The Bantamahene, Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI, has led other chiefs constituting the Kumasi Traditional Council (KTC) to slaughter a sheep to signify the banishment of the founder and leader of United Progressive Party (UPP), Mr. Akwasi Addai Odike, from the Manhyia Palace. This was after the chiefs found comments made on a local radio station in Kumasi, Oyerepa FM, by the politician to be very distasteful, not only against Mahyia Palacebut the whole of the Ashanti Kingdom. This means Odike, who is
Dr. Kobby Mensah, a Political Risk Analyst and Dean of the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana says the massive participation of the health walk organised by people who believe in the ideals of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Mr Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, shows that they want him to lead the party. The orgainzers of the health walk (Adurowoso walk) in support of Alan Kyerematen reportedly put over hundred thousand people on the streets of Kumasi to walk in support
The National Executives of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) are in the Ashanti region to commence their branch elections and to canvas for members to ensure victory in Elections 2024. The National Executives who stormed the region are; Mr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, National Chairman, Mr. Asiedu Nketiah, General Secretary, Mr. Kwaku Boahen, Deputy Organiser, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, National Communication Officer, Mr. Aku Gann, Deputy Communication Officer, Madam Hannah Bissew, National Women’s
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Tema Regional Office has rolled out public education process to empower women on the tenets of the Intestate Succession Law, PNDC Law 111. Mr. John Ato Breboh, Senior Principal Investigator at CHRAJ, Tema Regional Office said even though the law has been in force since 1985, most people, especially women, were ignorant of it, making them victims of illegal sharing of properties of their spouses when they pass away without a will.
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has reportedly intensified advocacy for the passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill without any further delay. According to a story we have carried at our centre pages today, the mission of CDD-Ghana is to promote democracy, good governance and inclusive development and believes this mission cannot be achieved without the majority of the population (women) participating effectively in governance, policy processes, as well as
Renowned Industrialist and Philanthropist, Apostle Kwadwo Safo has donated a thousand GTP Wax prints to widows, vulnerable people, Traditional leaders and “Friends of Apostle Kwadwo Safo” at his hometown, Essumeja, in the Bekwai Municipality of Ashanti Region. The donation is an annual ritual to mark his birthday, which falls on August 26, every year. The Special Aide to Apostle Safo, Lawyer Owusu Badu, who distributed the clothes to the beneficiaries last week Thursday said, 23 Communities
A former Metropolitan Engineer of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly(AMA), Dr. Albert Awuah Junior, is expected to be installed as the chiefof Konongo today, August 22, 2022 at Juaben, in the Ashanti region.The former Coordinator of the World Bank initiated Urban IV project will be given the stool name, Nana Awuah Abedimsa II. The enstoolment ceremony is said to be under the auspices of His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene and under the authority of Nana Otuo Sereboe II, the Juabenhene,
The Kwadaso Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Kumasi has admitted 824 students, representing 36.26% of2,272 applicants to study general nursing and midwifery for the2020/2021 academic year. They comprise 154 male and 334 female students for the general nursing programme while 335 students are pursuing a course of study in midwifery. The Principal, Daniel Attah-Tuffour, who announced these at the 17thand 8th Matriculation of Nurse and Midwife trainees respectively,
Former Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs)who worked in the first administration of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo have petitioned the President to consider payment of their End of Service Benefits (ESB). The spokesperson of this category of government functionaries nationwide on a plea of anonymity for obvious reasons, said the petition through The Chronicle in Kumasi, comes 12 months after the government refused to pay them their ESB. The Chronicle source said
MTN Group last week hosted a Ghanaian investor at its Fairland head office to exchange ideas and discuss the company’s Ambition 2025 strategy towards “Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress”. Following, MTN Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Ralph Mupita, MTN Group Chief Financial Officer,Tsholofelo Molefe and MTN Group Executive for Investor Relations, ThatoMotlanthe met with Databank Asset Management Services Head of Research, Alex Boahen and Associate Director NiiAmpa-Sowa.
