Bahass Foundation has received its first batch of 100 bags of cement from Hon. Rashid Pelpuo, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to assist those living with mental illness. This donation comes as part of a larger commitment from the Honorable Member of Parliament, who pledged a total …
Read More »Senegal newspapers go dark amid press freedom warnings
Senegalese commuters hoping to browse the news on their way to work were left disappointed on Tuesday – most national newspapers refused to publish in protest against what they see as shrinking media freedom under the new government. The media is experiencing “one of the darkest days of its history,” …
Read More »ECG disconnects Kejetia Market again over GH¢7m debt
The Kumasi City Market, also known as the New Kejetia Market, has been disconnected from the power grid by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) due to outstanding arrears of over GH¢7 million. Despite a previous agreement to clear the debt, ECG claims the market has defaulted on the payment …
Read More »Election 2024: Private school teachers threaten to boycott December polls
The National Council of Private Teachers has threatened to boycott the 2024 general elections unless the government addresses the educational sector’s challenges. The Council is lamenting the plethora of issues affecting private teachers, including exorbitant taxes on private schools and the government’s failure to incorporate private schools in STEM education …
Read More »Residents of Dotanga appeal for additional school infrastructure
Residents of the Dotanga under the Dorimon Electoral Area in the Wa West District, are urgently appealing to the government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to assist in building additional school infrastructure in the area. Mr. Gounah Shahiid stated that, the current situation is dire, with an overwhelming number of students …
Read More »Mahama: Ghana needs proven leadership, not a ‘try me’ candidate
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has made a strong case for his re-election as President in the December 7 polls. The former President argued that Ghana needs an experienced person to address her economic challenges, not an experimental leader. In his address at a …
Read More »Chaos as Minority attempts to stop vetting of 2 Akufo-Addo Supreme Court nominees
Chaos erupted at the Appointments Committee of Parliament as the Minority attempted to halt the vetting of two individuals nominated by President Akufo-Addo for the Supreme Court. Justice Sophia Bernasko Essah and Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong were set to answer questions regarding their eligibility for the Supreme Court on August …
Read More »OLD WOMEN AT DOTABGA CALL FOR INCLUSION IN LEAP PROGRAM
Aged women and widows at dotanga community in Dorimon electoral area in WA west district are appealing to government to enroll them into the livelihood empowerment against poverty -LEAP program. speaking to progress news over the weekend, Madam Ayishatu Gounah, explains that they are eligible to be benefiting but we …
Read More »Court halts sale of 49% shares of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines
A Federal High Court in Lagos has halted the sale of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines. The court declared null and void the sale of the shares of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines after determining the issues in the suit.Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa on Monday ordered that the Federal Government’s plans …
Read More »Northern region: NEDCo loses GH¢3.7m to illegal connection
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has reported a loss of GH¢3.7 million to illegal power connections in the Northern region. However, following the issuance of summons to offenders, NEDCo has recovered GH¢1.5 million. Managing Director of NEDCo, Osman Ayuba informed the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament on Monday, August …
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