila Yusuf Atus, Executive Chairman of the organization, in a statement on Sunday, noted that the rising cost of fuel has further reduced the purchasing-power of the citizens. He […] The post There’s
The presidency has clarified that Nigeria was not among those who competed in the 2024 United Nations Human Rights Council elections, which were held on October 9, 2024. The United Nations Human Rights Council is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The Council has 47 […] The post ‘Nigeria Was Not Snubbed’,
This year’s World Habitat Day (WHD), was marked on October 7, 2024, and it brings into focus the theme “Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future.” A call to action, it resonates deeply in a world where rapid urbanization, climate change, and social inequalities intersect. With cities projected to house 70% of the global […] The post Engaging Youth for a Sustainable
On Friday, October 11, 2024 The Chronicle reported that there were sporadic shooting at Pulmakom in the Upper East Region between two detachments of the police and military. The alleged incident occurred on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. According to our story, on that fateful day, the police had a tip-off about the movement of a […] The post Editorial: The Bawku
Jada Yankey, a 12-year-old athlete and member of Team Ghana in the ongoing weeklong Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Junior and Senior swimming championships at the University of Ghana Swimming Pool has recorded an impressive performance. London-based Ghanaian Young Jada Yankey is the youngest competitor in Team Ghana and overall youngest in the competition. She is […] The post Ghana’s hope in Aquatics swimming
Erudite Women’s Empowerment Foundation (EWEF), an NGO, last Friday celebrated this year’s International Day of the Girl-Child to again remind the world of the need for Girls and Young Women’s inclusion in leadership and decision making. The theme for this year’s celebration was: “Girls’ Vision For The Future” and was organised to empower Senior High […] The post EWEF
One hundred youth from Obuasi and neighbouring communities have matriculated to undergo Skill Development and Certification Programmes at the Obuasi Enterprise and Skill Development Centre. Under the AGA 10-Year Socio Economic Development Plan, in partnership with SMET Mining and Engineering Trading, the artisans are being trained in Welding and Fabrication, Plumbing, Auto Mechanic, Auto Electrical and […] The post 100
Despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remains stuck in “low gear” with a large youth population at risk of being left behind. According to the latest edition of Africa Pulse, the World Bank’s twice-yearly regional economic update released on October 14, two factors are critical to jumpstart inclusive growth: stabilising economies and transforming education to equip the region’s growing […] The post Urgent
The Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economies at the World Bank, Mr Indermit Gill has stated that Ghana’s growth has been positive but not sufficient. Addressing the gathering at the launch of the 2024 World Development Report titled: “The Middle-Income Trap” in Accra, on October 10, 2024 Indermit Gill highlighted the need […] The post Ghana’s
Comedian Michael Blackson has announced his intention to consider a career in politics. He stated that he is currently on a journey to learn everything he can to become an effective politician. Blackson emphasised that his decision to enter politics is not for personal gain but to help his community. In a tweet revealing his decision, he wrote, “Miss […] The post Michael Blackson considers
The Development Chief of Krobo Odomase, Nene Kanneh Larweh I, known in showbiz as Sparqlyn, has paid homage to the Paramount Chief of the Asere Traditional Area, HRM Nii Nikoi Olai Amashie III, during this year’s Homowo Festival. Explaining the rationale behind his visit to the Paramount Chief of Asere, Sparqlyn stated that; “Even though […] The post Sparqlyn aims to unite Ga-Adangbe
Initiative championed by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and Harith General Partners Today at the Economic Development Assembly: Advancing Africa’s Future in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, it was announced that more than 100 eminent African and international CEOs, world leaders and artists have signed the Abidjan Accord, an […] The post WORLD
Ahaji Boniface Saddique, a former minister of state and Member of Parliament for Madina, has called on the Zongo communities in the country to vote for Mr Alan Kyerematen, an independent presidential candidate, because every vote cast would be a victory vote that would lead to the transformation of Ghana. Speaking to the various Zongo […] The post A Vote For Alan Is A Victory Vote –Boniface appeared
Ghana’s long-term local and foreign currency issuer ratings have been upgraded by Moody’s Ratings to Caa2, from Caa3 and Ca. Published on Moody’s website on Friday, October 11, 2024 the rating agency has also changed Ghana’s outlook to positive, from stable. The recent debt treatment which has been described as extensive is the main driver […] The post Ghana’s economy looks positive –Moody’s
Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin’s fight against environmental degradation in the country for the past twenty five years has been appreciated by President Akufo-Addo. Speaking at a colourful durbar to mark 25 years of Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin’s ascension to the Ofori Payin stool over the weekend, President Akufo-Addo said Osagyefo Ofori Panin had been […] The post Okyenhene
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