Ghana’s Non-traditional Exports for 2021 amounted to about 3.330 billion dollars, reflecting an increase of about 17 per cent over the 2020 earnings of 2.846 billion dollars. For the last five years (2017 to 2021) Ghana’s non-traditional exports grew at an annual average rate of 7.07 per cent and contributed 22.62 per cent to the total national merchandise exports of Ghana in 2021. Mr Isaac Tersiah Ackwerh, Branch Manager of Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), made this known at a seminar organised
Laws are made to set and maintain groups, societies, nations etc., etc. on a path that would be to the benefit of all. Some of these laws can put the mind into a state of confusion and incomprehension. For example, we are told that the universe is expanding, meaning stretching outwards and yet the distances between the bodies in our Solar system remain the same and we are in the same position within the Milky Way. Somewhere between the 700 BC and 600 BC, a devout and God-fearing man, called Job,
Nigeria recorded a five per cent increase in violent cases against children between 2016 and 2021, according to the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), developed by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The survey revealed that 90 per cent of children between the ages of 1 to 14 experienced at least one form of violent discipline by caregivers in 2021. Implemented by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the survey also revealed that Cross River and Imo states accounted for
The police in Yobe have arrested two soldiers over the murder of an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Gashua. Mr Gashua was killed on Friday night near Jaji Maji in Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State. The Police Public Relations Officer in Yobe, Dungus Abdulkareem, who confirmed the incident to PREMIUM TIMES said, “details of the incident would be relayed to the general public in a few days.” “I can confirm that the soldiers are in our (police) custody. But I will give out details to
The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, EKSU, Prof. Edward Olanipekun has appealed to the lecturers in the Institution to look at the peculiarity of the school as a State University and go back to the classroom. The VC made the appeal on Sunday as he marks his third year in office. The event witnessed a thanksgiving service where a clergyman in the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, Rev. Fr. Lawrence Adetola charged those in positions of authority to be humble in their service to
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has banned movement of cattle on foot in every part of Anambra State. Soludo, who met with members of Anambra State Cattle Menace Committee at the Government House, Awka, at the weekend, said the ban was in compliance with the 2021 anti-open grazing law of the State, adding that enforcement would begin from September. “Now that we have a law banning open grazing, the law enforcement agents have been directed to implement it. “Though
The Methodist Church Ghana (MCG) has appealed to the government to engage all stakeholders, including Faith-based Organisations, to address the challenges associated with the Free Senior High school Policy. Most Reverend Dr Paul K.Boafo, the Presiding Bishop of the Church has nevertheless commended government on the policy and the School Feeding Programme. The Presiding Bishop speaking at the opening of the Golden Jubilee and the 12th Biennial Conference of the Church at Winneba said?the policy
The Centre for Migration Studies (CMS), University of Ghana, has trained more than 60 security officers in migration management and migrants’ rights. The workshop is to enhance capacity of the personnel to manage migration and provide a platform to discuss the role of security officials in the protection of migrants’ rights in Ghana. The beneficiary institutions included the Immigration Service, the Ghana Armed Forces, the Prisons Service, National Fire Service, and the Ghana Police Service.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky enjoyed a little date in the dead of the night, taking a break from parenting to get some fresh air at 4 A.M. Paparazzi captured the couple walking in New York City, Rihanna dressed in a light blue crop top with jeans. Rocky also had a fashion moment, pairing a vest with a long sleeve top and his own baggy jeans. Rihanna welcomed the two’s first child together, a baby boy, in May. The couple has not revealed their son’s name, exact birth date, or shown any photos
In 2008, back when she was a fresh-faced Disney star, a reporter asked Demi Lovato about her taste in music. “What fascinates me,” she said, “is metal.” She continued by namechecking hardcore bands Dimmu Borgir and Job For A Cowboy, whose songs were called things like Reduced to Mere Filth and Tormentor of Christian Souls. Then, the 15-year-old had second thoughts. “I think [Disney Channel president] Gary Marsh would kill me.” That irreverent candour has always
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