Residents of Dotanga, a farming community under the Dorimo electoral area in Wa West district bemoaned the deplorable nature of their which, they said is hindering the development of the community. In an interview with Progress News, Mr Moses a unity committee member of the community over the weekend, explained …
Read More »Mali orders Swedish ambassador to leave within 72 hours
Mali’s move on Friday came days after Sweden’s minister for international development cooperation and trade, Johan Forssell, said the government had decided to phase out aid to Mali. “You cannot support Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and at the same time receive several hundred million crowns each year …
Read More »High Court clears Tobinco of fake drugs allegations
Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Limited (TPL) and its Group Chairman, Elder Dr Samuel Amo Tobbin, have been cleared of allegations of importing fake drugs into Ghana. This ruling, delivered by Her Ladyship Audrey Kocuvie-Tay at the High Court, Accra, on July 29, 2024, contradicts claims made by former Chief Executive Officer of …
Read More »All five regions in the North are secured for Mahama – Haruna Iddrisu
Member of Parliament for the Tamale South Constituency in the Northern Region, Hon Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that, all five regions in northern Ghana are secured for former President John Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2024 general election. He said Ghanaians were “fed up” with …
Read More »Mahama urges trainee nurses to prioritizes job security over allowances
Former President John Mahama has advised trainee nurses to focus on securing stable employment rather than depending on allowances, highlighting the need for sustainable job opportunities in the healthcare sector. Speaking to trainee nurses on Saturday, the NDC flagbearer acknowledged their financial challenges but stated that long-term employment is more …
Read More »3 pastors jailed for contempt of court
The Accra High Court has sentenced three pastors to five days imprisonment each for contempt of court. Apostle Samuel Anang Sowah, Bishop Abraham Adjetey Adjei and Bishop Daniel Buernor Tokoli, formerly of the Holy Apostolic Reformed Church (HARC), were sent to prison for defying orders of the court not to …
Read More »Tunisia’s president dismisses Prime Minister, names new
Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani Wednesday after just a year in office. Said appointed Kamel Maddouri, the Minister of Social Affairs, to take over the role, the presidency said in a statement. Hachani had expressed in a video message just hours prior to his removal that …
Read More »Ghana opens first gold refinery after centuries of mining
Ghana opened its first commercial gold refinery in Accra, the capital, on Thursday. This is part of an effort by Africa’s leading gold producer to add value and earn more from the precious metal, which has been mined for centuries. The Royal Ghana Gold Refinery, with capacity to process 400 …
Read More »I received death threats during my tenure as EC Chair – Charlotte Osei
Former Electoral Commission (EC) boss, Charlotte Osei, has revealed that she faced multiple death threats during her time in office. Speaking during an interview, she shared how the role unexpectedly put her family’s safety at risk. “There were threats through the mail, and sometimes the security agencies would call to …
Read More »Akufo-Addo appoints Deputy Chief of Staff as Ambassador-at-Large, two others
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed three new Ambassadors, including Deputy Chief of Staff Fawaz Aliu, who will serve as Ambassador-At-Large in addition to his current role. The appointments were announced during a ceremony at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, August 7. Major General Charles Kojo Abedi Awity has …
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