NEWS

Akufo-Addo AppointsKofi Agyepong As YEA Boss

August 11, 2022

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed journalist and former Deputy Director of Communications of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Youth Employment Agency (YEA). Kofi BaahAgyepong who worked with the Daily Statesman and co-managed the Publisher newspaper, replaces the immediate-past CEO and lawyer, Justin Frimpong Kodua, Continue Reading

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We have created a President who is unresponsive to the needs of the citizens – Prof. Agyeman-Duah

August 11, 2022

The Chief Executive Officer of The John A. Kufuor Foundation, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, says the extensive powers bestowed on the President by the constitution have made him unresponsive to the demands of the citizenry. According to him, calls for a reshuffling of the President’s ministerial appointees will yield little results as long as reforms are […]Continue Reading

EDUCATION NEWS

Economist and Entrepreneur Joins Calls For Review of Free SHS Policy

August 10, 2022

An economist and entrepreneur, Alex Agbesi Dzata-Aborge, has joined calls on President Akufo-Addo government to consider a review of its flagship programme, the Free Senior High School policy, as a matter of urgency. Mr. Dzata-Aborge, who is a member of the Association of Certified Chartered Economist (ACCE), believes that, the current economic challenges have given […]Continue Reading

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Yilo Krobo Assembly fears it may not meet revenue target due to power crisis

August 10, 2022

The Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly says it might not be able to meet its internal revenue target for the year due to the ongoing power crisis in the Krobo enclave. Residents of Yilo and Manya Krobo municipalities in the Eastern Region have been without power for almost 2 weeks due to security concerns raised by […]Continue Reading

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Our water is safe – Sachet and Packaged Water Producers assure

August 10, 2022

On the back of concerns over the sanctity of sources for bottled and sachet water, the Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers has assured consumers of its products that they are patronising wholesome water. Speaking on Eyewitness News, its president, Magnus Nunoo, said it was in the best interest of his association to ensure their […]Continue Reading

Crime

Businessman accused of attempting to use daughter for rituals granted bail

August 10, 2022

The High Court has granted bail to the 47-year-old Netherlands-based Ghanaian businessman accused of attempted ritual killing of his 11-year-old daughter. Evans Kyekyeku Oppong’s alleged crime was blown by a herbalist in Oyibi (Greater Accra Region), Nana Adu-Boafo. Her Ladyship, Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, put Mr. Oppong’s bail sum at GH¢500,000 with two sureties to […]Continue Reading

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NPP’s development of Zongo communities yielding results – Bawumia

August 10, 2022

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says Zongo Communities across the country have seen massive developments since the New Patriotic Party (NPP) assumed office in 2017. Dr. Bawumia says the setting up of the Zongo Development Fund has ensured that Zongo communities are not left out in infrastructural development. Dr. Bawumia was speaking at the […]Continue Reading

Crime

Policeman, KNUST student who allegedly gang-raped girl denied bail again

August 10, 2022

The interdicted police officer and the final year student of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have for the second time been denied bail. The duo, L/Cpl Frank Adu Poku and Joel Osei Owusu were arrested on Friday, July 22, after they allegedly gang-raped a first-year student of the University on Tuesday, July […]Continue Reading

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Nana Addo charges Bimbilla regent to restore lasting peace

August 10, 2022

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the Regent of Bimbilla in the Northern Region, Nyelinbolgu Dassana Andani Yakubu, to lead the way in bringing lasting peace to the traditional area. Bimbilla has suffered chieftaincy dispute that led to the loss of several lives and properties. During his tour of the area, the president noted […]Continue Reading

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IGP reshuffles top officers

August 10, 2022

The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has made some changes within the high command of the Ghana Police Service. In the current reshuffle, the Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP Iddi Seidu has been moved to the National Patrols Department to serve as deputy to the Director General, COP Paul Awuni. Citi News […]Continue Reading