President Nana Akufo-Addo’s appointment of Senior Minister nominee, Osafo Maafo is unconstitutional, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga has said. President Akufo- Addo nominated the former Finance Minister under the erstwhile Kufuor administration as Senior Minister last week. Osafo Maafo’s position will require him to supervise the activities of all other appointees and ... President Nana Akufo-Addo’s appointment of Senior Minister nominee, Osafo Maafo is unconstitutional,
The Upper East Regional Branch of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has disclosed that, the withdrawal of police to conduct checks on motorists and vehicles plying various roads in the region, has taken a severe toll on their revenue. According to Assistant Regional Director of DVLA in-charge of Technical, Mutawakil Abdulai, the ban ... The Upper East Regional Branch of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has disclosed that, the withdrawal of police to conduct
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has blamed the continuous fall of the cedi against the dollar for the recent price hikes of fuel at the pumps. According to COPEC, the situation has resulted in speculations leading to an increase of about 4 to 10 percent in fuel prices. Fuel prices at the pumps saw ... The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has blamed the continuous fall of the cedi against the dollar for the recent price hikes of fuel at the pumps. According to COPEC, the situation
Eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia, affect a small but substantial number of women in their 40s and 50s, UK research suggests. The study, involving more than 5,000 women, found just over 3% reported having an eating disorder. Some said they had experienced it since their teens, others developed it for the first time in ... Eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia, affect a small but substantial number of women in their 40s and 50s, UK research suggests. The study, involving
Investigations into alleged reports of bribery against workers and security personnel of GCB bank by DKM customers are expected to be completed on Friday 27th January, 2017. The police, upon request from the Registrar General’s Department, who are official liquidators of DKM micro finance company, early this month begun investigations into the matter. “Some of ... Investigations into alleged reports of bribery against workers and security personnel of GCB bank by DKM customers are expected
As of today, Vine is dead. We knew it was coming, as Vine’s parent company (and executioner) Twitter announced the shutdown earlier this month and detailed the standalone platform’s transition to a “paired-down” app, Vine Camera, last year. But rather than going gently into the good night, Vine’s repetitive viewer experience will live on as ... As of today, Vine is dead. We knew it was coming, as Vine’s parent company (and executioner) Twitter announced the
George Michael’s childhood friend Andros Georgiou has linked the singer’s death to drugs. “Hard drugs had been back in his life,” he told the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme, adding that crack cocaine was one of Michael’s “favourite drugs”. Mr Georgiou grew up with Michael and the two referred to each other as cousins. He added: ... George Michael’s childhood friend Andros Georgiou has linked the singer’s death to drugs. “Hard
Egypt has added ex-football star Mohamed Aboutrika to a terror list for his alleged links with the banned Muslim Brotherhood, his lawyer says. Mr Aboutrika is accused of financially supporting the Brotherhood, which Egypt considers a terrorist organisation. In 2012, he endorsed the successful presidential bid by Mohamed Morsi, a Brotherhood member. The move by ... Egypt has added ex-football star Mohamed Aboutrika to a terror list for his alleged links with the banned Muslim Brotherhood, his
Nigerian military jet has mistakenly bombed a camp for displaced people in the north-east, killing at least 52 people and injuring many more. Aid workers are among the dead in Rann, with the Red Cross saying six of its employees were killed. The MSF aid agency said that over 200 people had been injured and ... Nigerian military jet has mistakenly bombed a camp for displaced people in the north-east, killing at least 52 people and injuring many more. Aid workers are among the dead in Rann, with
Despite seemingly going against the constitution, the Member of Parliament for Builsa South in the Upper East Region, Dr. Clement Apaak believes he did not err in receiving campaign funding from non-Ghanaian sources. Dr. Apaak, a known anti-corruption campaigner, said he was unaware of the constitution’s position on such matters and insisted that receiving campaign ... Despite seemingly going against the constitution, the Member of Parliament for Builsa South in the Upper East Region, Dr.
The immediate past Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Nii Osah Mills, has said there is nothing wrong for government to provide residential facilities on state lands for former heads of state. According to him, the state owes it a responsibility to treat former leaders well. Mr. Osah Mills was commenting on a recent revelation that former President ... The immediate past Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Nii Osah Mills, has said there is nothing wrong for government to provide
Food Sovereignty Ghana (FSG), believes Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto’s position on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), is enough justification for their call that the yet-to-be vetted minister nominee for the Ministry of Agric be disqualified. Despite the absence of any legal basis for the call, the Communications Director of the Group, Edwin Kwaku Bamfo, argued that ... Food Sovereignty Ghana (FSG), believes Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto’s position on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), is enough
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has called on government to review some tariffs on petroleum products to reduce the cost of petrol at the pump as a matter of urgency. In the first pricing window of 2017, prices of some petroleum products went up by 11 percent. But the chamber believes a possible review will ... The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has called on government to review some tariffs on petroleum products to reduce the cost of petrol at the pump as a matter of urgency. In the first
Agriculture in Ghana over the past few years has seen a general decline owing to a number of factors that require new strategies to promote the sector, that has for decades being the backbone of the country’s economy. It has become evident that, with recent trends especially in other African countries including Kenya, that technology ... Agriculture in Ghana over the past few years has seen a general decline owing to a number of factors that require new strategies to promote the sector,
Fisher-folk in the Volta Region are calling on the new government to redeem its campaign promise of protecting the shores and enhancing their livelihood. Despite the huge export potentials and high local demands, the fishing industry in Ghana has over the years suffered stock depletion as a result of poor fishing methods and in some ... Fisher-folk in the Volta Region are calling on the new government to redeem its campaign promise of protecting the shores and enhancing their livelihood. Despite
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